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Why Study in Växjö?
The Växjö (pronounced Veck-ruh) program offers the opportunity to enroll at Växjö University in a wide range of courses taught in English. Students can stay for one semester or a full year and take courses in areas such as Education, Engineering, Health Sciences and Social Work, Humanities, Management and Economics, Mathematics and Systems Engineering, Science and Social Science.
Students have the option of taking either Beginners or Introductory Swedish for Exchange Students in addition to their normal study program. The introductory course is a non-credit course, while the Beginners course is taken for credit. Although most people in Sweden speak at least some English, we strongly recommend you take one of these optional courses, as they help you to assimilate better into Swedish life, and you will find the Swedes appreciate your effort to speak their language.
You will begin your stay in Växjö with an orientation to the university, region and country as well as field trips and social activities. At the conclusion of this orientation, you will begin your regular coursework.
The Växjö program is administered in the U.S. by the USAC Central Office and in Sweden by a Program Coordinator who is responsible for the overall operations of the program abroad. The International Office staff at Växjö University will arrange your housing, assist you with registration, provide an on-site orientation and oversee your general well-being while on the program.