University‑wide Programs
鶹ý offers exchange and study abroad programs:
Exchange
Youpay tuition fees to your home university (鶹ý), while you study at a partner institution. Exchange involves a one-for-one bilateral agreement between universities, where the partner sends one student for every one 鶹ý sends on exchange.
Study Abroad
Youpay tuition fees directly to the host institution or organization(not 鶹ý), typically in the currency of the host institution’s country.
Disclaimer: Please refer to the partner institution website for the most up-to-dateinformation on semester dates, exams, available courses, and more.
For more information about the steps to follow – before, during, and after the application process – visit theStudy Abroad Guide page.
For a helpful list of questions and answers about studying abroad, visit theStudy Abroad FAQs page.
Visit our Apply Now page for more information on how to apply.
Australia
Australian National University (3.0 GPA required)
Program type | Exchange |
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Spring Semester:January-June Fall Semester:July-December |
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The Australian National University (ANU) is a public university located in the Australian capital, Canberra. Established by a Federal Act of Parliament in 1946, it is one of the nation’s oldest universities and the only Australian public university to be established by Commonwealth, as opposed to State or Territory, legislature. Centered at the Acton, Canberra campus, the university comprises of seven teaching and research colleges, three focused postgraduate research centres and three non-tertiary educational entities, and hosts the Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science, the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia and the National Computational Infrastructure facility. Canberra is the capital city of Australia. With a population of over 345,000, it is Australia's largest inland city and the eighth-largest city overall. The city is located at the northern end of the Australian Capital Territory southwest of Sydney, and northeast of Melbourne.in the world according to OECD rankings. |
Course Restrictions | ANU has no course restrictions for inbound exchange students. |
All courses are in English |
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Exams | Fall: late October to mid-November Winter: June |
Edith Cowan University
Program type | Exchange |
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Spring Semester: February-June Fall Semester: July-November |
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Perth is located in Western Australia, which offers a truly authentic Australian experience; long days of sunshine, a mild Mediterranean climate with gorgeous blue skies and brilliant beaches. Perth is a vibrant, sophisticated city and is the closest major Australian capital to many cities in Asia, Africa, and Europe. It is a city of beauty, energy, and affluence with a standard of living that is amongst the highest in Australia and the world. As well as being a beautiful, friendly, and safe city, Perth offers all the cosmopolitan attractions of a large international city. The city boasts a wide selection of restaurants and cafes, cinemas, nightclubs, and music venues as well as great shopping. The warm sunny climate is also perfect for sporting and leisure activities – everything from tennis to golf through to whale watching and sailing. Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a large multi-campus institution serving communities in Western Australia and a significant cohort of international students. |
Course restrictions | Any course (unit) can be taken provided
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Exams | Fall: November Winter: June |
Queensland University of Technology
Program type | Exchange |
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Spring Semester: February–June Fall Semester: July–October |
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QUT is a leading Australian university, offering exceptional courses and research. Based in Brisbane, Queensland, QUT is a university for the real world, with courses that are in high demand. With two campuses in Brisbane, Queensland's capital city, QUT is part of a vibrant educational and cultural environment. Brisbane is Australia's third largest city with nearly 1.8 million people. The city is a centre of education innovation and research excellence. |
Course restrictions | QUT has somefor exchange and study abroad students that make processing times faster. |
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Exams | Fall: November Winter: June |
University of Adelaide (3.0 GPA required)
Program type | Exchange |
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Fall Semester: July-November Winter Semester: February-June |
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The University of Adelaide is a public university located in Adelaide, South Australia. Established in 1874, it is the third oldest university in Australia. Its main campus is located on the cultural boulevard of North Terrace in the Adelaide city centre, adjacent to the Art Gallery of South Australia, the South Australian Museum and the State Library of South Australia. Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia and the fifth-largest city in Australia. Adelaide has an estimated population of more than 1.2 million. The term "Adelaidean" is used in reference to the city and its residents. The University of Adelaide is a public university located in Adelaide, South Australia. Established in 1874, it is the third oldest university in Australia. Its main campus is located on the cultural boulevard of North Terrace in the Adelaide city centre, adjacent to the Art Gallery of South Australia, the South Australian Museum and the State Library of South Australia. Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia and the fifth-largest city in Australia. Adelaide has an estimated population of more than 1.2 million. The term "Adelaidean" is used in reference to the city and its residents. |
Course Restrictions | The link below automatically excludes restricted areas of study and shows courses available to exchange students. |
Exams | Fall: November/December Winter: June/July |
University of Melbourne (3.0 GPA required)
Program type | Exchange |
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Semester 1: February-July Semester 2: July-December |
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Melbourne, the capital of the state of Victoria, is Australia's second-largest city. It is vibrant, culturally diverse and characterised by its friendly people and atmosphere. The University of Melbourne is five minutes from the centre of Melbourne, a leafy campus with cafés, shops and spectacular architecture. With great public transportation, you'll feel right at home anywhere in the city. |
Course restrictions |
Faculty specific requirements including course restrictions can be found. |
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All courses are in English |
Exams | Fall: June Winter: November |
University of Canberra
Program type | Exchange |
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Spring Semester: January-June Fall Semester: August-December |
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The 120 hectare (296.4 acres) campus is a haven of clean air, tall trees and native wildlife, including parrots, honeyeaters, cockatoos and resident kangaroos. Despite its serene location, the campus is within walking distance of the shopping and entertainment complex of Belconnen, and just 12 minutes by regular bus service or car from Canberra’s Civic Centre. On-campus social life revolves around our coffee shops, restaurants, food outlets, bar, lounges and lawns, student group-study annexes and the University residences (the Ressies). Regular social events are organized by UCU, and shops, banks and a hairdressing salon are conveniently located on campus. Canberra is the capital city of Australia. With a population of over 345,000, it is Australia's largest inland city and the eighth-largest city overall. The city is located at the northern end of the Australian Capital Territory southwest of Sydney, and northeast of Melbourne.in the world according to OECD rankings. |
Course Restrictions | Exchange students can take any classes offered
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Exams | Fall: November Winter: May |
University of New South Wales (3.0 GPA required)
Program type | Exchange |
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Winter term: January-May Fall term: August-December |
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The University of New South Wales is one of Australia’s leading research and teaching universities. Established in 1949, it is ranked among the top 60 universities in the world, renowned for the quality of its graduates and its world class research. UNSW is a founding member of the Group of Eight, a coalition of Australia's leading research-intensive universities, and of the prestigious international network Universitas 21. The main UNSW campus is located on a 38-hectare site at Kensington, seven kilometres from the centre of Sydney. |
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Exams | Fall: November/December Winter: May |
University of Western Australia (3.0 GPA required)
Program type | Exchange |
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Semester 1 (Winter): End of February – End of June Semester 2 (Fall): End of July – End of November |
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UWA is the only Western Australian university to belong to the– a coalition of the top research universities in Australia – and it is one of only two Australian members of the, a partnership of 18 research-led universities from Europe, Africa, the Americas and the Asia-Pacific. The University is also a foundation member of the Matariki Network of high quality, research-intensive universities with a particular focus on student experience. The University thinks globally in preparing its students to be citizens of the world. Formal agreements with nearly 230 institutions around the world provide a spirit of internationalism and these partnerships promote a lively exchange of staff, students, knowledge and ideas. Our Crawley campus is a multi-cultural and multi-faith community which includes students from 90 different countries. |
Course Restrictions |
University of Western Australia allows you to choose classes from any faculty other than Medicine and Dentistry. |
All courses are in English |
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Exams | Fall: November Winter: May/June |
Belgium
Université Libre de Bruxelles
Program type | Exchange |
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1st term: mid-September-January 2nd term: February-June |
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ULB was founded in 1834, just four years after Belgium itself was created. As the capital of the European Union and the capital city of Belgium, Brussels is well served by public transport. Brussels is less than two hours by train from Paris, Amsterdam, London and Cologne. As a French-speaking university, most of the courses at the Université libre de Bruxelles are delivered in French. However, a growing number of Master degrees are partly or entirely delivered in English. The University offers a wide range of French courses, prior to and during the academic year, to help its international students improve their language skills.and quality. |
Course Restrictions |
Note the language of instruction is mainly French. Recommended level is B1 in French, no certificate is requested except for the Faculty of Sciences. At least 60% of your programme must consist of courses offered in the Faculty you’re enrolled in. This Faculty should correspond with your principal area of study at 鶹ý. |
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Exams | Fall: January Winter: May/June |
Denmark
University of Aarhus
Program type | Exchange |
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Autumn semester: August 29 – January 27 Spring semester: January 31 – June 30 |
Location and setting |
Aarhus University offers courses for exchange students in 3 cities (Aarhus, Herning and Copenhagen). It is not possible to follow courses in more than one city (due to distance) Aarhus is the second-largest city in. The principalof, Aarhus is on the east side of the peninsula ofin the geographical center of Denmark. The city claims the unofficial title "Capital of Jutland". Opened in 1928 in arented accommodation with only 78 students, today, the university of Aarhus has around 35,000 undergraduate and graduate students attend Aarhus University. These students are taught by around 6,000 full and part-time academic staff and supported byapp. 3,000 technical and administrative personnel. Beautifully situated, most of the university's yellow brick buildings are placed in a hilly area with a morraine valley. These attractive friendly surroundings promote inspiration, industry and efficiency - and students who have come here have taken away fond and lasting memories. |
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Exams | Fall: mid-December to late January *in most cases, students are able to write their January exams from home Winter: mid-May to late June |
England
University of Leeds (3.0 GPA required)
Program type | Exchange |
Academic calendar |
Semester 1: September - January Semester 2: January - June |
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Established in 1904, the University of Leeds is one of the largest higher education institutions in the UK. Leeds is also one of the UK’s top ten research institutions and well known throughout the world for its quality of teaching and research. Integrating research with learning and teaching is at the heart of the Leeds strategy; courses are taught by staff engaged in world-class research and cutting-edge professional practice, and teaching programmes are underpinned by this research. Because of this, students at all levels have the opportunity to learn about the research process and experience how knowledge is created. |
Course Restrictions | Exchange students can select courses from across almost the whole university. |
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Exams | Fall: January *If Semester 1 only students cannot attend their January exams because they are required to attend teaching at their home university at the same item in January, they can usually apply to take their exam abroad for a £50 fee, providing it is a standard written exam. Full information is available at this under the heading ‘Exchange Students Studying in Semester 1 only’. Winter: May/June |
University of Liverpool (3.0 GPA required)
Program type | Exchange |
Academic calendar | Semester 1: Mid-September to Late January Semester 2: Late January to Late May |
Location and setting | Built on an illustrious heritage that stretches back 800 years, Liverpool has a global reputation for sport, music, architecture and a wealth of culture for students to explore. Today the city is enjoying a resurgence, driven by its designation as European Capital of Culture in 2008. With more museums, theatres, galleries and listed buildings than in any other region outside London, Liverpool's cultural wealth has long been a major attraction. Now one of the UK's top five retail destinations, Liverpool is where youcan certainly shop untilyou drop at the new Liverpool One complex. Boasting more number one hit singles than any other city, Liverpool's music scene could not be more eclectic, while its nightlife is vibrant, energetic and rivals that of any other UK city. When eating out, visitors can choose from a host of restaurants, cafes and bars that cater for all tastes and budgets. |
Course Restrictions |
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Exams | Fall: January *Students from partner universities in the USA, Canada, Hong Kong and Singapore are able to sit Semester One Liverpool exams at their home university. All other Semester One students, and all students taking Semester Two exams, must be present at the University of Liverpool to sit their exams Winter: May/June |
University of Birmingham (2.7 GPA required)
Program type | Exchange |
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Semester 1: September – December 13 Semester 2: January – June Note: Welcome periods with compulsory orientation events will be held at the start of each semester. |
Location and setting |
The University of Birmingham was established by Queen Victoria by Royal Charter in 1900 and was the UK’s first civic or 'redbrick' university. The student body is an international community drawing on expertise and cultural influences from 150 different countries. Birmingham is aandin theof England. It is theoutside the capital, and lies at the heart of the. People from Birmingham are known as '', a term derived from the city's nickname of 'Brum'. |
Course restrictions | All courses are open to exchange students other than those offered at the medical school. |
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Exams | *Fall term ends in December and Winter term ends in June. Examination dates at UoB are different in each College and depend on the modules students choose. The main examination period takes place from early May to early June. Alternative assessment will be arranged for students who attend the First semester only. |
University of Bath
Program type | Exchange |
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Semester 1: Late September- Late January Semester 2: Late February- Early June |
Location and setting |
The University of Bath ranks highly in the league tables of UK universities published by a number of national newspapers, including the Times, Independent and Guardian. Its research is internationally respected, and its students are in demand by employers because of the high quality of the teaching offered here. The University's buildings are set in an attractive campus about a mile from the centre of Bath, a World Heritage City. It is a safe and friendly campus with strong student services and good social opportunities. Its sports facilities are first-class. |
Course restrictions |
The following units are NOT available for exchange/visiting students
Some departments cannot accept visiting studentsand visiting students cannot study multiple subject areas. |
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Noteworthy: | Fall semester exams are not written until January. Do not choose this institution if you plan to return to 鶹ý for the Winter semester. |
Exams | Fall: January *Students are expected to attend for the whole of the semester (i.e. until the end of January). Winter: May |
Oxford University Study Abroad Program (GPA 3.5)
Program type | Study Abroad |
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Experience a medieval college and live and study with British students in the very center of Oxford, home to the oldest university in the English-speaking world. |
Course Restrictions | N/A – Oxford is very different than other schools and has The Oxford Tutorial (see Academic Timetable). |
Bader International Study Centre - Herstmonceux Castle (BISC) Please Note: NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE 2024/25 ACADEMIC YEAR
Please Note: | This opportunity is NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE 2024/25 ACADEMIC YEAR |
Program type | Study Abroad |
Location and setting |
United Kingdom |
Course restrictions | See Academic Timetable. No restrictions because students select a program. |
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Exams | Fall: December Winter: March/April |
University of Southampton
Program type | Exchange |
Academic calendar | Spring Semester: February-June Fall Semester: September-January |
Location and setting |
The University of Southampton is a research-intensive university on the south coast of England. Founded in 1862 as the Hartley Institution, the university is a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and offers comprehensive studies in more than 300-degree programs across a wide range of subject areas. Southwest of London, Southampton (Soton to the locals), is a metropolitan area centered around the port. Archaeological finds suggest the area has been inhabited since the Stone Age. The city boasts many historical museums, a great arts and culture scene, and of course – they are home to Southampton Footaball Club, otherwise known as “The Saints”. |
Course restrictions | Health Sciences |
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Exams | Fall: January |
University of Newcastle (3.0 GPA required)
Program type | Exchange |
Academic calendar | Spring Semester: February-June Fall Semester: September-January |
Location and setting |
Newcastle University is a UK public research university based in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East England. A member of the Russell Group, it holds the Gold Award in the Teaching Excellence Framework, one of ten Russell Group universities to achieve the Gold TEF rating. The university subdivides into three faculties: the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Faculty of Medical Sciences, and the Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering. The city of Newcastle boasts a thriving arts and culture scene with plenty to see and do for visitors. The history of Newcastle upon Tyne dates back almost 2000 years, during which it has been controlled by the Romans, the Angles, and the Norseman amongst others. The city has a strong sporting tradition. Football club Newcastle United has been based at St. James’ Park since the club was established in 1892. In 2019, various travel sites named Newcastle to be the friendliest city in the UK. |
Course restrictions | Modules not accessible to exchange students:
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Exams | Fall:(they will accommodate alternative assessments if necessary) |
France
Université de Bordeaux
Program type | Exchange |
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Fall Semester: September - December Spring Semester: January - June |
Location and setting |
Bordeaux is located at the very heart of Southern Europe, only a few hours from major EU capitals and cities. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage List, described as "an outstanding urban and architectural ensemble”. Capital of south west France, Bordeaux is home to dedicated football and rugby teams. Less than an hour away, there are the sunny beaches of the Atlantic coast, while further south are the historic and cultural treasures of the Pays Basque and the Pyrenees. The new high-speed rail connects Bordeaux to the European high-speed rail network and places the Gironde capital only 2 hours from Paris. |
Course Restrictions |
B1 Level French Required |
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Germany
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Program type | Exchange |
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Winter semester: October – March Summer semester: April – September |
Location and setting |
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München is set in the heart of Munich. LMU is recognized as one of Europe's premier academic and research institutions. Since its founding in 1472, LMU has attracted inspired scholars and talented students from all over the world, keeping the University at the nexus of ideas that challenge and change our complex world. |
Course Restrictions |
Above link takes you to classes offered in English. No other restrictions found on website. |
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Exams | Fall: February/March Summer: August/September |
Christian Albrechts Universitet – Kiel (CAU-Kiel)
Program type | Exchange |
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Fall semester: October to early February Summer semester: April to end of July |
Location and setting |
Kiel is the capital and most populous city in the northern German state of Schleswig-Holstein, with a population of 240,832. Kiel lies approximately 90 kilometres north of Hamburg. |
Courses | If you are proficient in German, you can consider taking courses that are taught and assessed in German. If you are almost proficient Kiel offers intensive German language training as a precursor to your exchange to improve your chances of success. For details regarding the courses available in each subject please visit: Students in their senior/4th year of studies with a minimum GPA of 3.3 will be considered for Masters courses. Please apply in your 3rd year to go on exchange in your 4th year. While most of the Bachelor’s level courses (listed with a B) are taught in German, you will find some taught in English especially in the areas of:
There are significantly more courses taught in English at the Masters level. The following subjects are taught entirely in English:
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Exams | Fall: last two weeks of February Summer: last two weeks of July |
Hong Kong
Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU)
Program type | Exchange |
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Semester 1 (fall semester): September - Late December (including exams) Semester 2 (spring semester): Mid January - Late May (including exams) |
Location and setting | Hong Kong is in the heart of Asia and a gateway to Mainland China. It is a world class cosmopolitan city where east and west blend in many ways. It is an exciting and dynamic destination. Your living and learning experiences at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) will be enriching and unforgettable. It is a place where we seriously promote scholarly work and engage students in internationalization activities on campus. |
Course restrictions | HKBU has no course restrictions listed on their website. |
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Exams | Fall: December Note: Exams typically end before Christams, however no early examinations can be arranged. Winter: May |
Italy
Università degli Studi di Pavia
Program type | Exchange |
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Semester 1: Late September - mid February Semester 2: Mid February - July |
Location and setting |
Situated only 35 kilometres from Milan and linked by suburban rail, Pavia (originally Ticinum) enjoys the advantages and services of its near neighbour. However, it offers a calm, captivating and cooperative environment with a higher quality of life. It also has a series of sports centres available for students to use, including those run by CUS (Centre for University Sports). Pavia is a place for students to call home. Founded in Roman times, Pavia population today is made up of approximately 70,000 inhabitants and 24,000 students. Pavia is a city of narrow streets, ancient churches and elegant buildings all bordered by the River Ticino. Culturally speaking, Pavia has much to offer, with 19 museums and collections, 2 multi-use cultural centres, 4 public libraries (and 18 university circuit libraries), 4 cinemas and theatres, 10 socialcultural meeting places, a music conservatory and 2 civic schools of music and arts. The countless events, festivals, exhibitions, concerts, meeting places and university sports events combine to create an intellectually stimulating stage and the ideal place to live and study. |
Course Restrictions |
The Language of Instruction is mainly Italian, but there is a large number of courses that are totally or partially held in English. |
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Exams | Fall: February Winter: July |
Japan
Waseda University (3.3 GPA required for certain programs of study)
Program type | Exchange |
Academic Calendar | Fall Semester: September – February Spring Semester: March - August |
Location and setting |
Located in Tokyo, Japan, Waseda University was founded in 1882 as theTokyo Senmon Gakko(Tokyo College) and was renamed in 1902. Tokyo is ranked 7thin the world and 2ndin Asia for student life. It has the world’s best transportation network, and is the safest and cleanest big city in the world, making it the ideal place to study. With the reputation of having “every club there is to offer”, Waseda offers many recreational opportunities including intramural sports and extracurricular groups and clubs. |
Course restrictions | As a rule, Exchange students must select their courses from those offered by the school they will be affiliated with at Waseda. In some cases, you may be permitted to take courses offered to all students or courses offered by other schools as well. Please note that the course list for the following year will be made available in March. These courses are open to all students including general students, so the possibility that you will be selected is quite small. Your study plan should be focused on the courses offered by the school for which you are applying. Undergraduate students cannot take courses intended for graduate students. |
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Exams | Fall: January/February *Classes continue until early February and if students get back to their home country before their classes end,they will not be able to earn the courses’ credits. Winter: July |
Malta
University of Malta
Program type | Exchange |
Academic Calendar | Early October – End of January (includes examination period) Note: Students should not leave Malta before they have sat for all their examinations and submitted all their assignments. |
Location and Setting | Malta is an island country in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Italy. The main campus is situated at Msida. The University of Malta is the highest teaching institution in Malta. It is publicly funded and is open to all those who have the requisite qualifications. The University's structures are in line with the Bologna Process and the European Higher Education Area. Conscious of its public role, the University strives to create courses which are relevant and timely in response to the needs of the country. The supreme governing bodies of the University are the Council and the Senate. There are some 11,500 students including over 1000 international students (450 are visiting students) from 92 different countries, following full-time or part-time degree and diploma courses, many of them run on the modular or credit system. The University regularly hosts a large number of Erasmus and other exchange students. A basic Foundation Studies Course enables international high school students who have completed their secondary or high school education overseas but who do not have the necessary entry requirements, to qualify for admission to an undergraduate degree course at the University of Malta. |
Course Restrictions |
Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Gerontology Unit, Faculty of Health Science, and Faculty of Science |
Courses taught in English Faculty of Arts: Anthropological Sciences, Classics and Archaeology, English, French, Geography, German, History, History of Art, International Relations, Italian, Maltese, Oriental studies, philosophy, Sociology, Spanish and Latin American studies, Translation, terminology and interpreting studies. Faculty of the Built Environment: Architecture and Urban design, Conservation and Built Heritage, Civil and Structural Engineering, Environmental Design, Spatial Planning and Infrastructure. Faculty of Economics, Management & Accountancy: Accountancy, Banking and Finance, Economics, Insurance, Management, Marketing, Public Policy. Engineering: Electronic Systems Engineering, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Electrical Power Conversion, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, Systems and Control Engineering. Information and Communication Technology: Communications and Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Intelligent Computer Systems, Microelectronics and Nanoelectronics. Media & Knowledge Sciences: Cognitive Science, Corporate Communication, Digital Arts, Media and Communications, Information Policy and Governance. Science: Biology, Chemistry, Geosciences, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Operations Research, Metamaterials Unit. Social Wellbeing: Criminology, gender studies, psychology. Theology: Church history, fundamental and dogmatic theology, moral theology, pastoral theology, liturgy and cannon law, philosophy, sacred scripture, Hebrew and Greek |
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Exams | Fall: January/February *Students are to remain at the University of Malta till the end of the semester and sit for their exams at the University of Malta Winter: May/June |
Mexico
Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM)
Program type | Exchange |
Academic Calendar | Fall Semester: August - November Spring Semester: February - June |
Location and Setting | The Campus Estadod e Mexico is located in an area of 27 hectares and with more 80 thousand square meters and is divided into area high school, sports and professional. It also houses spaces for living and recreation for their community, such as the "Plaza del Sol" in high school and "Plaza de los Borregos" in professional. When you think about Mexico, you think in colors and a delicious food, but behind that Mexico is a country with a lot of history, customs and traditions that you can discover living here. |
Exams | Fall Semester: November/December Spring Semester: June |
Netherlands
Leiden University (3.2 GPA required)
Program type | Exchange |
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Semester 1: September 31- January 29 Semester 2: February 1 – June 24 |
Location and setting |
Leiden, with its 116,000 inhabitants, is a medium-sized city that provides an attractive living environment.Leiden University permeates the whole city. The city and the University have for centuries been closely interwoven. Leiden University (founded in 1575) is one of Europe's leading international research-intensive universities. |
Course Restrictions |
This exchange is with the Faculty of Humanities at Leiden. 鶹ý students from all disciplines can participate in the exchange, however, they should note that most or all courses should be taken in the Faculty of Humanities. Access to Language classes is limited. Note that some of the courses that are available in Leiden’s Faculty of Humanities may be considered appropriate for use as Social Science credits at 鶹ý (SOSA, INTD or Political Science for example). Please search through the course offerings at Leiden’s Faculty of Humanities () to get an idea of the types of courses on offer. |
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Exams | Fall: December/January *Many exams for courses in English available to international exchange students are held so that students may return home by the end of December. There is, however, no guarantee that this will always be possible. Alternative arrangements for assessments may be possible, only at the discretion of the lecturer/department. Note this is not possible for courses offered at the Department of Psychology in block 2. Winter: May/June |
University of Groningen
Program type | Exchange |
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Location and Setting | Innovative, research-driven and rooted in the number-one knowledge hub of the Northern Netherlands, the University of Groningen is an internationally oriented university with 30,000 students. Quality has been our top priority for over four hundred years, and with great success: the University is currently in or around the top 100 in several influential ranking lists. |
Course Restrictions |
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Academic Time Table | Courses taught in English Full course catalogue: http://www.rug.nl/education/exchange-programmes/course-catalogue Faculty of Arts: Literature, film, cultural studies, Dutch studies, history, communication, linguistics, computer science, journalism, international relations, politics, economics, art and culture, art history, archaeology and ancient history, language acquisition. Faculty of Behavioral and Social Science: Psychology, Sociology Faculty of Economics and Business: Business and Economics Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences: Mathematics, applied Mathematics, applied physics, physics, artificial intelligence, astronomy, chemical engineering, chemistry, computing science, industrial engineering and Management. Faculty of Philosophy: philosophy of science, ethics, political philosophy, history of philosophy. Spatial Sciences: Human Geography (Economic Geography and Cultural Geography), Urban and Regional Planning, Environmental and Infrastructure Planning, and Demography. Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies: Religious studies |
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Exams | Fall: Last two weeks of January Winter: June/July |
Vrije Universiteit
New Zealand
University of Otago
Program type | Exchange |
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Fall Semester (Semester 2): July-November Winter Semester (Semester 1): February-June |
Location and setting |
The University of Otago in Dunedin is New Zealand's oldest university. In addition to the main Dunedin campus, the University has small facilities in Auckland and Wellington the medical schools have larger campuses near Christchurch and Wellington Hospitals. Additionally, the university has the Portobello Marine Laboratory inside Otago Harbour. Dunedin is the second-largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, and the principal city of the Otago Region. |
Course Restrictions | The following courses are not open to exchange students:
Some Otago courses such as MBA, Wildlife Management and Master of Science Communication are restricted in admissions. |
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Exams | Fall: October/November Winter: June |
Victoria University of Wellington (2.7 GPA required)
Program type | Exchange |
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Fall Semester (Trimester 2): July-November Spring Semester (Trimester 1): February-June |
Location and setting |
Victoria University of Wellington was established in 1897 by an Act of Parliament, and was a former constituent college of the University of New Zealand. It is particularly well known for its programmes in Law, the Humanities, and some Scientific Disciplines, but offers a broad range of other courses as well. Wellington is the capital city and second most populous urban area of New Zealand. It is at the southwestern tip of the North Island, between Cook Strait and the Rimutaka Range. |
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Exams | Fall: October/November Winter: June |
Norway
University of Bergen
Program type | Exchange |
Academic calendar |
Fall Semester : August-December Spring Semester: January-June |
Location and setting |
The University of Bergen is one of Norway's most urban universities. It is intricately woven into the geographical, historical and cultural framework of the Bergen, with 14,500 students and 3,200 faculty and staff. UiB is concentrated into two areas. Årstadvollen is the University's "health campus", where dentistry, medicine and health-care lie close to the Haukeland and Haraldsplass university clinics. Natural and social sciences, psychology, the arts and law are taught at Nygårdshøyden, a mixture of houses, shops and seats of learning. Bergen is located in the county of Hordaland on the southwestern coast of Norway. It is an important cultural hub in its region, recognized as the unofficial capital of Western Norway sometimes also referred to as the Atlantic coast capital of Norway. |
Course restrictions | There are no course restrictions listed on the website. However, unless specified in the list above, majority of the courses will be taught in Norwegian. |
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Exams | Fall: November/December Winter: May/June |
Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)
Program type | Exchange |
Academic calendar |
Fall Semester: August - December Spring Semester: January – June |
Location and setting |
TheNorwegian University of Life Sciences(NMBU) is alocated in,. It is located atin, near, and at Adamstuen inand has around 5000 students. The university is known for its beautiful campuses, with spectacular, big and old trees, as well as ponds, flowers and bushes. |
Course Restrictions |
40% of the courses at NMBU taught in English. If you will be attending NMBU in your 3rdor 4thyear and are a strong student, you will also be considered for admission into Master’s level classes, which increases the availability of English classes. Please visitto review course information and link to the course calendar. Note that NMBU has the following departments: · International Environment and Development Studies · Veterinary Medicine and Biosciences · Animal and Aquacultural Science · Plant Sciences · Ecology and Natural Resources Management · School of Economics and Business · Landscape Architecture and Spatial Planning · Mathematical Science and Technology |
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Exams | Fall: December Winter: May/June |
Scotland
University of Glasgow (3.0 GPA required)
Program type | Exchange |
Academic calendar |
Semester 1 (Fall): September-December Semester 2 (Winter): January-May |
Location and setting |
The University of Glasgow is the fourth-oldest university in the English-speaking world and one of Scotland's four ancient universities. Located in Glasgow, the university was founded in 1451. A major centre of theScottish Enlightenmentduring the 18th century, from the 19th century it became a pioneer in British higher education. Since 1870, the main University campus has been principally located on Gilmorehill in the West End of the city. Glasgow has departments of Law, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, and Dentistry. Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on theRiver Clydein the country's west central lowlands. A person from Glasgow is known as a Glaswegian. |
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Exams | Fall: December Winter: April/May |
Singapore
National University of Singapore (3.0 GPA required)
Program type | Exchange |
Academic Calendar | Semester 1: August – December Semester 2: January – May |
Location and Setting | Singapore is a sovereign city-state in Southeast Asia, and the world's only island city-state. It lies one degree (137 km) north of the equator, south of the southernmost tip of continental Asia and peninsular Malaysia, with Indonesia's Riau Islands to the south. Singapore's territory consists of a diamond-shaped main island along with 62 other islets. Courses available in English |
Academic Timetable | Course offerings in English are extensive. Please visit[PDF] for a full listing of courses available to exchange students. Faculties include: Arts and Social Sciences Engineering Business Computing Design and Environment Science |
Exams | Fall: November/December Winter: April/May |
South Korea
Kyungpook National University
Program type | Exchange |
Academic calendar |
Fall Semester: September-Mid December Winter Semester: March- Mid June |
Location and setting |
Kyungpook National University (KNU) is a leading national university in Daegu, South Korea. The university is one of 10 Flagship Korean National Universities. It is one of the oldest national universities in Korea. The university was established in September 1946. In 2008, it merged with Sangju National University. Daegu is a city in South Korea. The city is the capital and principal city of the surrounding Gyeongsangbuk-do province. |
Academic timetable |
The list of courses taught in English will be available in January for the following spring semester or July for the following fall semester. In addition, this list will be sent to all accepted exchange students by email with instructions on course registration. |
Exams | Fall: December Winter: June |
Korea University
Program type | Exchange |
Academic calendar | Fall Semester: September-December Spring Semester: March-June |
Location and setting | Korea University is widely regarded as one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious institutions of higher education. Notable in South Korean history for being the first educational institution to offer academic programs in Korea in various disciplines (such as Law, Economics, and Journalism), Korea University is a large research institution with more than 115 research institutes including the Ilmin International Relations Institute and the Center for Information Security Technologies. The Seoul campus is divided into four subdivisions: Science and Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences, Medicine and Life Sciences, and Jeongneeung. It is located in the greater Seoul area that boasts a population of over 20 million. Within a five-minute walk from the campus are an array of restaurants, bars, shops, and even a famous Buddhist temple. |
Course restrictions | Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Law, Teacher Education, Division of Information Security, Art and Design, Graduate level Business courses (Graduate courses that start with BUS, INT), and all courses at Sejong Campus. Please be aware that courses within the Business School, Media and Communications, and International Studies (courses that start with BUSS, JMCO, DISS) are extremely competitive. Specific courses for exchange students are not guaranteed, andstudents are asked to be very flexible with course selection. |
Exams | Fall: Mid December Winter: Mid June |
University of Seoul
Program type | Exchange |
Academic calendar | Fall Semester: September to December Spring Semester: March to June |
Location and setting | Ever since its establishment in 1918, the University of Seoul has contributed to developing Korean society through the education and training of students and through academic research.The University of Seoul is widely regarded as one of the best public universities in Korea. This achievement is based not only on its own efforts, but also through continued citizen support. Funded by Seoul Metropolitan Government, the University of Seoul continues to implement a ‘half-priced college tuition’ policy first implemented in 2012. The University of Seoul has strengthened its social responsibility as a public university through this pioneering policy. Based on the motto of Truth, Creativity and Public Service, the University of Seoul aims to foster active citizenship and tolerance in our students. We also encourage our students to provide their services to society with their gained knowledge. Finally, the University of Seoul promotes innovative research that contributes to policy decisions, addressing both current and projected social needs.The moment you arrive, you will notice a real sense of community and realise all the benefits of city life combined with a superb seaside location. |
Exams | Fall: Mid-December Winter: Mid-June |
Spain
Universidad Pablo de Olavide (2.75 GPA required)
Program type | Exchange |
Academic requirements | 2.75 GPA required |
Academic calendar |
Fall Semester: September-December Winter Semester: January-May |
Location and setting |
Universidad Pablo de Olavide (UPO), founded in 1997, is one of the Spain’s youngest and smallest public universities. Named after an 18th century Peruvian intellectual, the university is a dynamic institution with strong academic programs, innovative research, and a highly educated faculty. The University offers degree programs in a variety of academic fields, and located on a beautiful 345-acre campus less than 5 miles from Seville’s city center. Seville is located in southeastern Spain, is the capital of the region of Andalusia and is Spain´s 4th largest city. Divided into two parts by the Guadalquivir River, Seville is a city rich in history and art as well as popular traditions and festivals. With its variety of cultural activities, made even more attractive by Seville´s climate, many students advantage of Seville´s many cultural offerings. |
Course restrictions | No course restrictions listed on website. |
Exams | Fall: December Winter: May |
Pompeu Fabra University
Program type | Exchange |
Academic calendar | Fall Semester: September-December Spring Semester: January-June |
Location and setting | Pompeu Fabra University is considered one of the most prestigious universities in Spain. In 2020, it was ranked the 10th best young university in the world and the best university in Spain by Times Higher Education. The university offers its studies around three areas of knowledge, each one developed in a different campus: ·
Barcelona is a major cultural, economic, and financial centre in Southwestern Europe as well as the main biotech hub in Spain. A dreamy destination straight out of a fairy-tale; the city offers bustling markets, tree lined blocks, fabled architecture and boundless culture all tucked into an enchanting seaside city. |
Course restrictions | Medicine |
Exams | Fall: TBD Winter: TBD |
Sweden
Umeå University
Program type | Exchange |
Academic calendar |
Autumn term: August – January Spring term: January – June |
Location and setting |
Umeå University is located in Umeå in the mid-northern region of Sweden. The university was founded in 1965 and is the fifth oldest within Sweden's present borders. The university is known for research relating to the genome of the Populus tree contributions to the Gleason problem and function spaces on fractals and its school of industrial design. It is also the one of largest providers of distance education courses in the Nordic countries. |
Course Restrictions | UMEA University has no course restrictions listed on their website. However, pre-requisites must be met in order to register. |
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Exams | Fall: January Winter: June |
University of Gothenburg
Program type | Exchange |
Academic calendar |
Fall Semester: September-January Winter Semester:January-June |
Location and setting |
The University of Gothenburg is the third-oldest Swedish university. It is among the largest universities in the Nordic countries. With its eight faculties and 57 departments, the University of Gothenburg is also one of the most wide-ranging and versatile universities in Sweden. It has eight faculties offer training in the Creative Arts, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Humanities, Education, Information Technology, Business, Economics and Law, and Health Sciences. Gothenburg is the second largest city in Sweden by population and the fifth largest in the Nordic countries. It is situated on the west coast of Sweden. |
Course restrictions | University of Gothenburg has no course restrictions listed on their website. |
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Exams | Fall: January Winter: June |
Switzerland
University of Lausanne
Program type | Exchange |
Academic calendar | Fall Semester: September-January Spring Semester: February-July |
Location and setting | The University of Lausanne is a higher teaching and research institution composed of seven faculties. Its research activities focus on three main themes: human and social sciences, life sciences and medicine, and environmental sciences. The setting of Lausanne is extremely picturesque. The town is built on three hills, surrounded by vineyard covered slopes, with Lake Geneva at its feet. Rising impressively from the opposing French lakeshore are the Savoy Alps. The attractive old town is largely car-free, and small alleyways with cafes and boutiques shape the streetscape in the medieval city centre. |
Course restrictions | Courses NOT available to Exchange students:
Main teaching language is French. Undergraduate courses taught in English are offered in:
Graduate courses taught in English are offered in:
B2 level French required for regular courses taught in French or English |
Exams | Fall: January Winter: July |
United States
Killam Foundation Program (3.0 GPA required)
Program type | Exchange |
Academic calendar |
Various |
Location and setting |
Various institutions – please refer to thefor a list of American University Partners. |
English course |
All courses are in English. |
Academic timetable | See timetable on each school's website. |
Learn more about the Killam Fellowship Program | |
PROGRAM DEADLINE NOVEMBER 19 |
Wales
Bangor University
Program type | Exchange |
Academic calendar | September-January and January-June Exchange students can write exams for full term in December. |
Location and setting | Bangor is situated on the North Wales coast and is easy to reach from anypart of the UK. Manchester International Airport is only a two-hour trainjourney away and London is only a four-hour train journey away. A cathedral city, Bangor is set between the Snowdonia Mountains and thesea and is a beautiful and spectacular place to study. With miles of beautifulcoastline and the nearby Snowdonia National Park, the area boasts some ofthe most beautiful and spectacular scenery in the country. Mount Snowdon- England and Wales’ highest peak is only a half hour journey from Bangor. Students who wish to travel within or outside Bangor can purchase an ArrivaStudent Saver ticket which offers unbeatlable savings (up to 30% savings onbus fares). The cost of living is lower than in larger city universities. Accommodation costsare much lower and with no need to pay for public transport - students cansaveup to 50% on living costs. Bangor is ranked amongst the top 4 Universitycities inthe UK in terms of cost of living (accommodation, food etc). LeadingnewspaperThe Independent placed Bangor amongst the most cost effectivelocations forstudents in their Student Living Index Guide for 2008. Bangor is not an industrialised city, pollution levels are low, so it's a clean andhealthy place to live. |
Course restrictions | Course restrictions are not listed on the website but students will be informed of them when they apply. Nursing, Midwifery, Medical Science and Radiography classes are normally not available due to a lack of spaces/ work placement availability. |
Exams | Fall: January *Students attending Bangor for Semester 1-only have the chance to take exams in January or arrange ‘Early Assessments’ which eliminates the need to return to Bangor after the Christmas Break Winter: May |
Cardiff University (3.0 GPA required)
Program type | Exchange |
Academic calendar(dates of semesters – including orientation) | Autumn Semester: September - January Spring Semester: January - June |
Location and Setting | Cardiff University is one of the UK’s most popular and is an internationally recognised centre for teaching and research. It was founded in 1883 and is based in the very centre of Cardiff, the capital of Wales. Cardiff is the capital of Wales and its largest city. It has a distinctive character with an excellent quality of life and an international reputation. Many national cultural and sporting institutions are based in Cardiff,including the National Museum of Wales and the Principality Stadium. Cardiff Castle sits in the centre of the city, bordered on one side by beautiful parkland and on the other by excellent shops, restaurants and nightlife. The waterfront area at Cardiff Bay is home to the Welsh Assembly and the WalesMillenniumCentre arts complex. There are regular food, arts and craft festivals and visitors can walk across the barrage or take a boat trip around the bay. |
Course restrictions | Students wanting to study Biosciences must be enrolled in a full-year exchange. |
Exams | Fall: January *There is the possibility of alternative assessments for autumn semester only students, meaning students can return home before the Christmas break. Winter: May/June |
Swansea University
Program type | Exchange |
Academic calendar | Semester 1: End of September – End of January Semester 2: End of January – Middle of June |
Location and setting | When you choose to study at Swansea University, you not only become part of an ambitious, research-led institution but you also benefit from living in the one of the UK's most naturally beautiful regions. It's no wonder many of our graduates choose to stay here long after their studies. The campus is just metres from Swansea Bay and surrounded by acres of parkland. You'll discover that Swansea and Gower encompass the best of all worlds, balancing exciting city living with a natural paradise just a stone's throw from your front door. Our campus sits in the midst of Singleton Park and Singleton Botanical Gardens, one of the four parks in Swansea to be awarded the 2009 "Green Flag" award and the University grounds themselves won the 2009 Swansea in Bloom Gold award. The moment you arrive, you will notice a real sense of community and realise all the benefits of city life combined with a superb seaside location. |
Course restrictions | Swansea University has no course restrictions listed on their website. |
Exams | Fall: January *Students are required to be present at all set examinations and should NOT arrange return flights home until their final examination timetable is confirmed by the Examination Office. These timetables are published in early April for May/June examinations. Swansea University does not proctor any examinations in students’ home universities/countries. Winter: May/June |