1. Going abroad as part of your studies
SDU International
September 2017

2. Agenda Considerations Where and when? Criteria for stay abroad
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Considerations
Where and when?
Criteria for stay abroad
Possibilities
Exchange places
Individually arranged study abroad
Traineeship / Project Oriented Placement
Application – how to do it
Application deadlines
Economy
Where to find information
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3. Considerations Academic Another aproach to studying
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Academic
Another aproach to studying
Twist your academic profile
Your CV
Language skills
Social
International network – new friends
Personal development
Independence and courage
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4. Where and when? When is a good time? Where would you like to go?
Bachelor – level:
5th semester
Study abroad or traineeship
Master level:
Exchange or traineeship
Part of the thesis
Where would you like to go?
Long way from home?
Academic matters / conditions for studying
Special interests
Language qualifications
Economy
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5. Criteria for stay abroad
Full time student at SDU
Relevant for your SDU studies
Pre-approval of courses
Letter of admission / contract
Possible to apply for Erasmus+ grant on both Bachelor and Master level

6. Possibilities Study abroad Erasmus+ - EU Nordplus - Scandinavia
Overseas - the rest of the world
Self-arranged
Traineeship abroad
Erasmus+
Overseas
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7. SDU Exchange places - Overseas
Overseas exchange
Faculty wide agreements
More applicants than places
Important to have an alternative
Study abroad with discount
James Cook, Australia
Swinburne, Australia
University of Northern British Columbia, Canada
Application deadline: November 1st 2017 for the academic year 2018/2019

8. SDU Exchange places – Erasmus+ and Nordplus
Specific subject area
Many places available
Easy to get a place if you’re flexible
Nordplus - Network Exchange on request
Norek – business network
Nordlys – open to all areas of study
and others
Application deadlines: October 1st 2017: remaining places for spring 2018 March 1st 2018: for the academic year 2018/2019

9. Study abroad websites: www.sdu.dk/studyabroad

10. List of exchange places

11. Where do students from SDU Kolding go? HUMANITIES
Hochschule Pforzheim, Germany
Universitat de Girona, Spain
University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
SKEMA Business School, France
University of Helsinki, Finland
Fachhochschule Kiel, Germany
Tilburg University, Netherlands
University of Jyväskylä, Finland
MODUL University Vienna, Austria
Toulouse Business School, France
Ecole de Management de Normandie, France
University of Agder, Norway
Groupe ESC Troyes, France
Waterford Institute of Technology, Ireland
Umeå University, Sweden
Institute for Tourism Studies, Macau, China
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Griffith University, Australia
Hong Kong Baptist University, China
University of North Florida, USA
Ohio University, USA
IT Product Design students
Umeå University, Sweden
Technische Universiteit Eindhoven, Netherlands

12. Where do students from SDU Kolding go? BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCE
Universitat de Barcelona, Spain
University of Zaragoza, Spain
Universidade do Algarve, Spain
Universidad de Deusto, Spain
Universidad de Alicante, Spain
Radboud Universiteit Nijmengen, Netherlands
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, Netherlands
Kedge Business School, France
SKEMA Business School, France
IPAG Business School, France
Ecole Superieure des Sciences Commerciales d’Angers – ESSCA, France
EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht, Germany
Universita degli Studi di Pavia, Italy
Universität Zürich, Switzerland
University of Bern, Switzerland
University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt, Austria
Jönköping University, Sweden
University of Lund, Sweden
University of Gothenburg, Sweden
University of Wolverhampton, United KingdomBahcesheir University, Turkey
Murdoch University, Australia
Griffith University, Australia
University of Wollongong, Australia
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, USA
Moscow International Higher Business School ‘MIRBIS’, Russia

13. How does SDU International prioritize applications for exchange places?
Grade average
ECTS load (minimum 25 ECTS)
Previous exchanges

14. Individually arranged study abroad
No geographical restrictions
No competition with other SDU students
You make the contact
Less support from SDU International
Payment of tuition fees
(possibility of Udlandsstipendium / State Grant)
Apply for grants

15. Study abroad – overview
Exhange places Individually arranged study period
No tuition fees Tuition fees to be paid
SDU cooperation with host uni. Only student contact
Automatic grant No geographical limitations
1-2 semesters Apply for grants
Exchange possibilities Financial support
Erasmus+ - EU places Erasmus+ grant
Nordplus - Nordic countries SDU Internationalisation Fund
Overseas places – other countries State grant - Udlandsstipendium
Private grants and scholarships

16. Erasmus+ Program – for students with special needs for support
Who - Students with physical, mental or health-related conditions – with special needs for support How - Apply for extra financial support – contact SDU International (students who are already qualified by SPS at SDU are eligible for extra financial support) - Benefit from the local support services at the host university

17. Traineeship (project oriented placement)
Erasmus+ Traineeship
Other types of traineeships
2-12 months
No geographical restrictions
EU+ associated countries
Apply for SDU Internationalisation Fund
Must apply minimum 1 month before leaving Denmark
Pre-approval by Study Board and contract with company/organisation
Pre-approval by Study Board
Training agreement
Language assessment before and after exchange
Erasmus+ evaluation after
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18. Traineeship (project oriented placement)
Internship
Mandatory part of the study programme (journalists and engineering students (BEng))
Paid (and no SU) or unpaid (with SU)
Project oriented placement
No salary
Unless in countries with legal requirement of this (e.g. Germany). In that case it is allowed but you will not be able to receive SU at the same time.
Possible to get an gratuity (erkendtlighed) max DKK – must not be agreed upon in advance
Possible to get actual expenses covered e.g. rent, internet
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19. Application – how to do it
Application online
- choose ”apply here”
The green ”sticks” are open for application
Show in the application that you have found 30 ECTS at host university – have to be relevant to YOUR study
To be sent later
Pre-approval from study board
If Erasmus+: Learning Agreement or Training Agreement
Letter of admission or contract for traineeship and pre-approval
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20. Application deadlines
October 1, 2017 Erasmus+ and Nordplus exchange places spring semester 2018
November 1, Overseas exchange places for 2018/2019
March 1, 2018 Erasmus+ and Nordplus exchange places 2018/2019

21. Timetable in preparation for your overseas exchange stay
Now Find out where you want to go and check for relevant courses
Contact student advisor / check with your SDU curriculum
Nov. 1st Deadline for application for overseas exchange places for autumn semester 2018
and spring semester 2019.
Apply online on
End Dec. You will be notified if you have been nominated for an exchange place or not
After nomination Apply to the university and wait for final acceptance
Apply for pre-approval of subjects by your study board
You will receive mail regaring application for grant
Apply for housing, buy plane tickets, insurance etc.

22. Economy Expenditure Income Tutition fee (if applicable) SU + loan
Books & study material
Travel grant (exchange)
Travel costs
State grant for payment of tuition
Insurance
Own savings
Board & lodging
Fun & trips
Private grants
Search for relevant grants
Be aware of deadlines
Focus your application
Don’t wait till you have been accepted

23. Remember – step by step:
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No. 1 – I want to go abroad!
Get your priorities straight
Academic possibilities and limits
No How do I get to go abroad?
What to do next – application / deadlines
No. 3 – Don’t get lost in the jungle of documents
Erasmus+
Admission requirements at host university (language, academic and administrative)
Insurance, accomodation, final credit transfer
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24. Where to find information
SDU International
Exchange places
Application proces
Admission to host university
Finances
Contact to partner universities
Host university or trainee place
Application form
Acceptance letter
Courses / type of work
Housing
Introduction
Academic Study Board / Advisor
All questions relating to courses
and your study at SDU
Pre-approval of study programme
Final credit transfer
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25. International Day September 27th
Campus Square - Study Abroad Fair
open from 9.45 – 14.15
Meet students, embassies and SDU International
Information meetings
Study Abroad by SDU International at 9.15 to in U133
SDU Career – to in U133
Grants to studies in USA – by Fullbright at in U133
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26. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 10 – 14
SDU International
Contact details: or
Tel: (weekdays 10 – 14) Or
Lone A. Mikkelsen – room 21.53
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 10 – 14
Friday 10-12
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