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International
OPPORTUNITIES
Barcelona, Spain
As a student at the University of Salford, you have the
chance to acquire invaluable employability skills and MYTHS
become a global citizen by taking part in:
1.
Going abroad is just for “language studying” students: you can study and
/ Study exchanges, virtual or abroad work abroad in English in countries across the world and all of our partner
/ International work experience institutions offer courses taught in English
/ Short courses and summer schools, virtual or abroad 2.
It will cost a fortune: many places are cheaper than the UK. There are
/ International activities on campus and virtual opportunities scholarships available and if interested in going to a European country, the
Erasmus+ programme currently offers a grant to help with living costs
These offer you the fantastic opportunity to develop new skills that will impress
future employers, embrace new cultures and make friends all over the world. 3.
My chosen subject will be the same in every country: courses content and
Please note: all international opportunities for structure will vary greatly with location
the 2021/22 academic year are subject to
COVID-19 developments. 4.
Teaching quality will be lower than at home: course contents will vary by
institution as well as by country, and you’re likely to find different strengths
Why should you take and weaknesses in each
advantage of any of FACT 5.
Travelling is a better way to see the world: travelling is a great way to see the
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BENEFITS
1.
Gain a global mindset and become a global citizen: whether it’s in work,
study or play, you’ll be able to use your new global mindset to back up
arguments, inform your beliefs and steer your future
2.
Brush up your language skills or learn a new language
OUTCOMES
Compared to those who don’t, students who go abroad are:
3.
Learn self-reliance: moving abroad is the ultimate test in self-reliance. When
(or if) you move back, you’ll likely rely on others less and you’ll take more 1. 20% less likely to be out of work
responsibility for yourself
2. 10% more likely to be in graduate jobs, six months after graduation
4.
See your own culture through a new lens: it’s easy to accept your own culture
3. 7% higher average wage earners, six months after graduation
as absolute, but experiencing a different culture can help inform your point of
view on your home culture, allowing you to develop your own views rather than 4. 19% more likely to gain a first in their degree
simply accepting those defined by where you happen to come from
5. A quarter of those who take part in the Erasmus+ scheme meet their
5. Make lifelong friends: a shared international experience is a great way long-term partner while studying abroad
to bond with people and create life-long friendships with people from all
around the world (Source: UUKi, 2020, universitiesuk.ac.uk/International/go-international/stand-
out/Pages/toolkit.aspx)
(Source: UUKi, 2020, universitiesuk.ac.uk/International/go-international/stand-
out/Pages/Join-the-campaign.aspx)
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STAGE WHEN
ERASMUS+ FOR STUDIES* Find out more about the international
opportunities available by attending Right from the start of your
WHO? promotional events, visiting our website, student journey
Level 5 (second year of an undergraduate programme) students only. Options vary depending and keeping an eye on our social media
on your subject area. Please check with your Exchange Coordinator or Programme Leader. and the Student Hub
HOW LONG FOR? Raise your interest with the
/ As soon as possible in your first year if you
/ One trimester or a full academic year International Opportunities Team and/ would like to take part in a study exchange the following
/ Usually replacement trimester/year, i.e. the total duration of the course stays the same or your Exchange Coordinator. September. We will need final confirmation by 5 March
/ Also available as a sandwich year for some courses (between second and final year) if You can find out who they are at / Deadline is 5 March if you would like to take part in
a study exchange in January of the following year. We
allowed by your school salford.ac.uk/international- would also welcome applications submitted by 1 October
opportunities/things-to-know
HOW?
Usually physical, i.e. abroad, but also virtual. Research the country and institution you
are planning to go to - our website provides As soon as your Exchange
WHERE? a lot of useful information. We will also Coordinator confirms you are
Partner universities only, i.e. an Erasmus+ agreement between the two universities is required; ask you to complete a Student Planning eligible to take part in the
please see our list of partner universities Document and a Permission Form as part of programme
your application
salford.ac.uk/international-opportunities/our-partnerships
COST
The Erasmus+ monthly grant ranges between €370 and €420 depending on your chosen The deadline will be set by our partner
The International Opportunities universities. Usually, students due to go
destination. If you study abroad for a full year and you are a UK/home student, you may be abroad in September are nominated around
Team will nominate you to your
eligible for an 85% reduction of your tuition fee to the University of Salford for that specific May and those going abroad in the second
chosen institution
year. If you undertake a sandwich year, you won’t have to pay tuition fees for that year. You trimester of their second year are nominated
won’t have to pay any tuition fees to your host institution. The Erasmus+ grant is not available around October
for virtual exchanges. For further information, please see Appendix A. Please note there is no
financial support for virtual exchanges.
STUDIES Your chosen institution will This is usually done within three to
confirm the next steps and if you four weeks following submission of
Modules to be undertaken during the exchange are chosen in conjunction with the Exchange are officially accepted your application
Coordinator and the tutor at the host institution to make sure they match what you would
have done at Salford. The grades you will receive at your host institution will not count
towards your degree classification, but will show as a pass/fail.
ACCOMMODATION
Most of our partners are able to provide student accommodation but it is not guaranteed. You will be invited to apply for funding
(if applicable) and provided with all the As soon as you can provide an
Successful students will be given full support by their host institution to secure a place to live. relevant pre-departure information and official acceptance letter/email
issued by your host institution
VISAS documentation to be completed
You are responsible for obtaining your own visas and the International Opportunities Team are
on hand to provide guidance and support. The International Opportunities Team are not qualified
immigration specialists and immigration regulations can change quite frequently. You should refer
to the national websites for general information in the first instance. Please note that the EU YOU ARE GOOD TO GO!
entry and study regulations for UK nationals are expected to change from 1 January 2021. (provided you have completed all the Your start date will be provided by
necessary documentation and made the host institution
*P
lease note that the future participation of the UK in the Erasmus+ programme is only all relevant arrangements)
guaranteed up until May 2023 (correct at time of production, December 2020)
For more info, please visit salford.ac.uk/io or fill in our enquiry form.
STAGE WHEN
INTERNATIONAL Find out more about the international
EXCHANGES opportunities available by attending
promotional events, visiting our website, and
Right from the start of your
student journey
keeping an eye on our social media and the
WHO? Student Hub
Level 5 (second year of an undergraduate programme)
students only. Options vary depending on your subject Raise your interest with the International / As soon as possible in your first year if you would like to
area. Please check with your Exchange Coordinator or Opportunities Team and/or your Exchange
take part in a study exchange the following September.
We will need final confirmation by 5 March
Programme Leader. Coordinator. You can find out who they / Ideally by 5 March if you would like to take part in a
are at salford.ac.uk/international- study exchange in January of the following year. We
HOW LONG FOR? opportunities/things-to-know
would also welcome applications submitted by 1 October
/ One trimester or a full academic year
/ Usually replacement trimester/year, i.e. the total duration of the course stays the same
/ Also available as a sandwich year for some courses (between second and final year) if Research the country and institution you are
allowed by your school planning to go to - our website provides a lot As soon as your Exchange
of useful information. We will also ask you to Coordinator confirms you are
HOW? complete a Student Planning Document and a
Permission Form as part of your application
eligible to take part in the
programme
Usually physical, i.e. abroad, but also virtual.
WHERE?
Partner universities only, i.e. an International Exchange agreement
The deadline will be set by our partner
between the two universities is required. Please see Appendix B. You will complete an internal universities. Usually, students due to go
application form and the International abroad in September are nominated by the
COST Opportunities Team will nominate you end of April and those going abroad in the
If you study abroad for a full year and you are a UK/home student, you may be eligible for to your chosen institution second trimester of their second year are
nominated by the end of October
an 85% reduction of your tuition fee to the University of Salford for that specific year. You
won’t have to pay any tuition fees to your host institution. For further information. Please
see Appendix A.
Your chosen institution will This is usually done within three to
STUDIES confirm the next steps if you are four weeks following submission of
Modules to be undertaken abroad are chosen in conjunction with the Exchange Coordinator officially accepted your application
and the Tutor at the receiving institution to make sure they match what you would have
done at Salford. The grades you will receive at your host institution will not count towards
your degree classification; they will show as a pass/fail.
ACCOMMODATION You will be provided with all the
Most of our partners are able to provide student accommodation but it is not guaranteed. relevant pre-departure information and As soon as you can provide an
Successful students will be given full support by their host institution to secure a place to live. documentation to be completed official acceptance letter/email
issued by your host institution
VISAS
You are responsible for obtaining your own visas and the International Opportunities
Team are on hand to provide guidance and support. The International Opportunities
Team are not qualified immigration specialists and immigration regulations can change YOU ARE GOOD TO GO!
quite frequently. You should refer to the national websites for general information in the (provided you have completed all the Your start date will be provided by
first instance. necessary documentation and made the host institution
all relevant arrangements)
For more info, visit salford.ac.uk/io or email Salford-IOT@salford.ac.uk.
INTERNATIONAL HOW TO SOURCE A PLACEMENT?
/ By attending placement sessions / By visiting ec.europa.eu/eures/public/
WORK EXPERIENCES organised in your school
/ By talking to academic tutors as they
may have useful contacts abroad
en/jobseekers-dashboard
/ By keeping an eye on the opportunities at
salford.ac.uk/askus/work-and-careers
ERASMUS+ FOR TRAINING* / By browsing job sites (like you would do if / By looking at our Traineeship Toolkit
you were looking for a job in the UK) salford.ac.uk/international-
/ By contacting potential employers directly opportunities/erasmus-outgoing-
students
WHO? / By visiting erasmusintern.org
All students. Options vary depending on your subject area. Please / By keeping an eye on our social media
check with your Exchange Coordinator or Programme Leader.
STAGE WHEN
WHAT?
/ Placements, internships, traineeships and jobs. Find out more about the international
Must be relevant to your study path. Also virtual opportunities available by attending Right from the start of your
/ Often summer work placements (voluntary); sometimes promotional events and keeping an eye on our student journey
part of the student’s academic programme (i.e. credit website, social media, and the Student Hub
bearing)
/ Also available as a sandwich year for some courses (between
second and final year) If your placement is voluntary,
e.g. a summer experience, look at our If you are looking to go abroad in
/ May also be available as graduate traineeships Toolkit to find out how you can source one - summer, we recommend that you start
salford.ac.uk/international-opportunities/
looking at the start of the year
HOW LONG FOR? erasmus-outgoing-students
Minimum duration of two months, maximum duration of twelve months.
/ For a work placement that is part of
WHERE? your programme, please raise your interest
with your Exchange Coordinator The sooner, the better!
Any university, organisation or company operating in one of the eligible countries, (see
/ If your placement is voluntary, please
erasmusplus.org.uk/participating-countries) i.e. an Erasmus+ agreement between the contact our team directly
University of Salford and the host institution is not required.
Research on the country and institution you
COST are planning to go to - our website provides a As soon as you are granted
lot of useful information. We will also ask you
The Erasmus+ monthly grant ranges between €470 and €520 depending on your chosen to complete a Student Planning Document approval from our team and your
destination. Some employers will also offer a salary and/or a reimbursement of some and a Permission Form as part of your Exchange Coordinator
expenses. If you take a sandwich year, you won’t have to pay tuition fees for that specific application
year. The Erasmus+ grant is not available for virtual placements. For further information,
please see Appendix A.
You will be invited to apply for funding
Once you have been officially
*P
lease note that the future participation of the UK in the Erasmus+ programme is only and provided with all the relevant
offered a place and can provide an
guaranteed up until May 2023 (correct at time of production, December 2020) pre-departure information and
employment letter
documentation to be completed
Our social media:
@UoS_IntOpps /Salford International Opportunities salfordintopps YOU ARE GOOD TO GO!
(provided you have completed all the Your start date will be
necessary documentation and made provided by your host
all relevant arrangements)
For more info, visit salford.ac.uk/io
or fill in our enquiry form.
FURTHER
OPPORTUNITIES
The International Opportunities Team promotes a variety
of work placement schemes, both virtual and abroad.
WHAT IS AVAILABLE?
New work placement opportunities become available on a regular basis.
Here are a few examples:
/ ritish Council Generation UK China programme: a funded two month work
B
experience in China - britishcouncil.org/study-work-abroad/outside-uk/
internships-china
/ itacs scheme: a fully funded three month research internship in Canada -
M
mitacs.ca/en/programs/globalink/globalink-research-internship
/ ritish Council Language Assistant Programme: an opportunity to teach
B
English overseas on a paid six month or one year placement working as
a language assistant - britishcouncil.org/study-work-abroad/outside-uk/
english-language-assistants
Several other opportunities will also be promoted and managed by the Careers Team
and within your school. Keep an eye on their website as well as your student email and
Blackboard.
Please note: these opportunities are often offered and managed by third-party providers. Students who
choose to take part in opportunities offered by third-party providers do so at their own risk but are asked
to keep the University’s recommendations in mind.
HOW CAN I FIND OUT MORE?
Work placement opportunities vary year on year and are promoted as and when they
open for applications via the Student Hub and student newsletter, as well as on our
website and social media. Keep an eye out!
COST
These opportunities are often partly or fully funded by the provider. We may also be
able to contribute to student travel expenses. For more information see Appendix A
and keep an eye on the channels above.
Our social media:
@UoS_IntOpps /Salford International Opportunities salfordintopps
SHORT COURSES AND
SUMMER SCHOOLS,
VIRTUAL OR ABROAD INTERNATIONAL
These are a great opportunity if you don’t want to commit to a long period of time
abroad. These options may be open to all students or be specific to students from ACTIVITIES ON CAMPUS
AND VIRTUAL
certain academic areas. The International Opportunities Team facilitates and highly
encourages students’ participation in short courses and summer schools.
Please note: these opportunities are often offered and managed by third-party providers. Students who
choose to take part in opportunities offered by third-party providers do so at their own risk but are asked
to keep the University’s recommendations in mind.
OPPORTUNITIES
International activities on campus are aimed at creating an international dimension and giving
COST you global exposure without leaving Greater Manchester. We are aware that not all students
may not, for a variety of reasons, be able to be internationally mobile during their studies,
Often, these opportunities are partly or fully funded by the organising body therefore it is our priority to make sure that every student fully participates in international
or institution. Discounted or free places may also be offered by partner institutions. We activities even without going abroad. Our goal is to integrate experiences and knowledge of
may also be able at times to contribute to student travel expenses. local and international students from diverse backgrounds and prepare all students for an
increasingly international workplace.
HOW CAN I FIND OUT MORE? Keep an eye on our social media and at website to find out about the events we are
Opportunities will be promoted as and when they become available via the Student organising throughout the year.
Hub, student newsletter as well as our, social media and website. Some of the activities we have been running include:
Keep an eye out! - Global Week: a week of fun activities aimed at promoting internationalisation
and the value of global citizenship
- Global Fair: an event where students can find out about our partner institutions
Our social media: across the world
@UoS_IntOpps /Salford International Opportunities salfordintopps - International Futures: a series of online events for our students to discuss
our wonderful world
Various activities are also organised by:
- Our Students’ Union - salfordstudents.com
- The International Society - internationalsociety.org.uk
Virtual opportunities enable students to engage in intercultural experiences online with the aim
of increasing, amongst others, mutual understanding, global citizenship, digital literacy, and
language learning.
We have put together a ‘Stay International Toolkit’ to help you become a global citizen from
your own sofa - salford.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2020-10/International_toolkit.pdf
HOW CAN I FIND OUT MORE?
Opportunities will be promoted as and when they become available via the Student Hub,
student newsletter as well as our social media and website. Further opportunities will be
managed and promoted within schools. Keep an eye on their website as well as your student
email and Blackboard.
APPENDIX A –
Please contact our team if any of the above applies / Activia Training UK Scholarship –
to you. ukscholarships.com/activia-training-uk-
scholarship.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT / You are still eligible for your Student Finance
loan if you receive it – please liaise with Student
Finance directly.
/ The Intern Group scholarships –
theinterngroup.com/scholarships.
/ John Speak Trust Scholarships – / InternChina scholarships –
johnspeaktrust.co.uk. internchina.com/scholarships.
ERASMUS+ FOR STUDIES AND WORK / Jack’s flight club – jacksflightclub.com/study- / Jack’s flight club – jacksflightclub.com/study- / The ACU scholarships –
PLACEMENTS abroad-grant. abroad-grant. acu.ac.uk/funding-opportunities/for-
/ Sogang University Scholarship – you can apply students/summer-school-grants.
/ €370/€420 (study placements) or €470/€520 / World Nomad – worldnomads.com/create/
(work placements) Erasmus+ grant a month scholarships. directly to Sogang when completing your / Pagoda Projects scholarships –
depending on your chosen country exchange application form. pagodaprojects.com/scholarships.
/ German Academic Exchange Service –
/ If you are a UK/EU student undertaking a full / World Nomad – …and don’t forget to apply for an ESN Card to
daad.org.uk/en/find-funding/scholarship-
year study placement, you may be eligible for an worldnomads.com/create/scholarships. benefit from several discounts for Erasmus+
database.
85% reduction of your tuition fees for the year students - esncard.org. And finally, a TOTUM
/ Activia Training UK Scholarship – card also includes several international discounts -
/Y
ou are not required to pay any tuition fees to ukscholarships.com/activia-training-uk- WORK PLACEMENTS OUTSIDE EUROPE, totum.com/international-student-discounts
your host university scholarship. SHORT-COURSES AND SUMMER SCHOOLS
/S
ome work opportunities might offer a salary / Very often, these opportunities are partly
funded by the organising body/institution. HAVE YOU CONSIDERED FUNDRAISING?
and/or a reimbursement of some expenses -
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGES Find out more at: salford.ac.uk/askus/careers-
please check with your employer / Financial support towards costs for visa may be
/ UK/EU students undertaking a full year study available – ask our team. jobs-and-my-future/funding-finance-and-
/S
antander travel grants for the following placement may be eligible for an 85% reduction investment
countries: Belgium, Germany, Poland, Portugal, / Santander Travel Grants available for the
of their tuition fees for the year (please note
Spain – keep an eye on the University of Salford following countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile,
that students undertaking a sandwich year do
Student Hub or email Colombia, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Uruguay,
not pay tuition fees for the additional year).
enterprise@salford.ac.uk. USA, Belgium, Germany, Poland, Portugal,
/ You are not required to pay any tuition fees to Spain, China, Russia, Singapore, South Korea,
/T
ravel grants are also made available by the your host university. UAE, Ghana – keep an eye on the University
Government – of Salford Student News website or email
gov.uk/travel-grants-students-england. / You may be eligible for Butex scholarships –
please visit butex.ac.uk/scholarships. enterprise@salford.ac.uk
Additional financial support might be available, on a / Jack’s flight club – jacksflightclub.com/study-
case by case basis, if: / Santander Travel Grants available for the abroad-grant.
following countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile,
/Y
ou are from a disadvantaged background / World Nomad – worldnomads.com/create/
Colombia, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Uruguay, USA -
/Y
ou have a disability keep an eye on the University of Salford Student scholarships.
Hub or email / German Academic Exchange Service –
/Y
ou need a visa
enterprise@salford.ac.uk. daad.org.uk/en/find-funding/scholarship-
/Y
ou would like to undertake a language course database.
before leaving for your chosen country. Additional financial support might be available, on a
case by case basis, if:
Please contact our team if any of the above applies
to you. / You are from a disadvantaged background SUSTAINABLE
/Y
ou are still eligible for your Student Finance / You have a disability TRAVEL GRANTS
loan if you receive it – please liaise with Student
/ You need a visa We strongly believe in combatting
Finance directly.
/ You would like to undertake a language course
climate change. A small number of
/T
he Intern Group Scholarship for work
placements in Dublin sourced via The Intern before leaving for your chosen country. grants will be available to students
Group – theinterngroup.com/scholarships. who decide to travel to their host
/ J ohn Speak Trust Scholarships –
destination by train rather than plane.
johnspeaktrust.co.uk. Keep an eye on our social media to
/Q
S moveON Stand Out Scholarship – find out more!
topuniversities.com/scholarships.
CANADA Montréal University
Note that Montréal teaches in French – you must
APPENDIX B – Humber College
Have you ever imagined yourself living in a
have Intermediate French language skills (B2) to
take part in this exchange.
INTERNATIONAL multicultural city? Toronto, in Ontario, is your
place. The city welcomes more than 5 million Just a short trip away from East-Coast
EXCHANGE PARTNERS people from all around the world in a safe and
vibrant environment. It’s a great place to start (or
USA, Montreal is the hub of North America’s
Francophone culture. When you visit this truly
bilingual city, you will be instantly enchanted
continue) your dreams. Live in Toronto and you’ll
know it! and want to immerse yourself in its vibrant
communities. You’ll quickly feel at home there,
Open to students from: School of Arts, Media
not only because you are close to home, but
and Creative Technology: Art and Design, English
also because you’ll be surrounded by like-minded
AUSTRALIA and Creative Writing, Journalism, Media, Music,
people who share the same dreams as you.
Performing Arts, Politics and History.
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology Montreal is renowned for its welcoming,
Salford Business School: Accounting and Finance,
Study in the heart of the world’s most liveable city! open and creative culture with an irresistible
Business and Economics, Business and Financial
Founded in 1887, RMIT has grown alongside the European charm, and was ranked in 2018 as the
Management, Business and Management,
City of Melbourne. Their largest campus is in the top student city in the world for its university
Business and Tourism Management, Business
heart of Melbourne’s CBD and within easy reach experience and the fact that it encourages
Information Technology, Business Management
of everything the city has to offer. Please note students to stay after graduation.
with Law, Business Management with Sport, HR
that RMIT also has campuses in Vietnam. Management, International Events Management, Open to students from:
See information under ‘Vietnam’ for more details. Marketing, Enterprise, Leadership and all schools.
RMIT is home to approximately 18,000 international Management. Number of places available: five full-year
students from more than 100 countries Number of places available: School of Arts, students or 10 trimester only students.
and when you study at RMIT you are part Media and Creative Technology: seven full-year Website: umontreal.ca/en
of a vibrant and welcoming university or 15 trimester-only students; Salford Business
filled with social, cultural, sporting and School: one full-year student or two trimester-
recreation activities. only students.
Open to students from: all schools.
Website: humber.ca
Number of places available: Four
full-year or eight trimester-only Thompson Rivers University N I AG A R
fAalls
students (combined with the
TRU’s Kamloops and Williams Lake campuses
Vietnam campus).
are located on the traditional territory of the
Website: rmit.edu.au Secwepemc peoples, in British Columbia’s
southern interior. In Kamloops (from the
Welcome Secwepemc word for “meeting of the waters”),
to
MELBOU the main campus overlooks the junction of the
North Thompson and South Thompson rivers,
VIETNAM
Royal Melbourne Institute of
RNE from which the university gets its name. Today,
14,000 students study on campus in Kamloops,
Technology Williams Lake, or at the regional centres in 100
Mile House, Clearwater, Barriere, Ashcroft,
RMIT Vietnam was established in 2000 and has and Lillooet. Our campuses also welcome the
grown into a leading university in the region, with community, with conferences and events such as
two well-equipped campuses in Ho Chi Minh the Canada Summer Games and the Kamloops
City and Hanoi, and an English language centre Marathon, and opportunities to learn through
in Danang. continuing education and visiting speakers
Open to students from: all schools. like John Ralston Saul, Peter Mansbridge and
Number of places available: Four full-year or Margaret Atwood.
eight trimester-only students (combined with the Open to students from: all schools.
Australia campus). Number of places available: Three full-year or
Website: rmit.edu.vn six trimester-only students.
Website: tru.caVisit the
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Indian Institute of Management
(IIM) Kashipur
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The institute is in one of the most densely
industrialized regions in the country with over
180 industries having plants in and around the
region and many more coming up. This places Indian Institute of Management (IIM)
CHINA HONG KONG the institute at a vantage point when it comes Kozhikode
Zhejiang Fashion and Technology Institute City University Hong Kong to ‘Learning by Doing’ via frequent industry This partnership is managed within Salford
This partnership is managed internally with the In recent years, CityU has performed strongly in interactions and live projects. IIM Kashipur Business School. Please contact SBS-
Fashion directorate in the School of Arts and university rankings and is currently among the believes in a strong industry connect and has StudyAbroad@salford.ac.uk for further
Media. If you are interested in opportunities at top 10 in Asia and the top 100 in the world. It is invested in developing relationships with local information.
Zhejiang Fashion Institute of Technology, please a fast-growing institution with undergraduate industries.
Spread over about 112.5 acres of land, the Indian
contact the School of Arts , Media and Creative and postgraduate students and academic staff in Open to students from: Salford Business Institute of Management Kozhikode, is situated
Technology at am-exchanges@salford.ac.uk. business, creative media, data science, energy and School. on two hillocks in the Kunnamangalam Area of
Zhejiang Fashion Institute of Technology is a environment, engineering, humanities and social Number of places available: Agreed on an ancient city of Calicut in Kerala. Boasting of one
public full-time institution of higher learning sciences, law, science, and veterinary medicine annual basis. of the most picturesque and oxy-rich campuses
which is engaged in higher vocational and and life sciences. in the country, the world class infrastructure
Website: iimkashipur.ac.in
technical education. It is an exemplary higher CityU’s proximity to, and close ties with, mainland includes air-conditioned classrooms, guest
vocational college of Zhejiang Province founded China, as well as its international partnerships and care areas and LAN/WAN connectivity which
by Ningbo Municipal Government. Lying in the outlook, make the University ideally positioned enables every IIMK resident to be exposed to
east of Zhejiang, Ningbo sits at the mid-point of to provide a dynamic learning and research a wholesome experience. It is one of the most
the Chinese coastline, towards the south of the environment for students and faculty from all over efficient Institutions in the country, which knows
Yangtze Delta and has a population of nearly six the world. Both the stature and sheer volume how to keep balance sheet green and keep all the
million people. of CityU’s relationships with global institutions stakeholders happy.
Open to students from: School of Arts, Media continue to grow. Open to students from: Salford Business
and Creative Technology: BAs in Fashion Image Open to students from: School of Health and School.
Making and Styling and Fashion Design. Society. Number of places available: Agreed on an
Number of places available: Two full-year or Number of places available: Three full-year or annual basis.
four trimester-only students. six trimester-only students. Website: iimk.ac.in
Website: english.zjff.edu.cn Website: cityu.edu.hkMALAYSIA SOUTH KOREA USA
Multimedia University of Malaysia Sogang University Coe College
With its diverse mix of ethnicities and tropical Study in the heart of South Korea’s exciting Coe’s residential campus is located in Cedar
weather all year long, Malaysia is a place unlike capital, Seoul! Sogang University aims the Rapids, Iowa’s second largest city, and only hours
any other. Located in Southeast Asia, the country education of the whole person with love and faith, from several major metropolitan hubs like Chicago,
is a melting pot of culture, food and celebrations, respect the values on the sense of human dignity Minneapolis, Omaha and St. Louis. The 1,400+
besides having blessed with world-famous tourist and encourage to pursuit and seek for learning students enrolled at Coe make up a diverse
attractions all over the country. with the sincere quest for truth. Through this population, representing nearly 40 states and over
Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, is a vibrant education, educate the talents who will devote 20 foreign countries.
and bustling metropolis that never sleeps. With their lives to the development of a humanistic Open to students from: All schools.
Petronas Twin Towers as the major landmark culture and community.
Number of places available: One full-year and
decorating its skyline, the city also boasts a well-
connected public transportation, besides being
Open to students from: School of Arts, Media
and Creative Technology: Art and Design, English
one trimester-only student or three trimester-only
student.
USA
one of the greatest shopping destinations in the and Creative Writing, Journalism, Media, Music,
region. Performing Arts, Politics and History. Website: coe.edu
Open to students from: School of Arts, Media, Number of places available: Two full-year or
and Creative Technology. four trimester-only students. Columbia College Chicago
Number of places available: One full-year or Website: sogang.ac.kr Study, live, work, and play in America’s third-
two trimester-only students. largest city, one full of world-class culture and art, Middle Tennessee State University
Website: mmu.edu.my creative energy, and professional opportunities. From the acclaimed academic programs and
As a Columbia College Chicago student, the city state-of-the-art facilities to MTSU campus life
is at your fingertips. Explore, collaborate, and and our thriving Blue Raider athletic programs,
take advantage of Columbia’s connection to the there are thousands of reasons Middle Tennessee
creative industries in Chicago. State University might be the perfect college
This isn’t your traditional campus, and we think choice for you.
that’s exciting! Columbia occupies more than Open to students from: School of Art, Media
15 academic, administrative, and residence life and Creative Technology and Salford Business
buildings in the South Loop neighbourhood, part School.
of the city’s downtown area and central business
Number of places available: Two full-year or
district. Campus stretches just over a mile from
four trimester-only students per School.
north to south and approximately three blocks
wide. You’ll find everything you need within Website: mtsu.edu
walking distance: classes, cultural destinations,
grocery stores, restaurants, and more.
Point Park University
Open to students from: School of Arts, Media and
Creative Technology. Point Park University, Pittsburgh’s only Downtown
university, you’ll have access to unlimited
Number of places available: Five full-year or 10 opportunities that only a world-class city offers.
s from Visit trimester-only students.
Greeting PUR
Pittsburgh’s Golden Triangle measures less than
LU M Website: colum.edu
SEOUL
a square mile, but packs in a world of options,
KUAL A all within easy reach of our campus including
shops, restaurants, three pro-sport teams, six
professional theatres, 15 parks, concert and
festivals of all types.
Open to students from:
School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology:
BA International Politics and Security and BA
Contemporary Military and International History.
Number of places available: Two full-year or
four-trimester only students per school.
Website: pointpark.eduThe University of Toledo Virginia Military Institute Wayne State University Winona State University
This partnership is managed internally within the U.S. News and World Report consistently ranks A premier university in the heart of Detroit, USA. Widely known for our stunning natural setting,
School of Science, Engineering and Environment. VMI among the nation’s top five public liberal There’s no place on earth like Detroit. And there’s the WSU Winona campus is nestled between
arts colleges. VMI’s academic program offers a no campus on earth like Wayne State. We’re picturesque bluffs and the Mississippi River –
rigorous education that includes a broad, four-year located in Midtown, the city centre and one of meaning that rock climbing, paddle boarding,
We have had an exchange programme with the core curriculum with carefully selected majors the country’s fastest growing neighbourhoods. hiking, kayaking (and more) are within a mile
University of Toledo in Ohio for more than 30 in engineering, science, liberal arts, and social On campus, you’ll find 200 acres of green space, of campus. Additionally, the city of Winona
years. The University of Toledo is considered to sciences. walking paths and state-of-the-art facilities is home to a wide range of art, music and
be a top global player when it comes to taking surrounded by renowned cultural institutions and theatre opportunities, as well as museums, local
research from the laboratory to the world, and Open to students from: School of Arts, Media
and Creative Technology: Military and International industry-leading employers. Every day, Wayne boutiques, and festivals galore.
has been recognised by the American Society State students and faculty participate in the
of Landscape Architects as one of the 22 most History programme only. WSU’s second campus is located in Minnesota’s
reinvention of a great American city as they live, third largest city – Rochester. The city is a
beautiful landscaped campuses in the United Number of places available: Two full-year or learn, work and play in the heart of Detroit.
States. The University of Toledo is based in an four trimester-only students. dynamic, urban hotbed for industry, arts and
Ohio and just an hour’s drive from Detroit - the Open to students from: culture and was ranked the #1 city of Top 100
Website: vmi.edu Best Places to Live by Livability.com in 2016.
largest city in Michigan. Detroit has a major School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology
international airport, hosting one of the largest (places are ringfenced for students in this school) Open to students from: all schools.
airline hubs in the country, meaning that travel Health and Society Number of places available: This agreement is
around the USA and further afield whilst your are based on one to one exchange. Please contact
on exchange is very easy. Situated on the western Salford Business School
your exchange coordinator to discuss.
trip of Lake Eerie, Toledo is less than a five-hour Number of places available: Two full-year
drive from Toronto and Chicago. or four trimester-only students. Website: winona.edu
Website: wayne.edu
Open to students from: School of Science,
Engineering and Environment: Biology with
USA
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the USA, Physics with studies in North America
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