Europe
View recommended options for Poole College of Management students below. For more information on academic planning and courses offered at each institution, visit the Academic Course Planning page.
Austria: Vienna University of Economics and Business
The Vienna University of Economics and Business is one of the largest universities in Austria, boasting a student population of 20,000. Vienna is known both as the “City of Music” and the “City of Dreams,” and has a variety of prominent architectural styles that increase the city’s rich culture.
Czech Republic: Prague University of Economics & Business
The Prague University of Economics & Business is the largest university in the field of economics, business and information technology in the Czech Republic. Being the capital city, Prague has a population of 1.3 million people, which doubles to 2.6 in the metropolitan areas when accounting for work commuters and visitors.
Denmark: Copenhagen Business School
Copenhagen Business School is a public university that was founded in the early 1900s. With a population of 22,000 students, the school is located at the center of the Denmark’s capital city. Copenhagen is positioned on the coastal islands of Zealand and Amager, with the famous Öresund Bridge connecting the two major parts of the city.
England: University of Leeds
The University of Leeds is one of the largest universities of its kind in the United Kingdom with 33,000 students. The campus is a 10 minute walk to the center of the city which is the perfect size to explore – small enough to feel comfortable and familiar, big enough with a lot of activities happening. In addition to great business courses, students are able to complete many general education requirements as well.
England: Lancaster University
Lancaster University is a small school established by Royal Charter in 1964. The total school population is roughly 14,000 students, with the undergraduate classes accounting for 10,000 of them. The City of Lancaster is in the governmental district of Lancashire and has non-metropolitan status. This English city is located on The River Lune and has a population of 138,000 people.
England: University of Surrey
The University of Surrey is a public research university on Stag Hill, close to the center of Guildford. Guildford is a large town in the county of Surrey located about 30 miles southwest of London. They serve around 12,300 undergraduate students.
France: NEOMA Business School
The merger of Rouen Business School and Reims Management School created NEOMA Business School in 2013. The school is relatively small, with a total student population of less than 10,000. Reims is a city in the Grand Est region of France, 80 miles northeast of Paris.
Germany: ESB Business School
ESB Business School is Reutlingen University’s business school. It is a public university with approximately 2,500 students in Reutlingen, Germany. This college offers dual degree programs with several universities around the world, including NC State. Reutlingen is about 20 miles south of Stuttgart in the south of Germany.
Germany: WHU-Otto Beisheim School of Management
This new partner is an exciting opportunity for Poole majors to study at one of the best business school in Germany. The Global Programs Office in Poole can help review courses for approval.
Italy: Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
The Universitá Cattolica del Sacro Cuore is the largest private university in Europe and the largest Catholic University in the world. It has five campuses, with its main campus situated in Milan. The satellite campus located in Piacenza is a quaint town of northern Italy, and is located about 40 miles away from Milan. Being the second most populated city in Italy, Milan has a population of 7.5 million and has been recognized as the world’s fashion capital.
Netherlands: Tilburg University
Tilburg University is a public research university in the Netherlands that was previously a Catholic University. The school has a population of 13,000 students, 10 percent of which is comprised of international students. The city of Tilburg is located in northern Denmark and contains numerous parks and forests, including Leijpark which hosts the famous Festival Mundial.
Spain: Universidad Pontificia Comillas
The Universidad Pontificia Comillas is a Catholic university run by the Society of Jesus that has a student population of around 11,000 people. Located in Madrid, the school is positioned in the capital city of Spain. Madrid is home to 3.2 million people, and its surrounding metropolitan area has a population of 6.5 million. Madrid is the political, economic, and cultural center of the country, and it is situated on the River Manazanares.