Projects Report
This report shows the various collaborative projects between UNO and the community.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
Study Abroad
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 39
Start Academic Year: 2016-17
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : Innsbruck is nestled in the Alps, Austria and is a favorite for skiing and hiking no matter the time of year. The alpine city is beautiful in both the summer and winter, providing seasonal activities, festivals, and concerts. Austria is also an excellent country from which to see more of Europe, with its centralized location making it a good home base. Management Center Innsbruck (MCI) is one of two major universities in the city, testifying to its student friendly atmosphere. MCI has quickly developed into one of the top business schools in Austria and is rated the highest in student satisfaction. MCI has particular strengths in its wide range of English courses and the ability to find internships alongside coursework. UNO and MCI have an extensive partnership including summer and semester exchange, faculty cooperation, and two dual degree programs with the College of Information Science and Technology and the College of Business Administration.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
Study Abroad
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 0
Start Academic Year: 2016-17
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : Innsbruck is the capital of the western state of Tyrol, just two hours from Salzburg and Munich. A small section of sturdy medieval houses painted in a variety of pastels marks Innsbruck's Old Town. In addition to the mix of historic and modern sites in the city, Innsbruck is the perfect location for hikers, winter sport enthusiasts, and anyone who loves being near the mountains. Along with Management Center Innsbruck (MCI), the University of Innsbruck makes Innsbruck a student oriented city with stunning views of the Alps and easy treks to neighboring European cities. University of Innsbruck offers a full range of courses in German for students seeking an immersive semester or year abroad. English courses are available at the graduate level. University of Innsbruck and UNO became bilateral exchange partners in 2014.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
Study Abroad
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 47
Start Academic Year: 2016-17
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : Canada offers a high quality of living, unique multiculturalism, and vast natural wonders. Québec City is the heart of French-speaking Canada, a UNESCO world heritage city ranking as Canada’s top visitor destination, with a distinctly European feel to it. French is widely spoken in our neighboring country to the north, where it is an official language. Québec has a significant French cultural influence. Laval University offers over 400 academic programs, all taught in French. Students must have a B2 French level on the Common European Framework Reference scale. It is also possible to study French as a Foreign Language (FLE) at Laval University. UNO and Laval University first became affiliated in 2007. Every other summer, UNO’s French Department sends a UNO faculty leader with a class of students to spend 5 weeks studying French at Laval University.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
Study Abroad
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 3
Start Academic Year: 2016-17
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : Mikkeli is in the heart of Lakeland Finland, a popular outdoor destination and the ‘holiday capital’ of Finland. Lovers of the outdoors will feel at home here. Aalto University and Mikkeli are host to numerous international students from around the world. From its quirky capital to its expansive forests, Finland is sure to hold delights for every student, and it is well-connected to the rest of Europe for the keen traveler. It was also named as one of the top ten countries in the world to visit in 2017. Aalto University School of Business is the largest and leading business school in Finland, with Triple Crown status and an active startup community. Aalto University is a bilateral exchange partner of UNO. Students can study business in the heart of lakeland Finland for the cost of UNO tuition in the summer, semester, or academic year. In addition to Aalto and UNO’s student exchange, faculty from the College of Business Administration travel to Mikkeli each year to teach courses as part of Aalto’s unique three-week module academic calendar.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
Study Abroad
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 9
Start Academic Year: 2016-17
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : Dijon is the capital city of the Burgundy region of eastern France with a rich cultural heritage and is home to many historical sites. Burgundy School of Business (BSB) is located just a short, ten minute walk from the city center and has business courses in both English and French. From its Mediterranean beaches and mountains, to one of the largest cities in the world, to quaint medieval towns, France has something for everyone. BSB offers business courses in either French or English, so students can spend up to a year studying in their preferred language. Both undergraduate and MBA students have taken advantage of BSB’s semester and short-term program offerings since UNO and BSB became partner institutions in 2015. UNO has also welcomed BSB students to campus, and the successful relationship was renewed for the future in 2021.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
Study Abroad
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 51
Start Academic Year: 2016-17
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : Besançon is located in eastern France in the Franche-Comté region near Switzerland. It is a medium-sized and foreigner-friendly city with good public transportation and many pedestrian walking areas, and has access by short train journeys to neighboring cities. UNO students can spend a summer, semester, year, or more studying in French at the University of Franche-Comté (UFC) and its language center, the Centre de Linguistique Appliquée, or CLA. The university partnership is with the University of Franche-Comté, but students will typically take classes in French language and culture at the CLA. Students who intend to go on exchange at UFC generally spend at least a semester at the CLA first. Every other summer, UNO’s French Department sends a UNO faculty leader with a class of students to spend 4 weeks studying French at the Centre de Linguistique Appliquée.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
Study Abroad
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 2
Start Academic Year: 2016-17
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : Besançon is located in eastern France in the Franche-Comté region near Switzerland. It is a medium-sized and foreigner-friendly city with good public transportation and many pedestrian walking areas, and has access by short train journeys to neighboring cities. UNO students can spend a summer, semester, year, or more studying in French at the University of Franche-Comté (UFC) and its language center, the Centre de Linguistique Appliquée, or CLA. The university partnership is with the University of Franche-Comté, but students will typically take classes in French language and culture at the CLA. Students who intend to go on exchange at UFC generally spend at least a semester at the CLA first. Every other summer, UNO’s French Department sends a UNO faculty leader with a class of students to spend 4 weeks studying French at the Centre de Linguistique Appliquée.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
Study Abroad
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 4
Start Academic Year: 2016-17
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : Osnabrück is a mid-sized town in northwestern Germany. It is easy to get around by foot or bike, and students can easily access the rest of Germany and Europe due to the excellent transportation system. It is a great environment to work on German language skills and meet other international students. There is a relatively low cost of living compared to other German cities. In either German or English, UNO students can spend a semester or year studying at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule Osnabrück). This university appeals to business, design, and STEM students, or anyone with an interest in learning in German. With numerous business classes taught in English and opportunities to intern or do research projects, Osnabrück has been a hands on partner for UNO since 2013.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
Study Abroad
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 19
Start Academic Year: 2016-17
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : Braunschweig, Germany is one of Omaha's sister cities, and is home to one of UNO’s longest standing international partners, Technische Universität Braunschweig. Since 1990, UNO has been partnered with 'TU Braunschweig,' and students have the opportunity to spend a summer, semester, or year at Germany's oldest technical university. TU Braunschweig offers courses in some STEM fields, an intensive German language semester, and the summer language course is a continued favorite. The UNO College of Information Science & Technology offers a dual degree program with TU Braunschweig for graduate students, and many students have travelled from Germany to UNO for a semester or longer during this decades long partnership.
Engagement Type:
Community-Based Learning
Activity Type:
Study Abroad
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 63
Start Academic Year: 2016-17
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : Shizuoka is Omaha’s oldest sister city, and the two have a longstanding relationship of cultural exchange. Shizuoka is in the center of Japan, surrounded by a variety of natural landscapes, and offers the ideal setting for culture and language immersion. Public transportation in Japan is among the best in the world, and the country is safe, clean, and welcoming. Shizuoka University is UNO's longest running bilateral exchange partner, with over 4 decades of friendship. The exchange at Shizuoka University is available for a full year and is ideal for students who have completed at least one year of Japanese, preferably two years by the time of departure. UNO students are expected to use Japanese for the duration of their stay. In addition to decades of year-long student exchange, UNO and Shizuoka University have offered one another special summer tours to send and receive students for shorter periods of immersion.