Bachelor Exchange

School of Business and Economics

Boost your education by studying abroad! Change your view of the world, find out what you are capable of achieving once you step out of your comfort zone, learn from peers in another culture, and build up a network beyond borders. A study abroad is a life-changing experience, which is why at the Maastricht University School of Business and Economics (SBE) a compulsory semester abroad is part of the curriculum of almost all its bachelor’s programmes.

The world is waiting for you!

Study abroad at a partner university

The International Relations Office (IRO) of the School of Business and Economics is responsible for initiating, organizing and coordinating student exchanges primarily at bachelor’s level for those students seeking additional experience abroad. Depending on your study programme at the School of Business and Economics, you go on exchange either in the first or in the second semester of your third year.

Check out our partner universities

Our School has more than 150 exchange contracts with universities and institutions in 45 countries all over the world.
List of partner universities
_{Note that you are not able to go on exchange to a university that is not part of the School's network.}

Questions?
We're here to help.

iro-outgoing-sbe@maastrichtuniversity.nl

Dania Nascher

American University in Sharjah, UAE

Not everyone would consider studying abroad in the Middle East but let me tell you something: it was an amazing experience full of new cultures and open-minded welcoming people! I always wanted to experience life in an Arab country and engage fully in the community. By studying abroad in Sharjah, I could finally fulfil my dream.

Alexander Aleksov

Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic

These 4 months have enabled me to gain a more global perspective and each personal encounter was unique in its own special way. You should really get of your comfort zone, and throw yourself out into the world and see what comes out of it! Have expectations, but also be prepared to be surprised both positively and negatively!

Hannah Frorath

Universidad del Desarollo (UDD), Chile

I developed to a more global citizen. I added one more facet to my personality and I adjusted my lifestyle and habits to a new foreign country. I believe that any experience in a new environment contributes to your personal development.

Eligibility & Selection

You can apply for a semester abroad as soon as you have successfully and fully completed your first year, meaning you have obtained all 60 ECTS credits.

All students who registered for the selection for study abroad, are ranked and selected based on the grades they obtained in the first year. The School of Business and Economics has enough exchange partners and study places abroad to send out these students.

Financial matters

Tuition

While you are on exchange abroad, you still need to maintain a valid registration at SBE, which means you will continue paying tuition at SBE. However, you do not have to pay tuition at the host university. Keep in mind that there may also be other costs involved when you go abroad for your exchange, other than of course travel costs, insurance and living expenses. For example, some partners require that you purchase the university’s health insurance plan. The host university will send you all detailed information well before your departure.

Grant

If you currently get a study grant, it is up to you to check with the issuing agency whether you are entitled to retain the grant as well as your student travel card/reimbursement while you are abroad as exchange student. Only if you go to a European partner university will you get an additional Erasmus grant.