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Exchange Programs

International exchange programs offer current University of Michigan-Flint students the opportunity to study in a foreign country for a semester or academic year while receiving credits towards their University of Michigan degree. As an exchange student, you'll register for courses at the University of Michigan-Flint, pay the University of Michigan-Flint tuition/fees, and take classes at one of our partner institutions abroad. Because you remain a registered University of Michigan-Flint student during your time abroad, your financial aid, loans, and scholarships can be used, making this an affordable way to gain valuable experience and get truly immersed in another culture.

WHAT KIND OF CREDITS DO I EARN AT UM-FLINT FOR THESE COURSES?

You will earn credits toward your business degree. Before you go, you are required to work with a SOM faculty advisor to determine which course requirements you plan to fulfill abroad. The faculty advisor will provide instructions on how to register for the appropriate University of Michigan-Flint course(s) in SIS for the semester abroad. When you return, you will meet with your advisor to receive the appropriate course equivalencies.

CAN I APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS OR OTHER FORMS OF FUNDING SUPPORT?

Yes! If you are eligible for financial aid, you may be able to use financial aid to help pay for the exchange program. In addition, the School of Management offers scholarships to business students participating in exchange programs. You will find that some partner institutions also offer scholarships to the University of Michigan-Flint students who study at their school.

Undergraduate US citizens who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding may be eligible for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. Students studying abroad in Croatia, Romania, Taiwan, Turkey, or Poland may also apply for the Boren Award for International Study.

As you can see, there are many ways to pay for your program. The key is to plan early and apply to multiple resources.

Programs

University	Description	Undergraduate	Graduate	Website
Hasselt University (HU) in Hasselt, Belgium	Financial Accounting; Marketing; E-Business Strategy			Visit
Zagreb School of Economics and Management in Zagreb, Croatia	E-marketing; International Management; Entrepreneurship	View complete list		Visit
ZSEM International Summer School in Zagreb, Croatia	International Business; Applied Creativity & Innovation; CAPSTONE - Measuring & Maximizing Corporate Value; Behavioral Economics; Game Theory; Corporate Finance; International Management; E-marketing; Entrepreneurship; International Finance; International Marketing for Emerging Markets; Essentials of Investments			Visit
University of Helsinki in Helsinki, Finland	Business			Visit
Burgundy School of Business (BSB) in Dijon, France	World Business; Marketing; Management			Visit
Montpellier Business School (MBS) in Montpellier, France	Management; Marketing; Finance; International Business; Global Business; Digtial Business; Lean Operations Management	View complete list	View complete list	Visit
Research at Bergiche Universitat Wuppertal in Wuppertal, Germany	Applied Economics and International Economic Policy; Entrepreneurship and Innovation; Finance, Auditing, Controlling and Taxes; Management and Marketing; Operations Management; Sustainability Management; Health economics and management; Methods	View complete list		Visit
University of Wuppertal in Wuppertal, Germany	Strategic Service Management; International Macroeconomics and Globalization; Communication across Cultures	View complete list		Visit
Avans University of Applied Sciences in Breda, Netherlands	Business Intelligence and IT Governance; Interdisciplinary Consultancy; International Business; International Business Operations; International Entrepreneurship; International Finance; International Sales & Account Management; Leadership, Sustainability and Business; Strategic Business Decisions;	View complete list		Visit
Universidad ESAN in Lima, Peru	Finance; Marketing; Economics and International Business; Business Management			Visit
Kozminski University (KU) in Warsaw, Poland	Social Media – Business Case Studies; Entrepreneurial Business Development; Cross Cultural Management			Visit
Alexandru Ioan Cuza University (AICU) in Iaşi, Romania	Financial Management; Consumer Behavior; Corporate Social Responsibility	View complete list	View complete view	Visit
Romanian-American University in Bucharest, Romania	World Economics; Fundamentals of Accounting; International Investments	View complete list		Visit
The University of Ljubljana - Fac. of Economics in Ljubljana, Slovenia	Business and Economics; Accounting and Auditing; Bank and Financial Management; Business Economics; Business Infomatics; Business Logistics; Entrepreneurship; International Economics; International Business; Management; Marketing; Money and Finance; Tourism	View complete list	View complete list	Visit

SOM students may also participate in a 6-week internship program which includes cultural trips and lectures at Bergiche Universität Wuppertal. Contact Dr. Yener Kandogan for more information.

Apply

I'M INTERESTED! WHERE DO I BEGIN?

Great! Here are your next steps:

Make sure you are aware of the application deadlines for exchange programs:
- Winter programs deadline: October 15
- Fall or Academic Year Program deadline: April 15
Visit M-Flint Worldlink and select a program.
Contact the specified academic coordinator to review course options and complete an Off-Campus Experience Course Approval Form.

If you are approved, you will be nominated for the program and can complete an application.

For general questions about exchange programs, contact the Education Abroad Office at StudyAbroad@umich.edu.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about exchange programs

Who can participate in exchange programs?

The eligibility requirements for SOM exchange programs include:

2.5 GPA minimum (2.8 GPA for ESCEM, France)
Must have completed at least two major terms prior to applying
Must meet with the academic coordinator of the program and be nominated

Where can I study abroad as an exchange student?

The School of Management has partnerships with universities in Belgium, Croatia, France, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Romania, Turkey, and Taiwan. For complete information in each location, click here.

What types of courses are offered at affiliated universities?

A variety of courses are offered to exchange students. Courses are available at the undergraduate and graduate level and vary by institution. Many courses are taught in English. Students with advanced foreign language skills may have additional course options in the host community's language.

EXCHANGE PROGRAMS FLYER

Business Internship Abroad. New Experiences. European Travel.

Ben Molter was fortunate enough to travel to nine European countries during his study abroad internship in the summer of 2019. Learn more about what it's like to travel far from home for the first time and helpful travel advice from Ben's entry in the SOM blog!

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