Architecture, Planning and Landscape
Find out which student exchange partners you can apply to as part of your degree
Use the links below to explore partner university webpages.
Most partners will produce a yearly Fact Sheet, which provides an overview of their exchange programme.
Make sure you are considering:
- the language of instruction before applying - always check this on the partner webpages as teaching formats can change often
- how many credits or modules you'll need to take and what this means for contact hours
- different teaching styles and workload - partner institutions will differ compared to Newcastle, make sure you know what's expected of you
- your life outside of university, for example accommodation options, access to public transport, cost of living, local norms and rules
If you have any questions about particular partners, you can reach out to them directly as well as speak to the GO team.
Architecture
When Architecture students can study abroad
Architecture MArch students can study at one of our exchange partner institutions for:
- one academic year, between Stages 5 and 6. This will make your degree one year longer
- Semester 2 at Stage 5
Architecture exchange partners
Follow the links below to explore the offering at each institution. Make sure you check that there are enough modules in your preferred language.
Australia
Monash University
University of Tasmania
- Hobart
- Exchange student webpages
- Module List
- Contact Tasmania
- Speak to your School Exchange Coordinator before applying
University of Sydney
Canada
- Halifax
- Exchange student webpages
- Module List
- Contact Dalhousie
- Students must contact the Dalhousie Architecture Office prior to applying to ensure suitability.
Chile
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile (PUC-Chile)
- Santiago
- Exchange student webpages
- Module List
- Contact PUC-Chile
- The majority of Architecture courses are taught in Spanish, please check your course selection carefully.
Colombia
University of the Andes
- Bogota
- Exchange student webpages
- Module List
- Contact Andes
- Courses are taught in English and Spanish - please check your course selection carefully.
Germany
RWTH Aachen
- Aachen
- Exchange student webpages
- Module List
- Contact RWTH
- Courses are taught in English and German - please check your course selection carefully.
Italy
Polytechnic University of Turin (Politecnico di Torino)
- Torino
- Exchange student webpages
- Module List
- Contact Turin
- Courses are taught in English and Italian - please check your course selection carefully.
Polytechnic University of Milan
- Milan (Milano Leonardo campus)
- Exchange student webpages
- Module List
- Contact Milan
- Courses are taught in English and Italian - please check your course selection carefully.
Mexico
National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)
- Main campus in Mexico City
- Exchange student webpages
- Module List
- Contact UNAM
Technological Institute of Monterrey (Tecnológico de Monterrey)
- Monterrey (with other campuses across the country)
- Exchange student webpages
- Module List
- Contact Tec
- Courses are taught in English and Spanish - please check your course selection carefully.
Slovakia
- Slovak University of Technology (Slovenska Technicka Univerzita v Bratislave)
Language of instruction: English and Slovak
South Korea
Korea University
Seoul National University
- Seoul
- Exchange student webpages
- Module List
- Contact Seoul
- Courses are taught in English and Korean - please check your course selection carefully.
Spain
University of the Basque Country
- Basque Province
- Exchange student webpages
- Module List
- Contact Basque Country
CEU San Pablo
- Madrid
- Exchange student webpages
- Module List
- Contact San Pablo
- Courses are taught in English and Spanish - please check your course selection carefully.
Universidad Europea
- Madrid campus
- Exchange student webpages
- Module List
- Contact Europea
- Courses are taught in English and Spanish - please check your course selection carefully.
Sweden
KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Kunliga Tekniska Hogskolan)
- Stockholm
- Exchange student webpages
- Module List
- Contact KTH
Planning
When Planning students can study abroad
Urban Planning BA and Planning MPlan students can study at one of our exchange partner institutions during Semester 1 of Stage 2.
Architecture and Planning BA, and Geography and Planning BA students can study at one of our exchange partner institutions during Semester 1 of Stage 3.
Planning exchange partners
Follow the links below to explore the offering at each institution. Make sure you check that there are enough modules in your preferred language.
Chile
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile (PUC-Chile)
- Santiago
- Exchange student webpages
- Module List
- Contact PUC-Chile
- Courses are taught in English and Spanish, please check your course selection carefully.
China
City University Hong Kong
University of Hong Kong
- Hong Kong
- Exchange student webpages
- Module List
- Contact HKU
China Academy of Art
Southeast University
Colombia
University of the Andes
- Bogota
- Exchange student webpages
- Module List
- Contact Andes
- Courses are taught in English and Spanish - please check your course selection carefully.
France
University of Tours
- Tours (Loire region)
- Exchange student webpages
- Module List (courses in the Engineering degree of Urban Planning and the Environment)
- Contact Tours
- The majority of courses are taught in English but please check prior to registering
Germany
RWTH Aachen
- Aachen
- Exchange student webpages
- Module List
- Contact RWTH
- Courses are taught in English and German - please check your course selection carefully.
Technical University of Dortmund
- Dortmund
- Exchange student webpages
- Module List (courses in Spatial Planning)
- Contact Dortmund
- Dortmund guarantee accommodation for exchange students
Italy
Polytechnic University of Turin (Politecnico di Torino)
- Torino
- Exchange student webpages
- Module List
- Contact Turin
- Courses are taught in English and Italian - please check your course selection carefully.
Polytechnic University of Milan
- Milan (Milano Leonardo campus)
- Exchange student webpages
- Module List
- Contact Milan
- Courses are taught in English and Italian - please check your course selection carefully.
Mexico
- National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)
- Technological Institute of Monterrey (Tecnológico de Monterrey)
Language of instruction: English and Spanish
Netherlands
University of Amsterdam
- Amsterdam
- Exchange student webpages
- Module List (courses with the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences)
- Contact Amsterdam
University of Groningen
- Groningen
- Exchange student webpages
- Module List (courses with the Faculty of Spatial Sciences)
- Contact Groningen
Slovakia
- Slovak University of Technology (Slovenska Technicka Univerzita v Bratislave)
Language of instruction: English and Slovak
South Korea
Korea University
Seoul National University
- Seoul
- Exchange student webpages
- Module List
- Contact Seoul
- Courses are taught in English and Korean - please check your course selection carefully.
Spain
- University of the Basque Country (Universidad del Pais Vasco) San Sebastian/Basque Country
- Valles School of Architecture - ETSAV (Escola Technica Superior d'Arquitectura del Valles)
Language of instruction: English and Spanish
Sweden
Blekinge Institute of Technology
- Exchange student webpages
- Module List
- Contact Blekinge
- Check the language of instruction before applying.
KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Kunliga Tekniska Hogskolan)
- Stockholm
- Exchange student webpages
- Module List
- Contact KTH
United States
San Jose State University
- California
- Exchange student webpages
- Module List
- Contact San Jose
State University of New York (SUNY) Buffalo
Landscape
When Landscape students can study abroad
Landscape Architecture (MLA) students can study at one of our exchange partner institutions for:
- MLA 1 Students: Semester 2 (Stage 1)
- MLA 2 Students: Semester 1 (Stage 2)
Landscape exchange partners
Follow the links below to explore the offering at each institution. Make sure you check that there are enough modules in your preferred language.
Italy
Polytechnic University of Turin (Politecnico di Torino)
- Torino
- Exchange student webpages
- Module List
- Contact Turin
- Courses are taught in English and Italian - please check your course selection carefully.