Institutional information Linnaeus University
Dear Colleague,
Since we are in the process of discussing an exchange agreement between our respective universities we have generated this institutional information sheet about Linnaeus University to assist you in your assessment of our University.
You can find general information for incoming exchange students on our homepage, please see:lnu.se/education/application-and-admission/exchange-studies?l=en
Courses and programmes available to exchange students at Linnaeus University:
lnu.se/education/application-and-admission/exchange-studies/courses?l=en
lnu.se/education/application-and-admission/exchange-studies/programmes?l=en
General Information
Linnaeus University
If applicable: designated faculty/department
Web page:
Erasmus Code: S VAXJO03
Contact Information
Linnaeus University
Office of External Relations
SE-351 95 Växjö/391 82 Kalmar, SWEDEN
Responsible for agreement at the Office of External Relations:xxx
E-mail: ,
Telephone No (incl. country code): +46 772 28 80 00
Linnaeus University
Faculty of XX
SE-351 95 Växjö/SE-391 82 Kalmar, SWEDEN
Responsible for agreement at the faculty:xxx
E-mail:
Telephone No (incl. country code): +46 772 28 80 00
Linnaeus University
Office of Student Affairs (for matters regarding incoming exchange students)
SE-351 95 Växjö/SE-391 82 Kalmar, SWEDEN
E-mail:
Telephone No (incl. country code): +46 772 28 80 00
Academic Information
30 ECTS credits/30 Swedish credits constitute an average full-time study load for a single semester of study for a native student.
Often 4 courses of 7.5 ECTS credits each are normally taken in order to achieve the total above.
Does the faculty/department/subject concerned at Linnaeus University have courses available to incoming exchange students, which are taught in English?
Please markYESNO
Comments: see web page above
Are there sufficient courses taught in English in the faculty/department/subject concerned at Linnaeus Universityin order for an exchange student to complete a semester of study as defined above (30 ECTS credits or equivalent)?
Undergraduate level
Please markYESNO
Subject area:……….
Graduate level
Please markYESNO
Subject area:……….
Phd level
Please markYESNO
Subject area:……….
At which level is the agreement?
Undergraduate level
Please markYESNO
Comments:……….
Graduate level
Please markYESNO
Comments:……….
Phd level
Please markYESNO
Comments:……….
Are there possibilities for teacher exchange at Linnaeus University?
Please markYESNO
In subject area:……….
Are there possibilities for research cooperation at Linnaeus University?
Please markYESNO
In subject area:……….
Are there possibilities for administrative exchange at Linnaeus University?
Please markYESNO
In the area of:……….
Are there possibilities for internship/ supervised practical studies (ex. nursing, social work) at Linnaeus University?
Please markYESNO
In subject area:……….
Students can apply for courses in other subjects than the subject area stated in the agreement as long as they meet the prerequisites and there are places available in the course.OBS! Detta stycket tas bort om det är ett fakultetsspecifikt avtal!
If the incoming exchange student can show proficiency in Swedish, courses taught in Swedish are available to apply to. These courses are not listed in the on-line application form. To explore this possibility,the student should contact
Exchange students will apply for classes in the on-line application. This is mandatory and necessary in order for the student to be formally accepted to Linnaeus University and also to be able to apply for a student residence permit to Sweden (if applicable).
Exchange students at Linnaeus Universityare not given priority to courses.
Exchange student from Linnaeus University are required to have courses from the partner University recognized by Linnaeus University.
Academic Calendar
Please see: lnu.se/education/application-and-admission/academic-term-dates?l=en
Pick-up service during the official arrival days
During the official arrival days, the Office of Student Affairs provides a pick-up service for incoming exchange students upon arrival in Kalmar or Växjö. A student will meet up at the airport or the train station, provided that the arrival time and date has been sent to the Office of Student Affairs by the date listed in the acceptance pack. When arriving at the University, the student will receive the keys to the accommodation and an information pack before they are taken to their housing.
Orientation Weekend
To help settle into life at Linnaeus University, a mandatory Orientation Weekend will be held the weekend after the official arrival days. During the orientation the students will receive practical and academic information.
Application Procedures for Exchange Students
Linnaeus University has an online application for exchange students applying to the University. Paper applications will not be accepted.
Please see: lnu.se/education/application-and-admission/exchange-studies/application-procedure?l=en
Exchange student application deadlines
April 15, for the autumn semester and full academic year (nominated from partner by April 1)
October 15, for the spring semester (nominated from partner by October 1)
Insurance
Students coming to Linnaeus University are responsible for carrying a comprehensive insurance, including coverage of the student accommodation in Sweden. Incoming exchange students are covered by an emergency health insurance, please see and open the pdf “Insurance for Students in Sweden”
Transcript of Records
For non-Erasmus students, the official transcript of records will be sent to the home University approximately five weeks after the end of the semester. Transcripts for Erasmus students will be sent to the student home address.
Accommodation for incoming exchange students
At present all exchange students are guaranteed accommodation on the condition that the accommodation section of the online exchange application is completed prior to the relevant deadline.
The housing guarantee can be subject to change, please follow the information on the home page: lnu.se/education/application-and-admission/exchange-studies/accepted-exchange-students?l=en
Please note, accommodation can only be arranged for a full semester of 4,5 months, if the students plan to leave earlier they will need to pay rent for the full semester. Rooms and apartments are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. This means that those students who submit their complete applications early will be placed first.
Completed by (name and title):……….
Date: ……….