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VIA University College

Skejbyvej 1, 8240 Risskov, Aarhus, Denmark
4.14 / 5 based on 120 reviews.
Description:
Founded in 1915, the Engineering College of Horsens is one of the oldest engineering colleges in Denmark. The College focuses on four main fields of activity - civil engineering, export engineering, mechanical engineering and continuing education, all of which combine to provide the technical, educational and financial basis for the existence of the College. Other activities include the admission course, research and development activities, international collaboration and a very comprehensive technical library.


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87% of students recommend
120 reviews
Housing
4.1/5
 All experiences (120)
Student life
4.4/5
 5 stars (54)
Academic
4.4/5
 4 stars (48)
Languages
4.4/5
 3 stars (18)
Expenses
3.4/5
 2 stars (0)
Overall
4.5/5
 1 star (0)
“Life is what teaches you the best, do not be afraid to try Erasmus life.” Read Review
kubaj1988, Poland

VIA University College review by Jakub

Review by Jakub, Politechnika Lubelska, Lublin, Poland
Business Studies, Erasmus
HOUSING    
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: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? Living in the apartment/house is cheaper
Personal comments:
Housing at my host university is very expensive but on the other hand university offer good quality, clean and spacious rooms.
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STUDENT LIFE    
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: Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
There are some discos and pubs but students life is going around student parties which take place usually in campus.
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ACADEMIC       3.0 / 5
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:



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:
none

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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 the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Personal comments:
Thank to my Erasmus exchange I had possibility to meet people who speak English in many different ways, with strong or without any accent
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EXPENSES    
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
Denmark is much more expensive country than Poland
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
You will need to prepare some money for the begin of your exchange.
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OVERALL    
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...
Special courses opportunities.
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:
If you want to peacefully spend your Erasmus and visit some nice places with cheap flight airlines - pick Horsens.



FINAL COMMENTS

Life is what teaches you the best, do not be afraid to try Erasmus life.
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