Business studies
Applying for exchange within the areas 'Sales, exports and marketing' as well as 'Sport, services and hospitality'
Before you apply
Before filling out an application you need to get familiar with the general admission requirements as well as the English language requirements in the FAQ below.
You can find the courses and ECTS at the website under the specific programme. Please note that it is not possible to mix courses from different semesters and different programmes. All students need to follow the full programme and obtain the 30 ECTS that the semester offers. Erasmus+/Exchange students also need to take the exams that are planned during the semester on the programme the student will follow at UCN (on the same conditions as full degree students).
Important dates
Summer application period
Nomination deadline.
Application deadline for non-EU students via the MoveOn Portal.
You will be invited to join an online webinar, where we will welcome you to UCN and you can get answers to questions you may have before your stay in Denmark
Winter application period
Nomination deadline.
Application deadline for non-EU students via the MoveOn Portal.
Application deadline for EU students via the MoveOn Portal.
You will be invited to join an online webinar, where we will welcome you to UCN and you can get answers to questions you may have before your stay in Denmark
Important application procedures
We have gathered a few of the most frequently asked questions below, which we hope will help with any questions you might have. If you still have questions after reading through the FAQ, please contact the international coordinator.
1) Fill out a learning agreement
Firstly, you need to fill out a learning agreement.
Learning Agreement for studying abroad (non-EU) (PDF)
Erasmus Learning Agreement for Studies (PDF)
2) Apply via The MoveOn Portal
After completing the learning agreement, you can complete the application form via The MoveOn portal.
In order to login to your MoveON portal you firstly need to register. Once you have registered, you can login to your MoveON portal and begin the application process. Fill out an application for incoming students and upload the required documents in your application.
Experiencing problems?
If you experience any problems with the MoveOn portal or the online application, please read this guide for incoming applicants (PDF). If the guide does not provide any solution, please contact us at legat@ucn.dk.
Please visit the page programmes and courses to see a full list of exchange programmes divided into areas. All are taught in English. Please note that it is not possible to mix subjects from different programmes.
Nordic exchange students
Nordic exchange students can also study in the Danish-taught language programmes. Please consult the Danish pages of our sites or contact the international coordinator.
Please visit the page uddannelser to see a full list of Danish-taught programmes.
Spring semester
February 1 - June 30
Fall semester
September 1 - January 31
Please note that students who are accepted for semesters 2-6 may start a few days before the dates stated above.
Specific dates for the semester will be announced in the official letter of acceptance. Teaching and examination periods are included in the above dates.
- Signed learning agreement
- CV
- Copy of national ID
- Transcript in English
- Courses in progress (PDF) (courses you are currently studying)
- English test (minimum level B2)
If you do not have an English test, we will offer you an online test.
Make sure to include all relevant work and educational experience on your CV. We take your experience into consideration as we assess your application.
Fall semester
If you are applying for the fall semester, you will have to apply for the semesters 1, 3, 5.
Spring semester
If you are applying for the spring semester, you will have to apply for semesters 2, 4, 6, etc.
Your learning agreement must be approved and signed by your home institution before you upload it in MoveOn. We will return the signed learning agreement along with your admission letter.
You need to obtain signatures from your home institution on the last page of your Learning Agreement. Remember that you also have to sign it yourself.
Erasmus code
DK ALBORG02.
Department
Business.
Contact person for incoming students
The international coordinator (contact information can be found on the bottom of this page).
Responsible person at the receiving institution (person to sign the learning agreement)
The programme director (contact information can be found at “Programmes and courses” under “contact”).
Curriculum, courses and ECTS credits
You can find this information under each programme, located under programmes and courses.
It is not possible to mix and match subjects from different semesters and programmes. Students have to follow the full semester.
UCN requires a thorough knowledge of English, and therefore it is required that an English test is submitted with the application before the student can be accepted to one of our programmes.
The English tests and scores we accept are:
- IELTS minimum score: 6.5
- TOEFL internet-based test minimum score: 83 (UCN’s TOEFL code is 7294)
- Cambridge ESOL examinations:
- Advanced (CAE): grade C, B or A
- Proficiency (CPE): grade C, B or A
- First Certificate: grade A
Oxford Online Placement Test: overall score of minimum 75 and also a minimum score of 75 in each subtest
What if I do not have an English test?
If you do not upload an English test along with the rest of your application documents, you will automatically be invited to complete an online English test which UCN issues. The test takes up to one hour to complete and must be passed with an overall score of minimum 75 and also a minimum score of 75 in each subtest.
You will be informed about the details of the test upon application. Under specific circumstances, UCN may invite you for a Skype interview (this is only upon UCN's request).
English is my native language
English native speakers are exempted. In this case you need to obtain an official letter from your home institution confirming that you are following a fully English taught programme. This document should be uploaded along with the rest of your application.