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Fall Semester: end of August–end of December
Spring Semester: end of January–beginning of June
Växjö is the capital of the Kronoberg region in southeastern Sweden. It is 200 km northeast Copenhagen and 400 km southeast of Stockholm and is easily accessible by train and plane from both cities. The area is known for its forests, lakes, and unspoiled nature, making it an attractive area for nature lovers. Around Växjö, there are plenty of fascinating places to visit such as beautiful medieval churches and historical castle ruins.
Växjö University is known for its international profile with over 300 international students from around the world. Over 7,000 students attend Växjö University making it a major regional university in the southeastern part of Sweden. The campus is located in two different parts of Växjö. The school of education is housed in buildings near the center of town. All other activities are located on the modern campus of the Teleborg area.
Most programs consist of full-time semester of study (20 weeks) with several courses making up the curriculum. Students may enroll in a variety of courses in Political Science, Sociology, Business, Pedagogic, Humanities, TQM, Education, Swedish, Computers, Engineering, Mathematics, Communications, Management. The courses are generally upper-level and require junior status for admission. All courses are conducted in English. Examinations are held after each course and at the end of the term the student receives a cumulative grade for the program in addition to the individual grades for each course.
Students may transfer up to 15 credits per semester back to Mason, provided the letter grade is a "C" or above. The courses are transfer credit, and therefore will not factor into the GPA of the participant.
Accommodations in Växjö will be provided in student or private housing or with host families. A single student room including private bathroom is provided in student housing. Home stay arrangements include a private room, breakfast, supper and weekend meals. In some cases, students share bathrooms.
This program is open to Mason students ONLY. Students must be at least a second semester sophomore at the time of departure and have a minimum 2.5 GPA to qualify for most programs.
Paid to Mason:
Paid to Växjö University:
Not included:
Financial aid may apply. For more information, please contact the Financial Aid Office as soon as possible.
If a student applies and is accepted into the direct exchange program and then drops out of the program, they are still responsible for paying the $300 administrative fee to CGE.
Fall Semester (Semester 2): March 1st
Spring Semester (Semester 1): October 1st
International university deadlines may vary. Please be in contact with the program officer for regular updates.
To apply, first, consult the How to Apply section and then complete the online application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please contact the program officer for further application instructions.
For more information, please attend a study abroad info session.
Program Officer: Marie Alice Arnold