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Study Abroad Information Session

Join us for an informative session on studying abroad! Discover the benefits of international education, practical information, and advice from the International Office, former exchange students, and current incoming students. Learn about eligibility requirements, course options, partner universities, and the application process. We’ll cover everything from why you should study abroad to how to finance your experience. Make the most out of your academic journey and consider new opportunities for personal growth and cultural exposure!

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Study Abroad Information Session

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  1. Study Abroad Information Session 16 October 2014

  2. Programme • Welcome • Practical Information • Study related matters • Presentations by International Office UU, a former exchange student and incoming exchange students • Information Market

  3. Ask yourself: • WHY? • WHO? • WHEN? • WHAT? • WHERE? • HOW?

  4. Why? • Studying abroad gives your personal and academic development an enormous boost.

  5. Who? • At least 60 ECTS at time of application • Registered as UU-student, also during stay abroad • Study at partner university • Good language skills

  6. When?

  7. What? Courses! • All students (approved optional minor or not) can study abroad; • Courses must be part of your bachelor’s programme; • Major related electives or Optional Course Profile; • Only in exceptional circumstances mandatory courses can be taken;

  8. What? Courses! • Be aware of the 45 ects at level 3 requirement (you must have taken at least four courses of 7.5 ects at level 3); • Language courses up to 7.5 ectscan be included in the optional course profile; • For one semester: 30 ects. • Courses will be mentioned on Diploma Supplement

  9. What? Approval Board of Examiners Board of Examiners checks on • overlap with courses (to be) taken at U.S.E. • level • major related elective or optional course profile • Make a study plan and if in doubt discuss it with the academic counsellor  

  10. Where? Partners USE • Mostlyeconomicsoriented • Onlyfor USE students • New partner: Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada. Partners University Wide • Range of disciplines • For students of allfaculties

  11. Simon Fraser University Spreker

  12. LUISSInternational Business Economics • First year students only • One year programme • Selection round for remaining places

  13. WHERE?How todecide? • Read info on partner via website • Review course list • Make a studyplan • Language proficiency • Keep in mind: semester-overlap • Finances (within Europe grantpossible)

  14. HOW?We make it easy foryou: • Tuitionfees at UU • Studygrantfrom DUO and OV-card reimbursement • No or little delay in your studies • Guidancefrom International Officer (USE or StS) and partner institution

  15. Application procedure: • Go towww.uu.nl/students/use/studyabroad> Application and Deadlines • Provide at leasttwodestinations • Preparethe followingdocuments(don’twaituntil the last week): • Motivation letter • Studyplan • Financial plan • Resume

  16. Apply Start at least one month before deadline! • Step 1 > make choice in destination • Step 2 > visit www.uu.nl/students/exchange • Step 3 > read instructions • Step 4 > prepare all documents • Step 5 > apply online via Osiris > Stay abroad

  17. Deadlines Deadline USE partners • 4 January 2015 Deadline University Wide partners • 1 December 2014 for: • University of California / EAP • University of Kyoto – KUINEP • University of Wisconsin • 4 January 2015 forallother partners

  18. Finance • Tuition fees at UU • Study grant from DUO and OV-chipcard reimbursement • Within Europe: Erasmus grant possible

  19. After Submitting • Confirmation of receipt within one week • Selection will be known within two weeks • U.S.E. / U.U. nominates students to partner institution (partner decides upon final admittance)

  20. Keep in mind! • Active attitude. You have tosort out and arrangeseveralmattersyourself • Finances. It canbeexpensivedepending on destination • Flexibility. Be preparedfor (academic/cultural) differences and don’t ‘assume’ anything

  21. More information • U.S.E. partners www.uu.nl/students/use/studyabroad • University Wide partners www.uu.nl/students/exchange • Contact: Andrea Naylor & Janneke Nolles exchange.use@uu.nl Visitinghours: Mon. 10-11h & Thu. 13-14h Academic counsellor: Huub Klein Schiphorst

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