Go Global! The autumn application round for exchange studies in North America and Africa in 2025-26 is 1 - 15 November 2024
Why study in the United States, Canada, Tanzania, or South Africa?
The United States, Finland’s most important trading partner, is renowned for its world-class universities and diverse culture across different states. Studying in the U.S. can enhance your English skills, introduce you to the unique small talk culture, and provide access to top-notch courses and stunning campuses. Additionally, you can network, which can be valuable for future career opportunities. Canada also offers a unique multicultural environment where you can enjoy high-quality universities, a hockey-loving nation, and breathtaking natural landscapes. Due to geographical reasons, the economies of Finland and Canada operate largely in similar fields, so studying in Canada can also open doors to international career opportunities. Tanzania offers the chance to explore Africa’s rich culture and biodiversity. Studying in Tanzania can provide unique insights into development studies, environmental sciences, and sustainable community development. At the same time, it offers an opportunity to immerse yourself in a completely different society, where you will grow immensely as a person. South Africa is known for its dynamic culture and historical significance. Studying in Stellenbosch can provide in-depth knowledge of the country’s complex history and contemporary society. The Stellenbosch area is incredibly beautiful and a much safer wine-producing region compared to the capital. Additionally, our South African partner university offers a wide range of unique and high-quality courses.
Where can I apply?
The main application period for student exchange to North America and Africa for the academic year 2025-2026 is 1 - 15 November 2024. During the autumn application period, you can apply for instance to (but also to other continents):
- Bilateral exchange destinations in North America
- North American exchange destinations through the QSEP and ISEP exchange programmes
- Bilateral exchange destinations in Africa
Read more in the Student's Guide about bilateral destinations or exchange programmes:
- Internationalisation during studies > Apply for student exchange > Student exchange destinations
- Internationalisation during studies > Apply for student exchange > Student exchange programmes and networks
During the autumn application period, you can apply to a maximum of five exchange destinations and/or programmes.
Where can I get more information and how do I apply for student exchange?
Click on the Internationalisation during studies section of the Student's Guide to find detailed information about the application process, available funding, your eligibility if you are studying in an English-taught degree programme and available exchange destinations. In the application instructions you can also find a PDF file full of detailed instructions called Exchange study information for academic year 25/26. Please note that during the autumn application period, you can only apply to available non-European destinations; application round for other destinations will be organised during the upcoming Winter round.
Do you have more questions? Read the Student's Guide and the PDF file mentioned above and contact us directly at mobility.tau [at] tuni.fi (mobility[dot]tau[at]tuni[dot]fi). Don’t miss this opportunity! Only by applying can you make your dreams come true and experience studying and living abroad.
