IDC Student Exchange Program: Information Session for Business Students 2016-2017

Why Study Abroad? Understand world issues and multicultural perspectives

Learn about different cultures and languages first-hand

Develop valuable career skills by expanding cross-cultural communication and problem solving skills, preparing you to work in increasingly diverse and an international workplace.

Expose yourself to new perspectives on international issues

Enhance your critical thinking skills.

Gain confidence in yourself, personally and professionally.

Develop skills and gain experiences that a classroom will never provide.

Network and Make friends from around the world

Enhance the value of your degree and resume

Target Audience Outstanding students with good grades & compelling

reason to study abroad

Representatives of IDC & Israel

Good academic standing (no previous disciplinary problems)

Enrolled in IDC Herzliya as full time students (either Israeli or RRIS)

Timing

Most schools (though not all) begin their academic semester in August and end in December

Check the academic calendar of each individual university!

Tuition & Fees Tuition is waived for the extra semester. Tuition payments

at partner institutions is waived for IDC exchange students

Students are responsible for:

Flight

medical & travel insurance

Visa

Housing

Personal Travel

Books

All other misc. costs (i.e., “Study Abroad Fee”) while abroad

Coursework

Students can enroll for credits in courses available for exchange students, subject to prerequisites, capacity limitations and availability.

IDC students will get full credit for all courses they complete successfully (subject to advisor approval)

Application Process

Online Application Materials:

◦ Application (completed & signed) by December 30th

◦ Official copy of your transcript

◦ Recommendation letter(s) - optional

◦ Tentative list of courses – optional

◦ Essay - complete questionnaire

Partner Institutions Berlin School of Economics & Law

Charles-University-Prague

University of Colombia

Copenhagen Business School

EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht

Emory University

University of Leeds

Partner Institutions Ludwig Maximilian University

LUISS Guide Carli University Of Rome

Nova School of Business & Economics

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)

St. Francis Xavier University

Stockholm University

Partner Institutions Technische Universität Darmstadt

Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi

University of Southern California

University of Toulouse 1 Capitole

Washington University in St. Louis

Wharton,University of Pennsylvania

Yonsei University School of Business

ZHAW School of Management & Law

Berlin School of Economics & Law Located in Germany’s capitol: Excellent place of history,

politics, and culture Variety of Courses in English

8,000+ students

Affordable: International Office supports students seeking accommodation(average rent € 170 – € 240 a month)

EBS University

Located in Wiesbaden, Germany

One of the top business schools in Germany

One of Europe's economically strongest regions and stands as a center for production and services.

Strong connections with the European business world

Proof of sufficient English proficiency – waived only for

native speakers and IDC attending the international school

Ludwig Maximilian University

Located in the heart of Munich

Programs in English include various fields such as business and management

Wide range of activities for international students

Graz University Founded in 1585. Austria's second oldest university

and one of the largest in the country

Nobel laureates have taught and researched there

Courses in English detailed on website

ZHAW School of Management and Law

Wintarthur ( close to Zurich), Switzerland

About 9,700 students are enrolled at the ZHAW

Their finance faculty in the Institute of Banking are the most knowledgeable in the world in the global banking trends and the operation of the Swiss banking model.

ZHAW offers on-campus housing to students who register prior to the deadline, as places are limited.

Leeds University Located on the River Aire in West Yorkshire, England

Leeds was named the top city to visit

Within walking distance from the city centre

Accommodation guaranteed on condition students meet the relevant application deadlines

English proficiency exam required for non-native speakers

University of Birmingham Located in the city of Birmingham, UK

The Department of Political Science and International Studies (POLSIS) ranked 4th in the UK and 22nd in the world

In 2013, Birmingham was named 'University of the Year 2014' in the Times Higher Education awards

Charles University in Prague founded in 1348 and is one of the world's oldest

universities.

Campus is located in the heart of the city.

over 4,500 international students

Students will find that Prague is generally cheaper than living in Israel

Copenhagen School of Business

Located in Copenhagen, Denmark

Highly ranked throughout Europe

4000+ exchange students

Courses in English *English Proficiency exam required for non-native

speakers

Stockholm University: School of Business

Located in Stockholm, Sweden

One of the largest universities in Sweden

Notable alumni include PM Fredrik Reinfeldt

Frequently host distinguished guest speakers

Many international students

‘City of Opportunity’

Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi

Milan, Italy

Founded in 1902,

Bocconi University is internationally recognized as a leader in the fields of economics and business.

There are more than 1200 exchanges every year between Bocconi and 200 partner universities worldwide.

Exchange students can apply for accommodation in Bocconi Residence Halls through the ISD Housing Office, but housing is not guaranteed.

LUISS Guido Carli University

Located in Rome, Italy

Ranked 3rd in Italian University Ranking (*IlSole24Ore 2012)

Small, private university (around 6,200 students)

Most international students live in private apartments with Italian or international roommates near the university. (average cost is between 350 to 400 Euros per month)

Degree programs in English

Nova School of Business & Economics

Located in Lisbon, Portugal

Newest public university in Portugal

First Portuguese business school of acquire international accreditations

Many courses in English

Erasmus+ IIA

ESSEC Business School Located in the Paris area

Recognized as one of the leading business schools in the world. Is one of the foremost Grande's Ecoles in France

A selection of undergraduate courses taught in English through the BBA program

TOEFL Score (min. 80 iBT), IELTS (min. 6). Exceptions for English mother‐tongue speakers

Paris Dauphine University Located in central Paris, France

5th business school of France according to EDUniversal ranking

Intensive French as a foreign language seminar is offered at the beginning of each semester

Courses offered in business, economics, law , social sciences

Non-native English speakers who would like to take classes in English must include their results of the following exams or of their equivalent: TOEFL IBT (80) / IELTS (7.0)

University of Toulouse

Located in Toulouse, France

‘Grand Ecole’ of French Universities

Courses in English in the fields of Law, business, economics

Emory University Located in Atlanta, GA

Finance program is one of best in US, currently ranked 5th in the nation for best undergraduate programs in business

10 fortune 500 companies based in Atlanta including: Coca-Cola & Delta Airlines

Many ties with Jewish & Israeli community, including American-Israeli Chamber of Commerce . Emory Hillel – Hosts roundtable discussions called "Jbiz" where students can meet top Jewish leaders and have personal discussions with them.

Proof of sufficient English proficiency – Non-native require a Toefl of 100 IBT or IELTS 7.0. native - signed documentation from an academic institution or English language school. By February 1,

there will be a J-1 Language Verification template available on the following link: Downloadable Documents page

University of Southern California Marshall School of Business(USC)

Los Angeles, California

All exchange students will be eligible to apply for on-campus accommodation (follow the deadline)

English proficiency exam required from students who do not have a US, Canadian, UK, Australian or New Zealand passport ,prior to the start of the visa process. TOEFL score of 20 on each section, IELTS of 6.5

AREAS OF BUSINESS STUDY/RESEARCH: • Accounting • Business Communication

• Finance • Real Estate • Entrepreneurship

• Information Systems • Operations Management • Management & Organization

• Marketing

Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania

Located in Philadelphia, USA

one of the most prestigious schools in the U.S.

offers ivy-league education, as well as a wide array of events and extra-curricular activities

Washington University in St. Louis Located in St. Louis, Missouri

One of top business programs in the USA

Friendly student campus

Strong ties with Israel, Jewish Community, and IDC

English proficiency internal exam or Toefl required from students who do not study in the international school

St. Francis Xavier: Gerald Schwartz School of Business

Located in Novia Scotia, Canada

Elite, private Catholic university

One of top schools for undergraduate studies in Canada

Strong alumni organization

Scholarships available (Larry & Judy Tenenbaum Foundation)

The Université du Québec à Montréal – ESG UQÀM

Located downtown, in the heart of the city, close to the blooming artistic and cultural life of Montreal , Canada

A verity of courses in business & economics

French course for non-French speakers

Housing is available both on (limited spaces) and off campus

Proof of English proficiency. Spoken and written English must be at an intermediate level. TOEFL score : 80 +

PUC-Rio Located in Rio de Janiero, Brazil

One of best universities in South America

International students have the opportunity to take courses in English at PUC-Rio and learn Portuguese!

Along with the courses in English, international students must attend Portuguese as a Second Language during their academic semester, as well as any other courses in Portuguese recommended by the coordinator

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

Located in Melbourne, Australia

Urban campus

Ranked in top 10 Australian universities (top 3 in Victoria); also ranked top university in Australia for entrepreneurship

Courses in Media, Journalism, Advertising, PR, etc.

English proficiency exam required for non-native speakers TOEFL – 79 ; IELTS:6.0

Singapore Management University Located in Singapore (city center)

One of IDC’s oldest exchange agreements

Language of Instruction is English

500+ Exchange students from around the world

No dorms available

RENMIN University of China- RUC

Located in Beijing, China

Ranked 7th best university by China education center

Courses offered in fields of Business, Government and Finance

Peking University - Business School

Located in Shenzen, China, adjacent to the international financial hub, Hong Kong

An elite institution of learning, recognized internationally as one of China's premier centers of academic excellence

Offers 130 graduate level, English-language business courses per year

3rd year students in their 7th semester can choose first year courses

University of Korea

Located in Seoul, South Korea

One of 3 highly-ranked Universities in Korea

Offers a rich variety of courses including business.

Home to more than 35,000 students from all over the nation and the world

on-campus housing and all university facilities can be used

Yonsei University Located in Seoul, South Korea

One of top universities in Korea, est. 1885

QS ranked #85 globally in Social Sciences; #16 overall in Asia

Notable Alumni:

Koo Bon-Moo: Chairman of LG Group

Choi Do Suk: CFO of Samsung Electronics

Chung Mong-hun: Former Chairman of Hyundai Group

University of Fpt

Located in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam

Courses offered in the fields of business, Economics, entrepreneurship, Computer Science

A leading University in Information Technology

CESA: Colegio de Estudios Superiores de Administracion

Located in Bogota, Colombia

Specializes in Business Administration

Great for students who are interested in Spanish culture & Entrepreneurship in the developing world

The Ibero-American University

Located in Mexico City

one of the most prestigious universities in Mexico and in Latin America

Exchange can take any courses offered, as long as there are no special access restrictions to a particular course and your language skills are sufficient

60-70 exchange students per semester

English taught courses, especially in the areas of International

Business/Marketing and International Relations. Students can combine

the courses with Spanish taught courses and/or Spanish language classes, or choose to exclusively visit the English taught programs

The Anahuac University - UAMN

Located in Mexico City

Private educational institution

Require official Spanish Language proficiency certificate validating that you have studied the Spanish language (just in case that you’re native language is not Spanish)

The Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education(ITESM)

Located in Monterrey , the capital of Mexico

One of the top graduate business schools in the region

A multi campus system with different locations throughout Mexico

Courses are offered in all fields of study

extracurricular activities Classes designed especially for international students

The Spanish language is not compulsory

The Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México- ITAM

Situated in the heart of Mexico City

Students may choose subjects from any academic department

Exchange Students from more than 100 schools

Sharing classes with regular degree students

The best private university in Mexico according to El Universal; Buddy Program

Most subjects are taught in Spanish. recommended at least one year of university-level Spanish with good reading and listening skills. In most cases it is possible to secure permission from the professor to submit papers and exams in English. The readings for most classes tend to be in English. A limited number of classes are taught in English, in Business , International Relations and advanced Economics

The Universidad de Montevideo

located in Montevideo, Uruguay

Ranked as best university in Uruguay

Offers a wide range of international programs to fit the interests of each international student

Courses in English are offered as part of the International Business Degree

DO NOT apply directly to the host institution. All applications must be submitted on-line. Please refrain from contacting the host institution until you have been given a ‘green light’ by us.

Do some research: Look at the website of relevant institutions.

◦ Things to consider: Cost: Even though you are paying tuition directly to IDC, you are responsible for the

cost of food, travel, accommodations, insurance, and all other fees associated with studying abroad.

Housing: On-campus housing is available at some institutions at an additional cost; at others, students are responsible for finding their own accommodations.

Courses: Courses must be approved by your advisor at IDC. Students who do not graduate on time are not exempt from any fees associated with the cost of an extra semester.

Language: Consider how easy/hard it will be to get around without knowing the host language

Consider your mental preparedness for life in another country. While studying abroad may be the experience of a lifetime, keep in mind that living in another country is very different from travelling in it. This is not a weekend vacation; things are different than what you are used to at home.