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Antwerp – Brussels Courtrai – Leuven
Faculty of Economics and Business Exchange programmes – 2021 Antwerp – Brussels Courtrai – Leuven
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Why study abroad? Different style of education
Improve your language skills See the world Make lifelong friends FEB KU Leuven Ambassador Career opportunities An exchange offers you an additional educational and cultural experience you wouldn't otherwise be able to gain You get a taste of what studying abroad means You can learn a new language or practice one you already know A lot of employers will choose graduates who have some kind of international experience A semester abroad is a source of inspiration for your future plans and maybe a real turning point for your future career Not everyone can say they have friends all over the world You can become a true ambassador for KU Leuven and the FEB FEB International Office October 2019
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Teaser (= not official document) Official and most accurate destinations: FEB Exchange Tool FEB International Office October 2019
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ICHEC Brussels Business School
UCL Université Catholique de Louvain Université de Liège Université de Namur Erasmus Belgica ULB Solvay Business School Brussels UMONS Université de Mons UniversitéSaint- Louis Brussels ICHEC Brussels Business School FEB International Office October 2019
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Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies
HSE Moscow Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies FEB International Office October 2019
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New destinations FEB International Office October 2019
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EUROPE ISCTE – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (Lisbon)
Chalmers University of Technology (Göteborg) ISCTE – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (Lisbon) ESSCA School of Management (Angers & Paris) University of Leicester (UK)
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EUROPE Universidad de Navarra (Pamplona, Spain)
Radboud University (Nijmegen) New NEOMA Business School (Reims – Rouen - Paris) University of Tartu (Tartu - Estonia)
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University of Stellenbosch (South Africa)
HEM Institut des Hautes Etudes de Management (Casablanca, Morocco)
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong National Sun Yat-sen University
ASIA Sungkyunkwan University (Seoul) Yonsei University (Seoul) The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen - China) National Sun Yat-sen University (Kaohsiung City - Taiwan)
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Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
ASIA Zhejiang University (Hangzhou – China) Yonsei University (Seoul) Indian Institute of Technology Bombay University of Malaya (Kuala Lumpur)
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17:00 – 20:00 FEB International Office October 2019
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Go Global fair ‘light’ Antwerp Campus November 4, – venue: break room adjacent to cafeteria Brussels Campus To be decided FEB International Office October 2019
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Outline Exchange programmes Other opportunities Grants
Exchange timeline Exchange in bachelor Exchange in master Milieu- en Preventiemanagement Exchange in two-year master Exchange in extended master Application process Online application tool Enquiries and contact FEB International Office October 2019
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1. Exchange Programmes FEB International Office October 2019
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EU programme for education, training, youth and sport
Erasmus+ EU programme for education, training, youth and sport Exchange Programmes Erasmus Belgica Faculty Agreements (outside Europe) FEB International Office October 2019
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Highly ranked institutions
Erasmus+ EU programme for education, training, youth and sport Grant 30 ECTS/ semester +/- 140 partners Highly ranked institutions Funded by EU EU - Erasmus+ Grant Key competencies and multilingualism Semester approx. 30 ECTS Highly ranked international universities and business schools ± 140 agreements in Europe FEB International Office October 2019
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Erasmus Belgica Grant 7 partners 30 ECTS/ semester
Cooperation between communities Increase of understanding each other Prins Filipsfonds Erasmus Belgica Grant Cooperation between Communities Increase level of understanding of each other and each other’s language 7 agreements FEB International Office October 2019
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Limited grants available
Faculty Agreements 30 ECTS/ semester +/- 60 partners Outside Europe Tuition fee waivers Own agreements with peer universities Outside Europe Rarely with grants With tuition fee waivers at the host institution (Erasmus principles) ± 60 agreements FEB International Office October 2019
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Our commitment… and the rules
On condition of full compliance with exchange regulations: Full academic recognition of stay at host institution Full recognition of results obtained at host institution (conversion of results) Resits possible for corresponding FEB-courses if necessary (preferably no resits or resits abroad) Please always consult the exchange regulations FEB International Office October 2019
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2. Other opportunities FEB International Office October 2019
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Double Degree Programmes International Summer Schools
Other Opportunities International Summer Schools International Internships Study Visits Check grant options via Reconfirm, Washington center or Travel grants for the South Double Degree Arrangements for BBA (Kedge), MBA (Montpellier BS), Master HIR (UCL), Master HIRB/BISENG (UNamur) and Master Business Engineering (UCL), check out our webpage International Summer Schools Selected summer schools after KU Leuven application FEB International Office October 2019
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Double Degree Programmes
China Fudan University Ma BE/TEW Double Degree Programmes France Montpellier Business School Ba HW/BA France Université Toulouse Capitole PP MIBEM Belgium Université de Namur Ba HIRB Belgium Université Catholique de Louvain Ba HIR France Kedge Business School Ba/Ma BA FEB International Office October 2019
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Summer Schools (in your curriculum)
Check grant options via the Short Mobility Get some credits in advance by attending an approved summer school “capital selecta” credits in your curriculum More information? Go Global Fair – 5 Nov University College London: Global Management Summer School Exclusive summer school: no open applications KU Leuven selects 6-8 students based on study results & motivation (interview). Call will be launched on Toledo! Previous edition: 2nd – 13th of July 2018 Participation fee: €1400 including tuition, accommodation and breakfast Fudan International Summer Session Shanghai, China Previous edition: 15th – 27th of July 2018 KU Leuven will select 2 students (call will be launched on Toledo soon) Participation fee: €1400 for tuition, accommodation and breakfast Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management Mumbai, India Previous edition: 25th July – 6th July 2018 Participation fee: €1400 for tuition and accommodation More destinations: FEB International Office October 2019
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International Summer Schools University College London
(selection required) More information? Go Global Fair – 5 Nov UK University College London 1st half of July Singapore SMU 4 weeks June/July India IIT Bombay Half May – beginning July China Fudan University 2nd half of July University College London: Global Management Summer School Exclusive summer school: no open applications KU Leuven selects 6-8 students based on study results & motivation (interview). Call will be launched on Toledo! Previous edition: 2nd – 13th of July 2018 Participation fee: €1400 including tuition, accommodation and breakfast Fudan International Summer Session Shanghai, China Previous edition: 15th – 27th of July 2018 KU Leuven will select 2 students (call will be launched on Toledo soon) Participation fee: €1400 for tuition, accommodation and breakfast Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management Mumbai, India Previous edition: 25th July – 6th July 2018 Participation fee: €1400 for tuition and accommodation More destinations: FEB International Office October 2019
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3. Grants FEB International Office October 2019
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Grants - Erasmus Belgica and Erasmus+
Exchange within Belgium 100 € + 100€/month for housing If renting a room in another language community than your domicile Erasmus Belgica Automatic application after registration KU Loket (ADUM Follow up by Central IO (Outgoing Mobility – Student Accounting & Mobility) Grants for students going abroad within Europe Erasmus+ Faculty of Economics and Business October 2019
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Grants - Erasmus Belgica and Erasmus+
Group 1 Group 3 Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Sweden, (UK -> Brexit?) 379 €/month Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia 279 €/month Group 2 Austria, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands Portugal, Spain 329 €/month Grant amounts Switzerland ->alternative ‘Erasmus’ grant Movetia app. 350 €/month 1 semester = standard 4 months + 150 €/month for scholarship students Vlaamse Gemeenschap Faculty of Economics and Business October 2019
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Grants – outside Europe
Selection via FEB Mobility Office => selection via IO KU Leuven Optional: selection process Grants outside Europe follow up by central IO MOBILITY GRANTS Countries outside Europe (online application via an online grants tool/application) Asem Duo South Priority Country Programme CSC China Generic Grant Faculty of Economics and Business October 2019
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Tips & tricks for grants Check information before applying
Go Global Fair + website (see link below) Tips & tricks for grants Check with KU Leuven Social Service if you belong to a vulnerable socio-economic group Strict deadlines! Check information before applying The following categories may be eligible for additional funding, priority selection or both: Students receiving a study allowance from the Flemish government Students with a disability recognized by the Flemish Agency for Persons with Disabilities Students with the status of working student Students recognized by the Social Service of KU Leuven FEB International Office October 2019
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4. Exchange Timeline FEB International Office October 2019
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Exchange Timeline Information Session (21 – 24 October)
October/ November Information Session (21 – 24 October) Go Global Fair (5 November) November/ December First selection round (24 Oct-14 Nov)– Application deadline 14 November 2019 Announcement of results – 12 December 2019 Acceptance by students – Deadline 22 December 2019 January Examination session first semester Results will be checked whether departure criteria are met February Second selection round (30 Jan-13 Feb) - Application deadline 13 February 2020 Announcement of results – 21 February 2020 Acceptance by students – Deadline 2 March 2020 March Information session (10, 11, 12 or 16 March 2020) - MANDATORY Scholarship application for grants outside Europe (check deadlines on website!) Information sessions per programme (end March – beginning April – see FEB IO website) FEB International Office October 2019
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< > Selection Criteria Departure Criteria Important
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5. Exchange in bachelor FEB International Office October 2019
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first semester third stage
Exchange in bachelor Ba EW Ba TEW first semester --- third stage Ba HIR Ba HIRB Ba BA Ba HW FEB International Office October 2019
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Bachelor Exchanges – selection criteria
Eligible for application? Have acquired min. 48 credits in bachelor so far CSE of min. 75% within the programme last exam period before selection Be enrolled as a bachelor student Round 1: June/September results Round 2: January results FEB International Office October 2019
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Bachelor Exchanges – departure criteria
Eligible for departure? Min. 78 credits have been acquired in bachelor so far Final approval by partner institution First stage credits need to be acquired in January or June Final check in first examination session. Resit exams do not count! FEB International Office October 2019
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third stage Ba EW, TEW, HIR, HIRB, BA, HW
Exchange in bachelor Eligible for selection? Eligible for departure? Who & When Selection year for exchange in 20-21 Final allocation after selection & accepted destination third stage Ba EW, TEW, HIR, HIRB, BA, HW in first semester Enrolled in FEB bachelor First stage credits need to be obtained in January and June Last exam period = CSE of min. 75% No more than 102 credits in bachelor (= min. 78 obtained) Max. 132 credits to obtain from bachelor (or have acquired 48 credits from bachelor) Final allocation by partner university FEB International Office October 2019
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6. Exchange in master Milieu- en Preventiemanagement
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Exchange in MPM FEB International Office October 2019
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First semester of master
MPM Exchanges Eligible for selection? Eligible for departure? Who & When Selection year for exchange in 20-21 Final allocation after selection & accepted destination First semester of master Enrolled in FEB bachelor MPM First stage credits need to obtained in January and June Last exam period = CSE of min. 75% No more than 13 credits left in bach Jan/June (= max. 73 removed from master’s degree) Max. 72 credits left to obtain MPM bachelor’s degree Final allocation by partner university FEB International Office October 2019
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7. Exchange in two-year master
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first semester second stage
Exchange in master Ma MAFE/MAFW Ma ERB first semester --- second stage Ma HIR Ma HIRB Ma BEN Ma BISENG FEB International Office October 2019
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Exchange in two-year master – selection criteria
max. 12 credits left to obtain bach/ prep/ bridging/ shortened programme Eligible for application? No first stage courses Be enrolled as master student For second round: obtained percentage of min. 50% on January exams Round 1: Results of bachelor programme Round 2: January results of master programme FEB International Office October 2019
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Exchange in two-year master – departure criteria
Eligible for departure? Min. 50% obtained after January exams careful with NA’s Bachelor/ preparatory / bridging / shortened programmes to be acquired in January or June Final approval by partner institution Final check in first examination session. Resit exams do not count! FEB International Office October 2019
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Exchange in two-year master
Eligible for selection? Eligible for departure? Who & When Selection year for exchange in 20-21 Final allocation after selection & accepted destination second stage of Master MAFE/ERB/HIR/HIRB/ BEN & BISENG in first semester max. 12 credits left to take in the proceeding FEB bach + prep/ bridging progr, none of which from first bach (except ERB/HIR: more credits in prep or shortened Bach allowed; up to 18 credits or 3 courses) have obtained previous bach & prep/bridging/ shortened programmes (if applicable) by January/June second round: min 50% average percentage in January results to be eligible have at least 50% on average for your master courses in January enrolled in FEB master HIR/HIRB/BEN/BISENG/ERB/MAFE final allocation by partner university FEB International Office October 2019
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Complementary programme
Extended Master - What? Master exchange for one-year master programmes Formal commitment > sign a declaration of intent 60 credits of regular master at KU Leuven + 30 credits abroad = 1 semester extra Complementary programme FEB International Office October 2019
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extra semester after 1st master year
Exchange in extended master Ma EW Ma TEW extra semester after 1st master year Ma ECS Ma BE Ma BA Ma HW FEB International Office October 2019
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Exchange in extended masters
Eligible for selection? Eligible for departure? Who & When Selection year for exchange in 20-21 Final allocation after selection & accepted destination Master BA/HW/TEW/BE/EW/ ECS in first semester of “second” master’s year Enrolled in FEB master BA/HW TEW/BE EW/ECS proceeding bachelor’s + prep/bridging programme (if applicable) obtained in January/June Have max. 12 credits left to take in the proceeding FEB bach + prep/bridging programme, none of which from first bach have at least 50% on average for your master courses in January Second round: min 50% average percentage in January results to be eligible Final allocation by partner university FEB International Office October 2019
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Extended Master - Graduation
All 90 credits obtained = graduation February 2021 Grades might arrive late > retroactive graduation in February 2021 Certificate confirming you have succeeded 60 credits of regular master can be requested FEB International Office October 2019
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Extended Master - Resits
Retake course in host university > grades will be processed in September 2021 Course failed abroad? Retake corresponding KU Leuven course > if 1st semester course, grades can be processed in September 2021 Retake corresponding KU Leuven course > if 2nd semester course, grades can be processed in July 2021 FEB International Office October 2019
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Extended Master - Important
Graduation in ONLY if 90 credits successfully achieved Cancellation after acceptance > no graduation in 2019 – 2020 possible Graduate without having earned 90 credits > re-enroll for 2021 – 2022 FEB International Office October 2019
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(distinction, language,
Good to know in advance Carefully budget your trip before selecting destinations Relevant course offer? Check the online tool or on the website of the partner institutions All programmes except extended master strive to have an equivalent programme abroad Always check the additional requirements of partner institutions (distinction, language, extra costs,…) They have the final say in acceptance FEB International Office October 2019
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Departure will be refused if
Good to know in advance Exchanges in bridging or preparatory programmes are NOT possible! Departure will be refused if Students at risk of being barred from enrollment Students face a final exam chance for any core course that is scheduled during the exchange period You will NOT earn a foreign diploma Your exchange will be part of your KU Leuven diploma supplements FEB International Office October 2019
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No exchange to country of origin (except for Erasmus Belgica)
Good to know in advance No exchange to country of origin (except for Erasmus Belgica) Some remarks You can participate twice in our exchange programme, but you can NOT go to the same university twice FEB International Office October 2019
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Good to know in advance Language criteria French – English ->
Check available course offer > relevant courses available in language you master? French – English -> level B2 = required Language criteria Official language test may be required by host institution = paid tests (TOEFL, IELTS) Apply well on time! Other languages than ENG/FR If level B2 is required, proof of language knowledge (min B1) is acquired upon selection Language certificate must be added to application TOEFL: IELTS: FEB International Office October 2019
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Chinese language & culture course @ FEB ILT language tests + courses
Optional language courses Chinese language & culture FEB ILT language tests + courses Especially for exchange students Get informed ASAP Register well on time! FEB International Office October 2019
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Application Ranking Mechanism Preferences in destinations
Students’ grades (June/September for round 1; January for round 2) which means the ‘unweighted last achieved diploma percentage’ in relevant programme We aim at maximizing student mobility 61 FEB International Office October 2019 FEB International Office October 2019
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Application Destinations = partner institutions
Overview & information per destination in our exchange tool Destinations = partner institutions Choose up to 4 destinations, ranked from 1 to 4 Check additional requirements per partner institution Exchange tool: FEB International Office October 2019
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Application How to apply? Check eligibility!
If requirements are not met: application will not proceed Question your motivation and discuss with your parents! Fill out your details and indicate your choices in our online exchange tool Application deadline 14 Nov 2019 (round1) 13 Feb 2020 (round 2) Selection Announcement 12 Dec 2019 (round1) 21 Feb 2020 (round 2) 11:59 pm FEB International Office October 2019
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Application First round: 24 Oct – 14 Nov Selectedand now?
Accept or decline your destination All students: sign and upload Acceptance Letter Extended Master: sign and upload Letter of Intent* Payment of 100 € commitment and administration fee Attend mandatory information sessions in March In exchange tool In exchange tool Deadline: 22 Dec Deadline: 22 Dec Deadline: 13 Jan If not met before deadline: selection will be cancelled *Letter of Intent: signed form for the attention of the bursar requesting not to graduate in but at the earliest in the 1st semester of FEB International Office October 2019
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Special Circumstances
Application Not selected in round1? Apply in second round (30 January – 13 February) Special Circumstances The selection committee may decide to allocate left over slots to students in special circumstances in-between two selection rounds cfr: mobility regulations FEB International Office October 2019
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Application Round 2 Allocation of available slots or new destinations
Same procedure as round 1 Selected? Attend mandatory information session in March New application file needs to be filled out! FEB International Office October 2019
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Application Second round: 30 Jan – 13 Feb Selectedand now?
Accept or decline your destination All students: sign and upload Acceptance Letter Extended Master: sign and upload Letter of Intent* Payment of 100 € commitment and administration fee Attend mandatory information sessions in March In exchange tool In exchange tool Deadline: 2 March Deadline: 2 March Deadline: 9 March If not met before deadline: selection will be cancelled *Letter of Intent: signed form for the attention of the bursar requesting not to graduate in but at the earliest in the 1st semester of FEB International Office October 2019
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Bachelor: 1st fase courses obtained
Goal: timely decision Selection Criteria VS Bachelor: 1st fase courses obtained Departure Criteria Masters: bachelor courses obtained FEB International Office October 2019
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Final Allocation – Departure Criteria
For bachelor students Final Allocation – Departure Criteria Credits for all first semester 1st stage courses? Criteria met after January exams? Your exchange will be cancelled No No Yes Yes Destination is definitely yours No New check beginning of July for 2nd semester courses (last chance!) Passed all 1st stage courses? Yes Exception for Ba TEW transferring to Ba EW > final check Sept FEB International Office October 2019
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Final Allocation – Departure Criteria
For master students Final Allocation – Departure Criteria Credits for all first semester bachelor courses? Criteria met after January exams? Your exchange will be cancelled No No Yes Yes Destination is definitely yours No New check beginning of July for second semester courses (last chance!) Obtained your bachelor degree? Yes FEB International Office October 2019
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Final allocation - remarks
You decide not to participe in the exchange programme anymore? Please contact FEB Mobility Office ASAP Upon return we ask you to fill out a questionnaire about your stay abroad in our Exchange tool 100 € of commitment and administration cost will be refunded once this is done 100 € of commitment and administration cost will not be refunded FEB International Office October 2019
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Start of selection round
Next steps Start of selection round Check our destinations + their specific requirements Carefully budget and discuss your trip Apply on time and await announcement of selection Upon selection Confirm application by Acceptance Letter + acceptance in tool + pay commitment fee Extended Master students: sign and upload Letter of Intent Read about possible scholarships on our website Register your exchange in KU Loket (outside Europe and second round) March – April Attend mandatory information sessions about exchange + programme composition Apply for scholarships (if applicable and only for destinations outside Europe) Apply in due time at your guest university 2nd semester Get your programme approved by your programme advisor Get your Learning Agreement signed and upload it in our tool Take the OLS language test (Erasmus+ students only) Return Fill out the questionnaire about your stay abroad Upload your Transcript of Records in the exchange tool Upload your Confirmation of Stay in KU Loket (Erasmus+ only) FEB International Office October 2019
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Information session about administrative matters
Leuven Campus Monday 16 March 2020 18:00 Courtrai Campus Wednesday 11 March 2020 18:00 MANDATORY Information session about administrative matters Brussels Campus Tuesday 10 March 2020 18:00 Antwerp Campus Thursday 12 March 2020 18:00 FEB International Office October 2019
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After the selection procedure you will receive an message telling you to check your messages in the online tool… to see the result FEB International Office October 2019
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11. Enquiries and contact FEB International Office October 2019
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Useful websites io_feb #febxchange https://feb.kuleuven.be/erasmus
Online Tool FEB Mobility FEB Mobility Website FEB Mobility Rules and regulations FEB Mobility Facebook FEB Instagram account io_feb #febxchange FEB International Office
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Who is who at the FEB International Office?
Head of International Office Mrs. Ingeborg Vandenbulcke Vice-Dean Internationalisation Prof. Dr. Peter Teirlinck International events Mrs. Loes Diricks FEB International Office
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FEB International Office – Mobility Office
Head of Mobility Office KU Leuven Dr. Dirk G. Van Waelderen Student advisors incoming students Ms. Rebecca Rampelberg Mrs. Kathleen Monsieur Student advisors outgoing students Ms. Suzanne Steijleman Mrs. Barbara Dergent FEB International Office October 2019
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Who is your programme advisor?
HIR HIRB BEN BISENG Mrs. Katrien Wauters Business Economics Economics EW TEW Master ERB Mrs. Rita Sepelie HW BA MPM Mrs. Vanessa Geers MAFE MAFW Ms. Konstantina Vasilopoulou FEB International Office October 2019
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Exchange Timeline Information Session (21 – 24 October)
October/ November Information Session (21 – 24 October) Go Global Fair (5 November) November/ December First selection round (24 Oct-14 Nov)– Application deadline 14 November 2019 Announcement of results – 12 December 2019 Acceptance by students – Deadline 22 December 2019 January Examination session first semester Results will be checked whether departure criteria are met February Second selection round (30 Jan-13 Feb) - Application deadline 13 February 2020 Announcement of results – 21 February 2020 Acceptance by students – Deadline 2 March 2020 March Information session (10, 11, 12 or 16 March 2020) - MANDATORY Scholarship application for grants outside Europe (check deadlines on website!) FEB International Office October 2019
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Exchange Timeline March - May Nomination to the partner institution by your Student Advisor Students attend information sessions about programme composition May - June Students have to apply at partner institution – beware of deadline from guest university Programme composition in exchange tool June - July Examination session second semester Results will be checked whether departure criteria are met Summer Your departure Learning Agreement (official programme) should be uploaded in our exchange tool After exchange Fill out questionnaire about your stay abroad Upload your Transcript or Records in exchange tool Upload your Confirmation of Stay in KU Loket Conversion of the grades > grades will be published together with results of June exams (except for Extended Masters) FEB International Office October 2019
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Go Global Fair 5 November – 17.00-20.00 Ebib Leuven campus
Infosessions: ERB, EW, HW, Extended Master, Grants, Summer Schools,… Facebook: Go Global Fair FEB International Office October 2019
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