Master's 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. Studying in a different country is a life-changing experience!

The world is waiting for you

Study abroad at a partner university

The International Relations Office (IRO) of the Maastricht University School of Business and Economics (SBE) is responsible for initiating; organising and coordinating student exchanges at bachelor’s and master’s level.

A master exchange takes place on top of the regular master’s curriculum and will therefore appear as an extra-curricular activity on your transcript. You will extend your one-year master’s programme with a semester at one of SBE’s partner universities.

Check out our partner universities

Our School has more than 150 exchange contracts with universities and institutions in over 40 countries worldwide.

List of partner universities
^{Note that you are not allowed to go on exchange to a university that is not part of our School's network.}

Questions?
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msc-exchange-sbe@maastrichtuniversity.nl

Nina Petkovski

at University of Technology Sydney, Australia

"The semester in Australia started early, meaning I had to write and defend my UM Master’s thesis way before any of my colleagues and before going to Sydney. Since I finished that official part of my master’s, Australia and this exchange semester felt like a reward for all the hard work. I took courses that interested me, I travelled, I met so many people and tried food I never had before. I got sucked in a completely new culture and for the first time I lived in a student accommodation. This master exchange semester challenged me in many ways, I loved it and I wouldn’t change anything about it if I got the chance to do it again. I am extremely grateful for this opportunity to grow and learn, and UTS was the perfect place to do it."

Sonja Twene-Yeboah

at Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Lisbon School of Business and Economics, Portugal

"The exchange experience was a very significant part of my personal and professional journey due to various impulses, learnings, and experiences. The courses at Catolica were very supportive in coming closer to that vision by giving me missing perspective and enhancing my scope. This exchange experience enhanced my network with valuable industry leaders and decision makers. I’m ready to leave the university environment and to kick-off my professional life."

Besmire Beca

at Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea

"My exchange broadened my view to work together with different cultures and gain empathy by listening to their way of thinking. As a foreigner in Seoul, life was not always easy – there are some hurdles you must overcome (including the language barrier). I enjoyed stepping out of my comfort zone, it made me more independent and stronger than before."

Eligibility

Students from every one-year, full-time SBE master’s programme (except for the Master in Public Policy and Human Development) can apply for a master’s exchange semester. A master’s exchange is only possible after having completed all compulsory parts of your SBE master’s programme.

Selection

The selection will take place during the first semester of your master’s programme. The IRO aims at selecting students that possess the right qualifications and motivation to study abroad. Not only motivation and academic achievements but also personal situation and preferences are taken into account. We try to find a perfect match between the candidate and the host university. Know that applying does not automatically guarantee you a spot.

Financial matters

If you are selected for an exchange via the IRO, you are exempted from paying tuition fees at the host university. However, you are required to continue paying tuition fees at Maastricht University for the entire period of their semester abroad. In addition, an administration fee of €500 will be charged for going on exchange. The administration fee does not replace the Maastricht University tuition fees.

Keep in mind that there may also be other costs associated with your exchange programme, other than of course travel costs, insurance and living expenses. For example, some partners require that you purchase the university’s health insurance plan, or pay a contribution towards certain activities.

Pepperdine University, California, USA

Universidad del Pacifico, Peru