Exchange partners for Europe

Ghent University is a top 100 university and one of the major universities in Belgium. Eleven faculties offer a wide range of courses and conduct in-depth research within a wide range of scientific domains. The city of Ghent is unique in Belgium in its balanced combination of a picturesque historical city centre and vibrant business developments.

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Located in the heart of Brussels, Vesalius College offers degrees taught solely in English, small class sizes and guest lecturers from all over Europe. Over 300 international students of over 50 nationalities attend Vesalius College every semester, providing a truly cosmopolitan and culturally enriching environment. Brussels is the ideal centre from which to visit the rest of Europe - most major cities are less than 2 hours away by plane.

Link to Exchange Fact Sheet/Link to Internship Program Fact Sheet.

Link to brochure.

Read more about Vesalius.

Located mainly in Aalborg, Denmark, with campuses in Aalborg, Esbjerg and Copenhagen. Aalborg University offers 76 undergraduate programs and 112 postgraduate programs, and several of those are conducted in English. With approximately 21,606 students, Aalborg University is Denmark’s fifth largest university based on student enrolment.

Read about Aalborg University from a student's perspective.

Visit the website for Aalborg.

Copenhagen Business School (CBS) is an international school, focused on developing strong links between contemporary research and the active business community. CBS has around 15,000 students and an annual intake of around 1,000 exchange students and is one of the three largest business schools in Northern Europe. Copenhagen is home to the world’s oldest monarchy and is constantly ranked the happiest city in the world.

Link to Fact Sheet.

EM Strasbourg Business School is the business school of the University of Strasbourg, the second largest university of France with a total student body of over 45,000. They host around 450 exchange students every year to whom they offer about 100 business courses taught in either English or French. They boast a unique geographic location - situated on the bank of the river Rhine, right on the border with Germany, and a one to two-hour drive or bus journey to Frankfurt, Paris, Zurich or Luxemburg. 

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ESCP Europe is an expert in multi-national/cross-cultural management and entrepreneurship education, with its cross-border multi-campus structure, combined with a highly culturally diverse student and faculty body. The Paris campus, conveniently located in the city centre, is the largest of the five campuses and hosts the greatest number of faculty and students. In addition to offering classical business courses in finance, marketing, or strategy, students are able to study management from an interdisciplinary approach, through subjects such as creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation. 

Link to Fact Sheet*. 
*Fact sheet as guide only as older version.

Group EDH is comprised of three individual institutions as per below, focussing on three areas of specialty.

EFAP, the school of new communication professions, is a private institution with campuses in Bordeaux, Lille, Lyon and Paris.

Located in Paris, EFJ, the Centre for Journalism Studies, was founded in 1946 and has a reputation for rigorous and responsible journalism.

ICART, the School of Management of Culture and the Art Market, is the first school in Europe of it’s kind.

Read more about EFAP, ICART, EFJ.

With eight hundred years of excellence to build on, the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, is one of the largest universities in France today. Some forty thousand students are enrolled in 14 teaching and research departments and five Institutes, which offer top-level degree courses in law, political science, economics, management and the humanities. The university is located in the heart of the Latin Quarter, in the largest campus in the world, and occupies part of the Sorbonne and other prestigious French university buildings. 

Read more about Sorbonne. Link to Fact Sheet.

French Business Law program brochure.

Link to Fact Sheet.

EBS is a highly regarded, private, research university for business and law located in Wiesbaden and Oestrich-Winkel, less than an hour west of Frankfurt. The University offers Exchange students a free, two-week German language course prior to the start of semester.

Link to Fact Sheet (Business)
Link to Fact Sheet / Flyer (Law)
Read more about EBS Germany.

Frankfurt School of Finance & Management is a leading private business school based in Frankfurt am Main. Frankfurt is one of Germany’s most international cities and the financial centre of Europe. The city, which is also called “Mainhattan” because of its beautiful Skyline, has been ranked #7 among the world’s top cities for quality of living.

Link to Fact Sheet.

Link to Exchange Student Guide

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Freie University of Berlin is a research university located in Berlin and one of the most prominent universities in Germany. Repeatedly selected as one of the country’s Universities of Excellence, it has an acclaimed international orientation, interdisciplinary approach, and commitment to social responsibility. The university’s main campus is located in Berlin-Dahlem, in a peaceful residential setting.

Link to Fact Sheet.

The Hessen-Queensland Academic Partnership implemented in 2004/2005 includes 13 Hessen institutions: five universities, two art academies and six universities of applied sciences.

With a population of 6 million inhabitants, Hessen is the fifth largest state in Germany. It has a diverse and picturesque countryside, many historic monuments and outstanding leisure facilities.

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An internationally oriented and privately financed business school based in Vallendar and Düsseldorf, Germany. Founded in 1984, WHU is now one of the most renowned German business schools with an exceptional national and international reputation. Düsseldorf is one of the economic centres of Germany and is located along the River Rhine. The city is renowned for its nightlife, fashion and premium trade fairs. 

Link to Fact Sheet.

Link to MBA Fact Sheet.
WHU video.

The University of Iceland is a progressive educational and scientific institution, renowned in the global scientific community for its research. It is a state university, situated in the heart of Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland. A modern, diversified and rapidly developing institution, the University of Iceland offers opportunities for study and research in most fields of science. The University of Iceland also holds a leading role in sustainable energy and environmental research. The city of Reykjavík is strikingly cosmopolitan for its small size, filled with captivating art, rich culinary choices, and cool cafes and bars.

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With over 10,000 students and extensive research activities, we are Ireland’s fastest-growing university. We have a strong campus community with a student-centred and collegial ethos. Located 25km from Dublin in Ireland’s “Silicon Valley”, we have strong ties to industry – working with over 50 multinational companies on research projects, guest seminars, internships, and the Maynooth Works business incubation centre.

Link to Fact Sheet.

Leiden University, located in the city of Leiden, is the oldest university in the Netherlands. It has seven faculties, over 50 departments and enjoys an outstanding international reputation. In 2013, Leiden was the highest ranked university in the Netherlands. The birthplace of Rembrandt, Leiden is a true student town and less than an hour from Amsterdam.

Link to Fact Sheet 2019-2020.

Please note: Leiden University (LU) have advised that student housing in Leiden and The Hague is very competitive and it can be challenging to find suitable and affordable student housing. Exchange students should apply for housing through the LU Housing Office and pay the housing fee as soon as possible after submitting their online application for Exchange to LU, even if they have not been formally admitted to the university yet. Accommodation is allocated on a "first come first served" basis, determined by the date on which the student's housing fee is received. The Housing Office also provides information on how to find alternative housing and how to avoid rental scams. Students should use this to explore other options in case their housing application is unsuccessful.

With leading faculties in economics, management, strategy, marketing and finance, BI Norwegian Business School has triple-crown accreditation - an achievement claimed by only around 1% of business schools worldwide. It is located in, Oslo, one of Europe’s fastest-growing cities and a cosmopolitan hub with an abundance of world-class museums, restaurants, and art. 

Link to Fact Sheet.

Link to 2018/19 Survival Guide.

 As the name states, NTNU, is a centre for technological education and research in Norway. At the same time, NTNU offers the widest range of education in art subjects; music, the visual arts and architecture, of all the universities in Norway. NTNU now has campuses in three different cities - Trondheim, Ålesund and Gjøvik - with Trondheim campus being the largest campus. Students make up 13% of the population of Trondheim, which is the oldest of Norway's major cities and a culturally rich and vibrant place.

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The University of Bergen is an international research university at the forefront in cancer research, space science, maternal and child health and geobiology. The institution is based on two main campuses in the city of Bergen, with law being taught at Nygårdshøyden. The city itself sits on Norway’s southwestern coast, and is surrounded by fjords and mountains, making it an appealing place in which to study. Culturally, it also has plenty to offer, with more than 60 concerts and festivals taking place each year.

Link to Fact Sheet.

The Faculty of Law in Oslo is a vibrant international faculty located in the heart of Oslo, the capital of Norway. You will be studying within walking distance of major cultural attractions such as theatres, art museums, cafés and clubs, cinemas, the Opera house and the trendy harbour area. It is the oldest law faculty in Norway, and a major academic institution that has played a decisive part in shaping modern Norwegian society. 

Read more about University of Oslo.

The University of Tromso, UiT, the Arctic University of Norway, is located in the city Tromsø, in the Northern part of Norway. The University has in total 15,800 students, where around 800 of them are studying at The Faculty of Law. One of the Faculty´s main strengths is its connection to the K.G Jebsen Research Centre in Law of the Sea, which is quickly establishing itself as a worldwide leader in law of the sea research. The course content will reflect the specific character of the university’s location in the High North and the Arctic.   

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Read more about University of Tromso.

The University of Agder is located in Kristiansand, the largest city in Southern Norway. The town is a popular summer holiday spot, offering a small beach, a marina, a lively cultural scene and a healthy nightlife.

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Kozminski University, located in Warsaw, the capital of Poland, has been labelled the best business school in Central and Eastern Europe by the Financial Times. It holds three international accreditations: EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB, and is well connected with all Polish cities and European capitals. Warsaw offers a high standard of living and a fantastic combination of modern urban development and historical architecture.

Link to Fact Sheet.

Founded in 1979, the University of Alicante is recognised as one of Spain’s most modern universities. Alicante is situated on the Mediterranean coast with wide stretches of white sandy beaches surrounded by mountainous terrain. Alicante has an international airport, making it easy to reach major destinations in Spain and abroad.

Link to Fact Sheet (2019-2020)
 

Karolinska Institute is a university dedicated solely to the medical and health sciences. It is located in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, and has reputation for top notch research and innovation, as demonstrated by its rank as one of the top 50 universities globally as well as one the top 10 medical universities in Europe.

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Lund University was founded in 1666 and is one of the oldest universities in Scandinavia. Voted the best place to live in Sweden, Lund is a safe city with the healthiest, richest and youngest population in the country. The combination of old traditions and history together with the bustling student life makes Lund a great place to live and study. Being located close to Copenhagen, Denmark, students are only 40 min away from enjoying one of the most dynamic capital cities in Europe or jumping on a flight to explore any other hotspots around Europe.

Link to 2019/2020 Fact Sheet

Since 1878 Stockholm University has been characterised by openness and innovation. A modern university with a multicultural environment, Stockholm University is one of the world’s top 100 higher education institutes. Stockholm is a cultural hub and economic centre, with many green areas and surrounded by water, making it an ideal place in which to enjoy a relaxed and exciting student life.

Link to 2019-20 Fact Sheet

The oldest university in Sweden, Uppsala University is an international research university dedicated to advancing science, scholarship, and higher education. It is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world. Eight scientists at the university have been awarded the Nobel Prize.

Link to Business Fact Sheet.

Link to Law Fact Sheet.

Kingston has a thriving, multicultural community of around 23,000 students, including 3,600 international students from 151 countries. Kingston upon Thames is only 25 minutes from central London and has been consistently reported as one of the safest borough and one of the happiest places to live in Greater London.

Student testimonial.

Please note: Applications for Kingston University can sometimes exceed the number of exchange places. Please list a second preference in your application.

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Regent's University London enjoys a unique location in the heart of London, surrounded by the picturesque gardens and parkland of Regent's Park, yet is only minutes away from the bustling city centre. Regent’s is small and intimate enough to feel like a 'home away from home'. With just under 5,000 students on campus, staff and students get to know each other by name, and students benefit from plenty of one-to-one contact with their tutors.

*Please note: Exchange places to Regent's are currently on hold for the 2019-20 academic year.

Link to 2019-20 Fact Sheet
 

Located in South East England, close to London. As such, it can offer the 'best of both worlds' - a campus location, with excellent teaching, learning, residential and sports facilities, in a green and safe environment, yet less than half an hour by train from central London.

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Bangor University is a Welsh university in the city of Bangor in North Wales, and is one of the oldest and most prestigious degree awarding institutions in the UK. A cathedral city, Bangor is set between the Snowdonia Mountains and the sea, and is a beautiful place to study. Manchester International Airport is only a two-hour train journey away and London is less than four hours away by train.

Link to Fact Sheet.

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