Benefits for students
Earn credits at top universities without having to travel there
The Virtual Exchange Program is a collaboration between leading international universities to offer a selection of online, for-credit courses to their students. Inspiring lecturers from these high-ranking universities, from Australia to Switzerland and from Hong Kong to the USA, are ready to engage with you to broaden and enrich your knowledge and portfolio. In this program, you can study online with other committed students from across the globe and benefit from the most cutting-edge online education delivery models. You will learn from leading academic staff and forge cross-boundary and cross-cultural awareness, knowledge, and friendships. Learn at your own pace and at a time and place that suits you – an educational exchange without the need to travel! All courses involve online engagement with the curriculum and formal assessments. Some courses may have a final written exam, which will take place at your home university. In line with other learning abroad experiences, on successful completion of the Virtual Exchange, you will receive a formal result and grade from the partner university and credits towards your degree.
Academic credits
Students who are registered at one of the partner universities receive credits that count towards their Bachelor, Master or PhD program.
No extra costs
Students registered at one of the partner universities do not have to pay any extra tuition fees.
Academic exams
Student learning is assessed under rigorous academic conditions, often with proctored exams.
Courses from top-institutions
Enrich your portfolio and check out all top universities that are participating in this program.
Flexible
Study when and where you want.
International courses taught in English, French or Spanish
We offer a large diversity in courses from universities all over the world. The courses are taught in English, in Dutch, in French, and in Spanish.
Important
- Make sure that you know what is expected from you (workload, required prior knowledge, assessment) and that you are committed to the course. These details are given for each course on your home institution’s course list page.
- On completion of the online course and on successful final assessment (this can vary, from a written exam at your own campus to a digital oral assessment with the lecturer) you will receive credits for your grade list.
- For approval of the online course as part of your study program (e.g. elective, or part of a free minor), you have to follow the regular procedures of your institution/department/section or BSc/MSc/PhD program.
- The number of places available for each of the online courses is limited; these are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
- Learn at your own pace and at a time and place that suits you – an educational exchange without the need to travel!
- All courses involve online engagement with the curriculum and formal assessments. Some courses may have a final written exam, which will take place at your home university.
- In line with other learning abroad experiences, on successful completion of the Virtual Exchange, you will receive a formal result and grade from the partner university and credits towards your degree.