STUDY ABROAD PERIOD GUIDE 2021 - INCOMING CLASS 2020 - June 2021 - Into
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
June 2021
STUDY ABROAD PERIOD
GUIDE 2021
INCOMING CLASS 2020Table of Contents
1. General information .................................................................................................................... 2
2. Criteria for selection.................................................................................................................... 2
Ranking ................................................................................................................................ 2
Language skills ..................................................................................................................... 3
3. Application procedure ................................................................................................................. 5
Aalto Mikkeli Exchange Program .......................................................................................... 5
Freemover Exchange ............................................................................................................ 5
4. Admission criteria for the foreign universities.............................................................................. 6
5. Fees ........................................................................................................................................... 6
6. Housing ...................................................................................................................................... 6
7. Courses...................................................................................................................................... 6
8. Study abroad report and evaluation ............................................................................................ 7
9. Aalto university study grant for study abroad .............................................................................. 7
Erasmus+ Exchange Requirements ...................................................................................... 8
Other scholarships ................................................................................................................ 9
10. BScBA Ambassador Program .................................................................................................. 9
11. BScBA exchange universities ................................................................................................ 10
Asia..................................................................................................................................... 10
Europe ................................................................................................................................ 12
Latin America ...................................................................................................................... 18
North America ..................................................................................................................... 19
Oceania .............................................................................................................................. 21
11. General information
The completion of the BScBA Program of the Aalto University School of Business, Mikkeli
Campus requires students to spend their last semester abroad. This is done in a foreign
university, where students take a semester of undergraduate level courses equivalent to the
usual workload expected in the specific institution during the term. If the exchange university
uses a system different from the semester system, the Student Exchange Coordinator in Mikkeli
should be consulted.
The courses you will complete during the study abroad will be transferred to the Minor Subject
Studies. Before leaving Mikkeli, please make sure that you have completed all the other
requirements for the degree:
As a rule the student must have completed all required core courses (60 credits),
methodological studies (12 credits), courses in major (42 credits), language and
communication courses (18 credits) and elective studies (18 credits) prior to the study
abroad period (total of 150 credits). The amount of credits will be checked before the
nominations are send to the host universities.
2. Criteria for selection
The students can express their preferences of the university and country by giving ten (10)
alternative choices in preferred order. Yet, we would like to remind that the BScBA Program
makes the final placement decisions based on the following criteria:
Ranking
Please note that starting from 1 January 2021 the ranking of students for the selection will be calculated
with a slightly different formula than before (for example for BScBA19s). For total credits the new
formula will not take into account the credits completed in modules 9 and 11 (factor "credits" in the
formula below). This way the total number of credits completed during the first academic year is more
equal between students with different educational background.
Students are selected for exchange based on the applications submitted after the first full year of
studies (modules 1-15). Students are nominated to exchange universities primarily based on their study
index, provided that they fulfill possible language requirements and other possible criteria given by the
exchange universities (e.g. minimum GPA).
The most important selection criterion is success based on the study index. It is calculated from
• the total number of credits completed in the BScBA Program during modules 1-8, 10 and 12-15
of the first full year of studies (=> max 81 cr taken into account) and
• the Weighted Grade Point Average (GPA) of all completed courses in modules 1-15
• related to the study time (the number of semesters student has been present at the School of
Business – 2 for the first year students).
The formula for calculating the study index is the following:
credits * weighted GPA
number of semesters attended
Only the studies that are part of a student's BScBA degree and completed during the official study right
as a degree student at the Aalto University School of Business are taken into account. Exception to this
are the Open University Track students for whom all credits completed for the Open University Track
requirements for the BScBA degree will be taken into account.
2The credits and GPA are calculated from courses in the approved personal study plan (HOPS) of the
BScBA degree.
Progress in studies is proportioned to the number of semester attended. The semester ongoing during
the application period is not taken into account. If a student has enrolled as non-attending previously, it
will not have a negative effect on the selection. An attended semester can be removed from the
application only due to strong arguments, such as health issues or compulsory military service.
If two or more applicants have the same index and they are competing for the same exchange place,
the overall situation of the applicants is evaluated, based on 1) the GPA of the degree studies, 2)
number of credits completed for the degree, 3) language skills for the country in question and 4) the
suitability of the former studies to the exchange destination. If, after that, no difference is indicated
between the applicants, the decision will be made by lottery.
Language skills
If you are planning to choose universities, where the language of instruction is other than
English, you must be able to show your ability to follow instruction in this language. Evaluation
of language skills is based on Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) (levels A1-
A2-B1-B2-C1-C2). The minimum required level in the language of instruction is B1. If you have
completed the language studies outside of Aalto University, please provide us documentation to
proof the CEFR level of language skills.
The Common European Framework can be found from the following page.
3THE COMMON EUROPEAN FRAMEWORK
The Common European Framework divides learners into three broad divisions which can be divided into six
levels:
A Basic User B Independent User C Proficient User
A1 Breakthrough B1 Threshold C1 Effective Operational Proficiency
A2 Waystage B2 Vantage C2 Mastery
The CEFR describes what a learner is supposed to be able to do in reading, listening, speaking and writing at
each level, in details:
level description
Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction
of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce himself/herself and others and can ask and answer questions
A1
about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can
interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance
(e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can
A2 communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar
and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment
and matters in areas of immediate need.
Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work,
school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst traveling in an area where the
B1 language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal
interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and
explanations for opinions and plans.
Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical
discussions in his/her field of specialization. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that
B2 makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce
clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the
advantages and disadvantages of various options.
Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit meaning. Can express
him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use
C1 language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-
structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organizational patterns,
connectors and cohesive devices.
Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarize information from different
spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can
C2
express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning
even in more complex situations.
These descriptors can apply to any of the languages spoken in Europe, and there are translations in many
languages
43. Application procedure
There are two possible ways to organize your study abroad period. One is to let Aalto Mikkeli
place you in one of the partner universities of the BScBA program. The other is to handle it by
yourself. There is no middle ground.
Even though the exchange period is integral part of the degree, it is possible to get exemption
from completing it with legitimate reasons. Student, who has a good reason for the exemption,
needs to request it before the exchange process is started, at latest by the end of August after
the first year of studies.
Aalto Mikkeli Exchange Program
Aalto Mikkeli has formal agreements with the universities listed in this document. Before the
final decisions are made, the correspondence with these universities must go the official way:
only through the Mikkeli study office. During the admission process do not contact these
universities on your own. The exemptions for this rule are the universities, which are using
online application systems.
If you intend to let Aalto Mikkeli arrange your foreign study period, we will ask you to list your
choices (10) for universities in order of preference. Aalto Mikkeli will do its best to place you in
one of these if possible. It is likely that the demand for certain universities may be higher than
the number of places.
We would like to remind you that since our exchange agreements are based on ongoing
negotiation, the number of places or whether a university accepts students from us could still
change.
Freemover Exchange
If you wish to apply for other universities than for our partner universities, you must get the
application forms and information yourself. You can ask for the application forms from the
Admissions Office of each university. Remember to consult our office before you do anything as
there might be some useful information or contacts. Also remember that Aalto Mikkeli must
approve the university.
It is not possible to apply to a freemover exchange to a partner university of any Aalto
University’s schools, no matter if their cooperation with the foreign university is at the BSc. or
MSc. level.
The university you are planning to join as a free mover must fill the quality requirements set by
Aalto University School of Business. When entering a university as a free mover, you must take
part in the normal degree studies, not for example participate in a separate program designed only
for exchange students.
The university must have at least one of the international accreditations which Aalto University
School of Business has (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA) or be listed on an internationally known ranking
list (FT Ranking, U.S. News Ranking, Shanghai Ranking, or similar).
We send to our partner universities only the applications of the students who seriously plan to
go there, if they are accepted. We will not use the partner universities as back up for those who
have applied for other universities as well.
54. Admission criteria for the foreign universities
All the universities abroad have their own admission requirements, which students must meet.
Admission criteria might consist of
1. English language (TEOFL, IELTS, etc.) test and the information on the requirements
can be found from the list of universities.
2. Ranking/GPA of the courses completed in Aalto Mikkeli.
The universities may also require the following:
1. Translations of all your certificates and other documents.
2. Statement of financial means. Even if your university does not require this,
immigration officers usually do. You have to be able to show that you have enough
funds to cover all the expenses during the semester. The more detailed the
statement is, the better. US universities generally require a statement from your bank
showing sufficient means of support and a statement showing the total study grant
from Aalto Mikkeli.
3. A health certificate.
4. Application fee. This sum is non-refundable and covers the expenses of processing
your application.
5. Fees
You do not need to pay tuition fees in any of our exchange universities. However, in some
universities, especially in the USA, you need to pay the general fees which are related to the
courses, credits, computer issues, etc. Information on these costs can be found from the
websites of the universities and from the Student Exchange Coordinator.
Some universities also have a mandatory insurance, which the students need to purchase.
Information on this can be found from the list of the partner universities.
6. Housing
You need to arrange the housing by yourself. However, most of the universities help you
with these arrangements. The information on the housing and possible application forms for
housing will be provided by the host university.
It is important that you start to look for the accommodation as soon as you have got the
instructions from the host university! In some places, the accommodation situation is
demanding (especially in the fall semester) and the earlier you start the search, the better
changes you have for getting the accommodation.
7. Courses
You can choose the topics fairly freely. We only set two requirements:
1. You have not taken the course with similar content before.
2. You take the amount and level of courses required in the foreign university during one
semester. It is your own responsibility to meet the prerequisites set by your host university.
a. In European universities using ECTS system, you need to do the minimum of 30
ECTS credits.
6b. In universities with other than ECTS credit system, you have to do the equivalent
amount of credits (30 ECTS). Please see the information on credits with each
university from the list or their website.
c. In the schools following the US standards you should take 3rd and 4th year courses
only.
Students must complete 30 credits (ECTS) during the study abroad period. A minimum of 24 of the
study abroad credits must be in the field of business, economics or languages (max. 6 ECTS).
Language studies can be accepted, if you have not studied the same language for your degree in
the Aalto University School of Business. Six (6) of the study abroad ECTS credits may be in
humanities, social sciences or related areas that focus on historical, cultural, political or
sociological studies.
Keep in mind the Master’s Programs requirements when choosing the courses at exchange. The
information on the required courses is specific Master’ Programs can be found from here:
Continuing to Master's programs - Bachelor’s Program in International Business, Mikkeli - Into
(aalto.fi)
The courses done during the Study Abroad form the Minor Subject Studies of the BScBA degree
(30 ECTS). The courses are registered for the Aalto University School of Business student register
and to the transcript course by course. Instructions and link to the online system can be found from
Into: https://into.aalto.fi/display/enbscba/Credit+Transfer. Courses are graded as pass or fail and
they do not enter into students cumulative GPA.
You have to get acceptance from Mikkeli beforehand for the courses you plan to attend. Send
your study plan and course descriptions in English by using the Study Plan for Study Abroad
form by e-mail to Mari Syväoja, mari.syvaoja@aalto.fi. The form can be found from Into: BScBA
Students Studying Abroad - Bachelor’s Program in International Business, Mikkeli - Into (aalto.fi).
Please leave at least a week for the staff to process your study plan. Note! Keep in mind
also that in summertime, the processing time can be longer due to the vacations.
In case there will later be changes to your courses, please, remember to send the
updated study plan for approval.
8. Study abroad report and evaluation
After the study abroad, students need to submit a report and an evaluation on their experience.
The information on the report and evaluation is available on Into: BScBA Students Studying
Abroad - Bachelor’s Program in International Business, Mikkeli - Into (aalto.fi).
In the report, you should tell about the university in general, courses you completed, housing,
traveling etc. Most importantly give useful information for the next students going there.
The study abroad evaluation is an online questionnaire. Each student will get an e-mail to their
Aalto e-mail address with the link to the questionnaire.
9. Aalto university study grant for study abroad
All the BScBA students, who are going for an exchange, will get the Aalto University study abroad
grant for study abroad. The amount of the scholarship is confirmed yearly, changes are possible. For
academic year 2021-22 Aalto University offers a scholarship of 1500€ per exchange semester.
7Aalto Mikkeli requirements for the grant are:
1. During the application process all the required documents and attachments have been
returned by the given deadline to the Student Exchange Coordinator.
2. Student has completed the required amount of credits during the study abroad period
according to the approved Study Plan for Study Abroad.
3. After the study abroad period student has returned the Study Abroad Report and completed
the online evaluation.
4. Erasmus students have completed all the required processes (see below for details).
The exchange scholarship is strictly tied to the amount of studies student complete on exchange
and is dependent on fulfilling the stated requirements. If the requirements are not completed,
the student may have to either partly or fully refund the scholarship.
First part of the Aalto grant will be paid approximately one month before the study abroad period
starts and the second part after the study abroad period, when we have received the official
transcript from the exchange university, the Study Abroad Report has been returned, and the
online evaluation is completed.
The grant payments for the Erasmus+ exchange are different and the information on Erasmus +
payments is described below.
Erasmus+ Exchange Requirements
Students going to a European university for Erasmus+ exchange will have additional requirements
and processes:
1. Erasmus Letter of Confirmation:
• Students on Erasmus exchange have to submit Erasmus+ Letter of Confirmation after
their exchange with a starting and ending dates of the exchange. The minimum length
of Erasmus+ exchange is 3 months. The form has to be signed by the coordinator of
the exchange university and returned to the Student Exchange Coordinator when you
have finished your exchange period.
2. Signed Learning Agreement:
• Learning agreement form with the possible changes on it (signatures of the host
university included) has to be returned to Student Exchange Coordinator.
3. Erasmus+ OLS Language Assessment:
• All students going on exchange through Erasmus+ programme have to complete
online language test before and after the exchange. The test is a mandatory part of the
Erasmus programme. The link to the test will be send to your Aalto e-mail.
• Students, who get C2 from the first language test, do NOT need to retake the test after
the exchange.
• The link to the test is sent before the exchange and the second test will come
automatically according to the defined ending date of the exchange.
• Both tests have to be completed before the second part of the scholarship can be paid.
4. EU Survey/Participant report:
• Students on Erasmus exchange have to fill out EU Survey after the exchange. This is
an electronic feedback form which is sent automatically by Commission to all
Erasmus+ students after the exchange. The e-mail will be send to your Aalto e-mail.
5. The Erasmus+ -grant is paid to you as part of the Aalto University Study Abroad Scholarship.
• The second installment of the scholarship will be paid out when the student fulfills the
requirements set for the exchange, i.e. submits all the requested documents and
completes the required number of credits.
• Destination countries in the Erasmus+ programme have been divided into the following
groups (grant amount is for the academic year 2021-2022):
1. Country group 1 (Denmark, Iceland, Ireland, Luxemburg, Sweden, Liechtenstein,
Norway), grant: 470 euro/month (30 days).
82. Country group 2 (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic,
Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta,
Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, the
Republic of Northern Macedonia, Turkey), grant: 420 euro/month (30 days).
Other scholarships
• Aalto University Student Union (AYY) grants scholarships to its members to support the
internationalization opportunities of low-income students. More information can be found
from AYY’s website: Scholarships | Aalto University Student Union (ayy.fi)
• Below are some links where you can find information on what other grants are available in
Finland to support your studies abroad:
o Grants database - SYL
o Find Scholarships for College for FREE | Fastweb
10. BScBA Ambassador Program
The BScBA Ambassador Program is designed to increase the visibility of our high-quality
university program, and its main goal is to spread the word about Aalto University and the
BScBA Program among potential degree and exchange students abroad.
As a BScBA Ambassador you can promote our program during your study abroad period by
giving a presentation in a local high school.
The role of a BScBA Ambassador?
• Give presentations at local high schools during your exchange to promote Aalto
University and the BScBA Program
What do we offer to you?
• 100€ compensation for each presentation in different high schools
• 20 € compensation for each additional presentation held on a same day in the same
high school to the different group of students.
You can apply to be an ambassador before your exchange or during your exchange.
The Ambassadors are expected to arrange the presentation time with the high school. However,
the BScBA Staff can assist finding schools in the region and contact the staff beforehand, if
needed.
Please contact the BScBA Staff (ambassador-mikkeli@aalto.fi) if you want to be BScBA
Ambassador.
Please find more information on the program from BScBA Ambassador Program - Bachelor’s
Program in International Business, Mikkeli - Into (aalto.fi)
Your help in promoting our program is valuable for us!
911. BScBA exchange universities
Asia
CHINA
Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Faculty of Business
Hong Kong
www.polyu.edu.hk/fb
• Number of places: TBC
• Language of instruction: English.
• Semesters: Early September - December, early January - early May.
• Required workload: Our requirement 30 ECTS. 3 credits in HK PolyU equals to 6 ECTS.
Lingnan University
Hong Kong
www.ln.edu.hk
• Number of places: TBC
• Language of instruction: English and Chinese. Generally, about two-thirds of all classes
taught at Lingnan University are available in English.
• Semesters: September - December, January – May.
• Required workload: Our requirement 30 ECTS. 3 credits in Lingnan equals to 6 ECTS.
Renmin University of China
Beijing
http://www.ruc.edu.cn/en
• Number of places: TBC
• Language of instruction: English, Chinese
• Semesters: September – January, February - June
• Required workload: our requirement 30 ECTS. 1 Renmin credit equals to 2 ECTS.
Tongji University, School of Economics And Management
Shanghai
http://sem-international.tongji.edu.cn/
• Number of places: TBC
• Language of instruction: English
• Semesters: September – January, February - June
• Required workload: our requirement 30 ECTS. 1 Tongji credit equals to 2 ECTS.
• NOTE! Limited amount of courses in English!
• GPA requirement: GPA 3.0 and above (full mark is 4), corresponding to 3.75 out of 5
JAPAN
Hitotsubashi University
Tokyo
http://international.hit-u.ac.jp/en/index.html
• Number of places: TBC
• Language of instruction: English.
• Semesters: September – March, April – September
• Required workload: our requirement 30 ECTS. 1 Hitotsubashi credits equals to 2 ECTS.
10Sophia University
Tokyo
www.sophia.ac.jp
• Number of places: TBC
• Language of instruction: English.
• Semesters: October - February, April - July.
• Required workload: Our requirement 30 ECTS. 4 Sophia credits in equals to 6 ECTS.
• NOTE! Sophia University has a GPA requirement of 3,75/5,00.
SINGAPORE
Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang Business School
Singapore
www.ntu.edu.sg
• Number of places: TBC
• Language of instruction: English
• Semesters: August – December, January – May
• Required workload: Our requirement 30 ECTS. 3 NTU AU course = 5 ECTS, 4 NTU AU
course = 6,5 ECTS
National University of Singapore
Singapore
www.nus.edu.sg
• Number of places: TBC
• Language of instruction: English.
• Semesters: August - December, January - May.
• Required workload: Our requirement 30 ECTS. 4 NUS credits equals to 6 ECTS.
• TOEFL not required.
SOUTH KOREA
Yonsei University
Seoul
www.yonsei.ac.kr/~ysid
• Number of places: TBC
• Language of instruction: English.
• Semesters: September-December, March-June, June-July.
• Required workload: Our requirement 30 ECTS. 3 Yonsei credits equals to 6 ECTS.
• NOTE! Students can take a maximum of four courses under School of Business and
College of Business & Economics. Due to this, students are allowed to take courses
from other faculties too.
• TOEFL not required.
TAIWAN
National Chengchi University
Taipei
http://www.nccu.edu.tw/?locale=en
• Number of places: TBC
• Language of instruction: English
• Semesters: September – mid-January, February – end of June
• Required workload: Our requirement 30 ECTS. 1 NCCU credit equals to 2 ECTS.
11Europe
General note on European universities! To find the accommodation for the fall semester
requires intensive search and the earlier you start the search, the better changes you
have! The accommodation situation is relatively easier for spring semester in most of the
universities.
AUSTRIA
Universität Innsbruck, Faculty of Business and Management
Innsbruck
www.uibk.ac.at and www.uibk.ac.at/iww
• Number of places: TBC
• Language of instruction: German, limited number of courses in English.
• Semesters: October - February, March - July.
• Required workload: our requirement 30 ECTS.
DENMARK
Århus School of Business, University of Århus
Århus
www.asb.dk/en/
• Number of places: TBC
• Language of instruction: Danish and English.
• Semesters: late August - January, Late January - June.
• Required workload: Our requirement 30 ECTS.
FRANCE
Audencia Nantes – School of Management
Nantes
www.audencia.com
• Number of places: TBC
• Language of instruction: French and English.
• Semesters: September - December, February - June.
• Required workload: our requirement 30 ECTS.
Rennes School of Business
Rennes
www.rennes-sb.com/
• Number of places: TBC
• Language of instruction: French and English.
• Semesters: September - December, March - June.
• Required workload: our requirement 30 ECTS.
• Note! Accommodation situation in the autumn is demanding.
12Kedge Business School
Campus Bordeaux
https://student.kedge.edu/
• Number of places: TBC
• Language of instruction: French and English.
• Semesters: September - January, Mid-January - June.
• Required workload: our requirement 30 ECTS.
Campus Marseille
https://student.kedge.edu/
• Number of places: TBC
• Language of instruction: French and English.
• Semesters: September - January, Mid-January - June.
• Required workload: our requirement 30 ECTS.
Skema Business School
NOTE! For Skema campuses in Paris (France), Lille (France), Belo Horizonte (Brazil) and Raleigh
(USA), students must indicate on the nomination form which specialization program they wish to
follow at Skema. On these campuses, students must follow the courses from within one
specialization. It is not possible to mix courses from different specializations due to frequent
timetable clashes. Please, note that course offerings might be thus limited within a specialization.
Information on the specializations can be found from here:
https://www.skema.edu/international/Exchange%20IN/grande-ecole-programme
For the Skema Business School, the confirmed places are divided between the campuses
based on demand. For the academic year 2022-2023, the number of places will be confirmed
later.
Campus Lille
www.skema.edu and www.skema.edu/campus/lille/
• Language of instruction: French and English.
• Semesters: September - December, January - April.
• Required workload: our requirement 30 ECTS.
• NOTE the specializations (subject to change): Corporate Financial Management;
International Marketing and Business Development; Project and Program Management
and Business Development; Supply Chain Management and Purchasing
Campus Paris La Défence
www.skema.edu and www.skema.edu/campus/paris-campus
• Language of instruction: French and English.
• Semesters: September – December, January – April.
• Required workload: our requirement 30 ECTS.
• NOTE the specializations (subject to change): Auditing, Management Accounting and
Information Systems; International Business; International Human Resources and
Performance Management; International Strategy and Influence; Project and Programme
Management and Business Development
Campus Sophia Antipolis
www.skema.edu and www.skema.edu/campus/sophia-antipolis/
• Language of instruction: French and English.
• Semesters: September - December, January - April.
• Required workload: our requirement 30 ECTS.
• Course selection wider. No need for specialization.
13Campus Raleigh, USA
www.skema.edu and www.skema.edu/campus/raleigh-campus
• Language of instruction: English
• Semesters: September – December, January - April.
• Required workload: our requirement 30 ECTS.
• NOTE the specializations (subject to change): Financial Markets and Investments;
International Business
Campus Belo Horizonte, Brazil
www.skema.edu and www.skema.edu/campus/belo-horizonte-campus
• Language of instruction: English
• Semesters: September – December, January - April.
• Required workload: our requirement 30 ECTS.
• NOTE the specializations (subject to change): Corporate Financial Management;
International Business; International Marketing and Business Development; Project and
Program Management and Business Development; Luxury and Fashion Management
GERMANY
Universität Münster
Münster
www.uni-muenster.de and https://www.wiwi.uni-muenster.de/fakultaet/en/international/incoming
• Number of places: TBC
• Language of instruction: German and English
• Semesters: October – February, April - July
• Required workload: our requirements 30 ECTS.
IRELAND
University of Limerick
Limerick
www.ul.ie
• Number of places: TBC
• Language of Instruction: English.
• Semesters: September - December, January - May.
• Required workload: our requirement 30 ECTS.
ITALY
Luiss Guido Carli University
Rome
www.luiss.edu
• Number of places: TBC
• Language of Instructions: English.
• Semesters: Mid-September – December, February - Mid-May.
• Required workload: our requirement 30 ECTS.
14Università Bocconi
Milan
http://www.unibocconi.eu
• Number of places: TBC
• Language of instruction: Italian and English
• Semesters: September – December (exam period can continue until February), February –
May
• Required workload: our requirement 30 ECTS.
LATVIA
Stockholm School of Economics in Riga
Riga
www.sseriga.edu.lv
• Number of places: TBC
• Language of instruction: English.
• Semesters: August-December, January-May.
• Required workload: our requirement 30 ECTS.
• NOTE! When adding this university to your application, the country is Sweden and then you
can find the university from the list!
THE NETHERLANDS
Maastricht University, School of Business and Economics
Maastricht
https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/education/exchange/sbe
• Number of places: TBC
• Language of instruction: English and Dutch.
• Semesters: September – December, February – June.
• Required workload: our requirement 30 ECTS.
University of Groningen
Groningen
www.rug.nl/
• Number of places: TBC
• Language of instruction: English and Dutch.
• NOTE! New language requirements: For bachelor students only accepted tests (no other
tests accepted anymore – exceptions for native speakers, they will check the passport):
o IELTS Academic: overall score of 6, speaking score of 6, writing score of 5.5
o TOEFL iBT: overall score of 80, speaking and writing score of 19
o Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) and Cambridge Proficiency (CPE): overall
score of C, B or A
o From our EU partners: CEFR test: overall score, but also speaking, listening,
reading and writing a score of B2
• Semesters: September - January, February – June.
• Required workload: our requirement 30 ECTS
15University of Tilburg
Tilburg
www.tilburguniversity.edu/education/exchange-programmes
• Number of places: TBC
• Language of instruction: English and Dutch.
• Semesters: August - December, January - June.
• Required workload: our requirement 30 ECTS.
NORWAY
Norwegian School of Management Bi
Oslo
www.bi.no
• Number of places: TBC
• Language of instruction: English and Norwegian.
• Semesters: August - December, January - June.
• Required workload: Our requirement 30 ECTS. All bachelor’s level courses are 7,5
ECTS.
PORTUGAL
Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Lisbon
www.fcee.ucp.pt
• Number of places: TBC
• Language of instruction: English and Portuguese.
• Semesters: September - January, February - June.
• Required workload: our requirement 30 ECTS.
RUSSIA
Graduate School of Management, St. Petersburg University
St. Petersburg
www.gsom.pu.ru/en/
• Number of places: TBC
• Language of instruction: Russian, limited number of courses in English.
• Semesters: September - January, February - June.
• Required workload: our requirement 30 ECTS.
SWEDEN
School of Business, Economics and Law, Göteborg University
Göteborg
www.handels.gu.se
• Number of places: TBC
• Language of instruction: Swedish and English.
• Semesters: September - January, January - June.
• Required workload: our requirement 30 ECTS.
16Stockholm University, School of Business
Stockholm
www.fek.su.se
• Number of places: TBC
• Language of instruction: Swedish and English.
• Semesters: August - January, January - June.
• Required workload: Our requirement 30 ECTS.
SWITZERLAND
HEC Lausanne
Lausanne
www.hec.unil.ch
• Number of places: TBC
• Language of instruction: French, limited number of courses in English.
• Semesters: September-February, Mid-February-July.
• Required workload: Our requirements 30 ECTS.
Universität St. Gallen
St. Gallen
www.unisg.ch
• Number of places: TBC
• Language of instruction: German and English.
• Semesters: September - December, February - May.
• Required workload: Our requirement 30 ECTS.
TURKEY
Koc University
Istanbul
www.ku.edu.tr/en
• Number of places: TBC
• Language of instruction: English
• Semesters: September – January, February – June.
• Required workload: our requirement 30 ECTS.
• NOTE! Follow the security situation in Turkey. At the moment, the situation in Istanbul is
pretty stable. Information in Finnish can be found from here:
https://um.fi/matkustustiedotteet-a-o
UK
Aston Business School, Aston University
Birmingham
www.aston.ac.uk/abs/
• Number of places: TBC
• Semesters: September - January, January - June.
• Required workload: Our requirements 30 ECTS.
Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham Business School
Nottingham
www.ntu.ac.uk/nbs
• Number of places: TBC
• Semesters: September - February, February - June.
• NOTE! Language requirement: All students are required to have IELTS 6.5 (with a
minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent. Further information on
17accepted/alternative certificates can be found at: NTU English Language Requirements. All
students must meet NTU English Language requirements to successfully study at NTU and
these cannot be waived.
• Required workload: our requirement 30 ECTS. 10 UK Credit Points = 5 ECTS. Course load
for semester is 3 modules (60 UK credit points).
Latin America
BRAZIL
FGV-EAESP, Escole de Administracao de Empresas de Sao Paulo de Fundacao
Getulio Vargas
Sao Paulo
http://eaesp.fgvsp.br/
• Number of places: TBC
• Language of instruction: Portuguese, courses offered also in English.
• Semesters: 1st semester February-June, 2nd semester July-December.
• Required workload: Our requirement 30 ECTS. 2 FGV credits equals to 6 ECTS.
CHILE
Universidad De Chile
Santiago de Chile
www.uchile.cl
• Number of places: TBC
• Language of instruction: Spanish, some courses offered in English.
• Semesters: July-December, March-July.
• Required workload: Our requirements 30 ECTS. 6 credits in Chile equals to 6 ECTS.
MEXICO
Instituto Tecnologico Y De Estudios Superiores De Monterrey, Campus Querétaro
Querétaro
www.qro.itesm.mx
• Number of places: TBC
• Language of instruction: Spanish and English.
• Semesters: August - December, January - May.
• Required workload: Our requirement 30 ECTS. 8 ITESM credits equals 5 ECTS.
PERU
Universidad ESAN
Lima
www.ue.edu.pe/
• Number of places: TBC
• Language of instruction: Spanish and English
• Language requirement: Intermediate level in Spanish
• Semesters: 1st semester Mid-March to Mid-July, 2nd semester Mid-August to Mid-December
• Required workload: Our requirement 30 ECTS. 3 ESAN credits equal to 6 ECTS.
18North America
In North American universities they use either semester or quarter system and the credits vary
between these systems. Here are the conversion tables for both systems:
Semester system Quarter system
1 cr (US) = 2 credits 1 cr (US) = 1 credits
2 cr (US) = 4 credits 2 cr (US) = 3 credits
3 cr (US) = 6 credits 3 cr (US) = 5 credits
4 cr (US) = 8 credits 4 cr (US) = 6 credits
5 cr (US) = 10 credits 5 cr (US) = 9 credits
USA
Ohio Northern University
Ada
www.onu.edu
• Number of places: TBC
• Semesters: August - December, January - May.
• Required workload: our requirement 30 ECTS. 3 ONU credits (semester hours) equals
to 6 ECTS.
• TOEFL desired but can be waived with letter of reference including a statement about
the necessary English language proficiency to succeed in studies.
University of Dayton
Dayton, www.udayton.edu
• Number of places: to be confirmed
• Semesters: end of August – December, January - May
• Required workload: our requirement 30 ECTS. 3 Dayton credits equals to 6 ECTS.
University of Florida, Warrington School of Business
Gainesville
www.warrington.ufl.edu
• Number of places: TBC
• Semesters: Fall 2021: August 23 - December 17, 2021, Spring 2022: January 5 - April
29, 2022
• Required workload: our requirement 30 ECTS. 1 UFL credit equals to 2 ECTS.
• Language requirement: Our Certificate of English Proficiency is enough.
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha
www.unomaha.edu
• Number of places: TBC
• Semesters: August-December, January-May.
• Required workload: our requirement 30 ECTS. 3 UNOMAHA credits equals to 6 ECTS.
• TOEFL not required.
• NOTE! As of fall 2019, the insurance options at UNO has been changed. Exchange
students will have two options: United Healthcare (UHC) and International Student
Insurance. The UHC policy is a comprehensive insurance and is a very good plan. For
any student with pre-existing conditions, they need to plan to take this option. Non-
degree, J-1 exchange students will be given the choice of, International Student
Insurance. This plan is designed for shorter-term international students and offers
coverage on a monthly basis. Students will have the option to select either the Select or
Elite plans from a UNO specific website. This is the only waiver-allowed option for any
19exchange students. Students will receive more information on the health insurance
options after they have been nominated, with instructions on how to purchase each.
Western Washington University
Bellingham
www.wwu.edu
• Number of places: TBC
• Quarters: September-December, January-March, April-June.
• Required workload: our requirement 24 ECTS. NOTE: In WWU students are able to
complete only 16 WWU credits (24 ECTS) during the quarter and therefore they have to
complete an extra elective course (6 cr) in Mikkeli before the exchange period.
• TOEFL not required, letter of reference must include a statement about the level of
adequate English skills.
CANADA
Concordia University
Montreal
www.concordia.ca
• Number of places: TBC
• Semesters: September – December, January – April
• Required workload: our requirement 30 ECTS. 1 Concordia credit equals to 2 ECTS.
• Immigration Quebec regulations require that all international students be covered by a
health insurance plan that meets government standards, while studying in Quebec. In
keeping with this government directive, Concordia University has negotiated a
compulsory health and accident insurance plan with Blue Cross at a competitive cost
that all Concordia international students must have. Consequently, personal health
insurance plans are not accepted.
- Exemption for Finnish students: As a result of intergovernmental agreement, full-
time students from Finland who were covered under their government’s medical
system before their arrival in Quebec, will be eligible for the Quebec medical
benefits (called Quebec Medicare Card or Carte d’Assurance-Maladie du Québec)
at no cost.
Dalhousie University
Halifax
www.dal.ca
• Number of places: TBC
• Semesters: September-December, January-April
• Required workload: our requirement 30 ECTS. 0,5 Dalhousie credits (3 credit hours)
course equals to 6 ECTS.
• NOTE: Dalhousie requires exchange students to take the following insurances plans:
Dental & Health plan 284$ and International Health plan 694$ (prices for fall 2018)
HEC Montréal
Montreal
www.hec.ca
• Number of places: TBC
• Language of instruction: French, Spanish and English.
• Semesters: August - December, January - April.
• Required workload: our requirement 30 ECTS. 3 HEC Montreal credits equals to 6
ECTS.
20Queen's University, Smith School of Business
Kingston
www.queensu.ca
• Number of places: TBC
• Semesters: September - December, January - April.
• Required workload: our requirement 30 ECTS. 3 Queen’s credits equals to 6 ECTS.
• TOEFL not required.
University of Victoria, Gustavson School of Business
Victoria
www.uvic.ca/gustavson/international
• Number of places: TBC
• Semesters: September-December, January-April
• Required workload: our requirement 30 ECTS. 1,5 credits course equals to 6 ECTS.
Oceania
AUSTRALIA
Curtin University
Perth
www.curtin.edu.au/ and http://international.curtin.edu.au/exchange-programs/student-exchange/
• Number of places: TBC
• Semesters: Mid-July – end of November, mid-February – End of June
• Required workload: our requirements 30 ECTS. 1 Curtin academic unit equals to 7,5 ECTS.
• Language requirement: English test is required from the students, please check the details
from the following website: http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/english-
proficiency/undergrad-admission-criteria/. However, the following English results from the
high school diploma are also accepted as a proof of English proficiency: Finnish
matriculation exam (Cum Laude appobatur, English (advanced)), IB: Grade of 4 or above in
English subjects, RP: Grade 4 or better in English.
• NOTE! University has a compulsory insurance for exchange students (Overseas Student
Health Cover (OSHC).
Deakin University
Melbourne, http://www.deakin.edu.au/
• Number of places: to be confirmed
• Trimesters: March – June, July – October, November – February.
• Required workload: Our requirements 30 ECTS. One Deakin University credit point is
equivalent to approximately 7.5 ECTS.
• Language requirement: Our certificate of English proficiency is enough for Aalto Mikkeli
students.
21You can also read
