Exchange at Linnaeus University
University Information | Location Information | Courses Available | Academic Credit | Eligibility | Costs | Deadlines & Dates | Orientation | Housing | What's Next? | Applying for a Swedish Residence Permit | Helpful Links
| PROGRAM TERMS |
Fall and/or Spring |
| CLASS STANDING |
Sophomore, Junior, Senior |
DEADLINE
TO APPLY |
Spring 2011: Sept. 15, 2010
Fall 2011: Mar. 15, 2011 |
| FEES |
Programs costs can be found here |
| FINANCIAL AID |
Yes |
| GPA |
2.4 |
LANGUAGE OF
INSTRUCTION
|
English |
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University Information
UPDATE: Vaxjo University and Kalmar University have merged and the university is now called Linnaeus University. The merger occurred January 1, 2010. For more information about this exciting merger and the newly formed Linnaeus University, please click on the links below.
While the university name will be changing, the same high quality education will continue to be offered. Use the links below to navigate the up to date information about Linnaeus University. |
Linnaeus University is located in two cities, Växjö, Sweden and Kalmar, Sweden. The two universities merged in January 2010. Växjö University is UMD’s oldest exchange program. As Duluth and Växjö are sister cities and have an excellent relationship, so do UMD and Växjö University. The university, established in 1967, has about 10,000 students and is known for its business school. It also has courses in the sciences, social sciences, humanities and education. The campus is located only about 3 kilometers from the city center on Lake Trummen. Teleborg Castle is a popular feature of the campus.
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Location Information
Linnaeus University is located in the city of Växjö in the south central Swedish county of Kronoberg. The city of Växjö has nearly 80,000 inhabitants and is surrounded by several lakes. Växjö's history dates back to the 12th century. In the 19th century, it became a center point to the mass emigration of Swedes due to an agricultural crisis that crippled the country. It is now an important cultural and business center. Kronoberg County makes up part of the province of Småland, which is known for the " Kingdom of Crystal" where much of the world-renowned Swedish glass is made. Växjö was awarded the Greenest City in Europe Award recently for their outstanding efforts in sustainability.
Linnaeus University is also located in Kalmar, Sweden. The town of roughly 35,000 is on the coast of the Baltic Sea. This beautiful coastal city is located one hour from Växjö by train. From the thirteenth to the seventeenth centuries, Kalmar was one of Sweden's most important cities. This history can be seen in the numerous historical buildings, such as the Kalmar Castle and Kalmar Cathedral. The University buildings are located in the city center, giving you easy access to Kalmar's restaurants, shops, and train station.
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Courses Available
Both campus locations at Linnaeus University offer a wide variety of courses and programs for English speaking students. Students can choose from a mixture of programs and single subject courses. Swedish language is offered in both forms. If selecting single subjects, students can select classes from various subjects.
Some courses can be taken simultaneously with other single subject courses and full-time programs.If a student would like to take classes offered at the same time, it will be the student's responsibility to coordinate conflicting class schedules with the instructors at the foreign university.
Students are permitted to take courses from only one location at this time: either Kalmar or Växjö. To view the most up-to-date course offerings, please visit courses for exchange students at the Linnaeus University web site. Also, please view current course equivalencies for Linnaeus University.
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Academic Credit
Classes are measured in Swedish Points are European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits. Classes worth 5 points are equal to 7.5 ECTS (7.5 hec) or 4 UMD credits. Classes are typically taken one at a time and are usually 5 weeks long.
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Eligibility
Degree seeking students at any University of Minnesota campus who have completed one full year of study prior to the beginning of the exchange are eligible. For some areas of study, students should have completed substantial upper division course work. The minimum GPA is 2.4, and students need to consult with a study abroad advisor in the International Education Office (IEO) in 138 Kirby Plaza before they apply. Tentative acceptance will be issued by IEO. Final acceptance is done by the foreign university.
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Costs
Our goal is to keep prices similar to those of attending UMD. The program cost per semester to attend Linnaeus University can be found here.
Fluctuating currency exchange rates may increase or decrease the cost of your international experience. Financial aid may be applied toward the cost of exchange programs. There are several study abroad scholarships for University of Minnesota students.
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Deadlines & Dates
Deadlines to apply to a program occur during the semester previous to that which you wish to study abroad. In general, deadlines fall around March 15 to begin study in the fall semester or September 15 to begin study in the spring semester. Fall semester at Linnaeus University, including arrival and orientation, typically runs from late August until mid-January. Spring semester, including arrival and orientation, typically runs from late January until early June.
Study: Fall semester or full academic year
UMD Deadline to apply: March 15
Fall arrival dates: end of August
Fall orientation dates: end of August
Fall semester at Linnaeus University: September - mid January
Study: Spring semester
UMD Deadline to apply: September 15
Spring arrival dates: mid-January
Spring orientation dates: mid-January
Spring semester: mid to end of January - early June
For more information on deadlines to apply, click here.
For more information on the academic calendar at Linnaeus University, click here.
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Orientation
At least one pre-departure orientation and one on-site orientation will be held. Pre-departure
orientation will include information about financial aid information, class transferring, international insurance, student residence permit, classes, travel tips and two handbooks for participants to reference: general study abroad handbook and Swedish handbook.
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Housing
Student housing consists of small apartments for 2-4 students or corridors for 6-12 students. Corridors consist of individual bedrooms and usually their own bathrooms, and share living room, kitchen and dinning room with corridor mates. Typical corridor mates will include Swedish and international students.
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What's Next?
Before applying, it is a good idea to follow the steps under steps to studying abroad. The IEO web site also provides information on financing, health & safety and other important information to consider when choosing to study abroad. When ready to apply, the UMD study abroad application may be downloaded from the IEO web site. Please complete the application with required accompanying materials and return it to IEO.
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Applying for a Swedish Residence Permit
Swedish Residence Permit instructions can be found on the Swedish Embassy's web site: http://www.swedenabroad.com/Page____84008.aspx
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Helpful Links for Sweden, Kalmar & Växjö
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