Free Mover

Important

The same academic conditions apply to Free Mover exchanges
For Bachelor students: if you have a minimum grade average of 4.2 at the end of your 2nd year, an exchange in the Spring Semester of the 3rd year is possible
A Free Mover exchange is an exchange that takes place outside our formal exchange agreements
You are responsible for handling all procedures with the chosen institution, including admission, semester fees, language requirements and housing
If you are selected for an exchange under an agreement but decline the offered seat, you will not be eligible for a Free Mover exchange afterwards
You may request a partial reduction in UNIL semester fees, please refer to the "Formulaire de demande de congé" (available below). Note that no mobility grants are available

Please follow these steps:

Select one (or more universities) for your Free Mover exchange, and check that they accept Free Mover students

Prepare a Learning Agreement for each chosen institution
- Generally, extension programs are not approved
- Ensure that the courses you select match the level of your studies
Email your chosen universities and Learning Agreements at hec.outgoing@unil.ch within the specified deadline
Please allow 15 days for a reply from hec.outgoing@unil.ch
Once the project has been validated, contact the chosen university and send the acceptance letter to hec.outgoing@unil.ch
Complete the "Formulaire de demande de congé" (available below) to request a restricted semester leave and send it to hec.outgoing@unil.ch for signature

Deadlines

Next application deadlines :

- February 15, 2025: QTEM Track 1 Exchange
- February 20, 2025: SEMP, CIVIS & Faculty agreements