University Overview
Université de Mons (UMONS) is a French-speaking university in the province of Hainaut, Belgium, near the French-Belgian border. It is approximately 50 kilometers from Brussels, the capital of Europe.
UMONS is ideally located in the city of Mons about an hour and a half train ride from Brussels. The buildings of the university are spread out in the historical heart of the city, forming a real urban campus. UMONS has an estimated 7,000 students. Students may study the French language. Business classes are taught in French or in English. The location of Mons is ideal for travel to Brussels, London, and Paris by train.
Semester Calendar
Fall: September – December/January
Spring: February – June
Education Abroad Credits
Typically students take the equivalent of 12 to 15 credit hours abroad. Check with our office for more information about your specific options.
Primary Language of Instruction: French
French as a second language courses are available
Courses available in English in the following programs:
See sample coursework below and education abroad credits exchange students earned while abroad.
| UMONS (Belgium) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Host Institution Course Title(s) | UCA Course Code(s) | UCA Course Titles(s) |
| Strategic Management | MGMT 4347 | Managing Policy and Strategy |
| International Marketing Management | MKTG 4V90 | Special Problems in Marketing |
| International Marketing Management | MKTG 4320 | Selected Topics in Marketing |
| Cases in Marketing Strategy | MKTG 4320 | Selected Topics in Marketing |
| Cases in Marketing Strategy | MKTG 4V90 | Special Problems in Marketing |
| Non- Profit management | MGMT 4320 | Selected Topics in Management |
Assisting UCA Professor
Contact Dr. Phillip Bailey for more information on courses and credits.
phillipb@uca.edu | 501-450-3262 | McCastlain 109D | UCA International Engagement
Program Cost
UCA students pay regular tuition, and all scholarships and financial aid apply. For more information, view the Financial Aid Guide. Students should check with Financial Aid and the Office of Education Abroad for more information regarding the cost of a semester exchange.
Application Process
See our Semester Exchange Application page for a step-by-step overview of the application process. Please be sure to turn in all documents before the published deadlines.
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