UNIVERSITY OF ST. GALLEN
ST. GALLEN
Rolling hills, snowy peaks and Lake Constance form the panaorama surrounding St. Gallen (pop. 70,000). Founded in 610 St. Gallen later became famous for its Abbey Library, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This historical background lends the city and its old town a special atmosphere characterized by narrow pedestrian streets, quaint shops, and cozy bars and restaurants. Germany, Austria and Liechtenstein are so close that you can see them from many nearby hilltops.
UNIVERSITY OF ST. GALLEN
The University of St. Gallen (USG) overlooks the city and is within easy walking distance to the center of town. It organised into four departments of Economics, Law, Humanities, and Management and concentrates on education in business, public administration, and law. As one of Europe’s smaller universities with 5000 students, it is home to Switzerland’s largest business faculty. According to Wikipedia.org, St.Gallen is famous for its university, ostensibly “the number one school for business and management in German-speaking Europe and one of the top addresses worldwide”.
ASSORTED FACTS
TUITION
Erasmus students are exempt from the tuition fee.The general tuition fee is CHF 1.170 + an enrolment fee of CHF 250.
ACCOMMODATION
The University of St. Gallen does not have on-campus housing. However, the Housing Office will assist students in locating suitable housing for a fee of CHF 180.-. The monthly rates for rooms offered by the Housing Service are between CHF 450.- and 650.-. The security deposit is CHF 350.-. For other living costs, see the USG’s pages.
KEY DATES
Winter Semester 2006/07: 23 October 2006 to 10 February 2007
Summer Semester 2007: 1 April 2007 to 7 July 2007
Autumn Semester 2007: 17 September 2007 to 22. December 2007
Spring Semester 2008: 18 February 2008 to 24 May 2008
VISA
Norwegian students do not need a visa for Switzerland, but those who will stay more than 3 months need to apply for a residence permit.
CURIO
St. Gallen is home to Schützengarten, the oldest brewery of Switzerland.
LINKS: THE UNIVERSITY AND ANSA'S COUNTRY PAGES
www.unisg.ch/
www.ansa.no/land/sveits |
