Partner Institutions
Follow the links below to check out VIU's current exchange partners. Or find the schools using Google Earth on VIU's Global VIU blogs
- Australia
- England
- Finland
- Finland (members of the North2North mobility program)
- France
- Germany
- Iceland (members of the North2North mobility program)
- Japan
- Korea
- Mexico
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- North2North exchanges
- Norway (members of the North2North mobility program)
- Spain
- Sweden (members of the North2North mobility program)
- USA
- General information on VIU's Exchange Program
Australia |
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| Canberra | Program: Full range of university programs & courses (called units). Length: 1 semester Semesters: Feb–June, July–Nov |
| Melbourne | Program: Full range of university programs & courses (called units) and Business internships. Click here for information on looking up units (courses) Length: 1 or 2 semesters Semesters: Feb–June, July–Nov |
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Melbourne |
Program: Choose from ....
Semesters: Feb–June, July–Nov |
England |
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| Hatfield | Program: Range of university courses. Click here for their Module Catalogue (list of courses) Length: 1 or 2 semesters Semesters: Sept–late January , Feb–June |
Finland |
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TAMK (Tampere University of Applied Sciences) Tampere |
Program: Programs for exchange students in English: International Business, Media, Environmental Engineering, Social Services, Nursing . Length: 1 or 2 semesters Semesters: Sept–Dec, Jan–May |
| Seinäjoki | Programs: Business, food, nursing and a variety of programs for exchange students Length: 1 or 2 semesters Semesters: Sept – Dec or Jan, Feb – May |
France |
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Dijon |
Program: Business courses, in English look under course catalogues. Length: 1 or 2 semesters Semesters: Sept–Dec, Jan- May Internship: April–June/July |
| Auxeurre | Program: Business courses and internships: program description. Students from Tourism and Hospitality can also apply. Non-Business majors may apply if willing to study Business courses in French. and Business internships. Students taking 1st year courses must stay for one year and starting in Sept. Length: 1 or 2 semesters Semesters: Sept–Dec, Jan- May Internship: April–June/July |
Germany |
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| Frankfurt | Program: Business courses (Students Guide 2012 and Descriptions for English-Taught Courses) Length: 1 or 2 semesters Semesters: Sept – Jan & Mar – June |
Japan |
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| Shinjuku (Tokyo) | Program: Japanese language and culture courses offered in English. Click here for information on the program and courses. Japan government scholarship available for 1 or 2 students. Length: 1 year Semesters: Sept–Jan, April–July |
| Machida (near Tokyo) | Program: Japanese language and culture courses offered in English. Click here for the on-line student guide (information on courses in section IV). Japan government scholarships may be available. Length: 1 year Semesters: Sept–Jan, April–July |
Korea |
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| Seoul | Program: Click here for courses offered in English (look at those offered on the Seoul campus only) Other: Can earn up $500US per month teaching English; free accommodation Length: 1 or 2 semesters Semesters: Mar–June, Sept–Dec |
Mexico |
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| Universidad de Colima | Program: If you are a student in the Faculty of Management, or a First Nations student (Canadian citizens or landed immigrant only), you may be eligible for a grant of $3000 to study in Colima. You can study Spanish language and Mexican culture or take academic courses (in Spanish). |
Program: First Nations students or First Nations majors only ($3000 grant available; must be Canadian or landed immigrant). |
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| Universidad Juarez Autonoma de Tabasco | Program: Business majors only ($3000 grant available; must be Canadian or landed immigrant) |
Netherlands |
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| Utrecht |
Length: 1 or 2 semesters Semesters: Feb–July, Sept–Dec or Jan
Want to study during the summer? Consider courses offered at UH's Summer School (cost of tuition will be deducted off the program fee since these can be taken as part of an exchange program) |
| Dieman/Amsterdam | Program: Programs offered in English. Length: 1 or 2 semesters Semesters: Feb–July, Sept–Jan |
New Zealand |
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| Tauranga | Program: Lower level courses in Business, Tourism, IT, ECE, Hospitality, etc. Click here for list of programmes (subjects) Length: 1 semester Semesters: Feb–June, July–Nov (for Business courses) |
| Auckland | Program: Many, including Sport, Business, Design, IT. Click here for list of programmes Length: 1 or 2 semesters Semesters: Feb–June, July–Nov |
North2North |
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The University of the Arctic is a consortium of northern universities in Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Russia, USA and Canada. Member universities have created an exchange program called the North2North student mobility program that allows students to experience different northern regions first-hand. Program: Click here for the list of programs by University Length: 1 or 2 semesters Semesters: Aug-Dec/Jan & Jan/Feb-June |
Spain |
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Huelva |
Program: Variety of courses Length: 1 semester Semesters: Feb-May, Sept-Jan |
USA |
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Missoula, Montana |
Program: First Nations students or First Nations majors only ($3000 grant available; must be Canadian or landed immigrant) |
Program: First Nations students or First Nations majors only ($3000 grant available; must be Canadian or landed immigrant). |
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Conway, Arkansas |
Program: Business majors only ($3000 grant available; must be Canadian or landed immigrant). Length: 1 or 2 semesters Semesters: Jan-May, late Aug-Dec Websites for the College of Business and incoming exchange students |
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East Bay, California |
Program: Business majors only ($3000 grant available; must be Canadian or landed immigrant) Length: 1 or 2 terms Terms: Sept-Dec; Jan-Mar; Mar-June Websites for the College of Business and Economics, Business Admin courses , general information |
