International possibilities for the Digital Humanities, Master Programme

Broaden Your Academic Horizons

Exchange studies at master’s level provide an opportunity to deepen your disciplinary expertise within a new academic environment and to cultivate international perspectives on your field. By taking a virtual course or spending a semester at one of Linnaeus University’s partner institutions, you gain fresh insights, valuable research connections, and experiences that enhance your professional and academic profile.

An international exchange can extend well beyond formal studies. Many master’s students choose to undertake fieldwork, as a part of their dissertation abroad. Such experiences enable you to apply theoretical knowledge in practice, gather material in new contexts, and develop networks that may prove valuable for future research or professional pathways.

Even on campus, there are opportunities to engage with international perspectives,  for instance, by participating in the Buddy Programme and supporting incoming international students.

Virtual exchange

Virtual mobility means that you study in an international and multicultural environment through digital media, without having to travel physically. It is possible to take one or several 7,5 or 15 hp credits at a partner university and get this credited within the programme.

Linnaeus University is a member of the iSchools network for virtual mobility, collaborating with other participating universities to offer students access to distance courses across the member institutions.

Physical Exchange Studies Opportunities - When to apply for exchange studies

You apply in the middle of the autumn semester, the academic year before you plan to go abroad. This means that you apply in autumn if you wish to go on exchange the following autumn or the spring after that. In early spring there is also a second application round for the remaining places from the first round.

Planning your exchange

When an exchange fits into your programme depends on how your studies are structured, so always start by reading your programme syllabus. There you can see during which semester exchange studies can be included and what you are expected to study during that period.

As a student of Digital Humanities Master Programme, you can go on physical exchange during semester 3.

The courses you take abroad will replace that semester in your programme.

Semester 3 is then replaced in your degree plan by:
 Exchange Studies, undergraduate or graduate level, 30 hp (level depends on your selection of partner and courses)

This is also what should appear in your Learning Agreement under Table B if you are nominated to a partner university. The Learning Agreement is a document in which you and your programme director agree in advance on which courses you will study during your exchange.

It is possible to bring in up to 30 hp from undergraduate level into a master degree which is a possible within the Digital Humanities Master syllabus, you can therefore select to go on exchange either for undergraduate or graduate level.

Suitable partner universities

There are opportunities for exchange studies with universities across the world – in Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, and Oceania. Our collaborations may be at a general university level, known as University Wide, open to all students, or within specific subject areas intended for particular groups of students.

As a student at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, you can choose between several types of agreements. You can apply to University Wide agreements, to the faculty’s own agreements within the area of Arts and Humanities, or to agreements within specific subjects, as long as the university offers courses suitable for your exchange period.

More information about each collaboration and university is available in the placement list when applications are open, and in the comments for each institution. Below are examples of partner universities where students from the programme have previously studied abroad, or where the range of courses often suits the programme. In addition to these, there are many more options. Available partners may vary each year, so always check the current placement list when the application is open.

Examples of partner universities

Aarhus University, Denmark
University of Helsinki, Finland
Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), Hungary
University of Limerick, Ireland
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany
University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
Masaryk University, Czech Republic
Université de Strasbourg, France
University of Lapland, Finland
Bath Spa University, United Kingdom
Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea
Ewha Womans University, South Korea
Ritsumeikan University, Japan
Waseda University, Japan
San Francisco State University, United States
University of Minnesota Duluth, United States
University of Missouri, United States
North-West University, South Africa
University of Johannesburg, South Africa

Internship after graduation

After completing your studies, you can apply for an Erasmus+ Traineeship Grant to fund an internship within the EU. It is important that you have not yet graduated, as the internship will then be registered as part of your degree. You are responsible for finding your own placement, and depending on previous Erasmus+ mobility periods, you may be eligible for up to 12 months of funding. Applications are made during your final semester.

Conducting fieldwork abroad for your degree project

You have the opportunity to conduct fieldwork abroad as part of your dissertation or degree project. Fieldwork involves collecting data or carrying out investigations on site, for example through interviews, observations, or collaborations with an organisation. It gives you the chance to gather material in a new cultural context, discover different perspectives on your subject, and gain experiences that can deepen your academic work.

To carry out fieldwork abroad, you need prior approval from your dissertation supervisor. If you are interested, it is advisable to discuss your plans with your programme director well in advance. An agreement between Linnaeus University and the receiving organisation is also required for the university’s insurance (Student UT) to apply during your stay abroad. Contact your faculty’s international coordinator for assistance with this.

There are scholarships available to support fieldwork abroad. Through Minor Field Studies (MFS), you can apply for a travel grant for field studies in low- and middle-income countries, while the Erasmus+ Traineeship Grant can provide funding for data collection or fieldwork in a European country.

International experience at home

You can also gain international experience during your regular studies. Through the Buddy Programme run by Linnaeus Union, you can become a mentor for incoming international and exchange students and help them settle into student life at Linnaeus University. It’s a fun way to meet new cultures and build international connections.

Contact

If you would like to learn more about your options or need help planning your exchange studies or internship abroad, we are happy to assist you.

International Office

The International Office helps with practical matters such as how to apply, how nominations work, and what you need to arrange before your exchange.

Faculty of Arts and Humanities International Coordinator

The faculty’s international coordinator assists with the academic aspects, for example, finding suitable universities for your subject area, advising on course selection, who approves your courses, and how they can be credited towards your degree upon return.

Together we ensure that you receive support throughout the entire process, from planning to return.