Living in an increasingly interconnected world, it is important for students to grasp the nature of today’s global economy, politics and cultures.

Northwood University offers students the option to participate in exchange programs for a summer, a semester, or a year and earn credits that will transfer to Northwood. Each experience has a unique focus and curriculum, but all courses maintain the mission and values of Northwood University.

Two-Way Programs

ESSCA: Ecole Supérieure des Sciences Commerciales d’Angers
- Locations: France, Hungary, China
The Hague University, Netherlands

One-Way Programs

Abertay University, Dundee, Scotland
Florence University of Arts, Florence, Italy
Hellenic American College, Athens, Greece
John Cabot University, Rome, Italy
Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences, Wolfsburg, Germany
PUCMM: Ponticia Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra, Santiago, Dominican Republic
Universidad Francisco Marroquín, Guatemala

Affiliate Programs

CEA CAPA Study Abroad
- Locations: Argentina, Australia, Chile, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, England, France, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, South Africa, Spain
USAC Study Abroad
- Locations: Australia, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Cuba, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Uruguay, Vietnam
CIS Abroad
- Locations: Argentina, Australia, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Ecuador, England, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Peru, Scotland, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, Vietnam

Student Experiences

My experience as a student in France was nothing short of life changing. I was drawn so far out of my comfort zone, enabling me to grow and learn more about myself than I thought possible in 5 months. Attending ESSCA University in Angers, France was the most eye opening experience, not only to the new culture, but to what my future holds. Still to this day, I keep in contact with my friends from all over Europe and know I will always have a place to stay when I inevitably go back.

— Grace Stuart, Class of 2021, BBA Management; Class of 2022 MBA

Management

My experience as a student in Rome was nothing but extraordinary, the feeling of walking on the streets of an ancient civilization and being witness of their buildings and history was definitely a gift. John Cabot University opened its doors to me and it gave me the warmest of the welcomes. I will always be thankful to NU for this opportunity. I cannot think in a better place for having this experience.

— Miguel Romero, Class of 2020, BBA International Business major

International Business

I truly feel that I have a life in Europe, waiting for me whenever I want to go back. After the experience I had, I cannot imagine staying in one country for the rest of my life. There are still so many things I want to do in France alone, that it is hard to imagine everything I could do in Spain, Italy, Switzerland, etc. If you are on the fence, please just go! You might regret it if you don’t.

— Elaine Murray, Class of 2021, BBA International Business major; Class of 2022 MBA

International Business

Program Costs

During the exchange program, you will pay Northwood tuition rather than pay tuition to the host institution.

You are also responsible for other costs during the program, such as:

Travel expenses to/from the program location
Living expenses at the exchange site (rent, food, transportation, laundry, clothing, etc.)
Student fees assessed by the host institution
Books and educational supplies
Passport and student visa fees, student identification card
Incidental travel, incidental spending money

Expenses vary widely among the different exchange programs. Regardless of the program, we can help you develop a budget and estimate expenses during your time abroad.

Financial Aid for Exchange Programs

Financial aid is available to eligible students. We recommend that you meet with a Financial Aid Counselor to review your status. You will need to complete the FAFSA and other needed documents to be considered for financial aid. If you have any questions about this process, please reach out to our Financial Aid Office.

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