Partner universities

ICN Business School has forged close ties with 140 partner schools and universities around the world. These renowned and accredited institutions offer our students the opportunity to take part in international exchange programmes and earn a double degree.

An exceptional network of partners

An academic exchange at one of our partner universities is an integral part of the curriculum and can take place at various stages of the programme. All our programmes are designed to enable students to study abroad, discover new cultures, and develop the global perspective that is essential for their future careers.

ICN Business School benefits from a global network of 140 partner universities in 45 countries across all continents, offering a wide range of destinations and study pathways. This international dimension is one of ICN’s key strengths, enabling students to gain diverse academic and cultural experiences while enhancing their employability on a global scale.

The International Relations Office supports each student throughout the entire process, whether it involves a semester abroad or a full degree programme overseas, and also welcomes international students coming to study at ICN. If you would like to learn more about studying abroad or about the admission procedures at our partner universities, our team is available to answer any questions you may have.

Map of partner universities

The top 3 destinations

Check out the ranking created and approved by our students!

  • South Korea: For its culture, its living environment and the large number of international students.
  • Ireland: For the Irish people’s warm welcome, the ideal quality of life and the magnificent scenery.
  • USA: For the chance to meet students from all over the world, a unique cultural experience and the perfect environment for building your professional network.

International Double degrees and exchanges, programme by programme

Every ICN programme includes a period of study abroad. Find out, for each one, our exchange destinations and the partner universities that offer a double degree.

The International Relations Office supports each student in choosing a destination and throughout the application process.

Bachelor in Management

Hide answer Show answer

On the Bachelor in Management, our students can go on exchange to any of our 106 partner universities: 46 in Europe, 24 in North America, 17 in Asia, 11 in South America, 4 in Africa and 4 in Oceania.

Some of our flagship destinations, all AACSB or EQUIS accredited, or Shanghai ranked

  • Copenhagen Business School – Copenhagen 🇩🇰
  • Politecnico di Milano, School of Management – Milan 🇮🇹
  • Newcastle University Business School – Newcastle 🇬🇧
  • University of Limerick, Kemmy Business School – Limerick 🇮🇪
  • Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) – Seoul 🇰🇷
  • University of Washington – Seattle 🇺🇸
  • The University of Queensland – Brisbane 🇦🇺
  • Insper – São Paulo 🇧🇷

Double degrees: eight partner universities

In Europe

  • At Europa-Universität Viadrina – Frankfurt (Oder) 🇩🇪
  • At University of Münster – Münster 🇩🇪
  • At University of Galway – Galway 🇮🇪
  • At Linnaeus University – Växjö & Kalmar 🇸🇪

In Asia

  • At East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST) – Shanghai 🇨🇳
  • At Hanyang University Business School (BBA) – Seoul 🇰🇷
  • At Kyungpook National University, School of Business – Daegu 🇰🇷
  • At Nagoya University of Business and Commerce – Nagoya 🇯🇵

International BBA

Hide answer Show answer

On the International BBA, the third year is spent abroad: two semesters at two different partner universities, or a full year at the same university on the double degree track.

The 14 International BBA partner universities are spread across Europe (5), South America (3), North America (2), Asia (2) and Africa (2).

Double degree track

  • At University of Galway – Galway 🇮🇪
  • At Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná – Curitiba 🇧🇷
  • At Rabat Business School – Rabat 🇲🇦

Exchange semesters

  • At Copenhagen Business School – Copenhagen 🇩🇰
  • At Deusto Business School – Bilbao 🇪🇸
  • At LUISS – Rome 🇮🇹
  • At University of Zagreb, Faculty of Economics and Business – Zagreb 🇭🇷
  • At University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) – Beijing 🇨🇳
  • At University of Macau – Macau 🇲🇴
  • At California State University – Northridge 🇺🇸
  • At UCLA Extension – Los Angeles 🇺🇸
  • At Universidad de las Américas – Puebla 🇲🇽
  • At FACAMP – Campinas 🇧🇷
  • At Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), University of Pretoria – Johannesburg 🇿🇦

Master in Management (Programme Grande École)

Hide answer Show answer

On the Master in Management, our students can go on exchange to any of our 134 partner universities: 52 in Europe, 31 in North America, 28 in Asia, 13 in South America, 5 in Africa and 5 in Oceania.

Some of our flagship destinations, all AACSB or EQUIS accredited, or Shanghai ranked

  • King’s College London – London 🇬🇧
  • University College Dublin – Dublin 🇮🇪
  • KU Leuven – Leuven 🇧🇪
  • WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management – Vallendar 🇩🇪
  • Chung-Ang University – Seoul 🇰🇷
  • Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile – Santiago 🇨🇱
  • Indian School of Business – Hyderabad 🇮🇳
  • Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), University of Pretoria – Johannesburg 🇿🇦

Double degrees: twelve partner universities

In Europe

  • At University of Münster (Master) – Münster 🇩🇪
  • At Umeå Universitet (Master) – Umeå 🇸🇪
  • At Università degli Studi di Bologna (Laurea) – Forlì & Rimini 🇮🇹

In Asia

  • At Southwestern University of Finance and Economics (Master) – Chengdu 🇨🇳
  • At Hanyang University Business School (MBA) – Seoul 🇰🇷
  • At Nagoya University of Business and Commerce (Master) – Nagoya 🇯🇵

In North America

  • At HEC Montréal (Master) – Montreal 🇨🇦
  • At Université Laval (MBA) – Quebec City 🇨🇦
  • At Duquesne University (MBA) – Pittsburgh 🇺🇸
  • At Indiana University of Pennsylvania (MBA) – Indiana, Pennsylvania 🇺🇸
  • At Georgia Tech (Master of Science) – Atlanta 🇺🇸

In South America

  • At Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (Master) – Curitiba 🇧🇷

MSc

Hide answer Show answer

On our MSc programmes, students can spend a study period at any of our 134 partner universities in 44 countries: 52 in Europe, 31 in North America, 28 in Asia, 13 in South America, 5 in Africa and 5 in Oceania.

Some of our flagship destinations, all AACSB or EQUIS accredited, or Shanghai ranked

  • Aarhus University – Aarhus 🇩🇰
  • University of Ljubljana – Ljubljana 🇸🇮
  • McGill University – Montreal 🇨🇦
  • Hong Kong Baptist University – Hong Kong 🇭🇰
  • Victoria University of Wellington – Wellington 🇳🇿
  • Universidad de los Andes – Bogotá 🇨🇴

School life

Article
︱14.10.26

Digital Detox: Utopia or Mental Health Lever?

Read more
Article
︱30.09.26

ICN Research Takeaway: Decoding management challenges in 45 minutes

Read more
Article
︱25.09.26
Executive Education

DBA or Executive PhD: understanding the difference in 2 minutes

Read more