Our partner institutions are categorized by country. If you have any questions or concerns please contact goglobal@yorku.ca.
Once you have attended a mandatory Exchange Information Session, inquiries can be directed to our Global Learning Assistants. Review "How to Apply" tab for contact information.
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Australia
Exchange Website |
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City: |
Melbourne, Geelong, Warranmbool |
Language of Instruction:
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English |
Term Dates:
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- March to June
- July to October
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Things to know:
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- Top academic quality staff
- High program standards
- Great reputation
- Strong mix of students from all over the world
- Among the top 10 Australian universities
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Additional Resources:
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Exchange Website |
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City: |
Adelaide |
Language of Instruction:
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English |
Term Dates:
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- February to June
- July to November
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Things to know:
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- In 2016, ranked No1 international student barometer awards overall for student support services.
- Adelaide has been voted one of the most liveable cities in the world
- Study with 2,700 international students from over 90 countries
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Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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- Special scholarship of $2,500 available for the July to November 2020 Term. Please email goglobal@yorku.ca if you are interested in applying.
- GWST/WMST majors have received core course equivalencies at this exchange partner. Contact goglobal@yorku.ca for more information.
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Exchange Website |
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City: |
Sydney |
Language of Instruction:
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English |
Term Dates:
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- February to June
- July to November
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Additional Resources:
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Exchange Website |
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City: |
Sydney |
Language of Instruction:
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English |
Term Dates:
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- February to May
- September to December
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Additional Resources:
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Exchange Website |
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City: |
Melbourne |
Language of Instruction: |
English |
Term Dates: |
- February to June
- July to November
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Additional Resources: |
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Exchange Website |
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City: |
Sydney |
Language of Instruction:
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English |
Term Dates:
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- February to July
- July to November
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Things to know: |
- More than 2000 subjects across 100 study areas.
- Be part of a dynamic and multicultural community in Australia's third-largest and fastest-growing regional economy.
- Sydney is a city that it is consistently ranked as one of the top 12 urban centers to visit or live in.
- Join one of 270+ clubs or student associations and enjoy the fun side of your exchange experience.
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Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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- ADMS (Marketing) and KINE majors have received core course equivalencies at this exchange partner. Contact goglobal@yorku.ca for more information.
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Austria
Exchange Website |
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City: |
Graz |
Term Dates:
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- October to February
- March to September
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Things to Know:
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- Student-friendly campus in a charming student
town in the heart of Europe
- Strong support network for exchange students
- Regional focus on South-Eastern Europe
- Variety of courses available in English (mainly in law, business/economics, philosophy, psychology, English/American Studies
- Comprehensive public university with a strong
international profile
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Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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Check with York International for areas of study open to exchange students |
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Barbados
Exchange Website |
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City: |
Bridgetown |
Language of Instruction:
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English |
Term Dates:
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- August to December
- January to May
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Things to know:
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- The UWI has received Nobel Prizes in developmental economics and literature.
- The United Nations Human Development Index (2011) ranked Barbados in the highest bracket "Very High Human Development", well above the regional average for the Caribbean and Latin America.
- A place for history and nature lovers, Barbados is an island of great natural beauty, from the wonder of underground caves to the beautiful vistas and the tropical colours of flora found across the island!
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Additional Resources:
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Brazil
Exchange Website |
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City: |
Rio de Janeiro |
Language of Instruction:
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Portuguese - Some disciplines offered in English |
Things to know:
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- Founded on December 18th 1960, Universidade Federal Fluminense is one of the largest universities in Brazil
- Ranked with maximum grade at the Institutional Evaluation of the Brazilian Ministry of Education
- At the QS World Stars Rating, UFF is rated with 3 stars, due to its accessibility, innovation, teaching quality and university facilities.
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Additional Resources:
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Exchange Website |
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City: |
Rio de Janeiro |
Language of Instruction:
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Portuguese |
Term Dates:
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- February to July
- August to December
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Things to Know:
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- The highest standards of UERJ´s graduate courses
- Excellence and sustainability in research
- 149 agreements with foreign institutions of higher education
- extension, culture and theaters
- easy access of public transport
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Additional Resources:
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City: |
Recife |
Language of Instruction:
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Portuguese |
Term Dates:
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- August to December
- February to June
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Additional Resources:
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Chile
City: |
Arica |
Additional Resources:
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China
Exchange Website
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City: |
Beijing |
Language of Instruction:
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English |
Term Dates:
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- Fall Semester: September to end of January
- Spring Semester: February to June
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Things to know:
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- Regarded as one of China's leading universities supported by all national excellence initiatives for building world-class universities
- Comprises more than 30 schools, covering science, technology, medicine, humanity, and social science
- Over 280 courses taught in English language by some of China's most published faculty and international professors
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Additional Resources:
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Chinese language courses available |
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Exchange Website
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City: |
Hong Kong |
Language of Instruction:
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Cantonese and English |
Term Dates:
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- September to December
- January to April
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Things to Know:
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- Second oldest comprehensive research university in Hong Kong
- Largest and greenest campus in Hong Kong
- Unique residential college system
- Guaranteed on-campus housing for exchange students
- Courses in Faculties of Arts, Business Administration, Engineering, Science and Social Sciences are open to exchange students regardless of their home major
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Additional Resources
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Exchange Website
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City: |
Hong Kong |
Language of Instruction:
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English |
Term Dates:
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- September to December
- January to May
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Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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- BIOL majors have received core course equivalencies at this exchange partner. Contact goglobal@yorku.ca for more information.
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Exchange Website
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City: |
Shanghai |
Language of Instruction:
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Mandarin and English |
Term Dates:
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- September to January
- February to June
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Additional Resources:
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Note:
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- Chinese citizens may apply for exchange, however, will not be provided with on-campus housing.
- ADMS (Finance) majors have received core course equivalencies at this exchange partner. Contact goglobal@yorku.ca for more information
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Exchange Website
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City: |
Hong Kong |
Language of Instruction:
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English |
Term Dates:
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- September to December
- January to May
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Additional Resources:
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Note:
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- Only open to Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies students. Students may only take courses from the School of Humanities and Social Science. Courses in other schools may be restricted.
- UG hall might not be guaranteed.
- ADMS (Finance; Marketing) and VISA majors have received core course equivalencies at this exchange partner. Contact goglobal@yorku.ca for more information.
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City: |
Beijing |
Language of Instruction:
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Mandarin |
Additional Resources:
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Note:
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Only open to the School of Arts, Media, Performance and Design students. |
Exchange Website
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City: |
Beijing |
Language of Instruction:
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Mandarin |
Term Dates:
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- September to January
- February to June
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Things to Know:
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- Peking University is among top 50 world universities.
- Local students at PKU are the best students in China. Among 10 million high school graduates each year, only top
2900 students have the opportunity to enter PKU.
- Many diciplines (Chinese literature, Chemistry, Physics, etc.) are among the top in the world.
- PKU professors expertise in their research field.
- Peking University is located in the capital of China and the campus is very beautiful.
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Additional Resources:
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Note:
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Chinese citizens are not eligible for this exchange. |
Exchange Website
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City: |
Chengdu |
Language of Instruction:
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Mandarin and English |
Additional Resources:
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Note:
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Chinese Culture Study Program is Available |
Exchange Website
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City: |
Hong Kong |
Language of Instruction:
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Mandarin English |
Term Dates:
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- August to December
- January to May
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Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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- Undergraduate students only
- ADMS and GEOG majors have received core course equivalencies at this exchange partner. Contact goglobal@yorku.ca for more information.
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Exchange Website
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City: |
Beijing |
Language of Instruction:
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Mandarin English |
Term Dates:
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- September to December
- February to May
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Additional Resources:
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Exchange Website |
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City: |
Wuhan |
Language of Instruction:
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Mandarin and English |
Things to know: |
- It is honored as the "Most Beautiful University in China."
- It was founded in 1893 by Zhang Zhidong, the then governor of Hubei Province and Hunan Province in the late Qing Dynasty.
- It is also one of the "211 Project" and "985 Project"universities with full support in the construction and development from the central and local government of China.
- Wuhan University has cultivated more than 300 thousand professional talents in various occupations, among whom there are over 100 members of the Chinese Academy of Science and the Chinese Academy of Engineering.
- It has established cooperative relationship with more than 415 universities and research institutes in over 45 countries and regions.
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Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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- For Engineering Students Only
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Costa Rica
City: |
San Pedro Montes de Oca |
Language of Instruction:
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Spanish |
Term Dates:
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- February to July
- August to December
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Additional Resources:
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Croatia
Exchange Website |
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City: |
Zagreb |
Language of Instruction:
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Croatian (Some langauge and culture courses available in English. Some specific courses offered in English. |
Term Dates:
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- October to January
- February to July
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Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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Basic knowledge of Croatian is recommended |
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Denmark
Exchange Website |
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City: |
Aalborg |
Language of Instruction:
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English |
Term Dates:
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- September to January
- February to June
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Things to Know:
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- high rankings in engineering
- problem based learning
- focus on collaboration and team work
- a pragmatic and hands-on approach to learning
- safe and caring study environment
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Additional Resources:
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Exchange Website |
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City: |
Copenhagen |
Language of Instruction:
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English |
Term Dates:
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- August to January
- January to June
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Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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- BIOL, HUMA and KINE majors have received core course equivalencies at this exchange partner. Contact goglobal@yorku.ca for more information.
- Students have received 4000-level ENVS major credits at this exchange partner.
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Ecuador
City: |
Quito |
Language of Instruction:
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Spanish and English |
Things to Know:
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- Ecuador is a safe, inexpensive and welcoming study abroad destination
- Ecuador is one of the world’s most strikingly biodiverse countries. Exploring its four regions (Sierra, Coast, Amazon Jungle and Galapagos Islands) our guests discover that amidst this immense natural diversity one also finds vast cultural diversity.
- Through one-of-a-kind laboratories and centres as well as crucial links with Ecuadorian government and industry, we can offer foreign partners customized consultancy, educational and research services and a direct path to achieving their goals in Ecuador and South America.
- Escuela Politécnica Nacional is one of the top universities in Ecuador according to international rankings THE and QS.
- Visiting students receive the same benefits as EPN students, including free use of recreational and academic
facilities, university bus transportation twice daily to different parts of the city, medical services and access to a
variety of on-campus entertainment and social clubs.
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Additional Resources:
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City: |
Guayaquil |
Language of Instruction:
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Spanish and English |
Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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Priority given to Business Administration, Information Technology, and Human Resources Management. |
City: |
Quito |
Language of Instruction:
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Spanish and English |
Additional Resources:
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Things to know:
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Students interested in the Galápagos semester will need to pay the corresponding track fee. The cost of the track fee will depend on the track chosen. More information about the program can be found in the following link:
https://www.usfq.edu.ec/es/opi/galapagos-semester-program |
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- Minimum GPA:
- 6.0 for Cumbaya Campus.
- 7.0 for Galápagos Campus.
- USFQ recommends a minimum of four (4) semesters of University level Spanish for classes at the Cumbayá Campus.
- Additional Cost: Mandatory administrative fee of USD 275 for both campuses.
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Finland
(formerly Helsinki University of Science and Technology)
Exchange Website |
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City: |
Helsinki |
Language of Instruction:
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English |
Term Dates:
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- August to January
- January to May
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Things to Know:
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- Aalto University ranked 7th in the world in arts and design
- Aalto University 9th in the world amongst the universities younger that 50 years
- Helsinki is the second safest city in the world
- 90% of the exchange students would recommend studying at Aalto ARTS
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Additional Resources:
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Exchange Website |
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City: |
Tampere |
Language of Instruction:
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English |
Things to know: |
- TAU is situated in Tampere - the best place to live in Finland. It is a very student-oriented city, with approximately 40,000 of its 232,000 inhabitants being students.
- TAU offers an inspiring environment to develop your skills. Our academic approach puts you in the centre of your own learning process. At TAU you are given a lot of freedom to plan and carry out your studies.
- TAU is international. Studying at the TAU gives you a truly international and multicultural experience. The student population of 30 000 and around 1000 incoming exchange students.
- TAU offers you friendly student-teacher relationships.
- TAU is Finland’s most popular multidisciplinary university.
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Additional Resources:
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France
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Ontario/Rhone-Alpes Exchange Program
Exchange Website |
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City: |
Paris (Villejuif) |
Language of Instruction: |
French and English |
Term Dates: |
- September to December/January
- January/February to July
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Things to know: |
- Sup'Biotech is a very selective university
- Paris is one of the top 10 best student city
- Sup'biotech is 20 mins away from downtown Paris
- The school is part of the Ionis education group (France's largest network of private higher education institutions)
- At Sup'biotech, classes are available in French and in English
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Additional Resources: |
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Exchange Website |
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City: |
Bordeaux |
Language of Instruction:
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French |
Term Dates:
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- September to January
- January to June
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Things to know: |
- Work in art, languages, literature, human and social sciences.
- Around 18000 students
- 2000 foreign students with over 120 nationalities.
- 23 Modern and regional languages.
- The city of Bordeaux: one of the most beautiful and lively of France.
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Additional Resources:
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Exchange Website |
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City: |
Orléans
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Language of Instruction:
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French |
Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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Exchange Website |
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City: |
Paris |
Language of Instruction:
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French |
Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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Graduate History students only |
Exchange Website |
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City: |
Chambery |
Language of Instruction:
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French |
Things to Know:
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- Programmes: A multidisciplinary university covering most academic fields with the exception of medical studies
- 4 Main Fields
- Arts, Languages and Literatures
- Law, Economics and Business Studies
- Human and Social Sciences
- Science and Technologies
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Additional Resources:
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Exchange Website |
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City: |
Avignon |
Language of Instruction:
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French |
Term Dates:
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- September to January
- January to May
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Things to Know:
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- Multidisciplinary university founded in 1303 and located in a beautiful heritage setting (European Capital of Culture and UNESCO heritage monuments)
- Human-scale university with 7000 students, including 11% international students (75 nationalities), offering excellent working and living conditions. 2 campuses, one in the old historic town center, and one in the city’s technopark.
- 2 strategic priorities: Agro&Sciences / Culture, Heritage and Digital Society.
- High-quality research, collaborations with prestigious research institutions (CNRS, EHESS, INRA, IRD...).
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Additional Resources:
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Exchange Website |
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City: |
Greater City of Paris |
Language of Instruction:
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French (Some courses offered in English) |
Term Dates:
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- September to January
- January to May
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Things to Know:
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- Multidisciplinary university
- Close to Paris
- Near 200 courses taught in English
- Unique diverse community
- Strong links with the business community
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Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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Exchange students may only take courses from the Faculty of Arts – UFR des Lettres et Sciences Humaines. |
Exchange Website |
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City: |
Toulouse |
Language of Instruction:
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Term Dates:
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- September to January
- January to May
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Things to Know:
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Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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Contact YI for more information on program restrictions. |
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Germany
Exchange Website |
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City: |
Weimar |
Language of Instruction:
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German (Some courses offered in English) |
Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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Design, Digital Media, Film, and Visual Arts only. |
Exchange Website |
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City: |
Sankt Augustin |
Language of Instruction:
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German (Some courses offered in English) |
Term Dates:
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- March to August
- September to February
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Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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Computer Science and computer engineering only. Must be approved by the CSE program. |
Exchange Website |
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City: |
Frankfurt |
Language of Instruction:
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German |
Term Dates:
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- October to March
- April to September
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Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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Graduate Students in Environmental Studies only (City Institute) |
Exchange Website |
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City: |
Darmstadt |
Language of Instruction:
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German and English |
Term Dates:
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Things to know: |
- Students first - our motto
- Personal learning atmosphere
- Dedicated support team in International Office
- Located in a safe and multicultural city
- Welcome and orientation programme
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Additional Resources:
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Exchange Website |
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City: |
Fulda |
Language of Instruction:
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German and English |
Term Dates:
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- October to February
- April to July
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Things to know: |
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Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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Open to students in the Global Health Program only. |
Exchange Website |
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City: |
Berlin |
Language of Instruction:
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German and English |
Term Dates:
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- April to July
- October to March
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Things to know: |
- Biggest University of Applied Sciences of East Germany
- Large English taught Business Track
- Further small English taught Engineering Tracks
- practical
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Additional Resources:
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Exchange Website |
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City: |
Mainz |
Language of Instruction:
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German and English |
Term Dates:
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- October to February
- April to July
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Things to know: |
- Unique Profile: Find the perfect fit for you by having your pick between 75 subjects and 275 degree programs.
- Excellence in Teaching: JGU was the first comprehensive university in Germany to win the Genius Loci-Prize for Excellence in Teaching in 2018.
- The Campus: An evening in the university cinema, a concert at the School of Music, the campus media, one of the numerous sportsprograms or involvement in a student body
- International Flair: Enjoy the international atmosphere! More than 3,000 international students from over 120 countries study at JGU.
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Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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This is a teaching or research position with a Bursary restricted to Graduate English only. |
Exchange Website |
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City: |
Munich |
Language of Instruction:
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German (Some courses in English) |
Term Dates:
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- October to February
- April to July
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Things to Know:
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Additional Resources:
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Exchange Website |
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City: |
Freiburg |
Language of Instruction:
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German and English |
Term Dates:
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Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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- Undergraduate Education Students only
- Scholarship opportunities from the host.
- Early Application DEADLINE (3 Nov)
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Exchange Website |
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City: |
Marburg |
Language of Instruction:
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German and English |
Term Dates:
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- October to February
- April to July
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Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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Exchange Website |
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City: |
Bonn |
Language of Instruction:
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German |
Term Dates:
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- October to February
- April to July
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Things to Know:
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- Customized German language courses
- Provided housing in single dorm rooms
- Optional four-week orientation course
- German Buddy program and cultural activities during the semester
- Support with course guidance and credit transfer
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Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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Summer Language Program available |
Exchange Website |
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City: |
Konstanz |
Language of Instruction:
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German (Some courses in English) |
Term Dates:
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- October to February
- April to July
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Things to Know:
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- Courses offered in English in all departments
- Located in the heart of Europe
- Located between a beautiful lake and the Alps
- 13% of International students in total
- Short distances and a safe environment
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Additional Resources:
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Exchange Website |
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City: |
Oldenburg |
Language of Instruction:
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German (Some courses in English) |
Term Dates:
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- September to February
- March to August
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Things to Know:
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- Friendly people
- Oldenburg is green, safe and clean
- Lots of bicycles
- not too big, not too small
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Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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- Limited number of courses in English
- Faculty of Health only
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Greece
Exchange Website |
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City: |
Thessaloniki |
Language of Instruction:
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Greek (some courses offered in English) |
Term Dates:
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- September to January
- February to June
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Things to Know:
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- The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki is the largest university in Greece. The main campus is located in the
centre of the city of Thessaloniki, and covers an area of about 33.4 hectares.
- It comprises 10 faculties which consist of 40 schools and 1 single-School Faculty, serving a vast array of scientific fields, ranging fromnatural and technological to social and health sciences, arts and humanities.
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Exchange Website |
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City: |
Heraklion |
Language of Instruction:
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Greek |
Term Dates:
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- September to February
- February to June
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Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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Computer Science and Computer Engineering students only. |
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Guyana
City: |
Georgetown |
Language of Instruction:
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English |
Additional Resources:
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India
City: |
Pilani and Goa |
Language of Instruction:
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English |
Additional Resources:
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Exchange Website |
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City: |
Pune |
Language of Instruction:
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English |
Term Dates:
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- July to February
- February to April
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Things to Know:
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- Experiential Learning programs such as Discover India Program, Developmental Activities Program offered as credited courses.
- India specific and South Asia specific courses in various disciplines such as International Studies, Economics, Public Policy, Literary
and Culture Studies and Business Studies.
- Low student-faculty ratio. Close interaction between students and faculty inside and outside the classroom.
- Opportunity to interact with students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- World class campus and amenities with vast e-resources, LMS - Moodle facility available.
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Additional Resources:
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Exchange Website |
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City: |
Gujarat |
Language of Instruction:
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English |
Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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- Restricted to Fine Arts student only
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City: |
Mumbai |
Language of Instruction:
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English |
Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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Undergraduate Students only |
Exchange Website |
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City: |
Chennai |
Language of Instruction:
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English |
Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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Graduate Environmental Studies students only. |
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Ireland
Exchange Website |
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City: |
Dublin |
Language of Instruction:
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English |
Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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- Open to Science students only (Physics, Chemistry, Biotechnology)
- BIOL majors have received core course equivalencies at this exchange partner. Contact goglobal@yorku.ca for more information
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Exchange Website |
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City: |
Galway City |
Language of Instruction:
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English |
Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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Open to LA&PS Children, Childhood and Youth Studies students only. |
Exchange Website |
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City: |
Maynooth |
Language of Instruction:
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English |
Things to know: |
- The last two decades have seen Maynooth University grow rapidly in scale, strength and stature. Today, with more than 11,000 students and extensive research activities, we are Ireland’s fastest-growing university.
- The University is a wonderful place to learn. The teaching is excellent, delivered by leading international researchers who are committed and connected to their students.
- We have a strong campus community with a student-centred and collegial ethos. These characteristics together create a student experience that is uniquely Maynooth
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Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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Required overall GPA of 7.0 (B+) |
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Italy
Exchange Website
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City: |
Milan |
Language of Instruction:
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Italian |
Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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Architecture and Urban Studies. |
Exchange Website |
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City: |
Bologna |
Language of Instruction:
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Italian (Some courses offered in English) |
Additional Resources:
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Exchange Website |
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City: |
Rende |
Language of Instruction:
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Italian |
Things to know: |
- International campus
- Quality programmes
- 3 programmes offered in English (Computer Science, Finance and Insurance, Management Engineering)
- Cheap cost of living
- Welcoming approach
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Additional Resources:
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City: |
Florence |
Language of Instruction:
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Italian |
Additional Resources:
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Exchange Website |
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City: |
L'Aquila |
Language of Instruction:
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Italian |
Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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- Faculty of Science students only
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Exchange Website
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City: |
Pisa |
Language of Instruction:
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Italian (Some courses offered in English |
Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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One scholarship to be awarded to the best applicant for 2019-20. |
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Jamaica
Exchange Website |
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City: |
Kingston |
Language of Instruction:
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English |
Things to know: |
- Oldest and most prestigious university in the Caribbean
- Available expertise on all things Caribbean
- Located in the cultural mecca of the Caribbean
- Warm temperatures all year round
- Ranked 37th among Latin American & Caribbean Universities by the Times Higher Education
- Fully accredited programmes
- Graduate and undergraduate programmes available in our 7 faculties.
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Additional Resources:
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Japan
Exchange Website |
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City: |
Tokyo |
Language of Instruction:
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Japanese and English |
Term Dates:
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- September to January
- April to August
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Things to know: |
- The main campus is located in the heart of Tokyo: Shibuya area.
- More than 250 English courses offered
- A lot of cultural and exchange events held by International Center
- Strong especially in Politics, Communication, Creative Studies, Literature etc
- Brand new dormitory available
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Additional Resources:
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Exchange Website |
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City: |
Soka |
Language of Instruction:
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Japanese |
Things to know: |
- Comprehensive Japanese language program for different levels of proficiency, including a very beginner level
- Japanese culture courses given in English and liberal arts courses given in foreign languages
- Safe and convenient location with easy access to Central Tokyo
- All-inclusive campus, with off-campus housing for exchange students
- Dokkyo University Scholarship for exchange students
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Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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- Japanese Language Courses available
- May be eligible for the Dokkyo Scholarship of 20,000 Yen per month
- May be eligible for the JASSO Scholarship
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Exchange Website |
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City: |
Tokyo |
Language of Instruction:
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Japanese and English |
Things to know: |
- Great location, Tokyo!
- Best university for social sciences studies(Commerce&Management, Economics, Law, and Social Sciences)
- Great international residence halls and community
- Great curriculum for Japanese language education, even for zero base students
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Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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- ADMS (Finance), EAST, and HUMA majors have received core course equivalencies at this exchange partner. Contact goglobal@yorku.ca for more information.
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Exchange Website |
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City: |
Kofu |
Language of Instruction:
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Japanese and English |
Things to know: |
- Small classes with a 50/50 ratio between Japanese and international students
- About 90% of courses taught in English
- Located near Mt. Fuji and surrounded by nature
- Classes and workshops on Japanese language and culture
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Additional Resources:
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Exchange Website |
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City: |
Tokyo |
Language of Instruction:
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Japanese |
Term Dates: |
- September to January
- March to August
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Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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- Japanese Language Courses available
- Japanese language program requires some prior knowledge of Japanese
- ADMS (Marketing) and VISA majors have received core course equivalencies at this exchange partner. Contact goglobal@yorku.ca for more information.
- Students have received 2000-level and 3000-level HUMA major credits
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Exchange Website |
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City: |
Tokyo |
Language of Instruction:
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Japanese |
Term Dates: |
- September to January
- April to July
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Things to Know:
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- Campus life in center of Tokyo
- Wide range of study field with 10 undergraduate schools
- Learn Japanese Language / Culture
- Live with Japanese students at a brand new Dormitory
- Cross culture communication with students from all over the world
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Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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- Japanese Language courses and courses in English are available in the Program for Academic Exchange
- CS majors have received core course equivalencies at this exchange partner. Contact goglobal@yorku.ca for more information.
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Exchange Website |
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City: |
Nagoya |
Language of Instruction:
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English and Japanese |
Term Dates: |
- September to January
- April to August
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Things to Know:
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- Over 1,000 courses in the student's major are taught in English. Especially, the number of courses in the STEM area is remarkable.
- Nagoya University is one of the prestigious former Seven Imperial universities in Japan.
- It ranks No.5 among national universities ranking.
- It has produced six Nobel Prize winners in science and engineering.
- Students have the opportunity to study in a culturally diverse environment with other international students
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Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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Exchange Website |
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City: |
Okayama |
Language of Instruction:
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Japanese |
Term Dates: |
- September to January
- April to July
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Things to Know:
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Additional Resources:
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Exchange Website |
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City: |
Tokyo |
Language of Instruction:
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Japanese and English |
Term Dates: |
- September to January
- April to August
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Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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- Japanese language and culture courses available in English
- School of Commerce 6.0 GPA.
- All other schools require a minimum GPA of 7.0.
- ADMS (HRM) and POLS majors have received core course equivalencies at this exchange partner. Contact goglobal@yorku.ca for more information.
- Students have received 3000-level ECON and HIST major credits at this exchange partner.
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Latvia
Exchange Website |
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City: |
Riga |
Language of Instruction: |
English |
Term Dates: |
- September to February
- February to July
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Additional Resources: |
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Lithuania
Exchange Website |
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City: |
Vilnius |
Language of Instruction: |
English |
Term Dates: |
- August - February (exams and retakes Jan-Feb)
- February - September (exams and retakes Jun and Sep)
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Things to know: |
- Vilnius University is one of the oldest in the region established in 1579.
- Vilnius University is the leading university in the country which offers over 800 courses in English language.
- Vilnius University is located in capital of Lithuania, which is one of greenest capital in Europe.
- Vilnius University old campus is located in old town which is UNECSO world heritage.
- Vilnius University is investing a lot into hard sciences especially Life Science, so there is new laboratories which have more availability than in some universities.
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Additional Resources: |
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Notes: |
Summer language and law school courses are available |
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Luxembourg
Exchange Website |
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City: |
Luxembourg |
Language of Instruction:
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English, French and German |
Term Dates:
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- Sep – Feb (exams Jan – Feb)
- Feb – Jul (exams Jun – Jul)
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Things to know:
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Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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Malaysia
Mexico
Exchange Website |
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City: |
Mexico City |
Language of Instruction:
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Spanish |
Things to know: |
- La Salle has a safe, inviting and welcoming campus atmosphere with an array of support services (academic and well-being counseling, students associations, Cultural and sports activities, among others)
- Visit museums, archeological sites, bustling markets, historic monuments, and peaceful parks close to campus. La Salle has the best location to embark on fascinating one-day and weekend trips, as well.
- Participate in extracurricular activities including sport tournaments, cultural events such as concerts, art exhibitions, festivals, films, dance classes and plays.
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Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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A fee of approximately $160 will be charged by the host university to exchange students. |
Exchange Website |
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City: |
Monterrey or Guadalajara |
Language of Instruction:
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Spanish and some English courses available |
Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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Internships are available for exchange students. The internships are not paid but are connected to an academic course, therefore do give academic credit. |
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The Netherlands
Exchange Website |
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City: |
Rotterdam |
Language of Instruction:
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Dutch and English |
Term Dates:
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- September to February
- February to June
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Things to know:
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- International environment
- Erasmus University Rotterdam occupies high positions in a number of global rankings
- Second biggest city in the Netherlands and biggest port in Europe
- Large number of courses taught in English
- Modern city that is close to major cities in Europe like Paris, Berlin and London.
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Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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- Only Erasmus School of Law, School of Social and Behaviour Sciences (ESSB), School of History, Culture and Communications (ESHCC) and School of Economics (ESE).
- Students have received Gen. Ed (SOCI) equivalencies and 4000-level COMMS at this exchange partner. Contact goglobal@yorku.ca for more information.
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Exchange Website |
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City: |
Nijmegen |
Language of Instruction:
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Dutch and English |
Term Dates:
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- September to February
- February to June
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Things to know:
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- Nijmegen is the oldest city in the Netherlands
- Radboud University offers 14 undergraduate programs in English, while the other programs have a good number of English-taught courses as well
- Radboud University is located on 1 campus within a small forest, not far from the city centre of Nijmegen
- Accommodation in Nijmegen is relatively affordable for the Netherlands. It is not guarenteed, but so far we can place all students that indicate on time that they would like to make use of our offers
- From Nijmegen, students can easily travel to other places in the Netherlands as well as Europe in general (by train, plane or bus)
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Additional Resources:
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Exchange Website |
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City: |
Utrecht |
Language of Instruction:
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Dutch and English |
Term Dates:
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- September to January
- February to April
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Things to know:
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- Hundreds of English-taught courses
- Almost all Dutch people speak English
- Utrecht University was founded in 1636 and Utrecht has a charming historic city center.
- Utrecht is one of BBC Travel's top five happiest cities.
- A European trip is just around the corner. In just three hours you can be in Paris. London and Berlin are just a four or six hour train ride away. Holland is the gateway to Europe!
- Ranked 1st in the Netherlands and 54th in the world by the prestigious Shanghai ranking. 12 Nobel prize winners.
- One million bicycles in Utrecht.
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Additional Resources:
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Norway
Exchange Website |
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City: |
Bergen |
Language of Instruction:
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Norwegian and some courses offered in English |
Term Dates:
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- August to December
- January to June
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Additional Resources:
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Philippines
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Poland
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Portugal
Exchange Website |
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City: |
Lisbon |
Language of Instruction:
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Portuguese and some courses offered in English |
Term Dates:
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- September to December
- January to June
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Additional Resources:
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Exchange Website |
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City: |
Lisbon |
Language of Instruction:
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Portuguese and some courses offered in English at the School of Business and Economics |
Term Dates:
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- September to December
- January to June
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Additional Resources:
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Singapore
Exchange Website |
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City: |
Singapore |
Language of Instruction:
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English |
Term Dates:
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- August to December
- January to May
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Things to know: |
- Ranked the world's best young university for 5 consecutive years and one of the top research-intensive universities in Asia.
- A residential campus listed among top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world.
- Cosmopolitan environment and global community.
- Strategically located in the heart of Asia-Pacific region and a great base to explore many cultures, languages and societies.
- All study exchange students are guaranteed on-campus housing
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Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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- Not open to Sinapore nationals
- ADMS (Finance; HRM; Marketing), and CS majors have received core course equivalencies at this exchange partner. Contact goglobal@yorku.ca for more information.
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Exchange Website |
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City: |
Singapore |
Language of Instruction:
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English |
Term Dates: |
- August to December
- January to May
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Things to know: |
- One of the top universities in Asia
- Comprehensive, research-intensive university
- Offers a global approach to education and research with a focus on Asian perspective and expertise
- All courses are conducted in English
- Highly regarded in Engineering and Technology, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities
- NUS is the exchange destination of more than 2,000 students every year
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Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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- Some course restrictions for ADMS students. Contact goglobal@yorku.ca for more information.
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South Africa
Exchange Website |
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City: |
Cape Town |
Language of Instruction:
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English |
Term Dates: |
- July to November
- February to June
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Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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There is a $175 USD exchanges administration fee charged to all exchange students. |
Exchange Website |
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City: |
Johannesburg |
Language of Instruction: |
English |
Things to Know: |
- Wits University is taking the lead in reimagining trendy Braamfontein to further our contribution in delivering high level scarce skills for the global knowledge economy
- We have over 50 active projects around Africa and the University is represented globally through our partnerships, collaborations, staff, student exchanges and our alumni. Wits University is also the co-founder of the African Research Universities Alliance
- US News Best Global Universities Rankings, ranked second in Africa
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Term Dates: |
- February - June
- July - November
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Additional Resources: |
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Notes: |
Faculty of Health Sciences is restricted |
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South Korea
Exchange Website |
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City: |
Busan |
Language of Instruction:
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Korean and English |
Term Dates: |
- September to December
- March to June
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Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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LA&PS Students only |
Exchange Website |
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City: |
Seoul |
Language of Instruction:
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Korean and some courses in English |
Term Dates:
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- September to December
- March to June
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Things to know: |
- With 620 years of history, Sungkyunkwan University is challenging itself to become a world leading university while sharing new values from old.
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Additional Resources:
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Spain
Exchange Website |
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City: |
Ávila |
Language of Instruction: |
Spanish |
Term Dates: |
- September - February
- February - June
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Things to Know: |
- Welcoming and friendly atmosphere for learning and making new friends.
- Focus on academic quality and human potential development
- Small classes that allows the Professor to give individualized attention to each student in order to meet their needs
- Location in the centre of Spain, approx. 1 hour distance from Madrid
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Additional Resources: |
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Notes: |
Summer Language and Cultural Course available |
Exchange Website |
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City: |
Madrid |
Language of Instruction:
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Spanish and some courses in English |
Term Dates:
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- September to December
- January to May
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Things to know:
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- It is a small university. We give a personalized attention and adapted to their needs.
- We offer many courses in English.
- We are located in Madrid, a vibrant, dynamic, world-class city, and the political and financial capital of Spain which
offers numerous cultural and leisure opportunities
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Additional Resources:
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Exchange Website |
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City: |
Barcelona |
Language of Instruction:
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Spanish |
Term Dates:
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- September to January
- February to July
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Additional Resources:
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Exchange Website |
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City: |
Madrid |
Language of Instruction:
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Spanish |
Things to know: |
- First university in Spain in QS World University Ranking 2018/2019, and one of the 200 best universities around the world.
- Campus of International Excellence UAM + CSIC: environment of international prestige, with high levels of research, teaching and quality.
- Wide offer, and continuously increasing, of courses taught in English.
- Green and sustainable campus placed in Madrid, in the top ten of the best cities in the world to live (2018).
- All kinds of activities, apart from academic ones: sports, choir, orchestra, languages, libraries, student associations, volunteering, buddy program, etc.
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Additional Resources:
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Exchange Website |
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City: |
Valencia |
Language of Instruction:
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Spanish |
Term Dates:
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- September to December
- January to May
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Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies only. |
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Sweden
Exchange Website |
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City: |
Malmo |
Language of Instruction:
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Swedish and English |
Term Dates:
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- September to January
- January to June
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Things to know: |
- Malmö University strives to be part of society at every level.
- Our focus is on making the world a better and fairer place.
- We have a mission to be an active hub for research, education and innovation.
- Our research is often multidisciplinary and carried out in collaboration with partners outside of the University.
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Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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Scholarships Available (The York-Sweden Exchange Bursary) |
Exchange Website |
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City: |
Stockholm |
Language of Instruction:
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English |
Term Dates:
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- August to January
- January to June
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Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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- Scholarships Available (The York-Sweden Exchange Bursary)
- ADMS (Finance) have received core course equivalencies at this exchange partner. Contact goglobal@yorku.ca for more information.
- Students have received 3000-level and 4000-level BIOL major credits at this exchange partner.
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Switzerland
Exchange Website |
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City: |
Geneva |
Language of Instruction:
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French |
Term Dates:
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- September to January
- February to August
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Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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- If only going for one term, we recommend the Winter Term
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Exchange Website |
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City: |
Zurich |
Language of Instruction:
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English and German |
Term Dates:
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- September to January
- February to August
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Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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Exchange Website |
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City: |
Aargau |
Language of Instruction:
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German and English |
Term Dates:
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- September to January
- February to July
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Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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- Lassonde School of Engineering students only
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Taiwan
Exchange Website |
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City: |
New Taipei |
Language of Instruction:
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English |
Things to know: |
- The largest and most recognized private university in Taiwan.
- Ranked No.1 "Enterprises' Favorite Graduates" for the 22nd consecutive year among private universities in Taiwan in a survey conducted by Cheers Magazine.
- Awarded Prize of Excellence in the Evaluation of Campus Internationalization by MOE.
- 2018 Ranked No. 261-270 among universities in Asia by QS University Rankings.
- 2018 Ranked No. 552 among universities worldwide, No. 91 in Asia and No. 8 in Taiwan by Webometrics.
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Additional Resources:
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Trinidad and Tobago
Exchange Website |
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City: |
Port of Spain |
Language of Instruction:
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English |
Term Dates:
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- September to December
- January to May
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Things to know:
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- Multi-campus university with each campus focused on specialized programmes which are in close proximity to related industries
- World class, state of the art laboratories
- Institutionally accredited by the Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago with select programmes having specialized accreditation from International Bodies
- Practical programmes with a focus on research, innovation and entrepreneurship
- UTT is located in a tropical destination (Caribbean)
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Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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- Open to students in all programs. Recommended for AMPD Theatre Studies Students
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Turkey
Exchange Website |
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City: |
Istanbul |
Language of Instruction:
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English |
Things to know: |
- courses taught in English
- green campus
- great support system for exchange students
- international university
- over 70% of KU graduates receive a job offer before graduation
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Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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- BIOL majors have received core course equivalencies at this exchange partner. Contact goglobal@yorku.ca for more information.
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United Kingdom
Exchange Website |
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City: |
Keele |
Language of Instruction:
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English |
Term Dates: |
- September to January
- January to June
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Things to know:
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- No.1 in England for Student Satisfaction (NSS, broad-based) and TEF Gold
- Largest Campus-based university in England, nestled in 600 acres of countryside
- We have a big campus but a small and cosmopolitan community
- No.1 for affordability (Marbles.com, 2016)
- 97% of research world leading, or of international importance (Research Excellence Framework, 2014)
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Additional Resources:
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Notes:
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- Available to all undergraduate students and graduate education students
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) program open to exchange students going for a full academic year.
- ADMS (Marketing) majors have received core course equivalencies at this exchange partner. Contact goglobal@yorku.ca for more information.
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Exchange Website |
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City: |
Strand |
Language of Instruction:
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English |
Things to know: |
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Additional Resources: |
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Notes:
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Students in Global Health Program only |
Exchange Website |
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City: |
Oxford |
Language of Instruction:
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English |
Things to know: |
- For more than eight hundred years, writers, scholars, artists and students have been attracted to this beautiful and historic city, drawn by its lively culture and academic atmosphere. Today, Oxford Brookes University is part of that tradition.
- At Oxford Brookes, your students will join a community which includes more than 20% international students from over 100 countries.
- Students will be able to benefit from our state-of-the-art sports facilities, modern libraries, computer centres as well as the service of our Exchanges & Study Abroad Team who will provide comprehensive support.
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Additional Resources: |
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Notes:
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- Undergraduate Students only
- ADMS (Finance), BIOL, and PSYC majors have received core course equivalencies at this exchange partner. Contact goglobal@yorku.ca for more information.
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Exchange Website |
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City: |
Chichester |
Language of Instruction:
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English |
Term Dates:
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- September to December
- January to July
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Things to know: |
- small, friendly, caring University on the beautiful south coast of England
- liberal arts portfolio with engineering and digital technologies located in a £35m new build
- two beautiful campuses, in Chichester city centre and the other near Bognor Regis beaches
- under an hour from London Gatwick Airport with rail links direct to London
- located near the South Downs National Park and Chichester Marina, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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Additional Resources: |
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Notes:
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Undergraduate Dance students only |
Exchange Website |
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City: |
Norwich |
Language of Instruction:
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English |
Term Dates:
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Additional Resources: |
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Exchange Website |
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City: |
Colchester |
Language of Instruction:
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English |
Term Dates:
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- October to December
- January to May
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Additional Resources: |
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Notes:
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Exchange Website |
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City: |
Leeds |
Language of Instruction:
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English |
Term Dates:
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- October to December
- January to May
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Things to Know:
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- We were awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework, the highest award possible, reflecting the quality of our teaching.
- The award-winning Leeds University Union (LUU) gives you access to over 300 activities, clubs and societies so you can try something new or continue an existing interest. There’s also a student advice centre, shops, bars and clubs.
- Leeds is in Yorkshire, Northern England – a lively, multicultural city in the middle of Great Britain. It’s one of the
largest financial and business services centres in the UK outside London, and a centre for culture and entertainment, with several theatres and museums, and many bars and restaurants. On our single-site campus you’ll be just a tenminute walk from the City Centre of Leeds.
- With over 60,000 students, Leeds is one of the UK’s most exciting cities. Its comparative affordability and studentfriendly atmosphere make it an ideal place to live and learn for a semester or a year. Its central location makes Leeds a perfect starting point for trips to London, Manchester or Edinburgh, all within three hours on the train. The city is well connected to the rest of the UK by affordable and extensive coach and rail services.
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Additional Resources: |
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Notes:
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Exchange Website |
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City: |
Newcastle upon Tyne |
Language of Instruction:
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English |
Term Dates:
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- September to January
- January to May
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Things to know:
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- Location of City
- Low cost of living
- Excellent sport facilities and clubs/teams
- Range of module choice
- Great student accommodation
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Additional Resources: |
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Notes:
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Undergraduate Theatre and Film students only |
Exchange Website |
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City: |
Nottingham |
Language of Instruction:
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English |
Term Dates:
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- September to December
- January to April
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Additional Resources: |
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Notes:
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- Required GPA: 7.0 (B+)
- Business School and Law School studies not offered to Exchange Students
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Exchange Website |
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City: |
York |
Language of Instruction:
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English |
Term Dates:
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- Septmeber to December
- January to March
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Additional Resources: |
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Notes:
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Undergraduate students only |
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Uruguay
City: |
Montevideo |
Language of Instruction:
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Spanish |
Term Dates:
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- August to December
- March to July
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Additional Resources: |
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Venezuela
City: |
Merida |
Language of Instruction:
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Spanish |
Additional Resources: |
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Vietnam
Exchange Website
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City: |
Binh Duong |
Language of Instruction:
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English and Vietnamese |
Term Dates:
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- September to January
- January to June
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Additional Resources: |
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