literature, and culture courses, as well as its Egyptology, Islamic studies, and Middle Eastern studies programs. Student support services include on-site orientation, health and counseling clinics, cross-cultural advisement through student services office, and a wide range of student organizations and activities. There are also outstanding library and media facilities. Housing is on campus. Eligibility Requirements: This program is available to SUNY students only. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 and good academic standing are required prior to applying for the program. Credits: 15 undergraduate Application Deadline: March 15; October 15
within reach. The campus is surrounded by beautiful mountains and fantastic architecture. Eligibility Requirements: Sophomore Standing; Cumulative 2.5 GPA minimum Credits: 12-15 undergraduate Application Deadline: February 15, Fall; September 13, Spring University of Oulu Exchange Country: Finland Location: Oulu Campus: University at Albany Term(s): Fall, Spring, Academic Year Language of Instruction: English; Finnish Program Description: The University at Albany's exchange program at Oulu University offers direct enrollment for qualified students. Full-time study in courses taught in English is available in the fields of biology, including ecological studies at off-campus research sites; telecommunication systems, process engineering, geography, economics, business, education, Finnish language, Japanese culture and society, northern cultures and societies, woman's studies, and Scandinavian studies. Enrollment in regular university courses taught in Finnish is possible with requisite Finnish ability. Courses taught in Finnish are available in architecture, business, science, social sciences, and humanities. Housing in dormitories. Eligibility Requirements: Juniors, Seniors, high achieving Sophomores; 3.0 GPA Credits: 15 undergraduate Application Deadline: March 15; October 1
Semester Exchange Program in Egypt Country: Egypt Location: Cairo Campus: Cobleskill Term(s): Fall, Spring Language of Instruction: English, Arabic for language studies, only Program Description: The semester-long exchange program is especially designed for students in business and communications. Students enroll directly in the university and study side-by-side with MIU students. Courses are delivered in English. Eligibility Requirements: Sophomores and above; 2.5 GPA Credits: 12-15 undergraduate Application Deadline: April 15 for Fall; October 15 for Spring
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Abo Akademi University Exchange Country: Finland Location: Turku Campus: University at Albany Term(s): Fall, Spring, Academic Year Language of Instruction: English, Swedish, Finnish Program Description: The University at Albany offers an exchange program with direct enrollment at Abo Akademi University for Swedish speakers in Finland. Full-time study in courses taught in English is available in the fields of public administration, sociology, mathematics, natural sciences, comparative literature, comparative religion, history, musicology, philosophy, psychology, chemical engineering, business, Finnish and Nordic studies, Finnish and Swedish languages, international law, women's studies, and other areas. Enrollment in other university courses requires an advanced-level knowledge of Swedish. Course taught in Swedish are available in most areas of the humanities, social and natural sciences. Housing in dormitories or students may make own arrangements.
Jyvaskyla University of Applied Sciences Country: Finland Location: Jyvaskyla Campus: SUNY Oneonta Term(s): Spring, Fall Language of Instruction: English Program Description: JAMK is quality-focused, passionate about pragmatic teaching, and embraces diversity on its campus. Ideal for music, fashion, business majors or those seeking general education. Over 8,000 students attend JAMK with 160 exchange students, 105 outbound students, and 100 international students seeking degrees. With three degree programs taught exclusively in English, the university offers an array of courses without the language barrier. The applied sciences sector of education in Finland is geared toward working life and practical, with close collaborations with industry. Jyvaskyla is home to its own orchestra, outdoor theatres, museums, saunas, and outdoor activities. Cultural trips to St. Petersburg, Russia and Stockholm, Sweden are
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