Before I left I was convinced that going on exchange was not something for me, and I was pretty close to stay at home. I am so glad that I left because this has been the best experience in my life. I didn’t have any high expectations about Iceland, but what a be-autiful country. I was really surprised. I met so many great people and we went on so many amazing trips. I would highly recommend you to go to Iceland, you will have the time of your life. Just imagine going home from a night out, and the northern lights are above your head. Pure magic! Rikke, Reykjavik University, Iceland

My choice of going on exchange to India and MDI have to be one of my best decisions I have ever made. India is a fantastic country, and four months in India was far away from enough time. I got an experience I will never forget. To be a student in India is also an expe-rience in itself. A collaboration with Indian students meant that I had to meet for groups work at 23:00 in the evening, and not have control of what we handed in or what we were going to present. But that’s the Indian way. During my stay I were able to travel a lot, which made it a very fun and social four months. Ørjan, MDI, India

To sum up, there has been one of the most exiting months of my life. You get to know so many people from different places of the world. Aston University is a great school with good professors and very good facilities. Joining the Women’s Football Team was the funniest experience with so many wonderful moments. I am so thankful for all the people I have met, the cultural experiences and the language improvement during the semester. I recommend studying abroad if you have the chance, I will bear the memories in mind for the rest of my life.Ane, Aston University, UK

Going abroad was the best decision that I have taken in my life. I made new friends from all over the world and got the opportunity to visit some of the most beautiful places in Asia. From an academic perspective, I feel I chose a school that challenged me in different ways than what I was used to at BI.. What I bene-fited most of this semester is the social and cultural experience in Singapore. I had to get out from my comfort zone and try to adopt to a new culture and language, which will defini-tely count positive in my future Arya, SMU, Singapore

Exchange in Hong Kong has really been a great experience. We have met a lot of great people from all over the world, experienced new cultures, tried food we never thought we would eat, and we have challenged ourselves in a world class business school. Asian culture is different from the European and you will have to adapt and approach the stay with an open mind set. All things considered, we have had a wonderful time here.Students from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, China

I have made new friends and connecti-ons all over the world which certainly will be valuable in the future, both for friendship and career-related activities. Sander, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Australia

My semester in Singapore has by far been my most valuable in terms of learning and experiences. I made friends who I know I will keep in touch with, and I have memories that I will never forget. Andreas, SMU, Singapore

I’m really glad that I chose to study a se-mester abroad. It is without a doubt one of the greatest experiences in life so far. I have improved my German language skills, which I think will be very useful in my future carrier. Also, the experience with having all classes

and exams in English is also a very good trai-ning for further studies and work. I think that the biggest and most important experience from the semester abroad, is the different cultures and the people I’ve met. All in all, a highly recommended experience.Erik, University of Mannheim, Germany

This semester has been very educatio-nal in terms of academic development, soft skills development, social skills, and cultural understanding. Interacting with people from all over the world was probably the highlight of my stay. It was a lot more fun going to class knowing that you actually get to use the the-ory you have studied through the practical examples and homework questions. It was an experience I don’t regret and will not forget!Kristine, University of Austin, Texas

I warmly recommend going abroad as an exchange student. It is such a good experi-ence to have. Amsterdam is a city with many different nationalities and opportunities. It was very exciting to be part of an international environment where it was possible to expe-rience new things every day. Even though the academics were challenging I do not re-gret going there, because I believe it is a wise choice for future career possibilities.Jenny, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands

TUITION AND FEES• While on exchange, you pay tuition fee to BI, including the

Student Union fee.• Minor fees may occur• Travel, accommodation, insurance, and living expenses must be

covered by the student. Some universities require that you also purchase their Health Insurance.

LÅNEKASSEN (STATE EDUCATIONAL LOAN FUND)• You apply to Lånekassen with a confirmation letter from BI and

receive a travel scholarship/loan equivalent to one return ticket to your destination

• Lånekassen also offers a language scholarship of NOK 20,516, if you study in another language than English.

• For more information see www.lanekassen.no

SCHOLARSHIPSYou may receive either the Erasmus (Europe) or the Nordplus (Nordic countries) Scholarship

These scholarships are distributed to students through BI. No application is necessary.

Housing• As a general rule, universities hosting exchange students will assist

them in finding accommodation• Use the exchange university’s website and the student reports

from former BI exchange students to find more information.

BE AN AMBASSADOR – PROMOTING THE STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMMEOur exchange agreements are based on a balance of incoming and outgoing students. When you agree to student exchange, you are required to:• Promote BI and the Student Exchange Programme at your host

institution• Participate in the Student Exchange Fair when you return to BI• Write a student report after your exchange period

QUESTIONS? @BI (at.bi.no) International.office@bi.no

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Student Exchange Opportunities

BACHELOR STUDENTS: Exchange programmeMost BI students can apply for exchange to one of BI’s partneruniversities. Information on @BI

Summer programme abroadFind a summer course of interest and have it approved as part of your degree

Exchange with International Internship* (siv.øk and BBA)If you are accepted for exchange in Europe and Asia, you have the possibility to apply for an international internship. You have to find the company yourselves, but will receive 7,5 ECTS. Information on @BI/Careers Service*Pilot project, subject to change

1-year abroad options‘Øk.adm’: Students from ‘øk.adm’ have the possibility to study abroad for a full year as part of the degree and obtain a "Specialisation in Inter-national Business” It will be carried out at the following top universities:• Strathclyde Business School - Glasgow• Cass Business School - London• QUT Business School – AustraliaAdditional fee. Information on @BI

Bachelor of International Marketing:Students enrolled in this programme study abroad for a full yearat one of the selected universities as part of the degree.Information on www.bi.no

MSC STUDENTS: Exchange programmeAll MSc students can apply for exchange to one of BI’s partneruniversities. Specialized master programmes have pre-selected exchange partners. Information: @BI

Exchange with International Internship (MSc in Business)You have the possibility to apply for exchange to selected universities in combination with an Internship (Stockholm, Helsinki, and Vilnius).Information: @BI/ Careers Service

Short Exchange: Combine the 3rd semester with the second half abroad at one of the selected universities.

Summer programme abroad: Find a summer course of interest and have 6 ECTS approved as part of your degree. Note that the three latter are part of a pilot project and subject to change.

Double Degree Programme (MSc in Business, MSc in Finance, MSc in Strategic Marketing Management)A challenging programme where you spend the first year at BIand the second year at the host institution, resulting in two master’s degrees from two schools in two different countries.Information: www.bi.edu/msc/doubledegree

QTEM MasterThe QTEM Master provides outstanding students with a unique opportunity to study in three different countries at leading business schools in the network. In addition, the globally minded students apply financial and analytical theory to practice with an internship.

How to apply: Students apply for the MSc in Business with major in Eco-nomics or Finance when seeking admission to the master’s programme. Admission criteria: GPA of B and a GMAT score of around 600. Information: www.qtem.org.

APPLICATION PROCESS STEP BY STEP1. Identify universities of interest• Find universities in the Destination Finder on @BI. Some

universities are only available for either the spring or autumn semester, or for specific programmes (available universities are subject to change)

• Search for applicable courses at your selected universities• Workload abroad: In general, 30 ECTS (studiepoeng)

2. Online application form to BI• Application information on @BI>Exchange• Submit additional documents: Letter of motivation and CV

(with photo) in English

3. Exchange offer from BI• You receive a preliminary offer/rejection within early March /

mid July at the latest• After receiving an offer, you must accept/reject the offer in

writing within the stated deadline

4. Nomination• BI nominates you to the exchange university• The exchange is not guaranteed until you receive final admission

from the exchange university

5. Application to exchange university• You receive application information from the exchange

university• Submit the required documents in due time before the

application deadline. Procedures vary, follow all instructions carefully!

6. Learning agreement (LA) and course approval• All courses must be pre-approved before leaving

for exchange.• If you are unable to take the required workload (30 ECTS)

you must make up for missing credits when returning to BI.

INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES WITH BI• Student exchange is a unique opportunity for motivated

and ambitious students to study at one of BI’s many partner universities

• Exchange is available for the majority of Bachelor and Master programmes. See Destination finder on @BI to find available universities for your level and programme

WHY EXCHANGE?• Obtain an international perspective and study in a global

business environment and culture• Challenge yourself and create an international network• Improve your intercultural communication skills• Expose yourself to a new academic environment with new

ways of teaching• Attend courses that are not offered at BI• Develop an awareness and appreciation of other cultures,

political and economic environments• Learn how to do business in another country• Get international exposure and prepare for today’s

global society.

WHEN CAN YOU GO?MSc students:• 3rd semester (3rd & 4th semester for Double Degree)Bachelor students:• BSc in Business (Siviløkonom): 4th semester• BBA (English taught): 6th semester• All other programmes eligible for exchange: 5th semester

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:• Master: GPA minimum strong C to be considered for exchange• Bachelor: GPA minimum average C to be considered for exchange• Double Degree: recommended GPA B• Full course load (no pending subjects)• Sufficient language skills; English grade 4 from upper secondary

school (vgs.), or TOEFL/IELTS for some universities. If SPÅ course from BI, minimum C, A/B for certain universites. (See Destination Finder on @BI for details)

• Application documents: Letter of motivation and CV (with photo) in English

• Interview for certain institutions

WHAT IS STUDENT EXCHANGE?

Seattle, USA China Paris, France Taj Mahal, India Rome, ItalyLondon, England Sydney, Australia The Netherlands Barcelona, Spain Hallstat, Austria

APPLICATION DEADLINE• 1st February for Autumn Exchange, Double Degree,

and Short Exchange• 1st May for Summer courses (apply according to university’s

deadline, may be earlier)• 1st July for Spring Exchange (+ 1 November if Internship)

Use the same online application to apply for Student Exchange and Double Degree. You will be considered for the programmes in order of priority. None of the former can be combined with Internship. Different application procedures apply to QTEM, Øk.adm 1 year abroad, and Bachelor of International Marketing.