There are great opportunities to study abroad as part of your programme. Find out when to submit your application, which places are available to you, and who you can contact if you have any questions.

Application periods

Autumn application period

10 October  – 10 November. This application period is open for exchange places in Europe and outside of Europe for the next academic year (next autumn semester and the following spring semester). 

Spring application period

15 February – 15 March. This application period is open for exchange places within Europe for the next academic year (coming autumn semester and the following spring semester). There may also be places outside of Europe to which you can apply for.

Find available exchange places

You can find available exchange places from your faculty or department on this page from 15 September and 15 February.

Partner universities

Malmö University has agreements with several hundred universities around the world. In the search portal, you can find out which countries and universities we work with. You can filter your search to see which agreements are open for the faculty/department at which you are studying.

Search for a partner university

To see how many credits at the host university you need to study in order to reach the equivalent of full-time studies (30 higher education credits), you can check the list of partner universities outside of Europe.

Full-time credits at our partner universities

Where can I go?

Depending on the programme you are studying, there are different opportunities. Find your faculty or department in the list below to see the available exchange places and to find out what applies to you. When doing an exchange from Malmö University you are insured by the insurance Student OUT through Kammarkollegiet on your exchange. Carefully read the terms of the insurance and make sure that you have appropriate insurance coverage at your study destination.

 

More information about Student OUT insurance

The Faculty of Health and Society

If you are thinking about studying abroad during your studies at the Faculty of Health and Society (HS), it is best to contact the international administrator at your department in good time and review your specific opportunities.

A list of available places for students at The Faculty of Health and Society will be available here when the application period is open.

When to go?

Master´s programme in Criminology
Semster 3

The oaHSen travel grant

As a student at the Faculty of Health and Society, you can apply for a travel grant. The grant is valid for international activities that are relevant to your studies or future profession and can be granted a maximum of two times during the course of your education. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

The maximum amount that can be granted is SEK 5,000 per application.

Application information, oaHSen travel grant

The Certificate of International Merit — CIM

A Certificate of International Merits will give you credentials for the international experiences you gain while studying at Malmö University. It’s a verification of your academic, personal and professional progress, your international and intercultural competence, as well as your ability to make international comparisons related to your profession.

During your studies, you will need to take part in at least three activities with an international focus. Many of these activities are advertised through Canvas, but you can also create your own activity.

Certificate of International Merit

The Faculty of Culture and Society

The Faculty of Culture and Society is divided into three departments, and it is through those that exchange places are advertised. Find your department below.

The Department of Global Political Studies

Within most programmes at the Department of Global Political Studies (GPS), students have the opportunity to apply for exchange studies. Check your programme syllabus to see which semester is best for conducting exchange studies. You can also apply for exchange studies if you are studying freestanding courses.

A list of available places for students at The Department of Global Political Studies will be available here when the application period is open.

Information about exchange studies for all students at GPS

  • 19 February 2024, 15:15-16:30, room NI:B0E15 (IN ENGLISH)
  • 4 March 2024, 15:15-16:30, link to Zoom meeting (IN ENGLISH)

The same information will be given at both meetings.

Powerpoint presentation from meeting

Drop-in

Online drop-in during application period: Thursdays 12:00-13:00. Use this link to join a drop-in by Zoom and you will end up in a virtual waiting room. Please note, you might have to wait a while until you are let in.

Drop in Zoom sessions, Thursday 12:00-13:00

If I am enrolled in a programme, during which semester may I study abroad?

If you are enrolled in a programme, it is best to study abroad during your elective semester. Below is a list of elective semesters within the programmes at GPS:

  • European Studies: semester 4 and 5
  • International Migration and Ethnic Relations: semester 5
  • International Migration and Ethnic Relations, two-year master’s: semester 3
  • International Relations: semester 4 (further information below)
  • Human Rights: semester 3 and 4
  • Peace and Conflict Studies: semester 4 and 5.
  • Political Science: Global Politics, two-year master’s: semester 3
  • Political Science, BA-programme: semester 5 (in Swedish)
  • Diversity Studies: semester 5 (in Swedish)

International Relations student?

Semester 4 is an elective semester and ideal for exchange studies. However, you can also use semester 5 for exchange studies, but it is highly recommended that the selected courses are in an IR-relevant field and on a similar academic level as the course In-Depth Studies in Global Politics (see programme syllabus). The autumn semester at the partner university must end in time for you to be able to attend the introduction for Semester 6.

How do I pick my 5th semester courses

What to consider when selecting courses

If you study abroad during your elective semester, you are relatively free to select whichever courses you wish. If there are any restrictions in selecting courses, this will be stated in the announcement of exchange places. As a student at GPS, you cannot study only language courses during your exchange period. However, some of the courses can be language course.

Can I study abroad for two semesters?

  • You may apply for exchange studies for two semesters if this is possible within your programme.
  • If you apply for two semesters at the same university, submit a single application.
  • If you apply for two semesters at two different universities, submit two separate applications.
  • In your Statement of Purpose, clearly state which semester is most important to you, as there may be competition for places. If you wish to study at two different universities, you need to check and make sure the semester periods do not conflict.

The School of Arts and Communication

Within most programmes at the School of Arts and Communication (K3), students can apply for exchange studies. Check your programme syllabus to see which semester is best for conducting exchange studies.

A list of available places for students at The School of Arts and Communication will be available here when the application period is open.

If I am enrolled in a programme, during which semester may I study abroad?

If you are enrolled in a programme, it is best to study abroad during your elective semester. See the programme syllabus.

  • Interaction Design: semester 5
  • Culture and Change – Critical Studies in the Humanities: semester 3

If you study abroad during your elective semester, you are relatively free to select whichever courses you wish. If there are any restrictions, you will find them when the exchange places are advertised.

  • Keep in mind that introductory language courses are not approved (unless the partner university has made them mandatory for all exchange students).
  • If a course has the same title as a course within your programme, make sure that the two courses cover different content.

Supplement your application with examples of previous work.

Keep in mind that at some of K3's partner universities, you need to compile a portfolio of your creative work. An academic coordinator will usually help you with this.

The Department of Urban Studies

Students at the Department of Urban Studies (US) have a one-semester exchange. The semester in which the exchange occurs varies among the different programmes. Check your programme syllabus to see what applies to you. If you do not have an elective semester, it is important to review the courses offered at the partner university in order to ensure that they fit within the framework of your education. If there are any general restrictions regarding course selection, you will find information about this when the exchange places are advertised.

A list of available places for students at The Department of Urban Studies will be available here when the application period is open.

As a student at the Department of Urban Studies, when can I study abroad?

Urban Studies students have a one-semester exchange. The semester in which the exchange occurs varies among the different programmes. Check your programme syllabus to see what applies to you. If you do not have an elective semester, it is important to review the courses offered at the partner university in order to ensure that they fit within the framework of your education.

If there are any general restrictions regarding course selection, you will find information about this in the current call.

List of programmes and recommended semesters for exchange studies:

  • Urban Studies master’s programme SAURS: semester 3 (elective)
  • Leadership and Organisation: Societal Challenges and Organisational Changes, master’s programme SASCO: semester 3 (elective)
  • Urban Studies: Urban Business and Development - Real Estate and Transport SAUBD: semester 3 (elective)

The Faculty of Education and Society

As a student at the Faculty of Education and Society (LS), you have many opportunities to study abroad. One important prerequisite is that what you study abroad can be credited within your programme and that the courses are approved in advance by a head of the subject at the faculty.

A list of available places for students at The Faculty of Education and Society will be available here when the application period is open.

The Faculty of Technology and Society

If you are a student at the Faculty of Technology and Society (TS), you can study abroad. You are entitled to student financial aid during your stay abroad.

A list of available places for students at The Faculty of Technology and Society will be available here when the application period is open.

When can I go?

Students at the Faculty of Technology and Society have one semester available for exchange studies. Which semester is most suitable is different between the programmes, see your programme syllabus to find out.

If you have any questions, please turn to the International officer at the Faculty of Technology and Society Vilhelm Engström: vilhelm.engstrom@mau.se

Studies abroad on your own

If you do not find a suitable university among the University's partner universities, you can apply for studies abroad on your own. Planning your studies abroad independently gives you a lot of freedom of choice. You decide where, what and for how long you want to study. It also requires a lot of effort from you. You must obtain all the information yourself, keep in touch with universities and government authorities, and handle course selection, the application process, and everything else by yourself. If you know the country to which you wish to travel, embassies and consulates or affiliated institutions can often help with information.

Important things to consider when planning your studies abroad

  • You must find out all the facts about the university yourself and apply on your own as an ‘international fee-paying student’ (or ‘Free mover’).
  • You must often pay tuition fees (which you do not have to do if you go as an exchange student through Malmö University).
  • No credit transfers are assessed or guaranteed in advance. If you wish to apply for a credit transfer, you must do so after completing the courses abroad, using a specified form together with the transcript of records.
  • You must arrange your own visa, accommodation, insurance and other practical matters.

Find out what you need to know and make arrangements

If you are eligible for student financial aid and wish to apply for it, then you need to check whether the foreign university you wish to attend is recognised or under government supervision. You need to find out what the education is worth and whether it qualifies for student financial aid. You must ensure that you are eligible for the courses you plan to study and have sufficient language skills.

Translation of your upper-secondary school transcript

A template for translation into English can be found on the website of the Swedish National Agency for Education. If you need a certified translation of your transcript, you can search the website of the Legal, Financial and Administrative Services Agency for certified translators. Never send your original transcript. If you need a certificate showing that you are eligible for university studies, you can obtain one from the Swedish Council for Higher Education.

Order application documents directly from the university

Contact the university directly and ask for information and application documents. Some countries have central admissions processes and others want you to apply directly to the university. The procedure can also vary within a country.

Be careful when filling out your application. An application that is not correct may be sorted and discarded immediately.

Private recruiters/advisors

A number of private institutions recruit students to universities abroad. They know their universities and usually help with the application process and related matters free of charge because they are funded by the universities to which they recruit students. This means that you will have to pay tuition fees at ‘their’ university. If you are interested in these institutions, you must seek them out yourself.

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