STUDY ABROAD APPLICATION INFO MEETING HA, BScB, BAMMC, Cand.merc, Oecon, SOC and Public Policy Katrine Rosenbeck and Nina Jørgensen
HOPEFULLY YOU ARE STUDYING Bachelor in Economics and Business Administration, Danish taught (HA Almen), 3rd semester Bachelor in Economics and Business Administration, English taught (BScB), 3rd semester Bachelor in Marketing and Mangement Communication (BAMMC), 3rd semester Bachelor in Economics and Management (Bac.Oecon), 3rd or 5th semester Master in Business Administration and Commercial Law (Cand.merc.jur), 1st semester Master in Economics and Business Administration (Cand.merc), 1st semester Master in Economics and Management (Cand.oecon), 1st semester Master in Business Administration (Cand.soc), 1st semester Master in Public Policy, 1st semester
TODAYS PROGRAMME Why study abroad When can you study abroad Exchange vs. Freemover Destinations Who can apply Apply for exchange AU GO Allocation Finance and grants Contact information
WHY STUDY ABROAD? CAREER/PERSONAL?
ARE YOU READY TO:. leave your girl/boyfriend, family, friends for one semester. find your organizer-gene? This is crucial in order to go abroad (applying to host uni + apply for pre-approval is a lot of work ). use the time to find relevant courses in the jungle of foreign university websites?. adapt to a different culture/academic system/way of thinking?
WHEN CAN YOU STUDY ABROAD? BAMMC: 5th semester HA/BScB: 5th semester Bachelor Oecon: 5th semester Cand.Merc.: 3rd semester Cand.Oecon: 1st, 2nd or 3rd semester Cand.Soc (single subject): 1st, 2nd or 3rd semester Cand.Soc (double subject): 3rd or 4th semester Public Policy: 3rd semester
EXCHANGE VS FREEMOVER Exchange = Study abroad through Aarhus BSS No tuition fee Guidance and assistance from Aarhus BSS Application through AU/Aarhus BSS AU allocates positions and we have many positions You will receive an Erasmus grant (European agreements) or you can apply for Aarhus BSS travel grant (non-european agreements) Freemover = Study abroad organized by you/an agent Tuition fee depends of the host university Limited guidance and assistance from Aarhus BSS Application directly to the host university You arrange the stay yourself (or via an agent) You will not receive an Erasmus grant or Aarhus BSS travel grant Possible to apply for udlandsstipendium
EXCHANGE THROUGH AU /AARHUS BSS App. 550 exchange positions App.153 universities App. 40 Countries Number of applicants in 2017: 462 If you want to go abroad you can!
NEW DESTINATIONS (BSS) Europe: Germany - Universität zu Köln France ESSEC Business School Netherlands University of Utrecht Ireland University of Limerick Scotland University of Glasgow Asia Hong Kong - University of Hong Kong
NEW DESTINATIONS (UNIVERSITY WIDE) China - Chinese University of Hong Kong Japan - Waseda University, Tokyo Canada - Brock University Canada - University of New Brunswick, Fredricton USA - Drexel University USA - New Mexico State University USA State University New York, Albany USA - State University New York, Brockport USA - State University New York, Buffalo State USA - University of Massachusetts - Boston UK - University of Leeds
WHERE CAN YOU GO - ASIA? China Hong Kong India Japan Kazakhstan Korea Singapore Taiwan Thailand Vietnam
WHERE CAN YOU GO EUROPE? Austria Belgium Czech Republic Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Italy Latvia Lithuania Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Slovenia Spain Sweden Turkey UK
WHERE CAN YOU GO OVERSEAS? North America: Canada USA Mexico South America Brazil Chile Peru Oceania: Australia New Zealand
DISCOUNTED FEE PAYING AGREEMENTS ALTERNATIVE TO PRIVATE AGENTS Discounted fee paying agreements: Unlike if you choose to study abroad as a Freemover through a private agent, students applying for a fee paying exchange position through Aarhus BSS will get a discount on tuition fees (10 to 15%) and are also eligible for the Aarhus BSS Travel Grant.
I m lost? Where do I start Your study portal! students.au.dk
STUDY PORTAL YOUR NEW BEST FRIEND
WHERE EXACTLY CAN YOU GO? List available on your Study Portal under Study Abroad > Destinations > Available positions
HOW TO CHOOSE? Close to Denmark or far away? Ranking and reputation? Family/personal relations? Budget? Interesting courses? You may choose as many universities as you want. BUT please remember: If you cancel your exchange the position cannot be offered to other students, and will be lost. Show consideration for your fellow students!
WHO CAN APPLY FOR EXCHANGE? Allocation by Aarhus BSS You must be a full time student at AU You must be an active student You must be able to transfer 20 ECTS or 30 ECTS FYI: If you are only able to transfer 20 ECTS (e.g. Oregon State University or Pompeu Fabre): Summer University (prior to or after the stay) Extra Course(s) the following semester
SPECIAL INFORMATION FOR: CAND.MERC.JUR STUDENTS 30 ECTS electives during study abroad: 10 ECTS Law + 10 ECTS Business + 10 ECTS Law or Business Apply for either: 1) Law agreements: 20+ ECTS credits within law 2) Business agreements: 20+ ECTS within business + maybe 10 ECTS credits within law You cannot apply for both law agreements and business agreements. If you combine universities you will be allocated a position based on the type of agreement (law or business), you have chosen as your first priority. Further info: See list on Study Portal + info in AU GO
BAMMC-STUDENTS INTENDING TO APPLY FOR ADMISSION TO CAND.MERC In addition to the mandatory courses, which are part of your bachelor s degree programme, you must also pass 30 ECTS within specific subject areas. It is not possible to have courses taken abroad pre-approved for admission to Cand.merc. programmes. Students should contact the student counsellors for further information about admission to Cand.merc. programmes.
APPLY FOR EXCHANGE Step 1: Application to Aarhus University Deadline: midnight December 1, 2017 Application form: https://bss.augo.au.dk/ (from November 1) Response to application: around January 18, 2018 (via email) Step 2: Application to host university Deadline: between February and June Application form: paper or online More information at: After allocation meeting in February
https://bss.augo.au.dk/ Rejection Allocation by Aarhus BSS Nomination of you to the host University by Aarhus BSS Application to host university Assessment by Host university Rejection (rare) Final Admission
AU GO: UNIVERSITY DATABASE Description of the host university Previously pre-approved courses Language requirements Housing information Host uni GPA requirement (if any) Other requirement /info Academic calender Former AU students evaluations
HOW TO APPLY ONLINE FORM IN AU GO Read instructions on Study Portal and watch video at https://bss.augo.au.dk/ Fill in application form, upload attachments and submit Note: After submission you cannot change your application!!!
AU GO APPLICATION ATTACHMENTS All attachments must be uploaded as a single PDF-file: Course Selection Form(s): Each priority needs a course selection form (available at the Study Portal). Transcript of Records: Only relevant if you haven t received any grades from Aarhus University (e.g International Master Students) Joint application form: Only relevant if you and a fellow student wish to study abroad at the same destination allocation is based on the lowest GPA (form available on study portal)
COURSE SELECTION FORM This is NOT an application for pre-approval of courses! Do not submit course descriptions. This is to ensure that you only apply to institutions that offer courses which are relevant to your study programme. Students who can find already pre-approved courses for their study programme in AU GO are welcome to list these courses in the form. No guarantee that previously approved courses will be offered/approved again!
SPECIFICALLY FOR BAC.OECON Oecon bachelor students applying for exchange during their Master s degree will not be able to choose universities in the AU GO online application form (due to technical issues). Instead students must: 1) Choose Exchange University Master Oecon as the only priority in the application form 2) Upload a list of priorities. Please see available positions on your Study portal > Study Abroad > Destinations > Available positions.
ALLOCATION BY AU / AARHUS BSS Criteria of Allocation: Allocation is based on your GPA Your GPA is: All your grades awarded by AU Specific GPA requirements by the host university, if any, are listed in AU GO Quick facts about GPA/priorities Changes from year to year (a lot!) May be very high at the most popular destinations, but even students with 2.0 can get an exchange position 385 students were allocated an exchange position in 2017 97% of students were given a Top 10 priority 80 % of students were given a Top 3 priority Average GPA 2017: 6.7 General advice: Apply for 5 to10 different universities
AFTER ALLOCATION After Allocation You cannot be allocated a new exchange position You cannot swap your exchange position with your friend 2nd allocation: For those of you who did not receive a position or forgot to apply Beginning of February First-come first- served
STEP 2: APPLICATION TO HOST UNIVERSITY You will be informed about the application procedure to the host university by email from Aarhus BSS or directly from your host university. Attachments: Follow the instructions in the email and check your study portal:
FINANCE YOUR STUDY ABROAD Very different depending on destination find examples on your Study Portal:
EXAMPLES
FINANCE YOUR STUDY ABROAD - GRANTS Erasmus grant: Size varies from year to year and depends of destination App. 200-250 EUR pr. month Granted to all students going through an Erasmus agreement (See AU GO) BSS Travel grant: Only for students going on a non-erasmus AU partner agreement and for freemovers who do not receive Udlandsstipendium 25 ECTS: 5000 DKK 30 ECTS: 10.000 DKK Only after credit transfer Private grants: Resources listed on Study Portal: Study abroad > Funding > Private grants. No assistance offered
HOUSING Some universities offer housing guarentee Some universities offer housing service Can be on campus or off campus Check AU GO for more information about housing + student evaluations It is also possible to sublet your own apartment during your study abroad (check the International Centre s website: http://www.au.dk/en/internationalcentre/auhousing/sublet-to-student-or-staff/)
PRE-APPROVAL OF COURSES Not due until after you have been allocated a position. Find information about application procedure on your Study portal > Study abroad > Courses abroad > Pre-approval More information at After Allocation Meeting.
OVERVIEW 1. You apply from November 1 to midnight December 1 2. You receive an answer in mid January 3. You are nominated to the host institution 4. You receive information about the application procdure to the host university 5. You apply for admission (including visa/residence permit if relevant and housing) 6. You apply for a pre-approval from the Study Board 7. You are admitted by the host university 8. Off you go on your study abroad adventure 9. When you return: Complete evaluation + Apply for credit transfer + Apply for BSS Travel Grant
CONTACT INFORMATION Questions before allocation: bss.international@au.dk After allocation your contact person will be an International Coordinator from Aarhus BSS or from the International Centre (ic@au.dk) You will receive an email with contact information on your international coordinator
INTERNATIONAL COORDINATORS, AARHUS BSS Contact information: Before allocation: Bss.international@au. dk After allocation: USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand Contact information: Before allocation: Bss.international@au. dk After allocation: Europe, Latin America, Mexico Contact information: Before allocation: On maternity leave After allocation: Asia, UK, Ireland Katrine Rosenbeck kabr@au.dk 871 53012 Nina Jørgensen nij@au.dk 871 52493 Anne Møller Jeppesen amj@au.dk 871 52529
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NOW: STUDY FAIR Look in the promotional material you are allowed to bring it home by the end of the night Find us and ask us + feel free to look at the lists but put them back in the correct blue folder please Meet both current incoming students and former outgoing students - they will be more than happy to help you with your questions.