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Semester and Year-long Study Abroad Opportunities

These programs are only available for undergrad students in the College of Business. Students can apply for all programs for either a semester or a year-long study abroad except for City University in London and ESADE in Spain. These programs are only available for a single semester because of their high demand. Application deadlines for all semester study abroad programs are Feb. 15th and Sept. 15th of the semester prior to studying abroad. All of our programs offer a sufficient number of courses in English. Some programs also offer classes in the home language of the country. You will be able to take business courses in all of our study abroad programs. At some institutions, you will also be able to take courses that meet general education requirements. We recommend that you apply for a study abroad program as early as you can in your studies at the University of Illinois, so that you will have enough flexibility in your schedule to get the most out of your study abroad experience.

Study abroad spots are given out first in the fall. Any remaining spots will be given in the spring. If location is your highest priority, you will want to apply to study abroad in the fall.

If finances are an important consideration, please keep in mind that the U.K. and Norway both have a high cost of living compared to the U.S. Also, housing in London and Paris, because of the locations, is more expensive than the housing on our other programs.

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Asia
Europe

 

HONG KONG

Hong Kong
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a fascinating of lights city situated on the southern tip of China and in the heart of Asia. The charisma of the city that never rests captivates all who study, live and work here. With its Chinese heritage stretching over thousands of years and some 150 years of British administration until its return to China in 1997, Hong Kong's unique East-West perspective has created a cosmopolitan city with a 24/7 lifestyle and an energy all of its own.

With its stunning backdrop, dramatic sky bridges, and beautiful nearby seafront, HKUST provides an unforgettable learning experience. The University was established in 1991 and has built up a strong repuation. The Business School has consistently been ranked as one of the top universities in Asia, offering a range of courses in a variety of essential business disciplines. With about 400 exchange students a year, there is strong presence of internationalization and diversity on campus. Hong Kong is an English-speaking country.


KOREA

Korea University Business School (KUBS), Seoul, Korea
KUBS has graduated the largest number of CEOs and CPAs in Korea. KUBS is a private business school.

SINGAPORE - NOW OPEN TO NON-ACCOUNTANCY STUDENTS TOO

Nanyang sign
Nanyang University - Singapore
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) was recently ranked among the top 50 universities in the world. This study abroad opportunity is open only to accountancy students. The accountancy program at Nanyang was developed through collaboration with UIUC accountancy faculty. Accountancy students who attend Nanyang, will be able to transfer their accountancy classes to UIUC. Other business majors will not be able to take Accountancy courses at Nanyang.

 

AUSTRIA
Students with the Vienna Sign

 

Vienna University of Economics & Business Administration - Vienna, Austria
Vienna is the historic capital of the multinational Habsburg Empire. It is a melting pot of languages and cultures, and the crossroads between East and West. This program is run in conjunction with the German Department at the University of Illinois. Classes are available in either German or in English, and there are German-language courses available at all level of instruction, so this is an excellent program if you would like to take classes for a German minor. There are cultural programs available, including an optional ski week for those students studying abroad in the spring. There is also an on-sight University of Illinois faculty member in Vienna who will be there to assist you. A buddy program is available. Because of the ski trip, spring is a better semester for this program than fall, but it is available both fall in spring. Students who participate in the fall will be given an early exam so that they will be able to return to UIUC in time for spring courses to begin. Read about the Vienna program from a student's perspective.

FRANCE

ESCP building

Ecole Superieure de Commerce de Paris (ESCP-EAP) - Paris, France
Undergrads take second year business courses at ESCP-EAP that are available in either English or French, so students who speak French will have more course options. ACCENT, the housing service we use in Paris, offers additional travel and enrichment programs. This program is also open to MBA students.

 

IRELAND

Quinn Business School, Dublin, Ireland
The largest business school in Ireland, taking part in all aspects of academic and social life in their extensive campus while experiencing life in the thriving modern European city of Dublin. There is also a summer internship program available through Quinn.

ITALY

Bocconi University, Milan, Italy
Gate in Milan

Bocconi is recognized as the leading business and economics institution in Italy and is a top ranked business school in Europe. Bocconi was the first Italian university to confer a degree in Economics and Business Administration. Located in the heart of the fashion capital of Italy, Milan, Bocconi offers an excellent education in the northern region of Italy, which is well situated to explore the rest of Italy and Europe. 
buildings in Milan

Bocconi's International Office coordinates cultural activities throughout the semester to introduce you to Italian culture. These include visits from the leaders of Italy's fashion industry and culinary sector, outings to prestigious operas, concerts and ballets in Milan's world-famous La Scala Opera House and guest lectures by world politicians.

The Netherlands

Erasmus - Rotterdam, Netherlands
Although an MBA exchange school, our upper-level undergraduates have the opportunity to enjoy this famous seaport. Additionally, travel throughout Europe is easy from this location. This program is also open to MBA students.

NORWAY

Norwegian School of Management BI, School of Marketing - Oslo, Norway
Modern campus with a "buddy system" so students feel instantly part of the school community. It's a great location for marketing majors but is open to all of our College of Business majors. The new business facility is ultra modern and includes a grocery store, hair stylists and workout facilities. Students going to Norway have their option of two different places to live, including one that is next to a cross country ski track. This program is also open to MBA students.
Norwegian School of Management Building

I rate the exchange program with BI as a very good one.
I think that students should know that it is a good location for
all business majors and an excellent, highly ranked business school.
It is also very friendly to foreigners, clean, and safe.
It is in a great position to travel from and close to many other countries in Europe.
- UIUC student

 

SPAIN
Barcelona mosaic

 

Escuela Superior de Administracion y Direccion de Empresas (ESADE) - Barcelona, Spain
ESADE offers only business classes but the affiliated Language School enables students to work on their Spanish for credit. Classes at ESADE are available in English or Spanish. You will have more course options if you speak both languages, but it is not a requirement. This is a highly competitive program. Studentes who choose to study abroad in the fall have a better chance of being able to study at their destination of choice.

UNITED KINGDOM

City University Business School - London, England
The most popular business program located in the heart of London's financial district. City University was ranked the best business program in London and the third best in the entire U.K. by the Guardian University guide in 2007.

Manchester Business School - Manchester, England
Manchester Business School is the largest business school in the U.K. MBS is one of the top 10 business schools in all of Europe and is ranked 22nd in the world. It is located in a lively city with three universities and more than 68,000 students. Manchester is the second largest city in England. It was recently voted the "Coolest Place in the UK" outside London by 18-30 year olds. Manchester is only 2 hours from London by train and only a 35-minute flight to Dublin. There are 2 local airports near Manchester where you can fly all over Europe very inexpensively. At MBS live with students from Manchester and from all over the world. Susan Fidalgo from Manchester advises that students sign up for the non-catered housing option in the Manchester dorms so that you can really get to know the poeple you live with. You will be paired with a buddy from Manchester even before you arrive. The international student club has events all throughout the semester. Students who study in Manchester in the fall will have arrangements made for final exams so that they will be back at UIUC in time for spring semester. Students who study in the spring will take their final exams with the other students.

 

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