Ever wondered what it would be like to study at a university in another country? UC Global Exchange programme may be just what you're looking for! It allows you to study for one or two semesters at one of our over 70 partner universities overseas, and earn credit towards your UC degree. Some of the advantages of an overseas exchange include:
- It's an unparalleled opportunity to meet like-minded people and make life-long friends.
- It's the perfect way to experience a different culture and improve your foreign language skills.
- Being exposed to different teaching styles will enhance your learning.
- An international exchange will look great on your CV.
- It's a life-changing experience that will benefit your personal and professional development.
While overseas on the exchange, you will:
- stay enrolled at UC
- receive credit for your overseas study towards your UC degree
- continue paying your UC fees
To be eligible for the UC Global Exchange programme, you must normally have a B average or higher, although students with marginally lower grades may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Depending on the partner institution/s you wish to go to, there may be a limit to the number of students who can go there each semester or additional requirements that students must meet.
A detailed table of eligibility can be found here.
The earliest time you can go on an exchange is in the second semester of your second year at UC.
Here are some suggestions on the best semester(s) you can go overseas for an exchange study for different BCom majors:
- Accounting: S2 Year 2 or Year 3
- Economics: Year 3
- Finance: S2 Year 2 or S1 Year 3
- Human Resource Management: S2 Year 2
- Information Systems: Year 3
- International Business: S2 Year 2
- Management: S2 Year 2
- Marketing: Year 3
- Operations and Supply Chain Management: Year 3
- Strategy and Entrepreneurship: S2 Year 2
- Taxation and Accounting: S2 Year 2
- Tourism Marketing and Management: S2 Year 2
Please note that other than the suggested semester listed above, you could also consider going on exchange in other semesters of your UC study. As those might contains more required courses for your UC degree, it is important to choose a partner institution that offers equivalent courses to the required courses for your major.
If you are a double degree/double major student, you will have required second-year courses in both semesters. You will need these courses to be able to continue to the third year. Therefore, Year 3 would be ideal timing.
UC has student exchange agreements with over 70 partner institutions across the world. Around 20 of the partners are hand-picked for business students as all of them offer a sufficient number of English teaching courses to choose from, and allow our students to take unlimited business courses.
Please note some of the university-wide partners restrict the business points that our students can enrol for.
Your tuition fees, levy and other non-tuition fees applicable are paid directly to UC and you do not incur any international tuition fees while you are on exchange.
If you are eligible for a student loan or allowance at UC, you will continue to be eligible while you are on exchange, provided that you meet the requirements of Studylink. You will be responsible for all of your own travel and living expenses.
Prime Minister’s Scholarships for Asia (PMSA) and Prime Minister’s Scholarships for Latin America (PMSLA)
The Prime Minister’s Scholarships for Asia and the Prime Minister’s Scholarships for Latin America (PMSLA) are funded by the New Zealand Government and administered by Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao to support New Zealanders on learning experiences in Asia and Latin America. Check out the website above to find out more about the scholarships, destination countries, how to apply, application deadlines, funding period etc.
The scholarships for individual applications will open on 24 July and close on 4 September 2023.
Note: If you are applying or have applied for other scholarships, it is your responsibility to check whether the regulations of the scholarships allow you to apply for the scholarships. Please refer to the websites of Education New Zealand above for up-to-date information about the regulations of these scholarships.
Te Kura Umanga | UC Business School Global Experience Award - Māori and Pacific students
A Global Experience Award of NZD $1,000 may be available for UC Business School Māori and Pacific students participating in any learning abroad experience that is offered or promoted by UC Business School.
The award applies to students that whakapapa to iwi Māori or are of Pacific/Pasifika descent. To be eligible, students must also be enrolled in a UC Business School programme and have completed at least one semester or study towards this, in addition to meeting any requirements specific to the experience that the award is attached to.
Please refer to UC Business School Global Experience Award - Māori and Pacific students for the full terms and conditions.
Aalto University - scholarship for UC business students
Two scholarships valued at 1,000€ each are available for UC Business School students to commence their semester exchange study in 2024 at Aalto School of Business.
Getting started
Are you interested in studying overseas but not sure where to start? Attend one of the information sessions to learn about what and where you can study overseas. Check out the slides with general info and partner university introductions if you missed the recent info sessions.
Course planning and advice
Learn more about the academic side of the exchange study. Discuss the course plan for your exchange study with the Internationalisation Team at UC Business School.
Refer to this document for assistance in checking course availability at some of our exchange partners. This list has been compiled based on courses taken by students on their most recent exchanges. This is not an exhaustive list and should be used only as a general guide as course offerings can change. If there is no record of cross-credit for the partner university you are interested in, you can still apply and we will assess your course approval once your exchange application has been approved.
Destination Research
Research the host partner universities and their course offerings. Pick three partner universities you are most interested in and prepare a tentative course list for the chosen universities.
Apply
Submit your exchange study application online.
- Applications for exchanges in Semester 2 2024 - applications still open for selected partners
- Applications for exchanges in Semester 1 2025 - close on 31 May 2024
Please note: some of the partner universities require an early application deadline.
Semester 2 2024 exchange application is still open for the following exchange partners:
Singapore Management University
Taylor's University
University of Nottingham, Ningbo Campus
Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Yonsei University
University of Hong Kong
Queensland University of Technology
University of Adelaide
Purdue University
University of Colorado - Boulder
University of Alberta
Universidad de Chile
Universidad de Los Andes
Audencia Business School
Aalto University
Copenhagen Business School
Lund University
Prague University of Economics and Business
Radboud University
Tilburg University
University of Antwerp
Universidad de Navarra
ZHAW School of Management and Law
WHO - Otto Beisheim School of Management
University of Exeter
University of Nottingham
University of Sheffield
Note: Applications for exchanges in Semester 2 2024 will be actioned on a rolling basis as they come in. If limited places are available at a particular partner university, places will be allocated to successful applicants on a “first come first served” basis.
Resources to help you plan your degree
Check out the slides with general info and partner university introductions: UC Business School Think Global Info Session 2023 (all regions)
Checking course availability at some of our exchange partners: Past Business Exchange Course Cross-Crediting Database (2016 - Present)
This list has been compiled based on courses taken by students on their most recent exchanges. This is not an exhaustive list and should be used only as a general guide as course offerings can change. If there is no record of cross-credit for the partner university you are interested in, you can still apply and we will assess your course approval once your exchange application has been approved.
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Contact us to start developing your exchange study plan
For general questions about any global opportunities, please feel free to email us.