Asia Exchange
Why study abroad in Asia?

”Asia is probably the most dynamic continent in the world and economically it presents endless opportunities. The center of gravity is moving towards the East.”

- Alexander Stubb, Finland's minister of foreign affairs (Blue Wings Magazine, 1/2010)

Being a student is the best time in a person’s life and everyone should make the most of it! That’s why we here at AE believe that every student should go on exchange at least once during their studies. Studying abroad allows you to go deeper than just backpacking and traveling around. Study and live a semester abroad!

A growing number of students complete part of their degree in Asia. Without exception, students have described their time in Asia as the best experience of their lives. Studying abroad in Asia is a very enlightening experience, which will develop your skills, help you become more independent and give you an opportunity to create a contact network. A study experience in Asia will not only offer you beneficial courses but also other knowledge. In addition to studying, you’ll have time for getting to know the Asian way of life and traveling. You’re bound to make many new friends. Studying abroad in Asia prepares you to increase mutual understanding between your home country and the continent of Asia.

Learn something about yourself

Studying abroad in Asia offers experiences which benefit all aspects of life. It can be a very enlightening experience, which not only improves language proficiency (English and the local language) but also helps students learn important skills and strengths for their career. Studying abroad helps to broaden knowledge on different cultures and understand the differences between them. Students learn about their destination and create a contact network. Exchange students most often form friendships which last a lifetime.

Investment in your future

Depending on your field of study and personal interests you can find interesting courses, which complement the courses offered by your home institution. You can include courses in your degree, which you wouldn’t even be able to take at your home university. Including Asian studies in your resume is an asset when competing for jobs, because employers appreciate international experience.

Studying abroad offers a great opportunity for personal development and becoming more independent, because you can learn something new about yourself, your attitudes and your values by meeting people from different cultures. A successful experience abroad will teach you to be more open-minded, tolerant and considerate. Living abroad also helps you give new perspective to things at home and changes what you see as important.

Rising economic powers

There are many quality universities with skilled lecturers and useful courses in Asia. Improving your language and academic skills as well as experiencing life outside the lecture halls will make the experience an entity, which you will benefit from also after you’ve completed your studies. Having studied abroad in Asia is a huge asset on your CV when competing for jobs. Many international companies are expanding to Asia and they need employees with experience in Asian culture and business methods. There will also be an increasing need for Asian workers in Western countries in the future and there will be numerous career opportunities for people who have knowledge about Asian culture.

Completing part of a degree in Asia says a lot about a student’s capabilities. Many students who have studie abroad through AE have been able to find also internships in Asia.

Why Asia Exchange?

There are numerous reasons for studying abroad in Asia. We've gathered a list of the top ten reasons why a study program represented by Asia Exchange could be a great choice for you:

1) Unique destinations for everyone interested in studying in Asia

2) No university-specific placement quotas – you can go on your own, with a friend or as part of a larger group

3) Simplified application and approval procedures (for example no TOEFL language proficiency test and approval of the study place in one week)

4) Affordability – you pay less than free movers pay on average

5) Qualified teaching and interesting courses

6) You get all the information you need from AE

7) The length of the study abroad programs are optimal and based on the feedback from the students

8) Abundance of activities outside the classes (both academic and extra-curricular)

9) Studying in Asia is an asset on the job market

10) An unforgettable life experience

The study abroad programs represented by AE are very interesting and also affordable. We have put much effort in arranging the programs, because we want to ensure that students have the best possible study abroad experience in Asia. Thanks to our partnership agreements with Asian universities, we have been able to reduce the total costs by up to one half compared to what exchange studies in Asia normally cost for free movers. 

With our assistance, you can experience the warm Asian climate, friendly atmosphere, vibrant cities, exotic nature and very affordable price-level.

"Studying abroad in Asia has been by far the best experience of my life. I want to thank Asia Exchange for making this possible!"

Asia Exchange student in Thailand