Partner Universities for Semester Abroad

Australia, Europe, California, Thailand, United Arab Emirates or South Africa. We have a worldwide network of highly respected universities, and maintain an intensive exchange of people and ideas with renowned universities on all five continents. Because there’s nothing quite as exciting as diversity.

International College of Management Sydney (Australia)

www.icms.edu.au

Award-winning university, one of the best in Australia
Small university with around 1200 students
Specializing in management
Design courses in co-operation with Macquarie University
Excellent business contacts
Very good equipment
A paradise for surfers and other water sports enthusiasts
Diverse cultural offerings and cafés close by
Comparable cost of living to Germany

Monash University Melbourne (Australia)

www.monash.edu.au

Monash: ranked among the world’s leading universities with numerous locations around the globe
Around 26,000 students in two Australian locations: in Melbourne city and in the suburb of Clayton
Superbly equipped and one of the leading universities in Australia
Extensive range of leisure activities on offer – especially for sports enthusiasts – on campus
Attractive range of entertainment available in Melbourne city
Many interesting options for excursions to take in the fascinating scenery in the immediate vicinity
Cost of living comparable to Germany

Istituto Marangoni Paris (Paris, France)

http://www.istitutomarangoni.com/en/campuses/paris

Private university
Established in 1935 by Giulio Marangoni in Milan
Galileo Global Education Partner (sister college)
The Paris School of Fashion is a few minutes from Place de l’Opéra, near Faubourg Saint Honoré, and near famous fashion houses of Paris like Chanel, Hermès and Lanvin.
Students meet established international professionals from the main French fashion houses, in order to develop their abilities in every area of the fashion system, from consulting to publishing and marketing

University of Greenwich (London, Great Britain)

www2.gre.ac.uk

One of the biggest universities in Great Britain, with 26,000 students
High proportion of international visiting students
Traditional university with historical campus grounds
Just a 20-minute trip to London City
Superb technical equipment and very good teaching methods
Numerous cafés, pubs and cultural offerings in immediate vicinity of campus
Cost of living about 15% higher than in Germany

University of Westminster (London, Great Britain)

www.westminster.ac.uk

A modern university with four campuses in London
Its antecedent institution, the Royal Polytechnic Institution, was founded in 1838 and was the first polytechnic institution in the UK.
Westminster was awarded university status in 1992 meaning it could award its own degrees.
Now 22.000 students study there and 5000 are international students from 150 nations.

Baltic Film School (Tallin, Estland)

www.tlu.ee/bfm/

The Baltic Film and Media School (BFM) of Tallinn University offers hands-on university degree courses in Film Arts, Crossmedia Production, and Audiovisual Media.
With over 400 students from more than 20 countries worldwide, BFM is one of Europe’s largest – and Northern Europe’s only – English-language film and media school.

Griffith College (Dublin, Ireland)

www.gcd.ie

Specializes in economics
Cultural diversity on campus: 1700 international students from 77 countries, approx. 9000 students in total
Close contacts with relevant industries, especially in the media field
Only 20 minutes’ walk to the centre of Dublin
Excellent technical standards, e.g. computer labs with top-of-the-range equipment
Sporting activities, restaurants, gym, common rooms and recruitment service on site
Cost of living about 15% higher than in Germany

LIUC Universitá Cattaneo (Castellanza, Italy)

http://www.liuc.it/

One of the most renowned private universities in Italy
Network of more than 5000 businesses
A excellently equipped halls of residence and an international campus

Limkokwing University of Creative Technology (Malaysia)

www.limkokwing.net/malaysia

A modern, private University located just outside of Kuala Lumpur
Specializing in Design, Technology and Creative Industries
Make excellent business contacts
Top of the line equipment
Approximately 9,500 Students in Malaysia and 30,000 students worldwide among 11 campus locations
A wide range of cultural, sporting and social activities on campus and in the immediate vicinity
Lower living costs than in Germany, for about the same standard of living

Tecnológico de Monterrey (Mexico)

www.itesm.edu

Leading university in Latin America with all faculties
90,300 students in 33 locations
Situated in the midst of an impressive landscape
Immediate vicinity to American border
Pleasant, dry climate
Various leisure activities available, including excursions into the surrounding countryside
Superb sports facilities on campus
Local language is Spanish, language of instruction is English
Lower cost of living than in Germany

Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (Madrid, Spain)

www.ufv.es

Young and innovative state-approved private university
Small campus with around 3000 students, 18% of them visiting students from over 50 countries
Comprehensive approach to education, based on Christian values, and high level of personal attention
Close collaboration with over 400 businesses and organizations in wide variety of industries
Very good technical equipment, with five dedicated TV studios and six radio studios
Numerous opportunities for sports on campus, particularly football and tennis
Musical and cultural offerings, with choir, orchestra, theatre group and debating club
Local language is Spanish, language of instruction is English
Cost of living is comparable to Germany

Stellenbosch University (Stellenbosch, South Africa)

www.sun.ac.za

State university with an excellent reputation. Training ground for African experts and executives
One of the oldest universities in Africa, founded in1866
Open and multicultural study environment, with approx. 28,000 students from over 70 countries
Great academic variety with ten faculties and four campus locations
Extensive sporting opportunities, with around 30 different sports, two stadiums, two large swimming pools, various sports facilities and a centre for weight training
Situated to the east of Cape Town, in a well-known wine growing region, only 25 km from the sea
Language of teaching: English
Lower cost of living compared to Germany

Kookmin University (Seoul, South Korea)

Private University established in 1946
14 Colleges and 14 Graduate Schools, 24.000 Students, 700 faculty members and 300 staff
College of Design, College of Engineering, College of Business Administration and College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Kwangwoon University (Seoul)

www.kw.ac.kr/

The Kwangwoon University is a private university in Seoul, South Korea
It has been recognized for its academic reputation in engineering and IT fields.
Kwangwoon started in 1934
11.000 Students - 8 Colleges and 7 Graduate Schools

Seoul School of Integrated Sciences and Technology (Seoul)

www.english.kookmin.ac.kr

Private university, founded in 1946
14 Colleges and 14 Graduate Schools
24,000 students, 700 lecturers and 300 employees
College of Design, College of Engineering, College of Business Administration and College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Stamford University (Bangkok, Thailand)

The Stamford International University Thailand is a private international university in Thailand.
Stamford International University opened its first campus in Thailand in 1995. To meet the growing demand for international education in Thailand and the ASIAN region, Stamford International University opened its second campus in Bangkok in 2009.
Conveniently located along the new Bangkok Airport Link Rail Line, it is home to a truly international community of students from 80 countries

Chulalongkorn University (Bangkok, Thailand)

www.chula.ac.th

State University
Purely English-language research university with international standards
Extensive, impressive campus with over 35,000 students in total, from a wide range of countries
Numerous options for accommodation on campus
Situated in the middle of Bangkok, the economic hub of Asia and a vibrant, multi-ethnic city with 7 million inhabitants
Great culinary diversity, with hot food stalls, floating markets and top restaurants
High recreational value: excursions to the temple complexes of Ayutthaya or to the coast, boat trips on the Mekong or shopping tours through the numerous shopping centres
Lower cost of living compared to Germany

California State University (Channel Islands, USA)

www.csuci.edu

State university with good reputation (e.g. seven-year accreditation by Western Association of Schools & Colleges)
Quiet campus halfway between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara in Camarillo (population 65,000)
Pleasant climate with more than 300 days of sunshine per year.
Numerous opportunities for sporting activities outdoors: cycling, swimming, hiking, sailing, rowing, kayaking and golf
Good shopping, cinemas, bars and cultural facilities nearby
Higher food costs than in Germany, but lower costs for consumer items
Very good transport connection via Ventura Freeway and also by bus and train

National University (San Diego, USA)

www.nu.edu

Private, non-profit-making university with 26,000 students
Attractive location, Mediterranean climate with lots of sunshine
Extensive range of leisure and cultural opportunities in San Diego; excursions to the Pacific Ocean and into the mountains
Blended Learning: combination of face-to-face teaching and e-learning with interative tools; flexible modules
Specific tuition format »One-Course-Per-Month«: focus on one topic per month
Support provided by comprehensive Student Services in all student matters six days a week
Numerous renowned research institutes, such as »Scripps Institution of Oceanography« and »San Diego Supercomputer Center«
Core areas: School of Business and Management, School of Engineering, Technology and Media
Living costs slightly higher than in Germany