VÄXJÖ UNIVERSITY

VÄXJÖ
Växjö in Småland, Southern Sweden, is home to 76,000 people. Although you can sense its long history in the city centre, the pervasive atmosphere is one of youthfulness. Växjö is expanding, unemployment is low and the level of education is high. And everything is within cycling distance – the locals care about the environment and their health. Växjö is surrounded by lakes and it a great place for sports and recreation the whole year around. And when you tire of that, it is only a short way to Denmark, Stockholm or even Oslo.

VÄXJÖ UNIVERSITY (VXU)
Växjö University is a young university characterized by pioneer spirit, creativity and openness to new challenges within research, postgraduate and undergraduate education. The VXU has 14.500 students, 1000 staff and some 700 foreign students. Växjö University offers education at seven different Schools of Management and Economics; the Humanities; Technology and Design; Education; Social Sciences; Health Sciences and Social Work; and Mathematics and Systems Engineering.

ASSORTED FACTS

TUITION
There are no tuition fees at public institutions of education in Sweden.

ACCOMMODATION
The VXU has 3,700 student housings at campus. For the 2006/2007 academic year, the average cost for a single room with private bath and toilet was SEK 2500-3500 per month. There are a few rooms which are less expensive as well as a few more expensive rooms.

KEY DATES
For the academic year 2007-2008, the key dates are as follows:
Autumn Semester 3 September 2007 – 20 January 2008
Spring Semester 21 Januar 2008 – 8 June 2008.

Christmas and Easter holidays inbetween. Generally speaking there are no final exams covering entire semesters' coursework. Exchange students should arrive a few days early.

VISA
Norwegian citizens do not need a visa to enter, study, live or work in Sweden.

CURIO
In Växjö an early decision was made to invest in a campus more along American lines. The then university college was built just outside the city centre, with room for expansion. Today, as a result, Växjö University boasts Sweden’s most complete campus. Växjö students have modern housing, beautiful study halls, nature, entertainment – all within walking distance.

LINKS: THE UNIVERSITY AND ANSA'S COUNTRY PAGES
www.vxu.se/
www.ansa.no/land/sverige