Planning a Student Exchange from Lucerne

Acquiring complementary knowledge and skills while you are studying abroad will add to your overall graduate profile. An exchange or study-abroad semester is also an excellent opportunity to learn about other cultures and improve your language skills. Having international experience is important if you are planning to work in an international company or in a local company which does business abroad. Being linguistically and culturally competent will also help to improve your employability. 

Financing your exchange?

Tuition fees for outgoing students may be waived depending on the agreement between the Lucerne School of Business and the host institution. Your coordinator will provide you with more information.

Studierende Austausch

If you are currently enrolled at the Lucerne School of Business, please refer to the detailed documents and process described on ILIAS. Here you will also find the link to the online application tool.

It is important that you inform yourself fully about all aspects of your semester abroad. This includes the entire application process, drawing up a learning agreement, finance, accommodation, visas and insurance. Students receive more detailed information at the FAQ Information Sessions held every autumn for anyone considering an exchange or study-abroad semester in the following year. Further questions can also be addressed by email to exchange.business@hslu.ch and in person.

Flyer Exchange semester

Partner Universities

Where to go? 
National and international networking has assumed a major role in the globalized economy, which is why the Lucerne School of Business fosters close relations with universities and institutions in Europe, Asia and North America. Students at the Lucerne School of Business have the possibility of studying for one or two semesters at a partner institution. There is also the possibility of arranging an independent study-abroad semester.

How an exchange fits into your studies?

Ideally exchange students should be as far on in their studies as possible. Grades, motivation and language skills in the target language of your exchange or study-abroad semester are among the main selection criteria.