What’s the point of an exchange?
Taking part in an exchange means going to study for a semester at one of ESPOL’s partner universities in Europe or around the world. An exchange can take place in your 2nd or 3rd year, depending on your degree.
Opening up to new horizons and preparing for your future abroad
A formative and multicultural experience
Taking part in an exchange means:
- Developing a global perspective on contemporary political and social issues.
- Acquiring a detailed understanding of a country and its culture.
- Improving your command of a foreign language in both an academic and everyday setting.
- Strengthening your interpersonal and intercultural skills by mixing with students from all over the world.
A springboard to an international career
Recruiters are increasingly looking for candidates with international profiles, capable of adapting to different environments and working in multicultural teams. This makes an experience abroad a valuable asset for your professional future. The exchange will enable you to:
- Develop your adaptability and open-mindedness, essential qualities for success in an international environment.
- Expand your professional network by making contacts with students and professionals from all over the world.
- Stand out from other applicants by highlighting your international experience at admission or recruitment interviews.
ESPOL: Your passport to a successful international career
By choosing ESPOL, you are opting for an excellent education that prepares you to meet the challenges of tomorrow’s world. Our exchange programmes and multilingual courses give you the keys to a brilliant and rewarding international career. Experience abroad will show your motivation and demonstrate that you are ready to develop internationally.
Now is the moment to boost your career and give your future an international dimension!
Our student tell you about their exchange
The small group classes focused on speaking, participation and creativity, which introduced me to a different way of learning and interacting with teachers. Most of all, Rome is a unique city, always bustling with activity […] Rome is all about the dolce vita, happy and serene, but it also guarantees you will never be bored.
Elsa, Rome, Italy
This exchange semester has also given me an enormous amount on a personal level. I was able to meet students from all over the world, and I’m still in contact with a number of them today. This semester gave me the opportunity to discover Canada, its culture and its breathtaking landscapes. A university exchange is a fantastic experience, and I’d recommend anyone who has the opportunity to do one without hesitation.
Matthieu, Edmonton, Canada
I also really appreciated the exchange programme, as I had the opportunity to go to Portugal! I studied international relations there, not political science. It showed me another aspect of the social sciences.
Gabriel, Porto, Portugal
It was a fantastic exchange that enabled me to travel all over Europe and meet some wonderful people. It was important to me that the school offered me new horizons, as I hadn’t really travelled before.
Camille, Bucharest, Romania
What I enjoyed most here was the exchange. It’s my best memory because it was a very special experience. Being alone in a country where you don’t speak the language is a challenge, and it builds character. It may seem difficult, but you soon get the hang of it!
Andréa, Sofia, Bulgaria
This semester was an exceptional experience and it has given me a wealth of experience. Firstly, from an academic point of view, my immersion in this excellent university gave me a huge amount of knowledge about the role of Turkey and its neighbours in the region. In cultural terms, Istanbul is like an open-air museum, its incredible heritage is everywhere.
Pierre-Louis, Galatasaray, Turkey
I really liked the atmosphere of the classes at the university, the teachers were close to the students. The fact that there are only around twenty students in the class means that there is real interaction with the teacher. Students can study in both Portuguese and English, enabling them to make rapid progress in Portuguese and integrate more easily into Carioca life.
Capucine, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Where can you go on an exchange?
At ESPOL, we are proud to offer a wide range of destinations through two main types of programmes: Erasmus and global or bilateral agreements.
Going abroad is not just a personal adventure, it’s also a strategic move for your career. This can significantly enhance your CV, develop your international network and give you intercultural skills that are much sought-after in the professional world.
To discover all the destinations and find the one that best matches your academic and professional aspirations, discover the list of partner universities and start planning your international experience.
Choose to study abroad and open up a world of opportunities!