University of St. Gallen
St. Gallen University is ranked among the top 10 best economics universities in Europe. The university has approximately 7,500 students, making it the largest faculty of economics in Europe. The campus is located in an attractive area between the beautiful Lake Constance and the Alps, and is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts.
- Country
- Switzerland
- City
- St. Gallen
- Agreement
- Exchange
- Type
- Studies
Photo: University of St. Gallen
About the partner institution
The city of St. Gallen has 80,000 inhabitants and is located in the German-speaking part of Switzerland, near the border of Germany and Austria. Its narrow streets, combined with a modern infrastructure, attract many young people to St. Gallen.
Available places:
Tuition free: 8 places for one semester (6 places in the autumn and 2 in the spring semester)
Requirements
You must be enrolled on a study programme at UiA and have completed a minimum of 60 credits before you go on exchange. In the description of your study programme you will find more information about other possible requirements for applying for an exchange.
St. Gallen maintains a high academic standard, and applicants are required to have an average grade of around B or better to be nominated for studying at St. Gallen.
Credits and courses
Information about the various courses can be found here, and the final list is published one month before the start of the programme. St. Gallen operates a bidding system, which means that students have to register for courses online as soon as possible after the bidding period begins around 2-3 weeks before the start of the program. As there is limited space in the courses, it can be difficult to get in, and it is therefore important to have pre-approved many more courses than you need.
The academic year
- September - December
- February - May
Tuition fees and scholarships
There are no tuition fees at St. Gallen University. Switzerland is not a part of the Erasmus+ program, but students can apply for a scholarship of approximately 3500 NOK per month from St. Gallen.
Accommodation
There are many rental housing options available in St. Gallen. The university itself does not have its own accommodations, but it assists students in finding suitable housing options.
Additional information
At St. Gallen University, exams are held in January, but separate exams are organized for exchange students in December, often in the form of an oral exam.
How to apply
Application deadlines:
- 10 February for exchange in the autumn semester or full year exchange
- 10 September for exchange in the spring semester