Estudiantes FIGRI
What does a student exchangue consist of? Requirements When can students apply Double majorFree mover
What does a student exchange consist of?
The Faculty of Finance, Government and International Relations has an unquestionable international vocation. Given the areas of studies focused on the international system, the Faculty has naturally become a leader in the globalization process of Colombia over the last 20 years.
Studying in a foreign university during one or two semesters represents a marvelous opportunity for FIGRI students to take advantage of. The field of study encourages students to welcome learning from other perspectives and points of view and to understand other cultures and other forms of thinking in the world. We consider that to travel and study abroad is also another form of learning and an exceptional source of knowledge.
FIGRI is one of the most dynamic faculties in terms of student exchanges and offers numerous options to go abroad and study for one or two semesters. In total, the student can do two semesters of exchange. These do not necessarily need to be consecutive nor do they need to be done in the same institution (for example, a student can do their eighth semester in the UNAM in Mexico, come back and do their ninth semester in Colombia and then take their tenth semester in Sciences Po Paris).
During the exchange, the student shall homologate subjects that they would have taken in FIGRI (provided that they pass these in the foreign university). This way, the student does not fall behind on their study syllabus and they continue to be an active student in the Faculty during their period of exchange.
All students who meet the following criteria may participate?
Todos los estudiantes que cumplen con los siguientes criterios:
1Be taking sixth semester as a minimum to apply (a student can do their student exchanges as of their seventh semester).
2Have had no disciplinary breaches during their studies.
3Not be behind on any subjects or credits.
4Fulfill the language requirements demanded for each case by the destination university. If the university of destination requires that the student present an official language exam, the student must have taken said exam in the moment of applying.
When can students apply?
The Internationalization Area of the University has two calls for applicants per year (one each semester). The calls for students generally open three weeks to one month after the start of classes. Students are duly informed of the dates of these calls for applicants through their institutional email accounts and through the webpage of the university.
Students should present their applications during the semester immediately preceding the one in which they wish to carry out the student exchange.
Steps for doing a student exchange
1Before the call for applicants:
- Be Consult the webpage of the Faculty to know the available destinations, as well as the webpages of the partner universities. The Office of Student Exchanges can guide and offer students additional information that may help them in their decision making but in the end they cannot decide for you. Therefore, it is of utmost importance that the student do their own research by looking at the programs offered by these partner universities and the profile of the institution (academic focus, university atmosphere, location ).
- Attend the informative sessions. The Office of FIGRI Student Exchanges and the Area of Internationalization organize an informative session the week before the call for applicants. It is important to attend this meeting to resolve any doubts before applying.
- Make sure you fulfill the requirements. Do not hesitate in making an appointment with the Office of FiGRI student exchanges to verity the status of your application, the language requirements or to request consultation.
- Participate in the call for applicants.
2During the dates of the call for applicants:
- Fill out and send the candidates form with all the required documents of which are the following.
Your major GPA. This can be downloaded from your online profile (go to the webpage of the university>undergraduate students>academic consultation).
Attach the result of your official language exam required by the destination University of your selection (if you do not yet have the results of the official language exam, this should be indicated in the observations section that the exam shall be presented or has already been presented and the date the results should be made available)
- Our student exchange committee will study the applicants to choose the students who are most prepared to represent the university abroad.
- Publication of the list of those accepted.
3Once selected:
The FIGRI students have a week as of the publication of the list of selected candidates to confirm their participation in the student exchange at the Area of Internationalization (dirinternacional@uexternado.edu.co) and at FIGRI student exchange (internacional@uexternado.edu.co).
All exchange cancellations after a certain period of time shall incur sanctions.
- The application for a student exchange is an institutional process. Therefore, the Universidad Externado will be in charge of your application request before the target partner university. Students must refrain from communicating directly with the partner university without previous authorization from the Student Exchange Office.
- Students must pay attention to their institutional email account since the Office of Student Exchanges will be letting you know about the different processes you need to do in the application.
- It must be specified that the final acceptance depends on the Partner University.
- Once having been accepted by the partner university, the Office of Student Exchanges of FIGRI shall organize an exchange preparation meeting.
Double MajorFree-mover
Some of our agreements offer the opportunity to students to opt for a degree in the partner university. The period of studies in the foreign university can vary depending on the program chosen by the student.
4 double major Master programs:
Instituto de Estudios Bursatiles (IEB)Double Major
Focus: Finance, International Finance, Corporate Finance.
Double Major in Master Program*
Partner University Tuition: Approximate costs subject to revision.
- Masters in Stock and Financial Markets—21,000 Euros
- Masters in Financial and Risk Auditing18,500 Euros
- Masters in Corporate Finance and Investment Banking18,500 Euros
- Masters in Portfolio Management18,500 Euros
- Masters in Financial Futures and Options18,500 Euros
Universidad Externado students receive a 30% discount on the above-mentioned prices.
Payment method: 1 reserve payment of 1,500/2,500 and payments each two months until total cost of the Master is paid.
Duration: 3 academic periods of 4 months each.
Spaces available: Unlimited
*It is worth mentioning that IEB awards their own degrees, but these are not official degrees, for which reason they cannot be validated in ColombiaColombia.
IESEG School of Management
Double Major programMaster Grande Ecole in Management
Tuition Partner University: 0
Spaces available: 2 or 3 per semester
Language proficiency: Students must present TOEFL and receive a score of 80. Official exam required.
Program structure: The Double Major Program has a duration of 1 and a half: 2 semesters of classes and one semester of research thesis.
*It is worth mentioning that this does NOT include the internship, for which reason students must validate an internship as a FIGRI graduation requirement to obtain the undergraduate degree. You will receive a Master Grande Ecole in Management.
NEOMA Business School
Double Major-Master Grande Ecole in Management
Focus: Management, Finance, Administration, Auditing, International Relations, Human Resources, Marketing.
Language: An official exam of TOEFL IBT of minimal score of 72, IELTS minimal band 5.5.
Spaces: 1 student per semester.
Structure of the program:
Starting in September: The program lasts a year and is structured in the following manner:
- One semester of core courses.
- One semester of in-depth courses that include a research paper (thesis).
Total ECTS credits: 62
*It is worth mentioning that this does NOT include the internship, for which reason students must validate an internship as a FIGRI graduation requirement to obtain the undergraduate degree.
Starting in January: Recommended for advanced students in Finance. The program lasts one year:
- One semester of in-depth study courses.
- One semester of internship (24 weeks) that will be homologated as a graduation requirement in FIGRI.
Total ECTS credits: 60
AUDENCIA Nantes School of Management
Double MajorMaster Grande Ecole in Management
Focus: Management, Finance, Administration, Auditing, International Business, Human Resources.
Partner University Tuition for 2019 I:
- Master Grande École Full Track: 23.600 (for two years)
- Master Grande École Fast Track: 21.000 (for one and a half years)
Language: French and/or English B2 level.
Official Exam Required: TOEFL with a score of 80 or higher.
Spaces Available: Unlimited
Program Structure: Students may choose between two DOUBLE MAJOR options in the Master Grande Ecole:
- Full-track: Two years: 1 semester of core courses: two semesters of different Majors; one semester of internship.
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
| Core courses in Finance and Management | Major 1 | Major 2 | Internship* |
*The internship shall be homologated as a graduation requirement for obtaining the undergraduate degree in FIGRI.
The term free mover allows any student to fulfill the program requirements for student exchanges and to move forward with studies in a university with which the Universidad Externado de Colombia does not have an agreement.
The student who is a free mover must present their candidate documents while the call for students is open, including the motivation letter in which they specify in which university they wish to do their exchange and their chosen study plan. This must also include the procedure they must follow, the costs they must assume and the justification of their academic project.
