Embrace the culture of Asia by exploring its vast landscapes, learning about ancient civilisations and taking your taste buds on a food journey. While you’re in the area, make sure you tick off a few bucket list items, such as walking the Great Wall of China, journeying the Silk Road, indulging at the night markets in Taiwan or visiting the breathtaking Mt. Fuji in Japan.
China
Fudan is located in Shanghai and is recognised as one of the most prestigious and selective universities in China. It is ranked in the world’s top 100 most academic universities. Fudan has the largest international student population in China’s comprehensive universities. Every year around 7000 students from 120 countries study at Fudan. Find it here on Google Maps
Agreement type / key programs | Law |
Academic calendar | Spring semester: Late Feb - Early July |
Subjects available | Law |
Credit system | 3-5 lessons = 8 -12 credits |
Study load | 100 minutes per week of theoretical courses for 2 credits and 160 minutes If students want to get 8-12 credits, they will spend 400-640 minutes taking lessons. |
Application deadline | Apply 2 semesters / 7 months prior to your Exchange semester abroad. |
Partner Exchange page | Exchange page |
Link to 2019/2020 Fact Sheet.
Soochow University, is located in the beautiful tourist city of Suzhou with over 2500 years history. Close to Shanghai, Hangzhou and Nanjing, Suzhou is a place with comfortable weather, convenient transportation, low living expenses and ideal living environment. Find it here on Google Maps
Agreement type / key programs | University wide |
Academic calendar | See BI Office. |
Subjects available | Business & Commerce (limited) |
Credit system | 1 class hour = 1 credit |
Study load | 10-20 credits |
Application deadline | Apply 2 semesters / 7 months prior to your Exchange semester abroad. |
Partner Exchange page | Exchange page |
Read more about Soochow.
Southwest University of Political Science & Law (SWUPL) is located in Chongqing city. A fascinating city to visit during both day and night, filled with such a vibrant energy, there is so much exploring to be done. It is well known that the locals are some of the most welcoming in all of China. Find it here on Google Maps
Agreement type / key programs | Law |
Academic calendar | Autumn semester: Sept 1 - mid Dec. |
Subjects available | Law |
Credit system | See BI Office. |
Study load | See BI Office. |
Application deadline | Apply 2 semesters / 7 months prior to your Exchange semester abroad. |
Partner Exchange page | Exchange page |
Read more about SWUPL.
One of the first business schools in China authorized by China’s Ministry of Education to offer MBA programs in 1991 and EMBA programs in 2002. A pioneer in MBA education by initiating its MBA Programs Reform in August 2007, which immediately became a spotlight in Chinese management education arena and brought along wide retrospective discussions on the issue. The first school on the Chinese mainland to attain both AACSB and EQUIS accreditation, which brought about a wave of getting international accreditation among Chinese business schools after 2007. Find it here on Google Maps
Agreement type / key programs | UG Business, MBA & Law |
Academic calendar | Academic Calendar |
Subjects available | Business & Law |
Credit system | 1 Tsinghua credit = 12 in class contact hours |
Study load | 10-20 Tsinghua; including 8 Tsinghua credits outside of Tsinghua SEM |
Application deadline | Apply 2 semesters / 7 months prior to your Exchange semester abroad. |
Partner Exchange page | Exchange page |
Link to Fact Sheet.
India
Indian School of Business (ISB) is a global business school offering world-class management education across its two campuses – Hyderabad and Mohali, India. ISB has grown at a rapid pace over the fourteen years since its inception and already has several notable accomplishments to its credit – it is the youngest school ever to consistently rank among the top Global MBA programs, the first institution in South Asia to receive the prestigious AACSB accreditation, one of the largest providers of Executive Education in Asia and the most research productive Indian management institution. Find it here on Google Maps
Agreement type / key programs | PG Business |
Academic calendar | Academic Calendar |
Subjects available | |
Credit system | 20 classroom contacts is equal to 1 credit of ISB |
Study load | Minimum is 2 courses = 40 classroom contact hours Maximum is 5 courses = 100 classroom contact hours |
Application deadline | Apply 2 semesters / 7 months prior to your Exchange semester abroad. |
Partner Exchange page | Exchange page |
Link to Fact Sheet.
Located in the national capital region Delhi, O.P. Jindal (JGU) is a non-profit global university. The campus provides world-class infrastructure with state of the art residential facilities, smart classrooms and global library. Find it here on Google Maps
Agreement type / key programs | Business |
Academic calendar | Academic Calendar |
Subjects available | Business |
Credit system | See BI Office. |
Study load | See BI Office. |
Application deadline | Spring semester (Feb - June): 30 Nov |
Partner Exchange page | Exchange page |
Link to 2020 Fact Sheet
Read more about O.P. Jindal.
Japan
Since its establishment in 1876 as a branch training centre of Soto Zen Buddhism, Aichi Gakuin University (AGU) has been producing graduates who are able to contribute to society. Over 130 years it has been passing down the Buddhist spirit that emphasises humanity. Being one of the largest universities in the Chubu area, Aichi Gakuin University, with approximately 12,000 students at present, is composed of 16 departments in 9 faculties, one department in the junior college, and 9 schools in the graduate school. All campuses of Aichi Gakuin University are located in or in a suburb of the city of Nagoya which is located at the centre of Honshu (the main island of Japan) with a population of 2.3 million. Find it here on Google Maps
Agreement type / key programs | University wide |
Academic calendar | Best suited to May semester exchange |
Subjects available | Japanese language Previous exchange student enrolment at AGU (to be used as a guide only) |
Credit system | Subjects are worth 1 or 2 credits |
Study load | Students normally take 5 or 6 subjects |
Application deadline | Apply 2 semesters / 7 months prior to your Exchange semester abroad. Note: This institution has an early Application Deadline of 28 Feb for |
Partner Exchange page | Exchange page |
Read more about AGU.
Hosei University is one of Japans leading traditional universities located in the heart of Tokyo. With so much culture and history to experience, the public transport system is a fantastic way to make your way around the vibrant city. Find it here on Google Maps
Agreement type / key programs | University wide |
Academic calendar | Spring semester: April to July |
Subjects available | Business, International Relations, Humanities, Sustainability |
Credit system | Average credit per course is 1-2 credits. |
Study load | Minimum load: 6 classes per semester |
Application deadline | Apply 2 semesters / 7 months prior to your Exchange semester abroad. |
Partner Exchange page | Exchange page |
2020 Hosei University Fact Sheet
Watch a video about the Hosei Exchange Program
Read more about Hosei University.
J. F. Oberlin University has nearly 9,000 students, including graduate students and students from overseas. Every year we have about 550 foreign students enrolled at the university. We have over 140 partner schools in more than twenty countries and regions around the world. Our Japanese students acquire practical experience through a variety of programs, including not only language study and academic exchange programs but also volunteer programs and internship opportunities. The university has established five overseas offices to carry out various activities in international exchange and to support students studying abroad. The university’s main campus is in Machida, a suburb of Tokyo, and we have two branch campuses: one near Fuchinobe Station in the city of Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture, and the other in Sendagaya, in the centre of Tokyo. Find it here on Google Maps
Agreement type / key programs | University wide |
Academic calendar | Spring semester: Apr - Aug |
Subjects available | Business & Commerce |
Credit system | 1 credit at JFOU = 2 ECTS 15 JFOU credits = 40 Bond credits |
Study load | Students may take a minimum of 10 and maximum of 20 credits |
Application deadline | Apply 2 semesters / 7 months prior to your Exchange semester abroad. |
Partner Exchange page | Exchange page |
Read more about J.F. Oberlin.
Kindai University is located in Osaka, the third largest city in Japan. Using the bullet train is a great way to explore neighboring cities such as Tokyo and Kyoto. Find it here on Google Maps
Agreement type / key programs | University wide |
Academic calendar | Academic Calendar |
Subjects available | Sustainable Development & Built Environment |
Credit system | 2 Japanese credits = 1 subject (30 contact hours/semester) |
Study load | Minimum 7 courses per semester No maximum |
Application deadline | Apply 2 semesters / 7 months prior to your Exchange semester abroad. |
Partner Exchange page | Exchange page |
Read more about Kindai.
Osaka University is known for its excellent research. Some of the most advanced research in the world takes place at Osaka University. The third largest city in Japan, indulge in the food culture and experience the fast paced city. Find it here on Google Maps
Agreement type / key programs | Law Only* |
Academic calendar | Academic Calendar 1 October - 31 March (Bond semester 3 and 1) 1 April - 30 September (Bond semester 1 and 2) |
Subjects available | |
Credit system | 1 class = 90 min |
Study load | Minimum 8 credits. Maximum 16 credits. |
Application deadline | Apply 2 semesters / 7 months prior to your Exchange semester abroad. |
Partner Exchange page | Exchange page |
Link to Fact Sheet.
Japan's leader in international studies, TUFS is a national university offering undergraduate and graduate programs related to the study of world languages, cultures and societies, and international relations.
Agreement type / key programs | University wide |
Academic calendar | Students may undertake one or two semesters, but must start in either Spring or Fall. Link to calendar. Spring quarter: Early April - mid July Summer quarter: Mid July - late Sept Fall quarter: Early Oct - late Jan Winter quarter: Late Jan - mid Feb |
Subjects available | Humanities, Japanese Language List of subjects available in English |
Credit system | Lecture subject (2 credits): 30 hours of class + 60 hours of study outside the class |
Study load | Students must take at least 7 classes for visa requirements |
Application deadline | Spring quarter: 30 November |
Partner Exchange page | Exchange page |
Link to Fact Sheet.
Link to brochure.
Pakistan
Lahore is a city filled with culture, art, history and architecture. The LUMS' Suleman Dawood School of Business is the first Business School in Pakistan to be AACSB accredited. Watch video of Life at LUMS.
Agreement type / key programs | Suleman Dawood School of Business (Best suited to Bond MBA students) |
Academic calendar | Academic Calendar |
Subjects available | |
Credit system | See BI Office. |
Study load | See BI Office. |
Application deadline | Apply 2 semesters / 7 months prior to your Exchange semester abroad. |
Partner Exchange page | Exchange page |
Link to Fact Sheet.
Singapore
NTU is located in the south-western part of Singapore. A leading global university, NTU is rising in world university rankings. Find it here on Google Maps
Agreement type / key programs | Undergraduate Society and Design and Business |
Academic calendar | Academic Calendar |
May semester option | Summer program (May - July) |
Subjects available | Accounting and Business, Media and Communication Studies. |
Credit system | Academic Unit System (AUS). Most courses offered in NTU are 3 to 4 AUS. |
Study load | Full time UG students usually take between 16 to 18 AUS. |
Application dates | Apply 2 semesters / 7 months prior to your Exchange semester abroad. Note: This institution has an early Application Deadline of 1 - 30 March for |
Partner Exchange page | Exchange page |
Link to Fact Sheet.
Located in the heart of Singapore, SMU is surrounded by museums, theatres, educational institutions and art galleries. Overtime Singapore has reinvented itself and is now one of the world’s hot-list destinations. Find it here on Google Maps
Agreement type / key programs | UG Law |
Academic calendar | Spring semester: Early Jan - mid April Please note: Students are advised to arrive in Singapore ten working days before the term starts. The compulsory welcome orientation usually takes place four working days before the term starts. |
Subjects available | Law |
Credit system | 1.0 SMU credit = 10 Bond credits |
Study load | Full course load per term: 4.0 SMU credits |
Application deadline | Spring (Term 2): 29 Sept Autumn (Term 1): 21 April |
Partner Exchange page | Exchange page |
Link to 2019/2020 Fact Sheet.
South Korea
Located in Daejeon, a 1 hour train trip from Seoul, Solbridge focus on a global business perspective and integrates Asian business. With South Korea’s excellent transport infrastructure the picturesque countryside is well worth exploring and for adventure seekers, mountain hiking and skiing. Find it here on Google Maps
Agreement type / key programs | University wide |
Academic calendar | |
Subjects available | Business - Course catalog |
Credit system | Subjects are worth 1-3 credits each |
Study load | Five subjects is considered a fulltime load |
Application deadline | Apply 2 semesters / 7 months prior to your Exchange semester abroad. |
Partner Exchange page | Exchange page |
Read more about Solbridge.
Located in Seoul, South Korea is well known for its fish markets. Noryangjin Fish Market is Korea’s largest fish market and offer every kind of sea life imaginable. It is very common to buy the seafood from the market and take to restaurants who will cook and serve it up with a selection of side dishes. Find it here on Google Maps
Agreement type / key programs | University wide excluding Law |
Academic calendar | |
Subjects available | Humanities, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Business and Economics, Please note: Approximately 17% of all courses taught at Soongsil University |
Credit system | |
Study load | Exchange students may take up to 19 credits per semester. Normally, one course |
Application deadline | Apply 2 semesters / 7 months prior to your Exchange semester abroad. |
Partner Exchange page | Exchange page |
Read more about Soongsil.
Located in Seoul, Yonsei University is a private research university and is considered the most prestigious in South Korea. Find it here on Google Maps
Agreement type / key programs | University wide excluding Law |
Academic calendar | Academic Calendar |
Subjects available | Business (restricted to Business students), Commerce, Korean studies, Korean language, Humanities, Media and Film, Social Sciences, International Relations |
Credit system | 12 Yonsei credits = 40 Bond credits |
Study load | Minimum nine credits. Subjects are typically three credits each. |
Application deadline | Spring semester: End of Oct Note: UG Students must have completed at least two semesters at Bond at the time of application. |
Partner Exchange page | Exchange page |
Link to Fact Sheet.
Taiwan
Soochow University is located in Taipai. A city with a haunted past, Taipai’s culture today is mixed with cosmopolitan and sophistication. The most popular thing to do for both locals and tourists in Taipei is dine out. Many apartments do not have kitchens, as it generally is so cheap easy to eat out instead. Find it here on Google Maps
Agreement type / key programs | University wide |
Academic calendar | |
Subjects available | Business and Finance, Law, Humanities |
Credit system | Subjects are generally worth 2, 3 or 5 credit points each |
Study load | 1 SU credit = 18 hours |
Application deadline | Apply 2 semesters / 7 months prior to your Exchange semester abroad. |
Partner Exchange page | Exchange page |
Link to Fact Sheet*.
*Fact sheet as guide only as older version.
Thailand
Mahidol University International College (MUIC) is located in Salaya campus, in the province of Nakorn Pathom. Find it here on Google Maps
Agreement type / key programs | University wide |
Academic calendar | |
Subjects available | Business, Communication, Creative Media, Film & Television, Health Sciences, Hospitality Management, Social Sciences Exchange students are encouraged to take the Thai Language and Culture |
Credit system | Subjects are generally worth 4 credits each |
Study load | Minimum study load is 12 credit points. Standard full-time study load is 16 credit points. |
Application deadline | Apply 2 semesters / 7 months prior to your Exchange semester abroad. |
Partner Exchange page |
Link to Fact Sheet.