As a nursing student at HHJ you have several options to achieve international merit and become a student with an unique skill set that can be valuable in your future studies or working experience.

WHEN: semester 4
APPLICATION: one semester in advance (5 February or 5 September)
ASSESMENT CRITERIA: grades, amount of credits, and extra points for engagement in JU organisations
REQUIREMENTS: all students must complete the following courses at home before departure:

• anatomy
  physiology
  

These courses are essential for managing your courses abroad.
It is not possible to undertake a study abroad program if you have more than 7,5 hp outstanding (i.e. if you have failed more than 7,5 credits).
LENGTH: one semester (3 - 5 months, depending on partner university)
*for another options see information below
VFU: is available at most of our Nursing partner universities. For this reason you should be vaccinated against hepatitis B.
SCHOLARSHIPS: you can apply for Erasmus+ scholarship for studies in Europe and a Travel Grant while studying outside Europe

Here you can find an overview of partner universities for your programme:

Possibilities within Europe
BELGIUM / Contact Teacher: Karina Huus

• Odisee University College - Subject Area: Nursing (S)
  

DENMARK / Contact Teacher: Ingalill Gimbler Berglund

• Copenhagen University of Applied Sciences - Subject Area: Nursing (S+A)

FINLAND / Contact Teacher: Charlotte Karlsson

• Laurea University of Applied Sciences - Subject Area: Nursing (S+A)
  

MALTA / Contact Teacher: Anna Granath

• University of Malta (A)

UNITED KINGDOM / Contact teacher: Karina Huus

• Glasgow Caledonian University - Subject Area: Nursing (S+A)
  

Possibilities outside Europe

AUSTRALIA / Contact Teacher: Frida Liabäck

• Central Queensland University - Subject Area: Nursing (S)
  
• James Cook University - Subject Area: Nursing (A)
  

CANADA / Contact Teacher: Emelie Persson

• University of Windsor - Subject Area: Nursing (A)

CHINA / Contact Teacher: Karina Huus

• The University of Hong Kong - Subject Area: Nursing
  

SOUTH AFRICA / Contact Teacher: Karina Huus

• University of the Free State - Subject Area: Nursing (S+A)

TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF / Contact Teacher: Lena Haraldsson

• Bugando Medical Centre - Subject Area: Nursing (A)

THAILAND / Contact Teacher: Per Odestrand

• Chiang Mai University - Subject Area: Nursing Science (A)

UNITED STATES / Contact Teacher: Ingalill Gimbler Berglund

• South Dakota State University - Subject Area: Nursing (S+A)
• The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Subject Area: Nursing (A)
• University of Arkansas - Subject Area: Nursing (S+A)

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(S) = available during Spring semesters only
(A) = available during Autumn semeseters only
(S+A) = available during both semesters

WHEN: semester 4
APPLICATION: one semester in advance (5 February or 5 September)
LENGTH: 3 weeks at the beginning of semester or 3 weeks at the end of semester
Possibilities:

TAIWAN / Contact Teacher Karina Huus

Chang Gung University - School of Nursing, College of Medicine: Subject area: Nursing

FRANCE / Contact Teacher: Christina Peterson

• IFSI - Institut de Formation en Soins Infirmiers - Subject Area: Nursing

WHEN: semester 6
APPLICATION: in semester 5 (15 October for MFS)
LENGTH: min. of 8 weeks
SCHOLARSHIPS: you can apply for Erasmus+ traineeship scholarship if you plan to collect data for your thesis in Europe or Minor Field Studies scholarship (MFS) if you would like to go to a low- and middle-income country.
TIPS: start with your application early and contact your International Coordinator who can help you to get in contact with your Thesis supervisor

Have you finished your courses and are you awaiting your degree certificate? Use this time to gain even more international experience. Recent graduates may apply to undertake an internship via Erasmus + programme. Application must be made via JU and should be made prior to the issuing of the student's degree. The entire internship period must be completed within 12 months of the date of graduation. A student who has obtained his / her degree may no longer apply for an internship.