University West
University West is located in the heart of Trollhättan, near the west coast of southern Sweden. The university receives approximately 200 exchange students each year. Its modern, open campus encourages interaction between students, lecturers and workplaces. University West has been recognised as Sweden’s leading university in the practice of work-integrated learning. This combination of academic knowledge and practical work experience is unique in Trollhättan. University West has about 13,600 students and offers courses in the fields of computer science and IT, economics and management, health sciences, and several other areas.
The university has a spacious natural landscape just minutes from campus. Sweden’s largest lake, Vänern, spectacular waterfalls, and walks along the canal are all popular attractions. At Trollhättan, you can visit the SAAB Automobile museum, or explore the growing Swedish film industry in the area, popularly known as ‘Trollywood’. Just a half hour away by train is Gothenburg, where many students choose to visit trendy coffee bars or the Liseberg Amusement Park.
Languages
Classes will primarily be in English. If you are studying in Swedish, there are no special language requirements for students whose native language is a Scandinavian language. If you are studying in English, the language requirement is a B1 level.
If you are studying in English, you must take an online language test before you travel, and you will have access to a language course through this service. The Division of Research, Internationalisation and Innovation (AFII) will inform you of this test in advance. If you are doing a course with Swedish as the language of instruction, you do not need to take a language test.
Fee
You will not be paying tuition at this institution and will receive the Erasmus+ grant in addition to a grant from the State Educational Loan Fund, Norway. You will receive the same financial support from the State Educational Loan Fund, Norway as for studies in Norway, in addition to a travel grant. You must pay a semester fee to HVL in order to receive a loan and grant from the State Educational Loan Fund, Norway during the exchange period.
Course approval
In order to apply for a student exchange programme, your application must first be approved by the study programme of your faculty. An approved application means that you have been given an academic pre-approval for the course or traineeship you will be doing abroad. The academic pre-approval specifies what you will be doing while you are on an exchange programme and confirms these activities will be fully approved as part of your education plan at HVL.