Student exchange
Students have the opportunity to spend time abroad during their studies. They can choose to do an exchange semester at another university or gain work experience with a traineeship. Financial support is available both for studying and for working abroad.
What it's all about
The Swiss-European Mobility Programme (SEMP) enables students to go on exchange for one or two semesters or to do an internship abroad. Both students from Switzerland (outgoing) and students from abroad (incoming) can receive financial support for their stay.
Stays abroad for students, incl. PhD students, at a university or college of higher education
Stays last between 2 and 12 months
Stays take place at a higher education institution or in a company abroad (outgoing) or in Switzerland (incoming)
Information and coordination by the international relations office of a Swiss higher education institution
Added value
For participants:
- Insight into a different study or work life
- Improving language skills
- Recognition of achievements abroad
- Strengthening intercultural competences
- Building an international network
- Easier transition into a professional career
- No tuition fees at the host institution
For institutions:
- Strengthening international cooperation
- Increase of international visibility
- Increasing the attractiveness of the degree programme
- Internationalisation of curriculums
- Creating a solid base for institutional cooperations