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Exchange studies in Asia
Asia is a popular destination for exchange studies. Here you'll find highly ranked, prestigious universities where you can experience a different study culture and environment than you're used to, and where you can enjoy a huge range of culture, nature, urban environments and food.
Higher Education in Asia
In Asia, the higher education systems vary across countries and universities. Many universities utilise a structure where students take several courses at the same time. Courses generally last one semester and student performance is commonly assessed via a series of small tests and larger so-called final exams at the end of each semester. Student attendance is often recorded for each course meeting and is taken into account when course grades are assigned. Semester start and end dates as well as credit systems vary across universities. Click the respective universities further down on this page for more detailed information.
Language Skills
Students need strong English skills to be able to study in Asia. Some universities require a passing score on a standardised test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL or IELTS). For more information, see under each respective university below. If you want to apply to a university that requires a TOEFL or IELTS score, we recommend that you register for a test as early as possible as seats are limited and often fill up quickly.
Most universities in Asia also allow exchange students to take courses in the domestic language. However, if you are interested in doing this, you need to prove that you have sufficient skills in the respective language.
Scholarships
Information about scholarships for studies abroad is available here.
GU-wide exchange spots
In the following countries, the University of Gothenburg has agreements at central level, which means that most of the university's students can apply for exchange spots there. However, this does not apply to all students, and the possibility of going on central, GU-wide agreements differs between the different faculties. You need to check what applies at your faculty, and that the university offers courses in your subject area.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong belongs to China but is a special administrative region (SAR), which means that the economic and political system differs from that in the rest of the country. Hong Kong has about 7 million inhabitants and is very densely populated. Hong Kong is famous for its international atmosphere and is one of the world's leading financial centers.
In Hong Kong, the University of Gothenburg has exchange places at the University of Hong Kong and Chinese University of Hong Kong.
THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
The University of Hong Kong, HKU, founded in 1911, has about 20,000 students. It is the oldest and most prestigious university in Hong Kong. The university is located in Pokfulam in the western parts of Hong Kong Island. The university has a large campus area with good facilities. The campus is also beautifully located near parks and green areas.
University of Hong Kong website
Language Requirements
English
Subject /Courses
The University of Hong Kong has a wide range of courses open to exchange students as English is official language of instruction. Detailed couse information can be found here (scroll down to "Available courses offered by faculties").
Please note that the following restrictions apply:
- Only courses at the candidate/bachelor level are open to exchange students - not master's level.
- Courses in medicine/health science and education are not open to exchange students
- Half of the courses you choose must be given by the same faculty.
- There is very high competition in business and law courses, therefore there are other eligibility requirements for those two faculties. More information can be found here.
- The following are not open to exchange students: Faculty of Dentistry, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, BSc (Exercise and Health) Programme, most final year project courses provided by all faculties
Full-time studies
Candidate/bachelor level: 30 credits per semester equals 30 hec.
Academic Calendar
Autumn term: early September - end of December. Spring term: mid January - end of May.
Language Skills
Official language tests, IELTS or TOEFL are required.
Exception: If you are enrolled in a program given in English or if you have English as a native language, no test is required. More information about English Proficiency Requirements
Housing
Exchange students can apply for accommodation in student corridors on campus. Due to flat competition, campus accommodation can not be guaranteed and an application as soon as possible is recommended. Information about accommodation
Insurance
Exchange students are insured through the chamber of commerce "Student-UT". Local insurance is not required.
Additional Support
Students with disabilities find more information regarding additional support here.
CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
Chinese University of Hong Kong, CUHK, founded in 1963 has about 20 000 students. It's a comprehensive university with excellent international reputation. The university consists of 8 faculties. It's main campus, Shatin is located northeast of Hong Kong city centre. There are many facilities and services available to enchance students' living and learning on campus. CUHK accepts around 1300 international students yearly and as an exchange student you are welcome to take part in the many activities offered by student organisations/associations.
Information for exchange students
Please note that CUHK requires the following: Minimum GPA for Application: 3.0 out of 4.0 GPA or B average. Calculate your GPA here.
Teaching Language
Cantonese and English
Subjects/Courses
CUHK is a comprehensive university that offers a wide variety of courses within many subject areas. Detailed course information can be found here.
Following faculties/subjects at CUHK are closed for exchange students:
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Education
- There are some restrictions regarding master level courses within economy/business/finance.
Please note that Law courses have special requirements. See the details under "Academics".
More information about restrictions.
Full time studies
15 credits per semester is equivalent to 30 hec.
Academic Calendar
Autumn semester: Late August - mid December. Spring semester: Early January - mid May.
Language requirements
High English proficiency required. No official test needed.
Please note: The Faculty of Law will also review and accept certifying letters from GU only if the courses taken are fully taught in English at Gothenburg. If the medium of instructions of the law courses at Gothenburg is Swedish, the students should submit TOEFL/IELTS reports (taken no more than two years) to support their applications instead. In that case law courses require 7.0 or above in IELTS, 100 or above in internet-based TOEFL
Housing
Exchange students can apply for shared on-campus housing. Housing spot is guaranteed.Students do not need to apply for housing separately. However, you shall indicate your housing preferences on the application. More information about housing
Insurance
Exchange students are covered by Kammarkollegiet. Local insurance is not needed.
Study Support
Shanghai
Shanghai, home to over 20 million people, is one of biggest cities in China. It is located in the Yangtze River Delta facing the East China Sea. It has a long history of shipping and trading and has one the worlds busiest container ports. Shanghai has experiences a rapid economic growth over the last decades and is today one of the most important financial centres in the world. Shanghai offers a mix of east and west, traditional and modern culture which makes it a highly attractive study destination.
The University of Gothenburg has exchange places at Fudan University in Shanghai.
FUDAN UNIVERSITY
Fudan University ws founded in 1905 och has approx. 30 000 students. It's considered to be one of the top universities in the country and internationally well renowned. Fudan University accepts around 2000 international students every year. Handan campus, located in north eastern Shanghai is the main campus where most subjects are taught. Medicine and Pharmacy is taught at two other campuses located 30 minutes by bus/taxi from main campus. There is a shuttle bus service available to take you between the campus areas if needed.
Fudan University also offers summer courses.
Please note: Fudan requires a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent scores). Fudan's grading system can be found here.
Teaching language
Chinese and English
Subjects/courses
Fudan provides three different exchange programs. Students must choose ONLY ONE of them:
- Chinese Language Program (taking Chinese Language courses at ICES ONLY)
- General Advanced Program (taking undergraduate-level courses)<
In general, General Advanced Program students CAN NOT take Chinese Language courses at ICES. Limited Chinese Language courses at ICES and non-credit Chinese language training classes might be available in this program, but there is NO guarantee that they will be available every semester. Registered Chinese Language courses at ICES will appear on your official transcript, but non-credit Chinese language training classes will NOT. Undergraduate-level courses in basic medical sciences, clinical medicine, and nursing are not available. English-taught Course lists: https://ogp.fudan.edu.cn/16092/list.htm - Senior Advanced Program (taking EMA coursesONLY: English-taught graduate-level courses) EMA course lists:
https://ogp.fudan.edu.cn/16092/list.htm
Here are the schools/departments that offer EMA courses:Department of Chinese Language and Literature, School of Economics, School of International Relations and Public Affairs, School of Philosophy. Other schools/departments DO NOT offer EMA courses.
Full time studies
12 credits per semester are equivalent to 30 hec. 8 credits per semester are equivalent to 30 hec
Academic calendar
Autumn semester: Early September – early/mid January. Spring semester: February – June
Language requirements
No official English test result is required.
Students taking Chinese-taught courses and whose first language is not Chinese: HSK 6 (score above 220) is required.
Housing
Exchange students can apply for on-campus housing, but be please note that housing is not guaranteed.
Insurance
Exchange students are covered by Kammarkollegiet. In addition all exchange students must purchase a local insurance provided by Fudan University.
Seoul
The capital of South Korea, Seoul, has more than 10 million inhabitants, and counting in the entire metropolitan area amounts to around 25 million, ie about half the country's population. Seoul offers a mix of traditional culture and modern technological and financial development. Its history and geographical location make the city a perfect place to study the political, economic and cultural developments in Northeast Asia.
KOREA UNIVERSITY
Korea University, founded in 1905, is a private university with 35 000 students. It has two campus areas, Anam and Seochang with Main Campus Anam located in the north-eastern part of central Seoul. With beautiful old buildings, yet modern facilities and green surroundings, Main-campus offers a fantastic environment for studies. Together with Seoul National University and Yonsei University, Korea University belongs to a highly exclusive group of the country's top universities often referred to as the SKY-universities.
Information for exchange students
Please note that KU requires a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (GPA by US standard). Calculate your GPA here.
Undergraduates must have completed a minimum of 2 full semesters at their home institution before the Nomination/Application starts. (Transferred undergraduates / Postgraduates: 1 semester)
Teaching language
Korean and English
Subjects/courses
Korea University is a comprehensive university offering a wide variety of courses taught in English.
Exchange Programme Application Guide
Click on "Major subject" and select a suitable ”college” to view available courses. Courses taught in English is marked with "English" next to the course title. All courses open to exchange courses will have an X in the 5X-box to the right. List of courses is updated closely to the start of each semester so you should refer to the course list of previous year in order to get an idea of courses that most likely will be offered in the upcoming semester(s)
Please note: Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Law, Teacher Education, School of Cybersecurity (Department of Cyber defense), Art & Design, and all courses at Sejong Campus are not open to exchange students.
Full time studies
Bachelor level: 15 credits per semester are equivalent to 30 hec
Master level: 12 credits per semester are equivalent to 30 hec
Academic calendar
Autumn semester: Early September – late December
Spring semester: Early March – late June
Language requirements
High English proficiency required. No official test needed.
Housing
Exchange students can apply for on-campus dormitories (not guaranteed).
Insurance
Exchange students are covered by the Swedish State´'s Insurance, StudentUT. Students are supposed to purchase the Korean Government's Mandatory Natoinal Health Insurance.
More information about insurance can be found here
Additional support
1.5 times test time, independent test place, extension of assignment submission deadline/ students are required to tick the checkbox on their online application form.
YONSEI UNIVERSITY
Yonsei University, founded in 1886, is a private university with 30 000 students. It has a big beautiful main campus located in the student friendly Sinchon-district in central Seoul. Together with Seoul National University and Korea University, Yonsei University belongs to a highly exclusive group of the country's top universities often referred to as the SKY-universities.
Information for exchange students
Please note that Yonsei requires the following:
Minimum GPA for Application: CGPA 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (no other grade scales will be accepted whatsoever).
* For law school exchange, 3.0/4.0 or above
Calculate your GPA here.
Teaching language
Korean and English
Subjects/courses
Yonsei University is a comprehensive university offering a wide variety of courses taught in English.
Detailed course information can be found here
Note: Students must have completed 3 full semesters at GU before inititating their exchange at Yonsei University (students on masters level need to have completed 2 full semesters at GU).
Please note the following restrictions: Restricted Majors: Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Music, MBA, Law School. Some courses offered at the Songdo International Campus (mostly UIC courses). Business courses are open to students majoring in business only.
Full time studies
Bachelor level: 15 credits per semester are equivalent to 30 hec
Master level: 12 credits per semester are equivalent to 30 hec
Academic calendar
Autumn semester: Early September – late December
Spring semester: Early March – late June
Language requirements
Official English test is required:
- TOEFL iBT or iBT Home Edition 79 (ITP or MyBest score is NOT accepted)
- IELTS 6.5
- Cambridge English Exam B2 First (FCE) ~ C2 Proficiency (CPE)
All tests must have been taken within 2 years of the start date of the semester.
Exception: If you are enrolled in a program given in English or if you have English as a native language or if you are a national from majority native English speaking countries (passport is required), no test is required.
Housing
Exchange students can apply for on-campus dormitories.
Insurance
Exchange Students are covered by the StudentUT Insurance. National Health Insurance (NHI) is required for all international students requested by the Korean government.
Additional support
Students with disabilities find more information regarding additional support here
SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Seoul National University (SNU) was founded in 1946 and is a state university with about 30,000 students. SNU is ranked as the country's premier university and is also very high on international ranking lists. On the alumni list, many famous people include UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon who has a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations from the SNU. The university consists of three campuses, of which the main campus Gwanak is located in the southern center of Seoul.
Note that students have to meet the following grading requirements:
- Undergraduate: GPA 2.5/4.0 (equivalent to 2.7/4.3) or percentile rank 83
- Graduate: GPA 3.0/4.0 (equivalent to 3.3/4.3) or percentile rank 89
Applicants must currently be enrolled in at least their second semester of the home university program (= have completed at least one semester before they apply).
Language requirements
Korean and English
Subject / Courses
Seoul National University has a wide range of courses in English in several subjects.
General information about courses can be found here
Courses marked with "E" are given in English. At SNU, it is not possible to mix courses from different "colleges". You must therefore choose which college you want to read and only select courses from there.
Limitations: Applicants who wish to study in the discipline of Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Nursing, Music, Fine Arts, and MBA must, in advance, be advised of the program availability by SNU exchange program coordinators (contact the exchange team at GU first!).
Full-time studies
Candidate level: 15 credits per semester are equivalent to 30 hec
Master's level: 12 credits per semester are equivalent to 30 hec
Academic Calendar
Autumn term: Early September - mid December
Spring term: Early March - mid June
Language Skills
Good knowledge in English. English test is not required.
Housing
Exchange students can apply for accommodation in student rooms on campus (not guaranteed).
Insurance
Exchange students are insured through Kammarollegiet Student OUT.
Students are supposed to purchase the Korean Government's Mandatory Natoinal Health Insurance.
More information about insurance can be found here
Additional Support
Students with disabilities find more information regarding additional support here
Daegu
Daegu is the is the fourth largest metropolitan city in the nation with over 2.3 million residents and the second-largest city after Busan in the Yeongnam region in southeastern South Korea.
As in the rest of South Korea, you can enjoy all four seasons in Daegu with the warmest period in July and August and the coldest period in January. The winters are often cold, and the summers warm and moist with a rain period between June and September.
Kyungpook National University
Kyungpook National University is one of South Koreas best public universities with ca. 35 000 students, founded in 1946. It has four campuses with the main campus in the Buk-gu part of Daegu. KNU offers student buddies to all new exchange students as well as a broad range of faculties and courses.
Information for exchange students
Teaching language
Korean and English
Subjects/courses
Kyungpook National University is a comprehensive university, but the availability of courses in English is limited. Interested exchange students should carefully review the course offerings and filter the course list by "English" as the "class language."
Exchange Programme information and course lists Course restrictions for exchange students: Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, Law, Music, Art, Public Administration, and Teaching.
Full time studies
Bachelor level: 15 credits per semester are equivalent to 30 hec.
Master level: 12 credits per semester are equivalent to 30 hec.
Academic calendar
Autumn semester: Early September – late December
Spring semester: Early March – late June
Language requirements
High English proficiency required. No official test needed.
Housing
Students can apply for on-campus housing to be assigned to a shared room in one of several on-campus dormitories.
Insurance
Exchange students are covered by the Swedish State´'s Insurance, StudentUT. Students are supposed to purchase the Korean Government's Mandatory Natoinal Health Insurance.
More information about insurance can be found here
Tokyo
Tokyo is the capital of Japan and with a population of over 35 million the greater Tokyo area is the most populous metropolitan area in the world. The city has experienced a rapid economic growth since the second world war and is today considered one of the most influential financial centres of the world. With its shrines and temples, some over a thousand years old, as well as modern skyscrapers, Tokyo offers a mix of east, west, history and culture. It is considered to be one of the safest big cities in the world and was recently ranked nr 7 on the list of the world's best student cities.
In Tokyo, the University of Gothenburg has exchange places at Waseda University and Sophia University.
WASEDA UNIVERSITY
Waseda University, founded in 1882, is a highly prestigious private university in Japan. It has around 50 000 students and the highest number of international students in the country. Waseda University is very internationally committed with collaboration agreements in over 80 countries. Main campus, Nishi-Waseda is relatively centrally located in Tokyo. Over 90 % of Waseda's students are active in one of the many student organisations/associations, thus exchange students have many possibilities finding new friends and developing new interests.
Information for exchange students
Teaching language
Japanese and English
Subjects/courses
NOTE: Only students at the School of Business, the Faculty of IT and the Faculty of Science can apply for places at Waseda University.
Waseda requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (GPA) for most of the exchange programmes.
The following programmes are available for exchange students:
- Undergraduate Programme: Regular bachelor level courses taught in English
- Graduate Programme: Regular master level courses taught in English
- Japanese Language Programme (JPL): Japanese lanuage studies
Detailed information can be found here
Full time studies
12 Japanese credits are equivalent to 30 credits at GU (master's level usually 10-12 credits)
Academic calendar
Autumn semester: September – February
Spring semester: March – August
Language requirements
TOEFL or IELTS test is required for regular courses taught in English. If you plan on studying abroad during the Fall Term you have to attach your English test result when applying to GU (deadline February 1).
Exception: If your current program is given in English or if you have English as your native language, no test is required (at most of the schools, but not at all of them).
Please check here the different schools language test requirements (click on "Undergraduate, English based program").
No official test is required for JPL but students studying Japanese language at the University of Gothenburg should have completed at least 60 hec Japanese studies before the exchange.
Housing
Students can apply for on-campus housing.
Insurance
Exchange students are covered by the StudentOUT insurance. In addition, all students must also sign a National Health Insurance that costs about 1500 - 2000 JPY per month.
KEIO UNIVERSITY
Keio University was founded in 1858 och is today one of the most prestigious universities in Japan. The first university department to be established was literature, law and economics. Since then, a wide variety of departments and research centres have been established making Keio one of the countries leading institutions of research and education within many fields today. Keio University has 6 campus areas of which Mita-campus in central Tokyo is the most common for exchange students. With its' 33000 students and over 400 studentassociations/organisations for sports, music and drama, Keio University has something for everyone.
Teaching language
Japanese and English
Subjects/courses
Exchange students at Keio University can choose between two programmes:
- Japanese Language Programme (JPL): Japanese language studies
- Keio International Programme (KIP): Mix of regular courses in English and Japanese language studies.
Detailed information about the programmes can be found here.
Please note the following restrictions: Physical education courses, foreign language courses, and courses in the School of Medicine are not open to exchange students. Due to different semester/ term systems, Keio Business School (KBS) Courses are not open to exchange students.
Full time studies
14-15 japanese credits (11 credits for Japanese Language Programme) is equivalent to 30 credits at GU
Academic calendar
Autumn semester: Late September – Early February
Spring semester: April – Late July
Language requirements
No language test is required.
Students studying Japanese language at the University of Gothenburg should have completed at least 60 hec Japanese studies before the exchange.
Housing
Keio University offers student accommodation for exchange students who apply in time (not guaranteed).
Insurance
Exchange students are covered by Kammarkollegiet StudentOUT. In addition, all exchange students must purchase a Japanese "national health insurance".
Additional support
Students with disabilites who need additional support should contact exchangestudies@gu.se
SOPHIA UNIVERSITY
Sophia University is a private university founded in 1913. It is today one of Japan's most prestigious universities. Sophia University has about 14,000 students, of which 1400 are international students from 76 countries. The university is located in the middle of Tokyo and is one of the leading Japanese universities when it comes to internationalization.
Please note: Average GPA 3.0 out of 4.0 or equivalent is required. Applicants should complete at least 1 semester of study by the time of application.
Teaching language
English and Japanese
Subjects/courses
Exchange students should choose most courses from the departments/graduate program that he/she is enrolled in at GU.
Courses offered in English on Bachelor's level
- The Faculty of Liberal Arts offers a bachelor's program entirely in English with three different subject areas: Comparative Culture; International Business and Economics; and Social Studies Faculty of Liberal Arts
- The Faculty of Science and Technology offers two bachelor programs in English which can match with several of GUs faculties: Green Engineering and Green Science
Courses offered in English at Master's level
Sophia University offers four Master's programs given in English which are open to exchange students:
- Global Studies / International Business & Development: The Master's program in Global Studies has three specializations: Global Studies, International Business & Development Studies, and Japanese Studies
- Global Environmental Studies: This program focuses on the following subject areas: Economics and Business Administration for the Environment, Law and Policies, Sociology for the Environment, and Science and Engineering for the Environment.
- Green Science and Engineering: The Green Science and Engineering program focuses on environmental and sustainability-related studies and has an interdisciplinary approach.
- Linguistics: The Linguistics (TESOL) program offers courses with emphasis on both theory and practice.
Japanese Language Program
Please note: FLA core programs, FST laboratory classes, GPGS compulsory courses, the foreign language courses (except Japanese language), seminars, compulsory courses in General Studies, “Studies in Christian Humanism: For Others, with Others”, “Liberal Arts of the Body”, “Critical Thinking & Writing”, “Overview of Data Science”, “Thinking about Issues, Perspectives and Positionality” are NOT open to exchange students. Exchange students should choose most courses from the departments/graduate program that he/she enrolled in.
Academic calendar
Autumn semester: Mid/Late September - Late January
Spring semester: Early April - Late July
Full time studies
Bachelors level: 15 japanese credits are equivalent to 30 credits at GU
Japanese Language programme (Intensive Track): 8 japanese credits are equivalent to 30 credits at GU. Please note that the Japanese Language programme (Regular Track) counts as regular courses (15 credits are the equivalent to 30 credits at GU)
Masters level: 12 japanese credits are equivalent to 30 credits at GU
Language requirements
English: Official language test is required; <English-taught Programs> minimum TOEFL iBT 79, TOEFL ITP 550, IELTS 6.0, TOEIC 730, or Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE) or Advanced (CAE).
TOEFL Home Edition is accepted.
Exception: If your current program is given in English or if you have English as your native language, no test is required.
Japanese: JLPT N1 (graduate programme may require a higher level)
Housing
Exchange students may apply for housing on campus (not guaranteed).
Insurance
Exchange students are covered by Kammarkollegiet StudentOUT . In addition students will need to purchase a Japanese National Health Insurance upon arrival in Japan. This is mandatory for anyone planning to stay in Japan for more than 3 months. Students at Sophia University will also need to purchase accident insurance specifically for students.
Study Support
Students with disabilities find more information regarding additional support here
Osaka
Osaka is the third largest city in Japan, centrally located in the country. It belongs to the Kansai-region not far from other well-known cities like Kyoto och Kobe. Osaka city is home to 2,5 million people but the population is close to 9 million counting entire Osaka prefecture. Osaka has a lot to offer both when it comes to historical tourist attractions and modern shopping and dining. The city is known for its' food culture and is, in Japan, sometimes referred to as the "City of Food".
OSAKA UNIVERSITY
Osaka University was founded in 1931 and merged with Osaka University of Foreign Studies in 2007. Osaka University is a comprehensive university with good reputation in Japan. It has around 23 000 students on three campus areas, Minoh, Toyonaka & Suita. Free shuttle service will take you between the three campuses.
Information for exchange students
Please note that Osaka University requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Please also note: Undergraduates must have completed a minimum of 1 year at GU before the Nomination/Application starts (Postgraduates: 6 months).
Teaching language
Japanese and English
Subjects/courses
NOTE: Only students at the Department of Language and Literature at the Faculty of Humanities can apply for places to Osaka University.
The following programmes are available for exchange students at Osaka University:
- OUSSEP: Regular bachelor level courses taught in English.
- Maple: Japanese language studies
- FrontierLab: Laboratory research placement
- iExPo: Regular master level courses taught in Japanese. (JLPT N1 or N2 required)
Information about programs and courses can be found here.
Full time studies
OUSSEP: 14-15 credits is equivalent to 30 hec at GU
Maple (Japanese Language Studies): 12-15 credits is equivalent to 30 hec at GU
Academic calendar
Autumn semester: September/October – February/March
Spring semester: March/April – August/September
Language requirements
- For OUSSEP, a TOEFL or IELTS test is required.
- For the Maple Programme a Japanese language proficiency equivalent to the N4 level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) or higher i required (certified by a teacher for Japanese).
- For iExPo-programme, Japanese language proficiency corresponding to N1 or N2 is required
Housing
Students can apply for on-campus housing (not guaranteed).
Insurance
Exchange students are covered by Kammarkollegiet. In addition, all exchange students must purchase a japanese "national health insurance".
Singapore is the capital of Southeast Asia's smallest country, the island of Singapore. Singapore has four official languages but at schools and at work, English is used by everyone. The city's economy is built around trade and many multinational companies based here. A large part of the population is influenced from other countries, which also contributes to the international atmosphere Singapore is known for.
THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE
The National University of Singapore (NUS) in its current form was founded in 1980 by a merger of other universities with roots dating back to the early 1900s. NUS has about 38,000 students from over 100 different countries and is currently considered to be one of the absolute premier universities in Asia. The university has a global profile and all teaching is in English. NUS has invested heavily in the campus area.
National University of Singapore webpage
Information for exchange students
Note that NUS requires at least a “B” average (GPA) with no grade lower than a “C”.
Teaching language
English
Subjects/Courses
The National University of Singapore offers a wide range of courses in a variety of subjects.
Please note:
- NUS Business School is closed for exchange students. However, there are economics and finance courses at the Faculty of Arts of Social Sciences that are open to exchange students.
- NUS receives max 2 law students from GU at the Faculty of Law (one for spring term, one for fall term).
- Courses in medicine, health sciences, music & education are not open to exchange students
- Please note that Computer Science courses at NUS are high in demand, and places are limited. If you are planning to read courses from the School of Computing, you should be flexible in your course selections
- Master’s students are encouraged to be flexible in selecting courses as graduate courses (Level 5000 to 6000) are not open to exchange students
- Please note that it is not possible for exchange students to take economy courses at master's level.
More information about courses and restrictions
Full time Studies
Bachelor level: 16 credits per semester correspond to 30 hec
Master's level: 20 credits per semester correspond to 30 hec
Academic calendar
Autumn Semester: Early August-early December.
Spring Semester: Early January-early May.
Language requirements
Good knowledge in English. For courses at the Faculty of Law, official English tests (IELTS or TOEFL) are required.
Housing
Exchange students can apply for accommodation on campus. Campus accommodation can not be guaranteed.
More information about housing
Insurance
Exchange students are covered by the StudentOUT Insurance but must sign and pay for a local insurance offered through the university as well. It costs about 65 SGD.
Study Support
Students with disabilities find more information regarding additional support here
Bangkok
Is the capital of Thailand and one of the most economically important cities in Southeast Asia, as well as one of the world's most popular tourist destinations. The cityscape is very diverse, with modern skyscrapers, slums, palaces, and approximately 400 temples intermingling. The city is located in the tropical climate zone, with an average annual temperature of 28.4 °C.
Mahidol University International College
Mahidol University International College (MUIC) is Thailand's first public international college. It is part of Mahidol University and located on its Salaya Campus in Nakhon Pathom Province, just a 20-minute drive from Bangkok.
MUIC has around 4,000 students across a wide range of subjects and is known for its beautiful, green campus and spacious areas.
Please note: At MUIC, students are required to wear a uniform, which can either be purchased on campus or consist of white button-front shirts and black skirts for females or white button-front shirts and black trousers for males.
Information for exchange students.
Language
English
Subject /Courses
MUIC offers a wide range of courses across various fields of study, and all instruction is conducted in English
More information and course lists can be found here.
Restrictions: Usually, Research or Senior project, and Internships classes are not allowed for exchange students.
Full-time studies
Bachelor level: 20 credits per trimester equals 30 hec
Academic Calendar
Trimester 1: Mid September – Mid December
Trimester 2: Early January – Early April
Trimester 3: Mid April – Mid July
Exchange students are allowed to take 20 credits during one trimester.
Language Skills
Certificate of English Proficiency (for students who are not native English speakers or enrolled in a program given in English).
- TOEFL iBT with a minimum score of 69 (Writing score 22)
- IELTS (Academic) overall 6 (Writing 6)
- PTE (Academic) overall 50
- Other qualification showing equivalent English Language proficiency accepted from previous students (Click here!)
Housing
All incoming students are strongly recommended to live in off-campus accommodations. There are many private apartments close to campus, and most private apartments provide a shuttle van service to the campus, free of charge. You should arrange for your accommodation before leaving Sweden.
More information can be found here.
Insurance
Exchange students are insured through the chamber of commerce "Student-UT".
Contact
For questions about GU-wide exchange spots, please contact International Centre.
See the webinar about exchange possibilities in Hong Kong
Recording from 26 October 2024
Unleash your potential in Hong Kong: A gateway to global education (YouTube)
Exchange spots at your faculty and department
Below you can see if there are exchange agreements between your department/faculty and other universities in Asia. If the tab is empty, there are no agreements in your subject area.
Contact
For questions about exchange spots within your study field, please contact the international coordinator at your faculty or department.