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Semester Exchange for Business students

08 February 2024

See the world and get credit towards your UC degree by studying with one of our 70 partner universities. Find out about UC's Semester Exchange for Business students.

Second-round applications for 2025 S2 Exchange are open for selected partners until 9 March 2025.

HOW TO APPLY

Check out the泭selected partner泭universities泭for second-round applications for 2025 S2 Exchange. Nomination to the partner university will be made on a first-come, first-served basis, provided you meet the eligibility requirements. Apply before 9 March 2025.

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泭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.
  • Pay UC fees, earn UC credits, funding available.
Learning from an ex-change of scenery

For accounting student Cassidy Ray-Matthews, enrolling in university was always going to be as much about learning as it was about building her life experiences. I've always known that I wanted to go on an exchange. Overall it's made me a much more confident person. I now pursue things I never would have before., she says.泭

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 tuition 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.

The earliest time you can go on an exchange is in the泭second semester泭of your泭second year's Bachelor of Commerce study.泭

Here are some suggestions on the best semester(s) you can go overseas for an exchange study for different泭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 contain 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泭70 partner institutions泭across the world. Around 40 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 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.

Getting started

Are you interested in studying overseas but not sure where to start? Attend one of the泭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泭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.

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泭online.

  • Applications for exchanges in Semester 1 2025 - second round close on 11 August 2024
  • Applications for exchanges in Semester 2 2025 - first round close on 1 September 2024

UC Outbound Exchange Award

Up to 100 Exchange Awards of NZD $2,000 are available for students applying for a 2024 exchange.

To be considered for the award, you will need to have achieved an overall GPA of 5.0 or above from the time you first enrolled in degree-level study at UC and have been making satisfactory academic progress with your study, have met the requirements of the UC Global Exchange programme and have been approved to participate in an exchange.泭

You do not need to apply for this separately. Further terms and conditions may apply. Please note that students who have been granted any outbound exchange travel or exchange award previously will not be eligible for another UC exchange award, regardless of the degree you will be undertaking on exchange.

Te Kura Umanga | UC Business School Global Experience Award - Mori and Pacific students

A Global Experience Award of NZD $1,000 is available for UC Business School泭Mori and Pacific students participating in any learning abroad experience泭that is offered or promoted by UC Business School.

The award applies to students who whakapapa to iwi Mori 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泭UC Business School Global Experience Award - Mori and Pacific students泭for the full terms and conditions.

Prime Ministers Scholarships for Asia (PMSA) and Prime Ministers Scholarships for Latin America (PMSLA)

The泭泭and the泭泭are funded by the New 厙ぴ勛圖Government and administered by Education New 厙ぴ勛圖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.

Aalto University泭- scholarship泭for UC business students

Two scholarships valued at泭1,000 each泭are available for UC Business School students to commence their semester exchange study in 2025 at Aalto School of Business.

Resources to help you plan your exchange study

  • Check out the for each partner university
  • Checking course availability at some of our exchange partners:泭泭(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.)

Contact us to start developing your exchange study plan

For general questions about any global opportunities, please feel free to email: businessinternational@canterbury.ac.nz.

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