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4.30 / 5 based on 88 reviews

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haumann01
Tehran University, Tehran, Iran
Engineering, Electrical, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience

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haumann01
Tehran University, Tehran, Iran
Engineering, Electrical, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
university accomodation is available ONLY for exchanges ! The degree program students arent given accomodation and they HAVE TO RENT appartments.
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Personal comments
university accomodation is available ONLY for exchanges ! The degree program students arent given accomodation and they HAVE TO RENT appartments.
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haumann01
Tehran University, Tehran, Iran
Engineering, Electrical, Undergraduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
teachers on average have a poor command of english..German courses has better siuation.
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haumann01
Tehran University, Tehran, Iran
Engineering, Electrical, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Housing, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
be careful ! house owners give their houses much more expensive if they see you are foreigner ! help from a local person can reduce your efforts and costs much more for a better quality.
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haumann01
Tehran University, Tehran, Iran
Engineering, Electrical, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
even with expenses about 20% to 30% more I would choose another university ! dont judge on what you see at first year..from second year it gets worse.
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
they must seriously think about their evaluation system of academic performance of students. It is very easy to pass even with a minimal knowledge.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
I am sure students from western countries will be satisfied.also those who like fun more than academic efforts.Those who want a serious education are highly recommended to avoid this place.
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haumann01
Tehran University, Tehran, Iran
Engineering, Electrical, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
Study yourself...dont expect too much from courses...teachers are very knowledgable but on average very poor in English language.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
exams are damn easy , questions are repeated a lot and exactly the same !!! project works are childish....can cheat easiy and a lot without problem...evaluation system of this university is very strange.
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course