Planning Your Exchange

When is the best time to go on exchange and where can I find out what I need to know?

If you are planning to go abroad for an exchange semester, make sure to start planning early. You will need to:

  • decide on a country
  • choose the ideal partner university
  • complete the application procedure
  • select courses and arrange for credit transfer ahead of time
  • make travel arrangements (e.g. look for housing, organize a visa, and get insurance)

It is recommended for undergraduate students to consider an exchange in their 3rd year of study. However, It is possible to go on exchange after the first year of studies at the earliest. As an exception, Master’s degree students can go on exchange already during their first year of studies.

Information

The Office of International Programs has all the information you need about your exchange semester abroad:

  • Informational materials about the partner universities
  • Regularly scheduled informational events and group advisory meetings before application deadlines
  • OIP Exchange Programs team for general information; personal consultation with the Graduate Coordinator

Exchange Programs Office: Student Center, -3rd Floor, B334

More about partner universities

  • Partner schools
  • Brochures available at Office of International Programs and info decks at the Student Center
  • Exchange Stories

OIP events

GO GLOBAL – Exchange (Study Abroad) Fair

Information sessions: Please see the application & selection calendar

Personal consultation

Exchange Programs team office hours: 14:00-15:00 (online office hours by appointment)

Students can book an online appointment to ask their questions about exchange programs. Appointment Links can be found on Contact OIP Advisors headlines of each and every exchange program.