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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.
91% of students recommend
492 reviews
492 Expenses reviews of Växjö Universitet
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by Sven, Inholland University Alkmaar, Alkmaar, Netherlands
International Relations, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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It was not legal for me to work Personal spending habits:
The supermarkets in Sweden are more expensive than in Holland. Therefore you will definitly need about 2000 swedish crowns (about 230 euro's) per month to eat. In Holland I still lived with my parents so I did not have any expenses in that field. But in Sweden you will pay about 1000-1400 euro's (depends on the kind of residence you're staying in) for the entire stay. So that is about 250-350 euro's per month. You have to pay this money in two terms: In March and in May. There is a different arrangement if you are from the US. Food, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Travel, Nightlife, Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
There were no financial surprises for me, because on beforehand, Växjö Universtet will send you a booklet with valuable information. They also give an indication of how much money the experience will cost you alltogether. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Lyns, University of Glamorgan, Treforest, United Kingdom
Television and Globalization, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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An ERASMUS grant Other sources of funding:
Family Personal savings An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
I did a lot more travelling than I do at home. I wanted to take the opportunity to see some of the world! Nightlife was generally more expensive, as was food, although pizza in the campus shop (deliverys done)was cheaper. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall: was more expensive than at home. Housing: was the same price as at home. Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
There is a second hand shop open once a week and if you can be bothered to find it when you first arrive it could save you money on household stuff. Just look around town. Don't expect Ikea to be like the ones at home, I was well suprised when we drew up outside a warehouse with red writing. It works along the same warehouse type principle but is not the cliched yellow and blue-much sadness!!! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Jesse, University of Minnesota - Duluth, Duluth, MN, United States
Business Studies, University Agreement
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Housing seemed relatively cheap to me with what you received compared to living costs at my home university. Of course, being abroad, in a different country, and on a different continent, the opportunity to travel took hold of me. The international atmosphere and opportunities to socialize with many diverse and interesting people also led to a lot of nightlife activities. Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Food: was the same price as at home. Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Sweden may have higher taxes than what you are used to so you learn the ropes with finding the cheap sources for what you need (e.g. buying alcohol on trips to Germany, finding the cheapest supermarkets in town, etc...) This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Rodrigo, Instituto Tecnolķgico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico
Business Studies, University Agreement
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I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
The standard of living is quite high. You get to see the tax money in the society, which I think is great. There are some things that are quite expensive but you learn to live with it, saving here or there. In the end you are a student and you need to learn something about economy. Food, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Travel: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
Living expenses might surprise in the beginning, but you´ll get used to it. Find out as soon as possible the 2nd hand books. Try to cook as much as possible at home. In-house parties are also a good tip. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Joshua, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, United States
Sociology, Study Abroad Program
The accessibility of student needs
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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. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Carolien, Hogeschool Holland, Diemen, Netherlands
Communication and Information Sciences, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
Sweden is simply a very expensive country. the food is very expensive and so is the alcohol. Actually nothing is cheaper. Your social life is far more busy as weel then at home so you spent more. You also travel more to see something of the country, in Holland travelling with public transport is free if you study. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Bring alcohol from home! If you have the possibility do your shopping together with someone and plan for a week in advance. This will definately save you money. Because you will be more efficient. Also write down what you spend! Keep up your finances! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by John, Technologiko Ekpedeftiko Idrima - Athinas, Athens, Greece
Computer Science/IT, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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Family Other sources of funding:
Personal savings An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Country is generally more expensive, with very few exceptions. I was lucky to get really cheap accomodation, having to share the flat with 2 other people. Food, Travel, Overall: was more expensive than at home. Housing: was the same price as at home. Nightlife, Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Open your own bank account and transfer a big amount in tthe beginning.. International fees cost a lot. Cook for yourself. Go by bike. Buy a second hand computer. Dont even think about sending parcels home. too expensive. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Glykeria, Panepistimio Macedonias, Thessaloniki, Greece
Business Studies, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Food: In my home University we could have lunch and dinner for free, but in Sweden no. So i had to buy all the food. Telephone: i spent less because i was using skype a lot to communicate with the people in Greece and for communicating with the exchange students we had a really cheap offer. Housing: In Greece i don't have to pay a rent. Nightlife: The alcohol was more expensive in Sweden and we were going out really often. Travel: within the six mounths i was there i travelled quite a lot. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Allyson, Clemson University, Clemson, United States
Sociology, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
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I didn't want/need to work Personal spending habits:
Overall things are more in expensive in Sweden. But through my university I had all the same prices for food and rent that I had at home. As far as travel is concerned, I took advantage of being in Europe and travelled as much as I could.Phone bills were obviously higher since I had to call overseas. Travel, Overall, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Food, Nightlife, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by sc7jk, University of Hull, Hull, United Kingdom
Translation/ Interpretation, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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Family Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Nightlife: State controlled alcohol prices. Accommodation: overall higher standard of student accommodation. Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food, Travel, Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
As long as you withdraw larger amounts, using your home bank account is no more hassle/expensive than if you open a Swedish bank account. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Madmel, Ecole des Dirigeants et Créateurs d´entreprise, Paris, France
Economics, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
THe food is pretty expensive in Sweden. Living in Paris, in accomodation is of course cheaper. Partying mostly every day a week is becoming expensive at the end.I'm travelling to see my parents and friends in France...In Sweden I staid on the campus, where there is everything you can need. Food, Nightlife: was more expensive than at home. Overall: was the same price as at home. Travel, Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
No opportunity to get a student job in Sweden for the International. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Sylvia, Fundaciķn Universitaria San Pablo CEU, Madrid, Spain
Business Studies, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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Family Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Sweden has a higher cost of living in everything than in Spain Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
If you are under 26 years old, it is pretty cheap to travel by plane inside Sweden. And you save money too living in corridors better than in apartments In general everything is more expensive but after a while you figure out where to buy everything at the cheapest price This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Chris, Wilfried Laurier University, Waterloo, Canada
European Business, University Agreement
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I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
cost of living in Sweden is expensive. But it is all relative within the country. You also have to pay for local phone calls which you don´t do in Canada. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall: was more expensive than at home. Telephone, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
alcohol is cheaper at the campus bars than in the city. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Vittorio, Universita degli Studi Roma Tre, Rome, Italy
Management Science, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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Family Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work Personal spending habits:
I spent more in Sweden because, at home, I live with my parents and because Sweden is more expensive than Italy. But in the campus you never use the telephone (you use it only to call back home). Food, Travel, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife, Overall: was the same price as at home. Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Alchool is really expensive! Bring 2 bottles with you! And so olive oil, coffee, parmigiano... This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by pkovacs, Budapest Business School, Budapest, Hungary
Management Science, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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It was not legal for me to work Personal spending habits:
Sweden is 3x as expensive as Hungary /cheap doesn't mean worse :)/ Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food, Travel: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
if one doesnt wanna buy a bike (problems selling it afterwards, can get stolen, bad weather) he should buy&use a 30days bus card This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by fretwellb, University of Glamorgan, Treforest, United Kingdom
Management Science, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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An ERASMUS grant Other sources of funding:
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I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Rates of exchange and cost of living difference Food, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Travel: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Costs for internal flights where extremly cheap as was travel in general. Respectable hotel costs though where rather a surprise. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by meflie, Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Germany
Business Studies, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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Family Other sources of funding:
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I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
The prices are incredible!!! I spend nearly the double of money only for food than usual in Germany. Food, Travel, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
Import alcohol; bring same basic facilities. To buy all the stuff at your arrival is quite expensive since there are also the fees for a lot of things... This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Rallo, Institut de Préparation ā l'Administration et ā la Gestion (IPAG Nice), Nice, France
Business Studies, Erasmus
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I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
There no choice for the food. The telecommunication network is better and sheapest. Accomodation are clean and not so expensive Traveling is very long! Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Overall: was the same price as at home. Food, Travel, Nightlife: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
My mobile phone This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by maresteban, CES Luis Vives CEU, Madrid, Sweden
Business Studies, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
I spend more just because everything is more expensive than in Spain. With the phone it was not like that because I just used it in speciall ocations and if I dind´t spend more in the nightlive was because I had to renounce to some expenses. Food, Travel, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife: was the same price as at home. Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Mimer13, University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, Canada
International Relations, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
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It was not legal for me to work Personal spending habits:
Cost of living in Sweden is 2 to 3 times more then in Canada. So everything costs you more, taxi, milk, bread, beer, stamps, coffe etc Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Save a lot of money before you go to Sweden, and be prepared to spend most of it on your every day stuff. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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