The international partner universities of Macromedia University*
The study and examination regulations of Macromedia University obligate Bachelor's students to complete a semester abroad at one of the partner institutions of higher education of Macromedia University.
Australia, South Korea, Europe, California, Thailand, Mexico or Africa – Our network of renowned partner universities is set up throughout the world. We foster an intensive exchange with prestigious universities on all five continents. Because nothing is more exciting than diversity.
The differences between the regions are enormous – in terms of scenery, economy and culture. Follow your curiosity, broaden your horizon and finally, benefit from the valuable experiences for your whole life.
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all courses in English will be given at the Buenos Aires faculty located in the very center of the city; Spanish courses take place in Pilar (30 km from Buenos Aires)
one of the most renowned private universities in Argentina and Latin America
small classes and close contact to professors
wide range of leisure facilities (sports, culture, music, etc.)
business contacts (high practical relevance)
Buenos Aires is a great starting point for travelling
Argentina
You are looking for an artistic, multicultural and vibrant city? Then you are perfectly right in Buenos Aires. Lose yourself in the captivating tango rythms in La Boca, the unique architecture of Puerto Madero, the designers of San Telmo and the charming streets in Palermo. Enjoy breakfast with cortado and medialunas while watching the porteños strolling and immerse in a city full of vitality that unites the past with the future and accommodates people of various origins in the heart of South America.
provides food and drink, banking and other outlets conveniently situated throughout campus as well as a variety of retail outlets such as bookshops, a computer shop, a hairdresser, a newsagency and an optometrist.
Sport options on campus and student groups available
International College of Management (ICMS) (Sydney)
One of the best-ranked higher education institutions worldwide with a large number of locations around the globe
Approximately 26000 students on six Australian locations
Technical excellence
Huge offer of leisure activities – especially for sports lovers – directly on campus
Melbourne City offers a wide range of cultural activities
Stunning landscape in close proximity / immediate vicinity
Australia
Your biggest dream has always been going “down under”? Experiencing freedom and adventure, feeling the wilderness and width and discovering the ethnical diversity of a multicultural state? You can choose between two interesting places: Sydney or Melbourne.
founded in 1936, the public university offers more than 120 different study programs and has around 17000 students
small courses with a maximum of 34 students
all-the-year-outdoor activities and sports due to the close proximity to the sea, to forests and mountains
accommodation-options: homestay, peerstay, student residences (On-Campus), own apartment (Off-Campus)
high international scope (2000 international students with 79 different nationalities)
Canada
The second biggest country in terms of size is characterized by breath-taking nature, outstanding outdoor activities and endless expanses. But not only the scenic benefits convince many students in spending their semester in Canada. Also excellent academic offers and the tolerant attitude towards immigrants are persuasive arguments. The practice-oriented education and cutting-edge research make Canada being an attractive location for academics from all over the world.
high international scope (400 international students from more than 50 countries; professors with international expertise)
„Immersion Week“ (Case Studies and Networking with successful companies) and close business contacts
homestays and On-Campus Housing available
BFSU has an own sports center with indoor swimming pool, gym, indoor tennis courts, etc.
China
There is hardly any other country that is more diverse than China. The second biggest economy of the world offers not only large metropoles with skyscrapers, such as Shanghai and Beijing, but also remote villages in mountainous regions and historic world heritage sites like the Chinese Wall. The heterogeneous population of 1.37 billion of people is the biggest in the world. Studying in such a dynamic country is certainly not boring. Welcome to the Middle Kingdom!
Technology driven and employment-focused academics
More than 75 nationalities on campus
Galileo Global Education partner (Macromedia’s sister university)
Cyprus
Cyprus unites fertile valleys, sunny beaches as well as tall mountains and attracts many visitors from Europe. Although situated in Asia, most people associate the island with Europe due to the culture, language and history. No matter what season, Cyprus provides a wide range of opportunities to discover something new, interesting and exciting.
Student card enables discounts in cafés, restaurants and sport clubs as well as free access to the gym
Teaching methods follow American colleges and universities
Strong ties with businesses and other high schools
Diverse cultural offer and cafés in close proximity
Czech Republic
A beautiful city next to Vltava River, surrounded by hills, with winding streets and historical buildings in the Old Town. Moreover, a broad offer of cultural activities and a great student environment – this is Prague. The “Golden City” was the political and cultural centre of Middle Europe at times and an important scene in different eras, especially during the Holy Roman Empire. The old town centre is an UNESCO world heritage site where you can find gothic cathedrals, baroque and renaissance palaces and other historical buildings of various architectural styles. With a population of 1.3 million inhabitants Prague is the biggest city of the Czech Republic. The Czech Republic is quite young by the way – it was created only in 1993 with the separation of Czechoslovakia into the Czech and the Slovakian Republic.
Tallinn University - Baltic Film, Media, Arts and Communication School (Tallinn)
BFM of Tallinn University offers the programmes film arts, crossmedia production and audiovisual media
431 students ; 89 of them coming from 25 countries
BFM is one of the biggest European international film and media schools
Estonia
Estonia is a true e-society and is nowadays even known as e-Estonia because besides electronic ID, e-government, e-health, e-school and e-parking, Estonia has a flourishing IT-Start-up scene whose smart people programmed not only Hotmail, but also Skype and TransferWise and therefore helped the dynamic country to earn glory. The passion for everything which is networked and digitized is taken to the extent that you get wifi, mostly for free, on public places as well as on the beach and in the woods. On the sides you can observe bears, seals and wolves with a bit of luck. Be amazed by a modern and at the same time wild country!
modern campus in the heart of Paris (13th Arrondissement)
high international scope (3000 students from 75 nationalities)
innovative campus with newsroom, radio studios, 3D-printers, creative lab, etc.
cultural activities and events organized by the university group “VIP“
high practical relevance
France
France is not only famous for its exquisite cuisine and its high-class fashion, but has also produced some of the most important writers – an excellent condition for studying. The metropolis Paris offers a wide range of art, music and architecture in such a way that the heart of every lover of culture beats faster. You will be enchanted by the charm of this cosmopolitan and inspiring city and spend an unforgettable semester in Paris, the city of love.
modern university with four Campus in central London
about 22.000 students, 5.000 of them from 150 different nations
excellence in research (Politics, media, design, architecture und bio medicine)
important contacts to leading organizations in business, computer science, politics, design and law
Great Britain
Great Britain is known for its individuality, its moving history and its big names. London being the lynchpin offers amazing cultural activities and is one of the most exciting economic and media hubs.
Cultural diversity on campus: 1700 international students from 77 countries, in total approx. 9000 students
Close ties to relevant fields, especially in media
Only 20 minutes walking to Dublin’s city centre
Excellent technical standards, e.g. top-class equipped computer labs
Sports offers, restaurants, small gym, living rooms and recruitment services onsite
Ireland
Ireland is moving constantly. After having experienced an economic boom at the end of the nineties which was followed by a recession, Ireland’s situation is completely new. Situated between Europe and the USA, the catholic country is an important interface for transatlantic relations – also due to the high number of US businesses located in Ireland. Discover its rough coasts, green lakes and lonely national parks. Listen to the Irish Folk Bands, cheer on the Gaelic Football team or follow the tracks of James Joyce and Samuel Beckett and discover Ireland’s exciting literary heritage.
Galileo Global Education partner (Macromedia’s sister university)
Italy
Italy captivates with its unique culture and way of life. It is an attractive location for students and academics since Italy’s universities have been forming close ties to German partners for years. Italy is one of the most popular study locations in Europe offering culture, excellent food, good weather and renowned universities. Although everyone believes to know the complex country, it keeps surprising and inspiring people.
Italy
Italy captivates with its unique culture and way of life. It is an attractive location for students and academics since Italy's universities have been forming close ties to German partners for years. Italy is one of the most popular study locations in Europe offering culture, excellent food, good weather and renowned universities. Although everyone believes to know the complex country, it keeps surprising and inspiring people.
modern, inspiring environment and practical relevance
specialization in arts of all sorts (computer graphics, academic drawing, tailoring, construction, photography, design, fashion, interior design, etc.)
promotion of personal initiative and creativity
Lithuania
The biggest Baltic country in terms of size and population has become a famous tourist destination in the last couple of years. It is also getting more and more interesting for students since education in Lithuania has a great significance, students are highly motivated and dedicated and there has arisen a wide range of public and private offers in the higher education sector with excellent faculty-student ratios. Immerse in a country between tradition and modern age.
Subsidiary of our partner institution in Perth, Australia
Lower living costs, but same academic high standards
Modern, well-equipped campus
International environment
Mauritius
“Mauritius was made first and then heaven, heaven being copied after Mauritius.” - Mark Twain.
This is a well-known quote from the famous American writer, you’ll be convinced of how true it is, the moment you land in Mauritius. Beautiful sunsets and picturesque foreshores, smiling, friendly people, water sports, mountain trekking, hunting, birdwatching and kitesurfing – All this and more for you to discover. The pear-shaped islands’ colonial capital Port Louis is a city with character, its fine culture-rich cuisine, the pulsating nightlife, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and the worlds’ oldest horseracing track, add to the other enchantments.
Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (Monterrey)
Leading university in Latin America with countless faculties
90.300 students on 33 locations
Situated in between an amazing landscape
Close proximity to US-border
Pleasant, dry climate
Diverse opportunities for freetime activities and excursions in the surroundings
Excellent sports offers on campus
Official language is Spanish, teaching language is English
Mexico
What do you associate with Latin America? Do you think of the Amazon or the Andes, spicy or Rio’s carnival? We give you the chance to discover this unique cultural and natural space personally and form your own impression by visiting Mexico. Besides Brazil, Mexico has high growth potential and helps Latin America gain more importance in global economy.
Namibia
Namibia is located in the South-West of Africa and has only been independent since 1990. It used to be a Germany colony, but after the First World War it was decided to be administrated by South Africa. Germany’s influence is still visible today. You can even find German shops such as German pharmacies, clothing stores, safari outfitters and a bakery. Windhoek with a population of 25% of Nambia’s whole population is the political and economic centre of the country. Namibia’s savannahs and rural areas are only sparsely inhabited and offer unique scenic phenomenons and exotic animals.
Around 5000 Students at the Campus in Invercargill
Small Courses
Student Support Services (Housing, Health Care Centre, Student Activities and more)
Close to the sea and picturesque landscapes
New Zealand
Wake up in paradise! New Zealand truly is one of the most picturesque and photogenic places on earth. A small island nation of just over 4 million people, New Zealand is made up of two major land masses (North Island and South Island) and a number of smaller islands including Stewart Island located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. Discover the homeland of the Maori, visit the shooting locations of "Lord of the rings" and study at Southern Institute of Technology in Invercargill. New Zealand's southernmost city (and also one of the southernmost cities in the world) has plenty of character and a warm, friendly heart and is only two hours drive away from Queenstown.
small, elitist and private business school with excellent equipment and an international environment
aSSIST’s education philosophy is the ‘Sustainable Management-4T’ and means eThics, sTorytelling, Teamwork and Technology
Seoul being an innovative metropolis and offering traditional architecture at the same time
Strong ties with businesses
South Korea
High-Tech and Far Eastern tradition? No opposite/contrast in Korea! Korean‘s daily life is shaped by technical innovations more extensively than in virtually any other country which is especially interesting in view of the close proximity to historical sides like the Royal Palace in Seoul and of the more than 1000 years history of the Silla empire. Next to urban sides like shopping-malls, an exciting nightlife and modern architecture – Seoul was venue for the Summer Olympics in 1988 and for the Football World Cup in 2002 – there are traditional festivities and Buddhist temple ceremonies celebrated by Korean society still today. Get to know one of Asia’s most exciting metropoles and discover South Korea’s fascinating landscape which offers both fantastic islands and quiet mountainous regions.
Young and innovative private university with state approval
3.000 students, 18% study abroad students from more than 50 nationalities
Extensive education based on Christian values and individuality
Close ties to more than 400 businesses and institutions in different fields
Very good technical equipment with five TV and six radio studios
Numerous sports activity offers on campus, especially football and tennis
Music and Cultural offers, such as Choir, Orchestra, Theater und Debate clubs
Official language is Spanish, teaching language is English
Spain
You feel a desire for the European South? Economically and politically always on the move and culturally full of possibilities, Spain is one of the most exciting countries in the Mediterranean region. Madrid being Spain’s political centre offers traditional and modern art and culture. Sevilla being the capital of Andalusia is characterized by its numerous Moorish influences which become evident in culture, architecture, food and music.
English-speaking university with international standards
Big, impressive campus with more than 35.000 students of different nationalities
Big amount of accommodation facilities on campus
Situated in the middle of Bangkok, Asia’s economic turnstile and Bangkok’s pulsating, multiethnic capital with 7 million inhabitants
Diverse culinary offer with eating houses, floating markets and top restaurants
Fantastic leisure activities: trips to Ayutthaya’s temples or to the coast, boat trips on river Mekong or shopping tours through Bangkok’s various malls
Thailand
You have never been to Asia? Thailand is a fascinating region which combines tradition and the modern age. The independent kingdom is one of South East Asia’s leading and most stable economic regions despite of several political issues. Besides Western life-style people maintain their traditional rituals of former times. Get to know the Thais‘ subtle restraint, try the culinary delights and discover tropical rain forests, stunning beaches and Thailand’s pulsating capital Bangkok.
California State University (Channel Islands, Camarillo)
Private, non-profit university with 26.000 students
Attractive location and Mediterranean, sunny climate
Wide range of leisure and cultural activities in San Diego, possibility of trips to the Pacific Ocean and the mountains
Blended Learning: Combination of classroom teaching and E-Learning with interactive tools, flexible lessons
Special teaching model „One-Course-Per-Month“: focus on one topic per month
Support by extensive Student Services in all student matters on six days in the week
Numerous renowned research institutions, such as „Scripps Institution of Oceanography“ or „San Diego Supercomputer Center“
100 different Associate, Bachelor and Master Degrees in total
focuses: School of Business and Management, School of Engineering, Technology and Media
USA
Your biggest desire is to discover the land of boundless opportunities? Offering diverse landscapes, laid-back people, a scene of young creatives and leading media businesses, California and Hawaii are the spots.
Exclusive partner: Istituto Marangoni
Istituto Marangoni with its campuses in Milan, Florence, Paris and London opens its doors exclusively for Macromedia students. We give you the opportunity to get an insight in the fashion world. Please note that only one campus is available each semester.
