Partner universities in Asia
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Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
| Langauge: | English |
| Level: | U |
| Exchange: | Bilateral |
| Credits: | 15 credits = 30 hp |
| Approximate semester dates: | Autumn: September - December Spring: January - May |
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, one of the biggest universities in Hong Kong, was founded in 1937 and has about 11 500 students. The university has a strong connection to different businesses. On campus you can find restaurants, book stores and different sports activities. They offer a buddy system to help you get integrated with the domestic students.
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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology’s School of Busines
| Language: | English |
| Level: | U |
| Exchange: | Bilateral |
| Credits: | 15 credits = 30 hp |
| Approximate semester dates: | Autumn: September - December Spring: February - May |
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology’s School of Business and Management (HKUST Business School) was founded in 1991 and is a highly ranked Business School in Asia. HKUST has accreditation both from AACSB and EQUIs. The university has a strong international profile with over 100 partner universities around the world. They offer a buddy system to help the students integrate.The university helps you find accommodation. A student visa and an insurance is required and students will receive more information about this during the application process.
Japan
Nagoya University of Commerce & Business
| Language: | English |
| Level: | U/G |
| Exchange: | Bilateral |
| Credits: | 12 credits (Master) = 30 hp |
| Approximate semester dates: | Autumn: September - January Spring: April - July |
Nagoya University of Commerce and Business (NUCB) is located in Nagoya, a city with 2 million inhabitants. The University helps you find accommodation.
Rikkyo University
| Language: | English |
| Level: | U/G |
| Exchange: | Bilateral |
| Credits: | 15,5-16 credits at undergraduate level = 30 hp 10 credits at Master's level = 30 hp |
| Approximate semester dates: | Autumn: September - Early February Spring: April - July |
Rikkyo University is located in Tokyo and was founded in 1874. In 2006 the College of Business was given its own Campus area. The University has a large exchange programme, with about 350 exchange students every year. The College of Business has about 30 exchange students every year. The University helps you find accommodation, but cannot guarantee on-campus housing.
The university has a mandatory health insurance for students to purchase. Students are also expected to conduct a medical examination in Sweden.
Exchange students can apply to finish their courses before Christmas, but this needs to be arranged with Rikkyo University and does not apply to courses in Master in International Business.
China
SILC Business School, Shanghai University
| Language: | English |
| Level: | U/G |
| Exchange: | Bilateral |
| Approximate semester dates: | Autumn semester: September - November Winter semester: November - March Spring semester: March - June |
SILC Business School was founded in 1994 by Shanghai University (SHU) and University of Technology Sydney and is located in the Jiading District of Shanghai. SILC has three teaching buildings (Wenbo, Wenshang, Wenda), one administration building (Wenhui), one student’s learning building (Wende) and one large-scale recreational and sports activities center (Xingjian). Students are assisted in finding accommodation.
(Shanghai University does not accept students of Chinese nationality.)
N.B. This exchange is paused from Autumn 2020 until further notice due to difficulties with transferring the equivalent of 30 ECTS credits.
Peking University, Shenzhen campus
| Language: | English |
| Level: | G (not available for Bachelor students) |
| Exchange: | Bilateral |
| Credits: | 18 credits = 30 hp |
| Approximate semester dates: | Autumn: End of August - mid January Spring: February - end of June / early July |
Peking University HSBC Business School (PHBS) was founded in 2004 and is a highly ranked Business School in Asia. The Shenzhen Campus is located close to Hong Kong. The university offers on-campus housing.
Singapore
Singapore Management University
| Language: | English |
| Level: | U |
| Exchange: | Bilateral |
| Credits: | 4 courses = 30 hp |
| Approximate semester dates: | Autumn: Mid August - early December Spring: January - April |
SMU is centrally located in Singapore and has about 2 200 students. The university consists of Lee Kong Chian School of Business, School of Social Sciences, School of Economics, School of Information Systems, School of Law and School of Accountancy. SMU does not have student accommodation available.
Students are expected to pay a mandatory fee for Student Health and Accident Insurance etc.
National University of Singapore
| Language: | English |
| Level: | U |
| Exchange: | Bilateral |
| Credits: | 5 courses = 30 hp |
| Approximate semester dates: | Autumn: August - December Spring: January - May |
Singapore is a small successful country, located on an island with about 3 million inhabitants. The climate is warm and humid. The people of Singapore is mainly of Chinese descent, but English is one of the official languages. Exchange students usually live in one of the residence halls at the University. The University requires good study results. Business studies are taught at the Faculty of Business and focuses on Marketing, Finance, Management and Logistics & Operations Management. The University has a good reputation for finance.
The University has a mandatory fee for Health and Insurance Scheme, which is included in the University's Miscellaneous Student Fees for exchange students.
Korea
Chung-Ang University
| Language: | English |
| Level: | U/G |
| Exchange: | Bilateral |
| Credits: | 15 credits = 30 hp |
| Approximate semester dates: | Autumn: September - December Spring: March - June |
Chung-Ang University is located in Seoul, the 10th largest city in the world. The University was founded in 1918 and Chung-Ang University’s Business School has recently acquired the AACSB certificate. The University assists students with finding accommodation and also arranges welcome activities for exchange students through the International Center. Each exchange students is offered their own buddy. Students are expected to conduct a medical examination in Sweden and submit results with the application to the University.
Taiwan
National Taiwan University
| Language: | English |
| Level: | U/G |
| Exchange: | Bilateral |
| Credits: | 15 credits = 30 hp |
| Approximate semester dates: | Autumn: September - January Spring: February - July |
National Taiwan University was founded in 1928 during the Japanese colonial era. Taiwan is an island about 120 km from the coast of China. The university has six Campus Areas. NTU College of Management has about 3 700 students and has about 50 partner universities. Students are expected to conduct a medical examination in Sweden and submit results with the application to the university.
National Chengchi University
| Language: | English |
| Level: | U/G |
| Exchange: | Bilateral |
| Credits: | 15 credits = 30 hp |
| Approximate semester dates: | Autumn: September - January Spring: February - June |
National Chengchi University (NCCU) was founded in 1927 and is located in Taipei, Taiwan. The University has about 15 000 students divided on nine colleges. The university has about 130 partner universities around the world. The university assists with housing for exchange students and arranges welcoming activities and a buddy programme. Students are required to take the University's safety insurance.
Vietnam
Foreign Trade University
| Language: | English |
| Level: | U |
| Exchange: | Bilateral |
| Credits: | 17,5 credits = 30 hp |
Foreign Trade University is one of the top universities in Vietnam. It was established in 1960 and has about 19 000 students. FTU has different types of accommodation available - dormitories in a green area, a student village 10 minutes by bus from the University, several hostels and private accommodation.