Exchange Students
Please note that as from January 1, 2010 Växjö University and the University of Kalmar have merged and formed a new university - Linnaeus University. Please visit our new web page at lnu.se.
New University - New Opportunities!
Welcome to Linnaeus University in 2010!
Växjö University and Kalmar University College are planning a merger. The proposed name of the new university is Linnaeus University. The new name aims to encourage curiosity, new thinking and innovation, much like its namesake Carl Linnaeus (the Swedish botanist, physician and zoologist).
Linnaeus University will open its doors on 1 January 2010.
Linnaeus University will be a modern, international university. The merger is an important step to increase the level of specialized, high quality education and research in the region. Promoting collaboration between the University, businesses and other organisations is one way to achieve this goal.
The merger will establish a university focused on quality and competitiveness. With campuses in Växjö and Kalmar, Linnaeus University will be a fully-integrated, multi-campus university with joint goals and visions. A prime focus will be to gain visibility by building a stronger research environment thus generating greater impacts. With 25 000 students and 2000 employees, the new university will develop new forms of collaboration with the surrounding community.
Please note that any students who wish to apply for an exchange during the 2009/2010 academic year through one of Växjö University’s partner universities will be required to apply to and study at the Växjö campus. However, academic transcripts from the 2009/2010 academic year will be issued by Linnaeus University. In addition, degree-seeking students who have completed their studies after January 1, 2010 will receive their degrees from Linnaeus University.
Any new or updated information will be shared with partner universities and exchange students throughout 2009.
Växjö University has an extensive cooperation with universities through different programmes and bilateral agreements. Admission of exchange is granted to those students who are qualified to the chosen course of study and recommended by their home university which must have a formal exchange agreement with Växjö University. List of Partner Universities (please note that not all agreements include Student Exchange).
Information about influenza A
Read up on how to protect yourself from the new influenza A - download an easy-to-follow guide here.
If you have questions about the influenza, please contact the Student Welfare Office.
More exchange students offered on-campus housing in the 2009/2010 academic year!
In previous years, many exchange students whom were not offered on-campus accommodation expressed a wish to live on campus, with easy access to classes, the library, friends, and social activities. We are happy to announce that as of autumn semester 2009, the University has increased the number of on-campus apartments available to exchange students. We are now able to offer an additional 150 exchange students on-campus housing in shared apartments. All apartments are located in our newest residence buildings and include a private kitchenette and bathroom.
Contact Information
The International Office (IO) coordinates and administrates the student exchanges on undergraduate and graduate level at Växjö University. More information about the International Office, contact details and visiting hours can be found here.
Student Reports
Planning exchange studies in Sweden? Search in the study abroad reports of STARS and find the experiences of former exchange students in Swedish universities, including Växjö University.
To all previous exchange students! Please fill in the student report STARS. The experiences you share through this report are most valuable for future exchange students. If you have not received a username and password to log on to the system, please contact the International Office at incomingexchange@vxu.se to request your username and password.
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Are you a blogging Erasmus student?
Blogs-Erasmus is the website for all Erasmus students on exchange! It is an online directory which aims to bring together blogs of Erasmus students, created by and for students who are or will go on Erasmus.
If you are an Erasmus student going to or already at Växjö University, you can register your blog at Blogs-Erasmus. You can also visit the web site to read about other Erasmus students' experiences of their exchanges.
Sweden In Touch
Whether you are a student planning on going to Sweden on exchange or have returned from an exchange in Sweden, make sure to stay in touch!
SwedenInTouch.se is the network for international students, scholars and professionals who are in Sweden or have been to Sweden. The aim of the network is to bring together the large group of international students and professionals and help them to stay updated and in touch with Sweden.
The network offers members a personalized membership, the opportunity to find friends and reconnect with old friends or find new ones who share similar experiences from Sweden. Members and partners can use the calendar and networks to find or post information about Sweden, share experiences and stories from Sweden in the various forums or blogs and upload pictures from Sweden.
SwedenInTouch.se is a part of the official gateway to Sweden and is administrated by the Swedish Institute.
Join SwedenInTouch.se now!