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.