Student Exchange Programme
A competitive and challenging programme!
Student Exchange
•Opportunity to take the 5th semester at one of BI’s partner universities•More than 160* partners in 40 countries•Quality assurance of universities by BI•Diploma from BI with an international twist
* Not all are applicable due to courses and semester structure
Why Exchange?
International experience
International network
Improved language skills
Cultural experience
New academic impulses
Social experience
Makes you unique
International network
North America
VancouverToronto
Florida
Austin
Michigan
USA• Acknowledged universities• Few places, high interest• Time consuming application and visa
processCanada• Acknowledged universities• Some more places•No visa required for Norwegian
Students
Montreal Texas
Newfoundland
Quebec
Europe
Lithuaina
Poland
Germany
France
Belgium
ItalyEngland
Slovenia
Switzerland
Hungary
•Endless possibilities•Erasmus Scholarship•Important trading partners•Exciting history and culture
Irland
Nederland
Portugal
Spain
Greece
Romania Russia
TurkeyEstonia
The Netherlands
The Nordic Countries
Finland
•International environment
•Great networking possibilities
•Good job opportunities
DenmarkSweden
Island
Asia
•Completely different culture and many new impulses
•Rapidly becoming a more important trading partner
China
Japan
Thailand South-Korea
Taiwan
Kazakhstan
Australia and New Zealand
•Popular destination•Few places, many applicants•Exciting, but consider alternative destinations
Auckland
Melbourne
Adelaide
Perth
Sydney
South-AmericaMexico
Chile
Peru
•Language barrier•Fascinating culture•Adventurous
Costs and Scholarships
•You pay ordinary tuition fee to BI•Loan and scholarship from Lånekassen (if
eligible)•Extra language scholarship NOK 16.300
(not if courses are conducted in english)
•Erasmus or Norek Scholarship
Acceptance criterias
•Recommended GPA: C or better, no pending subjects•Satisfactory skills in foreign language•Letter of motivation (in English)•CV with photo (in English) Online application form: www.bi.edu/exchange
NB! GPA/study progression must be maintained after acceptance.
Application process
1. Submit the application form online by 1st of February.
2. You submit an application directly to your host institution (after IRO has nominated you)
3. Course selection and approval before you leave for exchange
Student Exchange
•A demanding but unique opportunity•If you are motivated and ready for new challenges: - Apply for exchange by 1st of February 2011
Student Exchange Programme
www.bi.edu/exchangeLibrary at the International Relations OfficePrevious Student reports (online)Exchange students at BI The International Relations Office in B3:
[email protected], 46410227
[email protected], [email protected], 46410222
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