Aalborg University Exchange

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COUNTRY: Denmark CITY: Aalborg HOST Institution: University of Aalborg TYPE OF PROGRAM: UNI Exchange Program SESSIONS: Fall, Spring ELIGIBILITY: Sophomore or above; 2.8 GPA FIELDS OF STUDY: (In English) Communication Studies (International and Intercultural Communication), International Management, International Business Economics, International Affairs, European Cultural Studies, Danish Language. LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION: Danish & English CREDITS: Undergraduate, graduate

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The UNI exchange program with the University of Aalborg in Denmark provides students with a great opportunity to learn about Scandinavian culture and history. Denmark connects the Scandinavian countries to central Europe. Denmark also offers an easy and very inexpensive gateway to Germany, Norway, Sweden and Finland as well as the rest of Europe. With little to get angry about in Scandinavia's coziest community, post-Viking Danes have had to file down their horns and make their mark in a more civilized fashion. The Danes have responded by inventing Lego toys, being the European Union's cagiest member, and producing some talented upstart soccer players. Brand recognition persists due to the Danes baking pastries so delicious that the addiction of the entire gap-toothed world is assured.

Aalborg, the fourth largest city of Denmark and the regional capital of Northern Jutland, has approximately 160,000 inhabitants. The city is situated on the Limfjorden, the strait dividing Jutland into two parts. Founded by the Vikings more than 1000 years ago, Aalborg is an exciting city with a variety of activities, cultural events and vibrant city life that offers theaters, cinemas, festivals, sporting events, museums, and a zoo.  Copenhagen with all of its museums and cultural life is about 4-5 hours away by train.

Established in 1974, Aalborg University is the youngest of the five universities in Denmark. Approximately 12,000 students are enrolled in its Faculties of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Technology and Science. The campus is situated in the southeastern part of Aalborg, five kilometers from the town center. Interdisciplinary, problem-oriented and project-organized studies and interaction of theory and practice are the defining characteristics of Aalborg University. Most courses and lectures are concentrated in the first 8-10 weeks of the semester. The second part of the semester is devoted primarily to project work conducted in small groups of 3-5 students under the guidance of a supervising faculty member.  

Although instruction at Aalborg University is in Danish, many classes are taught in English in the following disciplines: International and Intercultural Communication, International Business Management, and European Cultural Studies. This program is an excellent option for European Studies and Political Science majors, International Relations minors, and anyone with an interest in Europe. Full-time internships may be arranged for the second semester of an academic year study. 

For information about the programmes Aalborg University offers to international guest/exchange students, please visit: Aalborg University

Fall Program: Early September - Mid-December
Spring Program: Mid January - Mid-May
2002-2003 Semester Dates: September 5 ? December 5, January 10 ? May 17. Exam period ends in June and students are required to sit for examinations in order to receive the final transcript.

All credit earned at Aalborg University may be applied toward a UNI degree. Students will typically earn a total of 12-16 credit hours of transfer credit for a semester of study. Transcripts will be sent to the students? home university upon completion of the program. Credits earned on the program do not count against residency requirements for graduation.

Because Aalborg University does not itself own residence halls, most of the international students from exchange partner universities live in privately owned residences called kollegium, located throughout the city. Students live in a single room furnished with bed, desk, closet, and share the kitchen and bath. Exchange students usually stay at the International Kollegium and prepare their own meals. A deposit of one month's rent plus a "stamping" fee is due upon arrival.

For more information regarding accommodation, see: Aalborg University

UNI students pay UNI tuition and fees (in-state or out-of-state) plus the study abroad fee to participate.  The program cost does not include housing, food, books and supplies, round-trip air transportation, international health insurance, and personal expenses. 

Living expenses per month in Aalborg are as follows: 
    Living expenses: 270 EUR
    Accommodation: 310 EUR
    Insurance: 10 EUR
    Study material: 40 EUR 

UNI students may use their financial aid to cover the cost of studying at Aalborg University. Study abroad scholarships and other funding options are also available. Two UNI applicants each year are eligible to apply for Travel Scholarships (8,000 DKK) from Aalborg University.

Applicants must be full-time students at UNI at the time of application, at least sophomore status during the time abroad, have departmental approval for participation, and an overall G.P.A. of 2.8.

A complete set of application materials will include one original and one copy of the following:

• UNI Application Packet (PDF Link)
• Aalborg University Application for Admission and Accommodation

To download and print available forms please refer to our Forms page.

Fall program and Academic Year program: March 1
Spring program: October 1

Inquires regarding Aalborg University Exchange Program should be directed to: 
Yana Cornish
Study Abroad Office
28 Gilchrist hall, UNI  
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0520 
Tel: 319/ 273-7078, Fax: 319/ 273-2921email: study-abroad@uni.edu 

"I would say that after having lived in another country, I feel I know myself even better, can see advantages and disadvantages in different countries and can appreciate them! And I can definitely see beyond my own little world in the US. When you live in such a big country as the States, it's hard to keep in mind that there are different ways of thinking and life than just ours. It cannot be experienced by just traveling in Europe; living there has so much more to offer, and there is no way you will ever think the same afterward.... for the better!" 
Rachelle Brenneman, Biology Major
Spring 2001

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