DISCOVER THE WORLD Worldwide Exchange Partner University Guide 2020 “I wanted to study abroad for DISCOVER YOUR CANADA MALAYSIA numerous reasons: to experience a POTENTIAL 4-5 Asper School of Business, Taylor’s University 39 University of Manitoba 15 different culture, see different styles ARGENTINA MEXICO George Brown College 17 of teaching and learn new information Universidad Austral 7 Universidad de Monterrey 41 on my degree subject, become more Ryerson University 18 AUSTRALIA USA independent, meet new people and University of the Flinders University 9 Austin Peay State University 43 travel and see more of the world. This Fraser Valley 19 Queensland University Bridgewater State University of Windsor 21 experience allowed me to fulfil all of of Technology 10 University 45 these and more.” RMIT University 11 CHINA Buffalo State College 46 Guangdong University Brittany Lowe, University of California State University, of Foreign Studies 23 Erasmus+ Worldwide Exchange to the Technology Sydney 12 San Marcos 47 “ The exchange experience was University of Windsor in Canada Western Sydney University 13 HONG KONG SAR Columbus State University 50 extremely enlightening; a cocktail Hong Kong Baptist Louisiana State University 51 of different cultures all trying to University 25 Northern Arizona understand each other. That’s The Hong Kong University 53 what an exchange is about.” Polytechnic University 27 South Dakota State Lingnan University 28 Chiara Edwards, University 55 Worldwide Exchange to The Education University University of Central Hong Kong Polytechnic University of Hong Kong 29 Oklahoma 56

INDIA University of North CONTENTS Pearl Academy 31 Carolina Greensboro 57 Hong Kong SAR JAPAN Western Michigan University 58 Kansai University 33 Nagasaki University 35 Nagoya University of India Foreign Studies 36 Soka University 37

For more information, contact: Email: [email protected] Tel: 0161 247 1022 (Option 2) Web: mmu.ac.uk/exchange Cover image by Poppy-Clare Braddy. Degree: Textiles in Practice. Host institution: Hong Kong Polytechnic University. before any deadlines. The study You will be eligible for free travel DISCOVER abroad teams at Manchester insurance offered by Manchester Metropolitan and the partner Metropolitan; however, some YOUR university are able to provide students may be required to further guidance if needed. take out the partner university’s POTENTIAL comprehensive health and HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? medical insurance to satisfy visa Studying in another country can Worldwide exchange costs vary regulations. be a life-changing experience depending on location, duration You will need to apply for a as you discover a new learning and lifestyle. The study abroad visa to study abroad and costs team can help guide you, but you environment, adapt to a SUPPORT AND will vary depending on the should also do your own research new way of life, develop an ACCOMMODATION destination. Depending on where for accurate financial planning. international network of friends You can expect support from the you study, some universities will and gain additional skills that study abroad office at the partner charge for administration and can give you a head start in university to welcome you to facility fees and request evidence your future career. your new environment through of mandatory vaccinations and/ an arrival and orientation or health checks, and some will Research has shown that programme and introduction to have compulsory meal plans graduates who spend a campus services and facilities. which must be purchased before period abroad during their you commence your programme Some partner universities offer degree are: overseas. scholarships, language classes For more information,

•  more likely to obtain a first and buddy schemes, all aimed DISCOVER YOUR POTENTIAL class honours or an upper to help you settle in and develop please visit mmu.ac.uk/ second class degree your skills during your exchange. costofstudyingabroad Tuition fees for a worldwide Many partner universities offer •  more likely to be in graduate exchange are paid to Manchester on-campus accommodation or HOW TO APPLY employment or further study Metropolitan and not to the can recommend private off- Securing a place on a worldwide partner university. Fees vary •  likely to earn 5.5% more than campus options. exchange is competitive and some depending on the length of their peers partner universities only accept Accommodation is not always your exchange, whether it is students from particular courses. (UUKi Gone International: Rising guaranteed for an exchange a compulsory or optional part Aspirations’ report on the 2016-17 student, though some partners To be eligible to apply for any graduating cohort) of your degree and what your will specify that you must reside current tuition fee status is at worldwide exchange, you must in on-campus accommodation. Manchester Metropolitan. To successfully complete your first This guide provides you with It is important that you research check your tuition fee status, year of study, meet all academic a snapshot of each of our your options and consider the please visit requirements and have support partners, to help kick start your application process, applying mmu.ac.uk/exchangefees from your academic department. own research into a worldwide For details on how to apply, exchange. please visit mmu.ac.uk/ exchangeapplication or email [email protected]

WORLDWIDE EXCHANGE Manchester Metropolitan has worldwide exchange partner universities in Argentina, Australia, Canada, China, Hong Kong SAR, India, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico and the USA. Each destination provides unique experiences and in some cases the opportunity to learn a new language. Many of our undergraduate degrees include an option to study abroad. Depending on your course, you may be able to study abroad for one semester or a full year during Year 2, or as an additional year abroad during Year 3 of a four-year undergraduate degree programme.

4 mmu.ac.uk/exchange mmu.ac.uk/exchange 5 Argentina is enormous – the eighth largest country in the world. A country covering this much terrain possesses a great diversity of Universidad Austral topography and climate, but life is everywhere. Lose yourself in one of the world’s most beautiful countries. www.austral.edu.ar

Founded in 1977, Universidad Austral is a community where POPULATION students can enjoy learning creatively and responsibly. The University is GETTING THERE AND the top ranked private institution in Argentina in the QS World University GETTING AROUND Rankings 2018. The University’s IAE Business School boasts the so-called ‘triple crown’, as it features the world’s three leading accreditations for Buenos Aires has a 44.4 international business schools. These top accreditations are awarded by comprehensive bus MILLION AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. system and there £ Across its three campuses, Universidad Austral provides a Christian-based are several metro education, whilst respecting other beliefs. lines and suburban trains. Public transport Courses taught in English are delivered in downtown Buenos Aires. Courses is inexpensive. taught in Spanish are available in Pilar, 40 minutes away from Buenos Aires. 45% Students can choose to study a combination of courses in both languages. CAPITAL: MAJOR Buenos Less LANGUAGE Aires expensive than the UK SPANISH ARGENTINA COST OF THINGS TO LIVING SEE AND DO • Experience Argentina’s beautiful places, no matter the season MAJOR • Buenos Aires is well RELIGION Peso known for its cultural

Argentina offering and nightlife Christianity • Enjoy a football CURRENCY and/or a polo game POPULATION Buenos Aires

January – 24°C 2.9m June –11°C

WELCOME ACTIVITIES CAMPUS TYPE City/Suburban Two-day Campuses orientation

6 mmu.ac.uk/exchange mmu.ac.uk/exchange 7 You can call it the world’s largest island, or the Earth’s oldest ­continent. Either way, Australia is a place like no other. Flinders University

www.flinders.edu.au

Flinders University’s ethos is a student-centred experience, so POPULATION you will learn within cutting-edge facilities purpose-built for your study needs. Researchers and lecturers will arm you with up-to-the-minute knowledge based on world-class research. The University prides itself on its high level of student support. Located in Adelaide, South Australia, Flinders is a global and multicultural 25 university, with students from over 90 countries around the world. MILLION Moving away from home will be relatively easy as Adelaide has been voted POPULATION in the top 10 most liveable cities in the world (Global Liveability Survey by Economist Intelligence Unit, 2018). Adelaide

CAPITAL: Canberra 1.3m more expensive 21% than the UK AUSTRALIA COST OF LIVING £ T P THINGS TO SEE AND DO MAJOR GETTING THERE Australia RELIGION AND GETTING • Visit the giant pandas AROUND at Adelaide Zoo Christianity • G o to beautiful Glenelg An airport pick-up is beach for a swim provided when you land. • Visit Adelaide There are a few Central Market ways of getting to the University such as public transport if living off-campus, or cycling and walking if AVERAGE CLIMATE living on-campus. January – 22°C June – 12°C

WELCOME Australia operates on a different academic term/semester cycle, so if you are planning to study abroad for the year or ‘autumn term’ you will need to be prepared to commence your exchange in July soon after your exams. ACTIVITIES Your department will therefore need to be confident about your academic progression as re-sits will not be possible. CAMPUS TYPE Student Orientation Please contact [email protected] for more information. plus activities You must obtain Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) to study in Australia as it is a visa requirement. City and Coastal and tours

8 mmu.ac.uk/exchange mmu.ac.uk/exchange 9 Queensland University of Technology

www.qut.edu.au RMIT University www.rmit.edu.au

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is a Founded in 1887, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology major Australian university in Brisbane. It is one of the nation’s fastest (RMIT) is a global university of technology, design and enterprise. RMIT growing research universities. is ranked as one of the world’s top 250 universities (QS World University Rankings 2017-18), has a strong research record and state-of-the-art facilities The University is an ambitious and collaborative institution with 50,000 and infrastructure. students and it places a premium on the international and national accreditation of its degrees. RMIT is home to 29,000 international students from more than 100 countries, it is a vibrant and welcoming university filled with social, cultural, sporting Its internationally award-winning Science and Engineering Centre is home and recreation activities. to The Cube, acknowledged as one of the world’s largest digital interactive POPULATION learning and display spaces. QUT established the world’s first Creative At RMIT you will learn from experts working at the forefront of their fields Industries Faculty, and invests heavily in collaborative learning and Brisbane who apply their research discoveries, industry judgement and specialist interdisciplinary research environments. expertise directly to their teaching.

2m GETTING THERE AND GETTING AROUND GETTING THERE AND GETTING AROUND Book a free transfer from the airport when you Apply for airport reception after you have accepted your first arrive. Students should get a “Myki” card to QUT offer, where you will be met by the QUT team and use the public transport system (trains, buses and AUSTRALIA taken to your accommodation. Students enrolled full- trams). Some students may also be eligible for

time qualify for a cheaper fare on all public transport, discounted rates. T P which includes buses, trains, ferries and CityCat. There T P is also a free shuttle bus to help with travel between the THINGS TO There are many tram stops around campus THINGS TO two campuses. SEE AND DO and Melbourne Central Station is close by. SEE AND DO

• Fitzroy Aboriginal • The Gold Coast and Heritage Walking Trail Sunshine Coast are just a short drive away • Explore Melbourne’s many laneways and • Beautiful national parks, arcades to find hidden hundreds of kilometres gems! of beaches, tropical rainforests, and the Great • The Shrine of Barrier Reef Remembrance is Victoria’s most • Brisbane is within significant war easy travel distance of Melbourne memorial Australia’s other major cities and attractions

WELCOME AVERAGE CLIMATE WELCOME ACTIVITIES January – 25°C ACTIVITIES CAMPUS AVERAGE CLIMATE The Global Experience Office provides a June – 16°C Included as part of TYPE January – 20°C CAMPUS TYPE exchange programme, comprehensive orientation is a week June – 10°C orientation programme of City the campus and city for before classes start City and Town exchange students

10 mmu.ac.uk/exchange mmu.ac.uk/exchange 11 University of Technology Sydney Western Sydney CRICOS Code: 00917K University www.uts.edu.au www.westernsydney.edu.au

University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is the best young As a student at Western Sydney University, you become university in Australia, and the eighth best young university in the world, part of a dynamic, thriving community. There are opportunities for sport according to the QS World University Rankings Top 50 Under 50 Years Old, and recreation, entertainment, going out and engaging with the locals. 2018. The University is also Australia’s top ranked young university in the Each of the ten campuses are different, but all are friendly, multicultural Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2017. and inclusive. All courses are designed to be highly relevant to industry and the professions, On-campus facilities include libraries, computer laboratories, innovative taught with important global issues in mind. Many lecturers are leaders in their social learning spaces, wireless internet, cafes, bars, gyms, sporting areas of expertise, and many are active in professional practice. This means you grounds, tennis courts, and lots of open space. will be exposed to the most relevant and up-to-date knowledge and skills in With a range of on-campus clubs, there are also lots of opportunities to meet your field. new people with similar interests, make friends, and explore a variety of Within easy walking distance of Central Station and the Sydney CBD, the cultural and course-related activities. campus is easily accessible by bus and train. Close to cosmopolitan inner city The University is ranked in the top 400 universities in the world and as one of suburbs such as Glebe, Surry Hills and Darling Harbour, the UTS campus is the top 100 young universities in the world (Times Higher Education, 2019). surrounded by places to shop, eat and just hang out.

T P AUSTRALIA T P THINGS TO THINGS TO SEE AND DO SEE AND DO • Visit the Sydney Opera •  Visit the Sydney House and the Sydney Opera House for a Harbour Bridge performance or just • Enchanting enjoy the spectacular GETTING parklands and beaches view THERE AND • Make friends with GETTING other students from GETTING • Cruise on Sydney AROUND Australia THERE AND Harbour – catch a GETTING AROUND ferry to Manly for fish There is an airport pick up service which is free to all POPULATION UTS’s central location and chips POPULATION new starters at Western means students are within Sydney Sydney • Walk across the Sydney University. A free AVERAGE CLIMATE walking distance for Sydney Sydney Harbour shuttle service operates on attractions, entertainment January – 22°C Bridge and admire the all ten campuses. June – 13°C 4m and essential services. breathtaking view 4m CAMPUS TYPE WELCOME CAMPUS AVERAGE CLIMATE WELCOME Campus ACTIVITIES TYPE January – 22°C ACTIVITIES Welcome programme City June – 13°C Welcome orientation and Bronte to Bondi is compulsory coastal walk

12 mmu.ac.uk/exchange mmu.ac.uk/exchange 13 Canada is an immense country with an intriguing combination of sophisticated urban living and indomitable wilderness. The advanced industrial society that stretches along the border with the US looks out of its back door onto a powerful network of rivers and lakes, and mountain ranges, Asper School of Business, reaching up into the Arctic tundra. University of Manitoba www.umanitoba.ca/asper

POPULATION The I. H. Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba is one of Canada’s leading business schools. The University prides itself on quality teaching and learning and is AACSB accredited. At Asper School of Business, you can expect to study a wide range of coursework across the business disciplines. Asper is home to a number of graduate programmes and is proud to offer active international programming. The 37.1 University of Manitoba is located in Winnipeg, which is in the centre of Canada’s heartland and allows students the opportunity to take advantage MILLION of a genuine Canadian exchange experience.

CAPITAL: Ottawa MAJOR AVERAGE LANGUAGES CLIMATE January – -19°C Similar ENGLISH June – 16°C

cost of living £ FRENCH CANADA TO THE UK Canada T P MAJOR Canadian GETTING THERE AND GETTING AROUND THINGS TO RELIGION Dollar AIMS student group will generally arrange to greet SEE AND DO students at the airport upon arrival. Students will be Canadian Museum for able to purchase a U-Pass, which costs approximately • Christianity Human Rights CURRENCY $135CAD per term, and allows students unlimited access to Winnipeg Transit’s bus network. • Assiniboine Park and Zoo, home to polar bears! • The Forks marketplace and event centre WELCOME ACTIVITIES The University offers an CAMPUS TYPE orientation evening, Suburban, with POPULATION generally held after easy access to the first day of downtown Winnipeg classes that is highly recommended but not compulsory. There is 749,534 no fee to register.

14 mmu.ac.uk/exchange mmu.ac.uk/exchange 15 George Brown College www.georgebrown.ca

George Brown College is located in downtown Toronto, Canada’s largest city and one of the most diverse urban centres in the world. Toronto is home to many major industries in Canada and is one of the most important economic hubs in North America.

Many of George Brown College’s faculty members have industry experience and share their real-world knowledge through their teaching. George Brown College works with industry leaders to ensure the skills learnt in class can be transferred into a working environment. Practical, up-to-date courses are taught with a hands-on approach by instructors who are both active professionals and engaging in the classroom. CANADA T P THINGS TO GETTING THERE AND GETTING AROUND SEE AND DO

All four campuses are easily accessible through the • The Eaton Centre Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) that operates bus, shopping mall in the subway and streetcar services. heart of Toronto has over 230 stores • At 1,815 feet the CN Tower is the tallest structure in the AVERAGE CLIMATE Western Hemisphere January – -5°C • Toronto has a diverse June – 19°C food culture, enjoy it on a food tour POPULATION WELCOME CAMPUS TYPE Toronto ACTIVITIES Campus Welcome programme is included as part of 2.8m the exchange programme mmu.ac.uk/exchange mmu.ac.uk/exchange 17 Ryerson University University of the Fraser Valley www.ryerson.ca www.ufv.ca

Ryerson University is Canada’s leader in innovative, career-focused Located in the beautiful Fraser Valley just east of Vancouver, British Columbia, education. Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, our students gain Canada, the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is real-world knowledge through experiential learning activities and professors a fully accredited, public university. With 14,000 students, including 1,100 who are industry leaders. Whether you’re an activist or an athlete, an international students from more than 50 countries, the University is friendly, entrepreneur or an Instagram influencer, you can put your ideas into action open and supportive. UFV has campuses in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, here. Choosing us for your exchange experience means taking courses that POPULATION Hope and Agassiz. CAMPUS TYPE feed your interests, living in a world-class city with access to award-winning Drive any direction and you are sure to find adventure. In less than campus facilities, and taking your knowledge beyond the classroom to make Toronto an hour, you can get to ski hills, the ocean, or the City of Vancouver. Or drive Campus meaningful social impact. five minutes to visit the USA. Many of the specialised 62 bachelor’s programmes are available only at From business to trades, fine arts to physics, the breadth of UFV creates an Ryerson. Manchester Metropolitan students have access to programmes in the 2.8m excellent environment to explore and combine disciplines in unique ways. As a Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Communication & Design. teaching-oriented university, UFV not only provides you with quality instruction, but with engaging learning opportunities that ensure you are job-ready. T P T P GETTING THERE AND GETTING AROUND THINGS TO Most places in and around Abbotsford are easily

SEE AND DO CANADA THINGS TO accessible with the vast network of BC transit SEE AND DO buses. Students can get a U-PASS which allows • UFV students never you to travel locally. have to go far to enjoy • Sample cuisines from the great outdoors. every country, from fine • Students favourite dining to street food spots are Hanson • Watch or take part in Lake, Golden Ears Pride Toronto Park, Sumas Mountain, Cultas Lake and • Cheer on one of Grouse Mountain Toronto’s 13 professional (Grouse Grind) GETTING THERE AND GETTING AROUND sports teams Amenities in the city are within walking distance; • Explore Toronto’s diverse however, if you want to get out and about, the Toronto and trendy neighborhoods, Transit Commission (TTC) operates a city-wide, like Kensington Market efficient and safe public transit system, complete with AVERAGE CLIMATE underground subways, light rapid transit, streetcars and buses. The Dundas Subway Station is also located January – 3°C right next to Ryerson University. AVERAGE CLIMATE June – 15°C January – -5°C June – 19°C CAMPUS TYPE POPULATION WELCOME City WELCOME ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES Abbotsford Welcome programme Orientation is part of the exchange programme and talks 150,000

18 mmu.ac.uk/exchange mmu.ac.uk/exchange 19 University of Windsor www.uwindsor.ca

The University of Windsor is a comprehensive, student-focused university, with more than 15,000 students and a history dating back to 1857. The University has strong student-faculty relationships and innovative staff. This creates a unifying atmosphere of excellence across all faculties to encourage lifelong learning, teaching, research and discovery. The University of Windsor is located next to North America’s busiest international border crossing, and looks out on one of Canada’s most beautiful waterfronts on the Detroit River. The University’s location speaks to its strength as an internationally oriented, multi-disciplined institution that actively enables a broad diversity of students, faculty and staff to make a better world.

T P CANADA THINGS TO SEE AND DO • Visit Point Pelee National Park • Caesars Casino Windsor • Cheer on the Windsor Spitfires at the WFCU Centre

AVERAGE CLIMATE GETTING THERE AND POPULATION GETTING AROUND Windsor January – -5°C Transit from Toronto/ June – 20°C Vancouver to Windsor can be via air, 217,188 shuttle, bus or train. From any CAMPUS TYPE corner or campus, you’re only a quick WELCOME Campus and City walk or bus ride away from the ACTIVITIES scenic riverfront, downtown Windsor Welcome programme is part of the exchange and even Detroit.

20 mmu.ac.uk/exchange mmu.ac.uk/exchange 21 After 40 centuries of introspection, China is now an economic superpower and is helping to define the world’s future. The rapid pace of change permeating all levels of its ancient culture, combined with some awe-inspiring sights and Guangdong University of scenery, make it a fascinating place. Foreign Studies iie-en.gdufs.edu.cn

Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (GDUFS) is POPULATION a major university in South China, renowned for its strengths in international languages, literature, culture, trade and strategic studies. Guangzhou is the largest city in the region and the third largest metropolis in China, following only Beijing and Shanghai. Guangzhou has long enjoyed fame 1.39 as a renowned historic and cultural centre and as the exciting economic hub of CAPITAL: BILLION the country and is often referred to as the “Southern Gate of China”. Beijing

less MANDARIN China expensive than the UK £ CHINESE 18% CHINA COST OF LIVING T P THINGS TO SEE AND DO MAJOR Renminbi RELIGIONS • Chimelong Safari Park (yuan) • Shamian Island Buddhism, • Canton Tower Christianity, CURRENCY Islam, Taoism GETTING THERE AVERAGE CLIMATE AND GETTING January – 14°C AROUND June – 28°C An airport pick-up is provided for new arrivals.

POPULATION WELCOME GUANGZHOU ACTIVITIES Opening Ceremony and CAMPUS TYPE introductory conference which provides useful 14m Campus information

22 mmu.ac.uk/exchange mmu.ac.uk/exchange 23 Hong Kong SAR is renowned for its glittering skyline and magnificent natural harbour. Bustling and crowded, it offers fabulous food, exciting Hong Kong Baptist nightlife and unparalleled shopping, all set amid University a vivid visual and cultural backdrop. www.hkbu.edu.hk

POPULATION Founded in 1956, Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) is committed to academic excellence HONG in teaching, research and service, and to the development of the whole person in all endeavours, built upon the heritage of Christian higher education within a Chinese cultural setting. KONG SAR The University is located in northern Kowloon. HKBU School of Business has prestigious triple accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS, whilst the Faculty of Science’s high-tech inventions have won top prizes for 7.4 three consecutive years between 2016-18 at the Geneva International Invention Awards. MILLION

MAJOR LANGUAGES

more CHINESE HONG KONG SAR expensive (CANTONESE), 49% than the UK ENGLISH COST OF LIVING £ GETTING THERE MAJOR AND GETTING Hong Kong AROUND T P RELIGIONS Dollar An airport welcome is THINGS TO Kong SAR Buddhism, offered to exchange SEE AND DO POPULATION students. Hong Kong Taoism CURRENCY has a safe, reliable • Learn about and and efficient public experience the Chinese Kowloon transport network. culture • Explore the beautiful natural landscapes WELCOME of Hong Kong 2.1m • Take advantage ACTIVITIES of Hong Kong’s Welcome programme convenient location offered as part of as a gateway to CAMPUS TYPE the exchange visit China Campus Hong AVERAGE CLIMATE January – 16°C June – 28°C

24 mmu.ac.uk/exchange mmu.ac.uk/exchange 25 The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

www.polyu.edu.hk

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is the only polytechnic university in Hong Kong. It emphasises innovation, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. PolyU is ranked 95th in the 2018 QS World University Rankings. The University is conveniently located in the heart of Kowloon, Hong Kong, close to the tourist hub of Tsim Sha Tsui and many of Hong Kong’s museums.

T P HONG KONG THINGS TO SEE AND DO

• Visit the awe-inspiring Victoria Harbour GETTING THERE • Enjoy the local AND GETTING Cantonese cuisine AROUND • Go hiking and explore the outlying islands, A train station and bus quaint villages and stops are very close to mountains the campus. Students can POPULATION find canteens/restaurants, convenience stores, banks, bookstores and sports Kowloon facilities on campus. AVERAGE CLIMATE January – 16°C 2.1m June – 28°C

CAMPUS TYPE WELCOME City ACTIVITIES Additional cost for the Welcome Programme

26 mmu.ac.uk/exchange mmu.ac.uk/exchange 27 The Education University Lingnan University of Hong Kong (EdUHK)

www.ln.edu.hk/oge www.eduhk.hk

As the first government-funded liberal arts university in Hong Kong, The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) Lingnan University is committed to the provision of is a publicly funded tertiary institution with a focus on teacher training in quality education. early childhood, primary and secondary levels. The University is located in a Lingnan delivers an innovative approach to teaching and learning, including modern suburban area of Hong Kong’s New Territories and is surrounded by immersion language studies, directed research projects, cooperative learning incredible scenery. and action learning. T P EdUHK is a multidisciplinary university with education-focused and Students at Lingnan not only gain additional knowledge, but also extra- complementary disciplines in humanities, social sciences, and creative arts THINGS TO curricular learning experiences and exposure to other cultures. and culture. Apart from teaching and research, the University has an on-site SEE AND DO primary school and early childhood learning centre for practising educational theories. • The Peak is the highest point on Hong Kong Island and provides spectacular views • S treet markets are great for enjoying the local cuisine

• Explore the wild side HONG KONG of Hong Kong through T P attractive hiking trails GETTING THERE AND THINGS TO GETTING AROUND SEE AND DO An arrival pick-up service is available on designated dates

and times, pre-booking is essential. There are plenty of ways •  Visit the natural to get around campus and Hong Kong itself, whether by landscapes in taxi, ferry, rail, bus or tram. You can download e-guidebooks Hong Kong GETTING THERE AND and mobile apps to help you get around and explore. •  Take advantage of POPULATION Hong Kong’s convenient GETTING AROUND location and visit other Student buddies can meet and greet you on arrival at the Asian countries airport. An ‘Octopus’ card is widely used in Hong Kong Tai Po WELCOME to pay for public transport, shops, vending machines,  Visit the Big Buddha • parking etc and it is recommended that you purchase one ACTIVITIES and Po Lin Monastery at the customer service counter in MTR stations. 303,926 Welcome Programme on Lantau Island offered as part of the exchange CAMPUS TYPE POPULATION AVERAGE CLIMATE WELCOME AVERAGE CLIMATE ACTIVITIES Suburban CAMPUS TYPE Tuen Mun January – 16°C January – 16°C Orientation Programme campus Campus June – 28°C as part of the exchange June – 28°C 500,000 programme

28 mmu.ac.uk/exchange mmu.ac.uk/exchange 29 Pearl Academy is an Erasmus+ partner university With landscapes that vary from the world’s highest Pearl Academy mountain ranges to tropical beaches, India has an almost endless variety of people to meet and places to explore; the sights and sounds of this enormous country have a spellbinding effect, and live long in the memory. www.pearlacademy.com

Pearl Academy is India’s leading institute for design, fashion, CAPITAL: POPULATION business and media studies. With a legacy of 25 years, Pearl Academy New Delhi offers over 30 undergraduate, postgraduate and professional development pathways at its campuses in Delhi, Noida, Jaipur and Mumbai*. Its reputation of preparing ‘industry-ready’ professionals has been recognised by leading T P 1.33 fashion, retail and design brands, which has helped in establishing a track THINGS TO record of over 95% graduate employment across the last three years. Pearl BILLION Academy’s links with organisations such as the Fashion Design Council of SEE AND DO India (FDCI) and Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID) has ensured that its students receive an ‘industry in the classroom’ experience. • Visit some of the architectural marvels of Pearl Academy is amongst the ‘Top 25 Colleges’ in the BOF (Business of Fashion) Global Fashion School Rankings 2017, and is a member of IFFTI and Jaipur Cumulus Association. • Sample the delights of

India MAJOR Indian traditional and LANGUAGES *Manchester Met students will study at the Jaipur campus street food less • Visit temples and learn expensive HINDI, ENGLISH, Erasmus+ about Indian culture Worldwide 46%than the UK £ BENGALI INDIA Manchester Metropolitan COST OF LIVING University has secured Erasmus+ funding to provide scholarships for study abroad to Pearl Academy in India. MAJOR For full details of this funding, Indian please visit mmu.ac.uk/ RELIGIONS Rupee costofstudyingabroad Please note, Erasmus+ scholarships Buddhism, are competitive and subject to Christianity, Hinduism, application. Islam, Jainism, Sikhism CURRENCY

GETTING THERE AND GETTING AROUND The Jaipur campus is about one-hour drive from Jaipur Airport and there is a shuttle service available for students. Local transport options include rickshaw, taxis, buses and metro.

WELCOME AVERAGE CLIMATE CAMPUS TYPE ACTIVITIES January – 14°C City campus Orientation June – 34°C event

30 mmu.ac.uk/exchange mmu.ac.uk/exchange 31 From imperial palaces to classical gardens, hot springs, towering mountains and futuristic cities, there is a wealth of things to do and see in Japan. Kansai University www.kansai-u.ac.jp

Kansai University’s history dates back to 1886. The University has POPULATION various class modules known as KUGF (Kansai University Global Frontier), where courses are taught in English, including Japanese Studies classes. KUGF offer Japanese as a second language course, which enables students 126.4 to learn about Japan and the Japanese language. The main aim at Kansai University is the immersion of international exchange students and Japanese MILLION students to develop their global education. International students have a strong presence at the University. There are over 30,000 students enrolled at the University including more than 1,000 international students.

CAPITAL: Tokyo more expensive

Japan than the UK 28% T P JAPAN COST OF LIVING £ THINGS TO SEE AND DO

• Visit the Kansai MAJOR University Museum RELIGIONS • Visit the Kaiyukan, Yen GETTING one of the largest Shintoism, aquariums in the world • See Osaka Castle Buddhism CURRENCY THERE and the beautiful surrounding parks POPULATION AND Osaka GETTING AVERAGE CLIMATE 8,813,576 AROUND January – 5°C The nearest train station to June – 23°C the campus is Kandai-mae station, allowing students easy access to the rest of Osaka and other famous WELCOME cities such as Kyoto, ACTIVITIES Japan operates on a different academic term/semester cycle, which normally runs April – July for Nara and Kobe. Welcome party and the first semester, followed by the second semester September – February. If you plan to study in CAMPUS TYPE global buddy program – a Japan for the academic year or the ‘autumn’ term, you will commence your programme in September new program which started (second semester). Please contact [email protected] for more information. Town Campus in spring semester 2019

32 mmu.ac.uk/exchange mmu.ac.uk/exchange 33 Nagasaki University www.liaison.nagasaki-u.ac.jp/en/

Nagasaki University was developed from Japan’s first western medical school founded by a Dutch surgeon in 1857. Nagasaki University is a multi-faculty university, located in Nagasaki, one of the oldest cities in Japan. It has nine faculties/schools and six graduate schools, and comprises three campus sites in Bunkyo, Sakamoto and Katafuchi. Nagasaki University offers two exchange programs: Japanese language and Culture Programme (JLCP) and Student Exchange Programme. JLCP is for undergraduate students who have N3 or higher level of Japanese Proficiency Test or equivalent. As for the Student Exchange Programme, taught units are available in English in some faculties/schools.

T P JAPAN THINGS TO SEE AND DO

• Take in breathtaking views from Mount GETTING THERE AND Inasa

GETTING AROUND • Nagasaki Kunchi Airport welcome is offered if you land at Fukuoka Festival, one of the International Airport. Within the city itself, trams are most famous festivals a convenient and cheap way to get around. in Japan, is held in October

• Visit the seaside park AVERAGE CLIMATE to relax and unwind from your studies January – 7°C June – 25°C POPULATION Nagasaki WELCOME ACTIVITIES CAMPUS TYPE Welcome Party City Campus 413,038 – 500 Yen

34 mmu.ac.uk/exchange mmu.ac.uk/exchange 35 Soka University Nagoya University of Foreign Studies www-e.nufs.ac.jp www.soka.ac.jp

Nagoya University of Foreign Studies (NUFS) Established in 1971, Soka University delivers a humanistic education is the only university specialising in foreign languages in the Chubu Region through academic studies, dormitory life and club activities. of Japan. Its programmes aim to develop students with genuine international perspectives through a distinctive education system, and it offers small-group Students can take Japanese language classes from beginner to advanced teaching, which takes place in groups of three students with a native teacher level, and can also enrol on undergraduate courses delivered in English T P and Japanese (for the latter, Japanese level N2 is required). There are for all major language courses. NUFS has more than 300 foreign teachers and students from around the world. The University arranges weekly excursions to THINGS TO various courses taught in English in the faculties of Economics, Business places of cultural and historic interest, such as an overnight study tour to the SEE AND DO Administration, Law, Languages and International Liberal Arts. Hokuriku area or Kyoto/Nara. NUFS offers intensive Japanese language classes Exchange students are guaranteed housing close to campus, with from beginner to advanced level, Japanese Studies classes in English, and an • Cas tles in Nagoya and accommodation costs covered by Soka University. English Teaching Practicum programme. NUFS has a scholarship programme Inuyama for inbound exchange students (subject to application and award). In 2014, the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and • Hot springs and unique Technology (MEXT) designated Soka University as one of Japan’s Top historical Global Universities. and modern culture • Local speciality cuisines GETTING THERE AND that are unique to GETTING AROUND Nagoya Airport welcome is included as part of the programme at

Soka University during specific periods. The University JAPAN is located in Hachioji, Tokyo. It takes approximately 20 minutes by bus from JR Hachioji station and approximately 40 minutes by train from JR Shinjuku station located in central Tokyo. GETTING THERE AND GETTING AROUND AVERAGE CLIMATE The campus is quite compact and every facility on campus is within walking distance. To get to January – 5°C downtown Nagoya, students can take the 15-minute June – 22°C T P school bus ride to Kamiyashiro Station on Nagoya’s THINGS TO main subway line. POPULATION SEE AND DO • Make many Japanese Tokyo WELCOME and international AVERAGE CLIMATE ACTIVITIES friends! January – 4°C Orientation • Join in Soka 13m activities include University festival! 100 June – 23°C a general introduction, International students dance together at CAMPUS TYPE campus tour and Ikeda auditorium POPULATION welcome party City Campus • Enjoy the nature WELCOME around campus, which Nagoya is surrounded by ACTIVITIES CAMPUS TYPE 2,000 beautiful cherry Orientation blossom trees 2.2m programme City Campus 36 mmu.ac.uk/exchange mmu.ac.uk/exchange 37 Taylor’s University is an Erasmus+ partner university Diversity colours Malaysia, from its multi-ethnic, multi- Taylor’s University lingual people and mouth-watering culinary concoctions to its truly startling variety of plants and animals. For centuries, Malaysia has been open to, and absorbed, influences from peoples from all over the world. www.taylors.edu.my POPULATION T P CAPITAL: Kuala 32.6 THINGS TO Lumpur MILLION SEE AND DO

• Visit the Petronas Twin Towers • Visit Penang Island which is a UNESCO MAJOR World Cultural LANGUAGES Heritage Site MALAY (OFFICIAL), Taylor’s University is ranked 135th in Asia in the QS Asian • Dive into the pristine less ENGLISH, CHINESE University Rankings 2018. Taylor’s is also listed in the top one percent of waters of beautiful

expensive universities in Asia by QS. MALAYSIA than the UK DIALECTS, TAMIL, islands located at East 38% £ TELUGU, MALAYALAM The University benefits from state-of-the-art facilities and a well equipped Coast Malaysia campus. Taylor’s University emphasises a blended learning approach, where COST OF LIVING students are able to utilise virtual learning material and collaborative learning tools, to expand their learning experience beyond the classroom. All courses are taught in English. GETTING Studying at Taylor’s presents an opportunity to meet a diverse range of THERE MAJOR students from different cultures and backgrounds. AND Malaysia RELIGIONS Ringgit GETTING Erasmus+ Islam, Buddhism, Worldwide AROUND Taoism, Hinduism, CURRENCY Manchester Metropolitan The University will Christianity, Sikhism University has secured offer an airport pick- Erasmus+ funding to provide up service. There are scholarships for study abroad to also various modes of Taylor’s University in Malaysia. transport in and around POPULATION For full details of this funding, campus including the please visit mmu.ac.uk/ Taylor’s Shuttle Bus, Selangor costofstudyingabroad the Bus Rapid Transit Please note, Erasmus+ scholarships (BRT), the KTM Komuter are competitive and subject to (Train) and Light Rail application. 5.9m Transit (LRT).

AVERAGE CLIMATE CAMPUS TYPE WELCOME January – 27°C Campus ACTIVITIES June – 27°C Welcome Reception and orientation programme

38 mmu.ac.uk/exchange mmu.ac.uk/exchange 39 Mexico, as we know it today, has only existed for Universidad de Monterrey a little over 160 years. Before, its borders stretched north through Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California. Now smaller, it is still a vast country full of contrasts. www.udem.edu.mx/Eng

Universidad de Monterrey is a higher education institution of POPULATION catholic inspiration, open to students of all backgrounds. The Universidad de Monterrey has 15,000 students and offers 46 undergraduate degree programmes. 129 The University offers an academic experience of exceptional quality with its CAPITAL: highly experienced and internationally recognised faculty staff, innovative Mexico MILLION study plans that meet the demands of the business world, and cutting-edge City laboratories that allow students to apply their learning. The main language of teaching is Spanish but there are a number of courses taught in English across the Arts, Business, Science and Social Sciences.

MAJOR LANGUAGE less expensive T P SPANISH MEXICO 38%than the UK £ THINGS TO SEE AND DO

Mexico COST OF LIVING • Visit the García Caves • Visit Villa de Santiago, a beautiful typical MAJOR town near Monterrey RELIGION Peso • Visit natural parks within the city: Parque Christianity CURRENCY GETTING Ecologico Chipinque THERE AND and Parque La Estanzuela GETTING AROUND A meet and greet service is POPULATION offered to inbound exchange San Pedro Garza García CAMPUS TYPE students. Buses and metro Campus services operate throughout the city and if you are living 122,009 off-campus, you can book a specialised bus service (Directo UDEM or URBVAN) WELCOME that will pick you up close AVERAGE CLIMATE to your accommodation ACTIVITIES and drop you off at the Welcome January – 14°C university campus. programme June – 28°C

40 mmu.ac.uk/exchange mmu.ac.uk/exchange 41 The USA is a nation of pioneers and explorers, immigrants and adventurers. The country’s history is built on movement, from the Native Americans who migrated across the country and the Pilgrims who Austin Peay State University crossed the seas, to great voyages of discovery across the continent, and the homesteaders and gold miners who opened up the West. www.apsu.edu

Named after former Tennessee Governor Austin Peay, a Clarksville native, POPULATION Austin Peay State University (APSU) is a four-year public, doctoral-level university. With over 10,000 students, APSU is Tennessee’s 327.54 fastest growing state university. APSU offers the resources of a major university, with a small college feel. MILLION You’ll get to know people quickly – including your professors. That one-on- one communication is just part of the friendliness that makes Austin Peay CAPITAL: a comfortable place to be. Washington, APSU is surrounded by a thriving community, rich in history and DC tradition. Set against the Cumberland River, Clarksville offers outdoor activities, great restaurants and local theatre. Not to mention, we’re just 45 minutes from Nashville. USA MAJOR LANGUAGE more expensive ENGLISH than the UK T P 51% THINGS TO USA COST OF LIVING £ SEE AND DO

• Visit Nashville, less than an hour away US GETTING THERE AND GETTING AROUND • Stroll along the MAJOR Cumberland River at RELIGION Dollar The University offers a pick-up and welcome option McGregor Park for students arriving at the Nashville airport. Our First • See the history of Christianity Friends, students at APSU, are available to aid exchange Clarksville at the CURRENCY students with transportation needs throughout Clarksville. Customs House Also, the APSU campus and downtown Clarksville are Museum easily walkable.

AVERAGE CLIMATE January – 0°C June – 23°C

CAMPUS TYPE POPULATION WELCOME Campus Clarksville ACTIVITIES Mandatory orientation programme, no fee, includes 153,205 a day trip to Nashville

42 mmu.ac.uk/exchange mmu.ac.uk/exchange 43 Bridgewater State University

www.bridgew.edu

Bridgewater State University was founded in 1840, making it one of the oldest universities in Massachusetts. The University has a strong background in education – Bridgewater was originally founded as a Teacher College. Bridgewater has developed a diverse array of innovative academic programmes that foster critical thinking, effective communication, creative problem-solving and civic engagement. There are more than 90 areas of study to choose from and many courses are available to exchange students. Bridgewater is located in the geographic heart of southeastern Massachusetts, it is approximately 40 minutes by car or one hour by train to Boston. T P THINGS TO SEE AND DO USA

• Explore the City of Boston and Providence • Explore Cape Cod and regional coastal towns GETTING THERE AND GETTING AROUND • Represent Manchester Metropolitan University The University offers an airport welcome service and and your home culture there are shuttle buses that run all over campus that at Bridgewater State are free of charge to students. The University has a University campus convenient commuter rail station on campus, with the events and activities large city of Boston only one hour away.

AVERAGE CLIMATE January – -2°C June – 19°C

POPULATION WELCOME CAMPUS TYPE Town of Bridgewater Campus ACTIVITIES Orientation 26,563 programme mmu.ac.uk/exchange mmu.ac.uk/exchange 45 Buffalo State College California State University San Marcos

www.buffalostate.edu www.csusm.edu/global

Established in 1871, Buffalo State College’s long history and Building on an innovative 25-year history, California State commitment to education are the cornerstones of its respected reputation. University San Marcos is a forward-focused institution, The University is located in Buffalo’s vibrant museum district. There are dedicated to preparing future leaders, building great communities and numerous restaurants within walking distance of campus and the location of solving critical issues. the University is ideal for those looking to be active through biking, hiking Cal State San Marcos is located in North San Diego County and a short and skiing. distance from California’s most beautiful beaches, mountains and deserts. The college is known for its strong community connections and a continuing The campus is in a small, safe, suburban city 50 kilometres north of the city commitment to providing high-quality lifelong learning opportunities. There of San Diego and 150 kilometres south of Los Angeles. You are within easy POPULATION are over 177 programmes to choose from and the University’s small class traveling distance of Disneyland and Hollywood. sizes allow for better student engagement and interaction. San Marcos Active and engaged faculty offer an interactive learning experience for students. There are 100+ student clubs and organisations, and a 304-acre campus with new facilities. 95,261

GETTING THERE AND T P GETTING AROUND Airport shuttle from SAN THINGS TO to CSUSM is available SEE AND DO at an additional cost. USA Public transportation is • Visit Niagara Falls, also available directly which is just 20 to campus via bus or minutes from campus Sprinter train. • Try some Buffalo Chicken Wings at the Anchor Bar • See Buffalo’s amazing architecture T P THINGS TO AVERAGE CLIMATE WELCOME SEE AND DO January – 5°C ACTIVITIES • The beach, the beach and the beach! June – 18°C Orientation programme • Downtown San Diego • The San Diego Zoo, Sea World, Balboa Park, Disneyland GETTING THERE AND CAMPUS TYPE GETTING AROUND POPULATION CAMPUS TYPE AVERAGE CLIMATE Campus Students arriving on the Saturday prior to Campus January – 13°C WELCOME Buffalo ACTIVITIES the orientation/welcome June – 19°C programme can be met at Orientation Social, the airport on arrival. 268,612 International Coffee Hour, and Weeks of Welcome

46 mmu.ac.uk/exchange mmu.ac.uk/exchange 47 USA

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Columbus State Louisiana State University University www.columbusstate.edu www.lsu.edu

Founded in 1958, Columbus State University (CSU) provides Louisiana State University (LSU) offers a wide range of a creative, deeply personal and relevant college experience. Serving the academic subjects with exceptional professors and educators who are southeast while attracting students from around the world, CSU thrives on determined to see you succeed. The University is located in Baton Rouge, community partnerships to deliver excellence for students who want to achieve Louisiana, which is only an hour away from New Orleans. personal and professional success in an increasingly global environment. T P LSU has an abundance of school spirit, and the numerous sports teams offer T P Boasting impressive facilities on two campuses and small class sizes, CSU year-round excitement. There is nothing better than a Saturday night in THINGS TO offers top-notch educational opportunities, including nationally accredited THINGS TO Tiger Stadium! programmes in art, chemistry, music, nursing, theatre, business and teacher SEE AND DO There is a unique atmosphere and culture on campus and in the city. The education. The campuses are located within 3 hours of scenic Appalachian SEE AND DO University hosts students from all over the country and the world. The unique Try local food like Mountains and 4 hours from white-sand beaches in Florida.  Visit Callaway Gardens • • South Louisiana culture is an important part of the atmosphere, and several gumbo, crawfish, •  Zip-wire to the Mardi Gras parades take place every year. or jambalaya next state! • Watch some of the •  Atlanta is within an best college sports hour and a half by car teams in the country • Visit Baton Rouge for its burgeoning art scene, with live music,

numerous art galleries USA and several theatres

GETTING THERE AND GETTING AROUND The University offers a meet and greet service at Baton Rouge airport. LSU has a GETTING AVERAGE CLIMATE public transportation system THERE AND POPULATION that allows students to take January – -3°C buses to and from GETTING Columbus June – 21°C the areas around AROUND campus. The AVERAGE CLIMATE campus is primarily Shuttles are available from 200,887 January – 10°C the airport to campus at an a walking campus. additional cost. On arrival at June – 27°C the campus, there are free WELCOME shuttles that run between ACTIVITIES CAMPUS TYPE CAMPUS TYPE the two campuses. POPULATION Two-day orientation Campus Campus WELCOME programme $100 – Baton Rouge ACTIVITIES covers meals/shopping/ transport and shuttle ride Orientation programme to campus 227,715 and buddy scheme

50 mmu.ac.uk/exchange mmu.ac.uk/exchange 51 Northern Arizona University

www.nau.edu

Northern Arizona University (NAU) is a public research university with a main campus at the base of the San Francisco Peaks in Flagstaff, Arizona, and a branch campus in Yuma, Arizona. The University boasts excellent Business (AACSB accreditation) and T P Engineering (ABET accreditation) programmes. THINGS TO As an internationally engaged university, NAU was one of five universities to receive the ‘2012 Senator Paul Simon Award for Comprehensive SEE AND DO Internationalization’, which recognises efforts to incorporate global and cross- cultural learning into higher education. • Visit the Grand Canyon Flagstaff is ranked as one of the top 10 adventure and mountain towns in the • Go to Las Vegas US and is approximately 1.5 hours from the Grand Canyon and 3.5 hours from Las Vegas. • Explore the spectacular nature surrounding Flagstaff USA

POPULATION Flagstaff GETTING THERE AND 71,459 GETTING AROUND The Yellow Bike Programme offers free bike rentals for up to seven days. There is CAMPUS TYPE also an easy shuttle service Campus that operates from Phoenix airport to the NAU campus in Flagstaff. This service costs $49 and is organised by an external company. WELCOME ACTIVITIES AVERAGE CLIMATE Orientation January – -1°C programme June – 16°C

52 mmu.ac.uk/exchange mmu.ac.uk/exchange 53 South Dakota State University

www.sdstate.edu

Founded in 1881 as a land-grant institution, South Dakota State University (SDSU) is a state-supported institution offering excellence in academic programmes and research. With over 12,700 students, including more than 700 international students from 91 countries, SDSU is the state’s largest university. Despite its size, it also focuses on giving attention to T P students as individuals. THINGS TO Attend an activity or join a student organisation of your choosing at SDSU. Cheer on the NCAA Division 1 Jackrabbits all year-round, or get your fitness SEE AND DO fix through walking, individual workouts, or intramural sports in the Wellness • Mount Rushmore Center. You can indulge your more sophisticated side with a symphonic National Monument concert at the Performing Arts Center, or, if you just want to chill, curl up in front of the fire with a good book at the University Student Union. SDSU • Cus ter State Park is big enough to offer it all and small enough to deliver it. Students can also take classes in any discipline except architecture and nursing. • Jewel Cave

AVERAGE CLIMATE January – -10°C June – 20°C USA

GETTING THERE AND GETTING AROUND Free transportation from Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) to SDSU, when POPULATION students provide their flight details before arrival. Brookings, SD 22,100 CAMPUS TYPE Urban Campus WELCOME ACTIVITIES Included as part of the exchange programme

54 mmu.ac.uk/exchange mmu.ac.uk/exchange 55 University of Central University of North Oklahoma Carolina Greensboro

www.oga.uco.edu www.uncg.edu

University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) offers a high Founded in 1891, University of North Carolina Greensboro quality of education, open and friendly professors, and small class sizes. UCO (UNCG) is located in Greensboro, North Carolina’s third-largest city. It is AVERAGE CLIMATE has earned national recognition for its dedication to student engagement, about halfway between Atlanta, Georgia and Washington, DC. The scenic January – 3°C ranking in the top 10 nationally in The Wall Street Journal’s ‘Top Schools for Blue Ridge Mountains are just a two-hour drive to the west and the Atlantic Engagement’ in 2016. Ocean is 3.5 hours to the east. June – 23°C Programmes are nationally accredited, including the Business programme UNCG has a diverse student body, with over 100 countries represented which is AACSB accredited, making it one of the most elite schools for on campus. The UNCG business school is the largest in the Piedmont business, and the Engineering programme which is ABET accredited. Triad, and third largest in the State of North Carolina, in addition to being AACSB accredited. UCO is located 30 minutes (driving) from downtown Oklahoma City, which hosts bustling nightlife, dining, attractions and events. Oklahoma City is UNCG’s picturesque campus includes more than 30 academic buildings and considered one of the gateway cities to the western United States and the 30 residence buildings on 250 acres. Opportunities for students include more T P crossroads of America. It is home to the National Cowboy and Western than 200 student organisations. Heritage Museum. THINGS TO SEE AND DO • Learn about the history of Greensboro by visiting the International Civil

Rights Museum USA T P • Take a visit to the THINGS TO coast • Race lovers will enjoy SEE AND DO the Charlotte Motor • Watch the NBA team Speedway Oklahoma City Thunder in downtown Oklahoma • Visit the Bricktown Entertainment District which GETTING THERE AND GETTING AROUND GETTING THERE UCO offers an airport meet and greet service. is a popular destination for entertainment, dining AND GETTING and nightlife AROUND Oklahoma is known for CAMPUS TYPE • The University offers being home to numerous an airport welcome POPULATION Campus 30 mins Native American tribes service. Students are Greensboro from downtown which hold cultural events encouraged to take the HEAT Oklahoma and experiences that exhibit bus to get around campus. In their history City addition, your student card 282,586 will give you free access to POPULATION city buses. CAMPUS TYPE AVERAGE CLIMATE Campus Edmond WELCOME January – 2°C ACTIVITIES June – 25°C WELCOME ACTIVITIES 91,191 Welcome Programme 5-day orientation programme

56 mmu.ac.uk/exchange mmu.ac.uk/exchange 57 Western Michigan Do you want more University

www.wmich.edu information about

Founded in 1903, Western Michigan University (WMU) has your opportunities? grown to become a globally engaged, national research university enrolling more than 23,000 students from across the United States and over 100 other countries. The University is based in Kalamazoo, a friendly college town situated close to large urban centres and abundant recreational areas. Visit our website! Students attending WMU enjoy top-notch programmes, teachers, facilities and hands-on learning opportunities. They expect and receive one-on-one attention from senior-level faculty members and quickly find that advisers, career specialists, mentors and tutors are within easy reach. In addition, most classes are relatively small in size and taught by the University’s full-time professors. These academics have been trained at the world’s leading universities and bring a global perspective to the classroom.

GETTING THERE AND GETTING T P AROUND THINGS TO Transportation from Kalamazoo airport is SEE AND DO provided four days before •  Visit the Air Zoo the start date of orientation Aviation Museum and two days after. The POPULATION  Gilmore Car Museum Bronco Net ID which you • will receive when you start • Learn about our history at WMU allows you free Kalamazoo at the Kalamazoo Valley access to Kalamazoo’s Metro Museum Transit, which will help you get out 75,984 and about. AVERAGE CLIMATE CAMPUS TYPE WELCOME January – -5°C Campus ACTIVITIES June – 20°C mmu.ac.uk/exchange Orientation programme

58 mmu.ac.uk/exchange mmu.ac.uk/exchange 59 Contact the Study Abroad and Exchanges Team: Email: [email protected] Phone: 0161 247 1022 (Option 2)

Please Note This booklet is based on the information available at the time of publication in August 2019. Students should note that all exchange opportunities listed are subject to availability of exchange places with the host institution, and the appropriate subject/options being offered. There are a limited number of places at each partner university and acceptance is subject to a competitive application process and negotiation with the partner university. Exchanges must also be approved on an individual basis by Manchester Metropolitan University and students must meet all their academic requirements to be eligible. Information within this booklet should be used as a general guide, and interested students will be provided with more information through the application process. This publication is intended to be used as a guide. It provides helpful facts about our worldwide partner universities at the time of publication in August 2019, but we recommend that you always consult the partner university’s website before making an application in case any of the information has changed or has been updated. You will also need to check the term dates, as these may differ from those at Manchester Metropolitan. The cost of living varies from country to country and may depend on personal choice and circumstance. Living costs may be subject to inflationary increases or rise due to currency fluctuations. Please complete your own research on anticipated living costs and plan your budget accordingly. Country descriptions taken from www.insightguides.com Climate information taken from www.climate-data.org Cost of living information taken from www.numbeo.com