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University of Gothenburg
| Area: | International Business Exchange |
| Location: | Gothenburg |
| Country: | Sweden |
| Term: | Spring |
UofSC's exchange program at the University of Gothenburg is designed to help American students gain first hand knowledge of Swedish culture and international business practices. The program is located in Gothenburg, Sweden's second largest city. Gothenburg (or Goteborg) lies on the western coast of Sweden, and Denmark is easily accessible by ferry. Situated near the Baltic coast, the area is well known for its engineering skills and entrepreneurial spirit.
Students will attend the University of Gothenburg which has a student population of 37,000. Known for its strong Economics program, students will be able to study in the heart of Swedish business and industry. Students attend classes with Swedish and other exchange students from around the world.
Category: 1, no foreign language proficiency requirement, all courses taught in English
Cost: UofSC resident tuition rates + in-country costs
Requirements: junior standing; International Business major
Students on exchange pay in-state tuition directly to USC and do not pay tuition to Gothenburg. All housing, food, and personal expenses are paid by the student in Gothenburg. As a smaller city in Sweden, students will find Gothenburg is more affordable than Stockholm. Students should plan to budget SEK 10,000–14,000 a month including housing costs. The actual cost can differ depending on the student’s lifestyle. To get an idea of life on site, you will find on the numbeo website indications on the cost of living in Sweden compared to other countries in the world.
Full-time study at Gothenburg equals two courses per quarter (four courses per semester). Students may take a fifth course if it is one of the language courses, Swedish I or Swedish II.
To see courses UofSC students have taken at this university, please reference the Registrar's Course Equivalency Table.
Students have the opportunity to meet local students using the Student Buddies program. There is also plenty of room for individual travel as well as excursions organized through the program. Gothenburg's great location makes travel to places like Stockholm, Oslo, and Copenhagen very easy. Golf, skiing, backpacking and canoeing are ideal pastimes in this lush green country.
Per university policy, all UofSC students will be charged emergency medical, evacuation and repatriation insurance for their time abroad. Contact the Education Abroad Office for more details.
Students may arrange housing through the university or seek accommodation on their own. The university rents apartments and rooms from the city and private housing companies for its students. Rent usually includes electricity, heating, and water and ranges from 1800 to 3000 SEK per month. Housing costs are paid to Gothenburg and vary based on location, size, furniture, etc. University housing is not guaranteed and students might be required to secure temporary housing until their student accommodation is available.
Gothenburg's academic calendar is different than UofSC's; the fall semester goes from mid August to mid January. The spring semester extends from mid-January to early June. UofSC IB majors will attend Gothenburg during the spring semester only.
During the first week of every semester, Gothenburg organizes a welcome week for the international students, which is obligatory. This week contains a number of activities such as an introduction to the Swedish language and culture, study visits, presentations of the student unions, and other important organizations at the school.
Students that attend Gothenburg for a semester or for an academic year are required to obtain a Swedish visa prior to departure. The Swedish visa can be applied for online.