Office of Study Abroad and Outreach

Linkoping University Summer Academy


Linköping University Summer Academy

Join students from around the world to study in Sweden as part of the Linköping University Summer Academy.  Limited to students from LiU's partner unversities, the Summer Academy offers six courses to choose from in a variety of topic areas.  This is a competitve program; only five WIU students may attend each summer. 


Overview
Location Linköping, Sweden
Term
Summer
Dates  June 28-July 27, 2024
Areas of Study Alternative Energy, Cultural Studies, Nanotechnology, Organizational Behavior, Pop Culture and Swedish Culture
Housing Residence hall (single room)
Passport Required
Visa (for US citizens) Not required
Eligibility
GPA 2.5
WIU hours completed 12
Student Conduct Good standing
Grad credit No
Pre-requiste None
Student Year Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Entry Requirements

Passport:  Required. Must be valid for at least six (6) months after your study abroad program ends.  For information on how to apply for or renew a passport, see Passports 101 .
Current passport processing times are 6-9 weeks.  Plan accordingly to avoid issues obtaining your visa, airine tickets, and other necessary items for travel.  Failure to receive your passport in time can lead to postponement or cancellation of your program.

Visa:  A visa is not required for US citizens attending Summer Academy at Linköping University.
Non-US citizens may need to apply for a visa before entering Sweden.  Visa requirements can be found on the website of the Swedish embassy in Washington, DC.
Traveling to Sweden without a visa can lead to denied entry, forced removal from your program, and financial consequences.

Health Insurance

It is University policy that you must have international health insurance for the time you are abroad.  Only two options are approved to meet this requirement:
  • WIU Student Health Insurance
  • A supplemental plan (Patriot Travel Medical) from International Medical Group (IMG) .

Health Precautions

COVID-19 - You are REQUIRED to follow the policies of your host school, host country, the CDC and TSA.  It is your responsibility to know and understand these policies.  If policies change before or during your program, it is your responsbility to comply with the new policies.  Failure to do so can result in removal from your program and/or the host country, financial consequences and academic consequences at the host school and WIU.

Walking/mobility/travel - Expect more walking than on-campus.  It is a mixture of urban (pavement/concrete) and natural (grass/dirt) terrain, including uneven/hilly terrain and up/down flights of stairs.  Some historic sites and tourist areas have limited handicapped accessibility.  Sidewalks in these areas can be narrow with uneven surfaces. 

Vaccinations - No vaccinations are required for entry into Sweden.  Up to date vaccination recommendations are available on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website .

Accessibility - Accessibility and accommodation are very different from that found in the United States.  Please contact Disability Resources for questions on the availability of accommodations for your specific situation.

PLEASE NOTE  It is your responsibility to request accommodation from DR; staff are not legally permitted to inquire about such needs.  Requests should be made as early as possible so there's sufficient time to arrange accommodations in your location. 

Costs (Comparative Table)

last updated 1/17/24              
Items WIU LiU
Tuition and fees 4 semester hours, plan W
1610 1610
Commitment Fee --
75
Health Insurance -- 60
Passport --
165
Student Visa --
n/a
Housing and Meals Housing: 395
Meals: 554
Housing: 625
Meals: 335
Books and Supplies 160 160
Local transportation
200
inc.
Personal/misc (phone, laundry, recreation, etc.)
222
200
Total 3141 3230*

*You are responsible for purchasing your own flights.

Various types of aid are available to help fund your experience.  Check out our Financial Aid and Scholarships pages for more details.

Academics

Students at Linköping University Summer Academy take 1 class, equaling 3-4 sh at WIU.
Courses are graded on either a 4 grade system (A, B, C, F) or a 3 grade system (A, C, F).

Courses are taught in English only and come from a variety of disciplines. 

Courses available (2024)

Housing and Meals

The Summer accommodation option at LiU is residence hall.  Residence hall rooms are single occupancy and have a private bathroom.  A shared kitchen is available to cook meals.  Residence halls do not offer a meal plan; all meals are your responsibility.

More information on housing and meal options can be found on the Linköping University Summer Academy webpage.

 

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Office of Study Abroad and Outreach


StudyAbroad@wiu.edu

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309-298-2504

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