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Exchange Programs

The Office of International Programs provides Wagner students an opportunity to expand their academic experience through five international exchange programs (click on the links below for more information about each program). The partnerships allow students to pursue their academic interests in an international environment and hone foreign language skills.

A limited number of students will be able to study at an exchange partner institution each year. The overall potential of applicants to succeed and represent Wagner during their abroad studies will be reviewed in order to determine which students will be nominated for the exchange program.

• École Nationale des Travaux Publics de L'État (ENTPE)
  Lyon, France
• Escola Superior d'Administracio i Direccio d'Empreses (ESADE)
  Barcelona, Spain
• Korea University, Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS)
  Seoul, Korea
• University College London, the Bartlett School of Architecture, Building, Environmental, Design and Planning
  London, United Kingdom
• University of Amsterdam, C.M. Kan Institute, School of Geography and Planning
  Amsterdam, The Netherlands

2. Meet with the Office of International Programs.
Contact the Office of International Programs at wagner.international@nyu.edu to set up a meeting to learn more about the prerequisites for studying abroad and about the specific requirements and deadlines. Note that each school has different application timelines and requirements.

3. Submit your Application to the Office of International Programs. The application must include:

• Application Form
• Statement of Intent explaining why you wish to study abroad
• Official transcripts (obtained from the University Registrar, 212-998-4250)
• One letter of reference from a Wagner faculty member
• Resume

The most qualified students will be nominated for the exchange partner's program. Nominations are then submitted to the exchange program.

4. Meet with the International Program Assistant Director.
Contact the International Program Assistant Director to verify that the coursework you intend on taking is appropriate and that you will meet all necessary graduation requirements. Students will register for courses at Wagner that correspond most closely with courses they will be taking abroad. They will also register for P11. 3908, Study Abroad (0 credits). At the end of the semester abroad, grades are sent from the partner school and applied to your Wagner degree.

5. Meet with your Capstone Advisor.
Discuss special arrangements regarding your Capstone end-event requirement with the International Program Administrator. Students who would normally be participating in a Capstone project during the semester spent abroad will likely be conducting an independent client-based project in lieu of Capstone and will be required to work with a Capstone Advisor. It is the responsibility of the student to find an appropriate client and project, and to obtain approval for the project. For details on the approval process, students must confer with the International Program Administrator and then meet with their potential Capstone Advisor.

Semester Abroad Program Information

École Nationale des Travaux Publics de L'État (ENTPE)
Lyon, France

Founded in 1954, ENTPE trains graduate students in local and rural development, including urban planning, transport, civil engineering, environmental issues, management and public policy. ENTPE offers courses in Transportation and Planning, Public Policy and Management, and Urban Planning. Courses in urban planning are also available at University of Lyon II, one of France's leading urban planning schools and a partner school with ENTPE.

Courses & Language

For a detailed listing of courses, please consult the ENTPE web site. Only a few classes are in English. ENTPE recommends proficiency in French for their international students. Supplementary French language classes are offered for exchange students in summer months free of charge.

Additional Information:

A student budget for rent, food, socializing, transportation, and books is normally between 600 and 800 Euros.

Escola Superior d'Administracio i Direccio d'Empreses (ESADE)
Barcelona, Spain

Founded in 1958, ESADE's MBA program teaches general and applied management skills. ESADE's goal and main objective is to prepare entrepreneurs and executives with skills to create and manage new firms according to sound economic principles, and guided by a strong sense of social responsibility. ESADE programs attract students both from Spain and abroad. The foreign student population, representing 30 different countries, currently accounts for an increasing percentage of graduate enrollments.

You must have two years of relevant work experience to apply to study at ESADE.

Courses & Language:

You can choose classes in:

• The Preparatory Program, which covers the three following areas: Introduction to Business, Analyzing the Environment, Basic Tools
• The Management Program, which includes the Functional Modules (Finance, Marketing, Operations and Innovation, Human Resources, Information Systems Management) and the Policy and Strategy Modules (Business Policy, Functional Policies and Strategies, Economic Analysis and Forecasts, Strategy Implementation)
• The Majors, which fall into two distinct groups: Functional Areas (Finance, Marketing, Operations and Innovation, Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Policy) and Specific Sectors (Health Care Management, Public Management, International Management, Corporate Taxation)

You can find both Spanish and English courses at ESADE. ESADE is not only a business school but also a Law School and Language School where students can take Spanish Courses.

Additional Information:

ESADE's Exchange Student Guide is available online at the There is housing available 10 minutes from the schools and several renting agencies that may also be helpful to students in search of housing. Students can also find ads at the student boards asking for roommates.

Korea University, Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS)
Seoul, Korea

Korea University offers courses in International Policy. Originally founded as Bosung College in 1905, Korea University is the largest and most recognized private university of its kind in Korea.

Courses & Language:

In addition to core courses, GSIS has three tracts of study: International Commerce, International Cooperation and Korea Studies. A sample of courses includes:

Colloquium on International Relations
World Politics
International Economics
International Business
International Negotiation
Economic Development
Marketing Strategy
International Financial Markets
International Economic Law
Strategic Management
International Finance
International Marketing
Korean Economy
Case Studies in International Conflict Management
Global Environment & Resources
History of International Relations
Korean Economy
Modern History of Korea
Political Culture of Korea
Business Culture of Korea
Korean Social Structure and Value System
Dynamics of Korean Management
Korean Financial System
Special Topics in Korean Law and Politics
North-South Relations on the Korean Peninsula
Government-Business Relations in Korea
State-Society Relations in Korea

For an updated list of course offerings, go to the Graduate School of International Studies web page, click on “Programs," then “Department of International studies” and then “Courses of Instruction." All courses are offered in English.

Additional Information:

The Graduate School of International Studies Web page provides useful and detailed information about Visas, passports, International driving license, housing, expenses and other logistics.

Housing: The University dormitory system consists of four five-story buildings, two for male students, one for female students, and the other for special purposes. There is a central building which houses the cafeteria, lounge areas, study rooms and conference rooms. Each double room is furnished with single beds, mattresses, desks, chairs, study lamps, a telephone and wardrobes. Students provide their own towels. Communal bathrooms and showers are located on each floor. Each dormitory also features television and audio rooms, a recreation area, vending machines, laundry rooms, reading rooms and seminar halls. Community assistants or resident managers are assigned to assist residents with their needs during their stay in the community. They also provide a variety of programs, both cultural and recreational, for residents. Residents have considerable autonomy in deciding how their dorms are managed, and in organizing sports festivals and other social events.

University College London, The Bartlett School of Architecture, Building, Environmental, Design and Planning
London, United Kingdom

This exchange program may be of interest to urban planning and policy students focusing on urban environment, development issues or management students with a special interest in infrastructure.

Wagner's exchange agreement is with the Bartlett School of Architecturel Building, Environmental, Design and Planning. The graduate division within Bartlett is the UK's largest center for industrial, commercial and government funded research in the Built Environment. Its nine specialist MSc courses are internationally renowned together with a varied PhD program actively supported by the Bartlett's academic staff's expertise and scholarship. (Note: Applicants must have GPA of 3.5 or above. An additional application form must be submitted with the Wagner Exchange Program Application. Please contact the Wagner Office of International Programs at 212-998-7411).

Courses & Language:

· Building in Urban Design in Development
· Cosmopolitan Development
· Development Administration & Planning
· Profiled Learning
· Environment and Sustainable Development
· Social Development Practice
· Urban Development Planning
· Urban Economic Development
· Urban Housing
· European Property Planning and Development
· European Social Planning
· Town and Country Planning
· Urban Regeneration

University of Amsterdam, C.M. Kan Institute, School of Geography and Planning
Amsterdam, The Netherlands

The University of Amsterdam is a comprehensive university that holds and wishes to retain a strong disciplinary base in academic research and education. On this basis the University of Amsterdam intends to actively stimulate interdisciplinary co-operation in research and education, and to contribute to solving multi-disciplinary issues. The University is considered one of the leading research universities in Europe and the world, not only on the basis of its nature and history, but also of its current qualities and ambitions. The University of Amsterdam has historical and actual links with the city of Amsterdam as a multi-cultural society and a center of culture and knowledge.

Housing:
Exchange students must follow the procedures below to get a room in Amsterdam. This information is based on recent experiences of the administration. Because of the tight housing market and different partners involved, students are urgently advised to stick to the closing dates for registering mentioned below.

1. Pick up the Information Exchange Students form from OIP. Students who intend to come in the first semester (September to February) have to return the form to the administration of the C.M.Kan Institute before March 16; for the second semester (February to July) the closing date is August 16.
2. The administration of the C.M.Kan Institute will contact the Housing department of the University of Amsterdam and announce the student.
3. The housing department does not allocate the housing itself. The housing department has agreements with homeowners (housing associations) about the housing of foreign students. The department will give the information about the exchange student to one of the homeowners. The latter will contact the student per e-mail with an offer the student cannot refuse. All communication about housing will be a direct one between the homeowner and the exchange student. It is a once only offer. Hence it is very important that the student answers immediately. The homeowner will ask a guarantee and confirmation of the exact date of the arrival of the student.

The housing offered usually consists of a room with kitchen and bathing facilities in the inner city area or adjacent city districts. Room prices vary with a maximum of 400 Euro a month. Rooms are only available for a full semester. Students who want to stay for a shorter period have to pay the full rent for the whole semester.

Courses & Language:
In principle, all courses in English offered by the C.M.Kan Instituut, School of Geography and Planning are open for students participating in the student exchange program of the Masters in Metropolitan Studies. Not all will be of equal interest for the students. The relevant courses are mentioned below. In addition, students who cannot put together a suited program from the courses mentioned below, can choose from additional courses offered by the International School for Humanities and Social Sciences (ISHSS) at the University of Amsterdam in consultation with the co-ordinator of the Masters in Metropolitan Studies.

A study year has two semesters, each consisting of two periods of eight weeks and ending with a period of four weeks. The semester structure is as follows:

Semester 1
Period 1: Week 36 - 43
Period 2: Week 44 - 51
Period 3: Week 1 - 4

Semester 2
Period 4: Week 6 - 13
Period 5: Week 14 - 22
Period 6: Week 23 - 26

(A more extended description of the core courses of the Research Masters in Metropolitan Studies can be found on the C.M. Kan Instituut web site under the heading "Masters in Metropolitan Studies."

Courses:
Metropolitan Governance and Spatial Planning (MGSP)
Social Challenges for the City in a Globalizing World (SCGW)
Cities in a Network Economy (CNE)
Comparative Methodology (CM)
Human Geography of Europe (II)
Immigration and Integration Policies in Europe: Expectations and Experiences
Russia in the Modern World: Geopolitics, Ethnic Problems and Economic Change