The University of Otago has exchange agreements with over 100 institutions worldwide. Exchange agreements are regularly reviewed and places may not be available at a particular university at the time of application.
Partner Institutions for Specific Disciplines
Asia & the Pacific
Europe
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Austria
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Belgium
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Czech Republic
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Denmark
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England
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Finland
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France
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Germany
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Hungary
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Iceland
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Ireland
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Italy
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Norway
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Poland
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Portugal
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Scotland
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Spain
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Sweden
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Switzerland
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The Netherlands
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Turkey
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Wales
North or South America
Argentina
| Institution | Study level | Notes | Accepting applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina | Undergraduate | Students must have suitable level of Spanish. |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
Australia
| Institution | Study level | Notes | Accepting applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Melbourne | Undergraduate,Graduate |
No - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
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| The University of Sydney | Undergraduate,Graduate |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
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| University of Tasmania | Undergraduate,Graduate |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
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| University of Western Australia | Undergraduate,Graduate,MBA | Matariki Partner. |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
Austria
| Institution | Study level | Notes | Accepting applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| WU Vienna University of Economics and Business | Undergraduate,Graduate,MBA | Courses in English. An optional German course is offered at the start of each semester. |
No - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
Belgium
| Institution | Study level | Notes | Accepting applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Université Catholique de Louvain | Undergraduate | All courses offered in English. |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
Brazil
| Institution | Study level | Notes | Accepting applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV-EAESP) | Undergraduate,Graduate,MBA | Courses in English! |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
| Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio) | Undergraduate | Limited number of courses offered in English. |
No - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
Canada
| Institution | Study level | Notes | Accepting applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brock University | Undergraduate | Suitable for Sciences, Humanities and TOUR (BCom) students. |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
| Dalhousie University | Undergraduate |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
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| McGill University | Undergraduate,Graduate |
No - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
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| Memorial University (Tūrangawaewae, Pōkai Whenua, Indigenous exchange) | Undergraduate | Students will be of Māori descent with an active interest in whānau, hapū, and Iwi development |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
| Mount Allison University | Undergraduate |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
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| Queen's University | Undergraduate,Graduate | Matariki Partner. |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
| University of Alberta | Undergraduate,Graduate | Suitable for Sciences, Humanities and TOUR (BCom) students. |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
| University of British Columbia | Undergraduate,Graduate |
No - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
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| University of Toronto | Undergraduate |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
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| Western University | Undergraduate | Students are not be allowed to take courses at Richard Ivey School of Business or at the Western Law. |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
| Western University, Ivey Business School | Undergraduate, MBA | Suits 3rd and 4th year BCom students. Students must take all courses at Richard Ivey. |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
| York University, Schulich School of Business | Undergraduate,MBA |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
Chile
| Institution | Study level | Notes | Accepting applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile | Undergraduate | Limited number of courses offered in English. Students must have a suitable level of Spanish. |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
China (Mainland)
| Institution | Study level | Notes | Accepting applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalian University of Foreign Languages | Undergraduate | Chinese Language and Culture students only |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
| Fudan University, Shanghai | Undergraduate | Courses in English. |
No - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
| Shanghai University | Undergraduate | Please note: Limited courses are available. Only suits Chinese language students and some Commerce students. |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
| Tsinghua University, Beijing | Undergraduate | Courses in English. |
No - for Semester Two 2025 No - for Semester One 2026 |
| Tsinghua University, School of Economics and Management | Undergraduate | Courses in English. |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
Czech Republic
| Institution | Study level | Notes | Accepting applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles University | Undergraduate | Courses in English. |
No - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
| Prague University of Economics and Business | Undergraduate | Courses in English. |
No - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
Denmark
| Institution | Study level | Notes | Accepting applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Business School | Undergraduate, Graduate, MBA | Students need to have completed 2 years study in relevant field(s) before applying. |
No - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
| University of Aarhus | Undergraduate | The University of Aarhus prefers that exchange students have two years of studies completed prior to coming to Aarhus. |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
| University of Aarhus, School of Business and Social Sciences | Undergraduate | The University of Aarhus, School of Business and Social Sciences prefers that exchange students have two years of studies completed prior to coming to Aarhus. |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
| University of Copenhagen | Undergraduate | 2 years of completed university studies required prior to an exchange to the University of Copenhagen. PSYC300 students only. |
No - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
England
| Institution | Study level | Notes | Accepting applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Business School, Aston University | Undergraduate,Graduate,MBA | 2 years study before arriving at Aston. |
No - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
| Durham University | Undergraduate | Matariki Partner. Music exchanges available for one semester, all other exchanges are Full Year (Semester 2 start) |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
| University of East Anglia | Undergraduate |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
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| University of Bristol | Undergraduate |
No - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
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| University of Essex | Undergraduate |
No - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
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| University of Exeter | Undergraduate | Postgraduate courses may be possible. |
No - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
| University of Leeds | Undergraduate |
No - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
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| University of Manchester | Undergraduate |
No - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
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| University of Manchester, Alliance Manchester Business School | Undergraduate |
No - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
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| University of the West of England (UWE) | Undergraduate, Graduate | Students must take all courses at the Department of Geography and Environmental Management at UWE. |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
Finland
| Institution | Study level | Notes | Accepting applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aalto University School of Business | Undergraduate,Graduate | Courses in English. |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
| University of Helsinki | Undergraduate | Courses in English. |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
France
| Institution | Study level | Notes | Accepting applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| École de Management de Normandie (EM Normandie) (NEW) | Undergraduate | Economics, Finance, Marketing, International Business, Language and Culture |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
| Grenoble Ecole de Management | Undergraduate | Courses in English. |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
| Université Sorbonne Nouvelle - Paris 3 | Undergraduate | Courses available in French AND English. |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
Germany
| Institution | Study level | Notes | Accepting applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg | Undergraduate, postgraduate | Undergraduates must have a minimum of B2 in German to study at FAUE. |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
| University of Heidelberg (Ruprecht-Karls-Universitat) | Undergraduate | A growing number of English taught courses available. |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
| Universität Leipzig Faculty of Social Sciences and Philosophy | Graduate | Postgraduate exchanges only. Agreement is with the Leipzig Faculty of Social Sciences and Philosophy only. |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
| Universität Tübingen | Undergraduate | Matariki Partner. Four to six weeks intensive German language courses available |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
| University of Cologne Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences | Undergraduate,Graduate | Presemester German course recommended even if just taking courses in English |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
Hong Kong
| Institution | Study level | Notes | Accepting applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese University of Hong Kong, Faculty of Business | Undergraduate | Courses in English. |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
| Chinese University of Hong Kong | Undergraduate | Courses in English. |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
| The University of Hong Kong | Undergraduate | Courses in English. |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
Hungary
| Institution | Study level | Notes | Accepting applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corvinus University | Undergraduate | Courses in English. |
No - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
Iceland
| Institution | Study level | Notes | Accepting applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Iceland | Undergraduate | Courses in English. |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
Ireland
| Institution | Study level | Notes | Accepting applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity College Dublin | Undergraduate |
No - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
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| University College Dublin, Lochlann Quinn School of Business | Undergraduate |
No - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
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| University College Dublin, National University of Ireland | Undergraduate |
No - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
Italy
| Institution | Study level | Notes | Accepting applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universita Commerciale Luigi Bocconi | Undergraduate | One semester exchange only. Not possible to extend.- Courses in English. |
No - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
| Università di Bologna | Undergraduate | Courses in English. |
No - for Semester Two 2025 No - for Semester One 2026 |
Japan
| Institution | Study level | Notes | Accepting applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hirosaki University | Undergraduate |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
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| Hokkaido University | Undergraduate | Courses in English/Japanese. |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
| Keio University | Undergraduate | Courses in English. |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
| Kyoto University | Undergraduate,Graduate | Courses in English. |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
| Nagoya University of Commerce and Business (NEW) | Undergraduate |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
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| Otaru University of Commerce | Undergraduate | Courses in English. YOUC program is a one-year program starting from September through August, but they are also able to accept one semester students only either from September-February or March - August. |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
| Rissho University | Undergraduate |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
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| University of Tokyo | Undergraduate | Normally you must be in your third or fourth year on exchange at Tokyo. |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
| Yokohama National University | Undergraduate | JOY program subjects are taught in English. |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
Mexico
| Institution | Study level | Notes | Accepting applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instituto Technológico Autónomo de Mexico (ITAM) | Undergraduate, Graduate, MBA | Flexibility needed as courses offered in English are confirmed close to the start of the semester. |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
| Tecnológico de Monterrey | Undergraduate |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
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| Universidad Veracruzana | Undergraduate | Students must have high level of Spanish. |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
Norway
| Institution | Study level | Notes | Accepting applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Bergen | Undergraduate | Courses in English. PSYC300 students only |
No - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
Poland
| Institution | Study level | Notes | Accepting applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warsaw School of Economics | Undergraduate | Courses in English. |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
Portugal
| Institution | Study level | Notes | Accepting applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universidade Nova de Lisboa - Faculdade de Economia | Undergraduate | Courses in English. |
No - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
Scotland
| Institution | Study level | Notes | Accepting applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Edinburgh | Undergraduate |
No - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
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| University of Glasgow | Undergraduate |
No - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
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| University of Strathclyde | Undergraduate |
No - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
Singapore
| Institution | Study level | Notes | Accepting applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| National University of Singapore | Undergraduate,MBA | Courses in English. PLEASE NOTE: NUS can only accept exchange students in their last semester if they are able to find suitable modules to take during their exchange and can be flexible in their module selection. Level 4000 have very limited vacancies. |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
South Korea
| Institution | Study level | Notes | Accepting applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yonsei University | Undergraduate | Courses in English. PLEASE NOTE: Undergraduate Commerce courses are highly competitive, therefore if you choose Yonsei, you must be very flexible in terms of courses. MBA students please keep in mind that you can only take undergraduate courses at Yonsei-please check with Otago MBA Manager whether this suits your MBA requirements. |
No - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
Spain
| Institution | Study level | Notes | Accepting applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESADE Law School, Global Governance, Politics and Economics | Undergraduate | Courses in English. Free Spanish course for exchange students wanting to improve their Spanish. |
No - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
| ESADE | Undergraduate | Courses in English. Free Spanish course for exchange students wanting to improve their Spanish. |
No - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
| Universidad Complutense de Madrid | Undergraduate | Courses only in Spanish |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
Sweden
| Institution | Study level | Notes | Accepting applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lund University | Undergraduate | Courses in English. Semester One exchanges only |
No - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
| Stockholm School of Economics | Undergraduate | Courses in English. One semester exchange only. 2 years of previous study at Otago required. |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
| Umea University | Undergraduate | Courses in English. |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
| Uppsala University | Undergraduate | Matariki Partner. Courses in English. |
No - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
Switzerland
| Institution | Study level | Notes | Accepting applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universität St Gallen | Undergraduate | Courses in English. |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
Taiwan
| Institution | Study level | Notes | Accepting applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Taiwan University | Undergraduate |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
Thailand
| Institution | Study level | Notes | Accepting applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chulalongkorn University | Undergraduate, postgraduate |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
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| College of Management Mahidol University | MBA | MBA exchange only |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
The Netherlands
| Institution | Study level | Notes | Accepting applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leiden University | Undergraduate | Courses in English. PSYC students must be at 300 level. |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
| Rotterdam School of Management - Erasmus | Undergraduate, MBA, Graduate | Courses in English. |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
| University of Amsterdam | Undergraduate | Students to have completed 2 years study in relevant field(s) before applying. Only ECON and FINC (with good maths background available) for Commerce. Courses are to be selected at one academic department only. PSYC300 students only. |
No - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
Turkey
| Institution | Study level | Notes | Accepting applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle East Technical University | Undergraduate | Courses in English. |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
USA
| Institution | Study level | Notes | Accepting applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College | Undergraduate | Ensure you meet the prerequisites - see the academic information on the fact sheet. |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
| Duke University, Fuqua School of Business | MBA |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
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| Indiana University, Kelley School of Business | MBA |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
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| University of California | Undergraduate | Ensure you meet the prerequisites - see the academic information on the fact sheet. |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
| University of Colorado Boulder | Undergraduate | Ensure you meet the prerequisites - see the academic information on the fact sheet. |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
| University of Hawai'i at Manoa | Undergraduate | Suitable for Sciences, Humanities and TOUR (BCom) students. |
No - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
| University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management | Undergraduate,Graduate,MBA |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
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| University of Minnesota, Department of Food Science and Nutrition | Undergraduate |
No - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
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| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Undergraduate,Graduate | Not available for HUNT or FOSC |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Kenan-Flagler MBA | MBA |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
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| University of North Carolina, Kenan-Flagler School of Business | Undergraduate |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
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| University of Richmond | Undergraduate |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
|
| University of Texas at Austin | Undergraduate |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
|
| University of Texas, McCombs School of Business | Undergraduate |
No - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
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| University of Virginia | Undergraduate |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
|
| Willamette University (Tūrangawaewae, Pōkai Whenua, Indigenous exchange) | Undergraduate | Students will be of Māori descent with an active interest in whānau, hapū, and iwi development. Semester One exchanges only. |
Yes - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |
Wales
| Institution | Study level | Notes | Accepting applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff University | Undergraduate |
No - for Semester Two 2025 Yes - for Semester One 2026 |