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Växjö Universitet

Växjö University, 351 95 Växjö, Sweden, Vaxjo
4.15 / 5 based on 492 reviews.
Description:
Växjö University, the second largest university in southern Sweden with more than 10,000 students, is well known for its strong international profile. Student and faculty exchange involve a number of universities all over the world, especially through active participation in various student exchange programmes NORDPLUS, SOCRATES/ERASMUS, ISEP as well as through bilateral university agreements.Our commitment to international relations is demonstrated by our many world-wide contacts and partnerships. Our university co-operation extends to more than 30 countries around the world.


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91% of students recommend
492 reviews
Housing
4.3/5
 All experiences (492)
Student life
4.5/5
 5 stars (204)
Academic
4.2/5
 4 stars (228)
Languages
4.4/5
 3 stars (54)
Expenses
3.3/5
 2 stars (6)
Overall
4.5/5
 1 star (0)
“Just try to experience everything that the swedish life and the university can provide you, cause you probably you will not have the opportunity to do it again.” Read Review
glykatzio, Greece

492 reviews of Växjö Universitet

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HOUSING    
by Sven, Inholland University Alkmaar, Alkmaar, Netherlands
International Relations, Erasmus
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: A room exchange
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? I lived together with two French students and one Spanish student. Living together with people of two different kinds of cultural backgrounds is such a great experience. Next to that, you'll make friends for life.
Personal comments:
Växjö Universitet is very well organised. It has its own housing officer. She is a wonderful person that does a real good job at finding housing for international students. International students will live off campus, but that is not a problem, because you live together with other international students. And your neighbours and your neighbours neighbours will be international students too. If you are willing to study at Växjö Universitet, housing is no problem whatsoever.
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STUDENT LIFE    
by Glykeria, Panepistimio Macedonias, Thessaloniki, Greece
Business Studies, Erasmus
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
The best night spot is Stallarna, a student's pub. It is not something special but the atmosphere is really familiar because most of the students are going there. I liked a lot a cafe in the center called Mila's. The decoration is different from teh other cafe's and it has as well great deserts. A place that you should not miss when the weather is warm enough is Evedal. You can swim on the alke at this place.
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ACADEMIC    
by meflie, Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Germany
Business Studies, Erasmus
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:
finally all business courses are interesting whereas I won't recommend any social science



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
Since Växjö I like and get along with group work, writing papers ... but finally the written exams that are based on single books are quite stupid.

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by Joshua, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, United States
Sociology, Study Abroad Program
Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning Swedish a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Swedish
How much did you improve your Swedish?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Personal comments:
Swedish is a BEAUTIFUL language. Since I keep in contact with many of my Swedish friends to this day, I still get to hear it occasionally. I picked up quite a bit of Swedish, although most of the Swedes will make every attempt to speak English with you!!
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EXPENSES    
by Joshua, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, United States
Sociology, Study Abroad Program
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Second-hand bedding
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Government assistance
A private grant
Student Loans
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits:
Food is VERY expensive in Sweden. But using the telephone and transportation are much more affordable and accessable. My apartment is Sweden was state-owned, so it was partially subsidized and cost only around $225.00/month. Very fair for the great quality.
Food: was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Overall: was the same price as at home.
Travel, Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Drink only at the student pubs. Otherwise, your money will disappear quickly. Also, try to eat at home, restaurants are also expensive and the service isn't very good in comparison to the price you pay.
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OVERALL    
by John, Technologiko Ekpedeftiko Idrima - Athinas, Athens, Greece
Computer Science/IT, Erasmus
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
Flight costs, train costs and generally travel expenses. Arrange your route carefully to avoid unneeded spending.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
I only have the best to say, but you personal integration and feeling depends on you.



FINAL COMMENTS

Hmmm... read carefully the study guide you will receive before going... it sums up all you will need to take care of before departing.. lots of tips and advice too there! Email the international office... they're extra-helpful all the time and they answer really soon. Very organized and well-working country in general!
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