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-America

Mexico

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:

international.office@bi.no, 46410227

Hege.Jordheim@bi.no, 46410156Hanne.Framnes@bi.no, 46410222