JMC Academy offers the opportunity for students to spend one trimester abroad at Fontys University Academy for the Creative Economy (ACE) in Tilburg, Netherlands. As part of the exchange, JMC Academy receives Fontys University ACE students in February each year.
The JMC exchange students study alongside others from around the world as they undertake subjects offered by the Fontys ACE. Students receive subject credits that are the equivalent of one full trimester of study. All subjects are delivered in English at the Tilburg campus.
Exchange program information
JMC students will undertake a one-unit program worth 30 ECTS (equivalent to one trimester at JMC Academy). Students seeking to transfer credit for their ACI studies to their JMC degree must successfully complete the unit on the personalised learning agreement in order to be awarded credit for the corresponding JMC units.
- 8 October 2026: Applications to JMC close
- 1 November 2026: Successful applicants notified and nominated to Fontys.
- 15 November 2026: Successful applicants need to apply to Fontys.
- Early February 2027: Orientation week (can be subject to change)
- 15 February 2027 - 9 July 2027: Semester duration*.
*Exchange students can leave earlier than the official semester end date. Usually hand in moments are two weeks prior to semester end date.
This program is available for Entertainment Business Management, Film and Television,
Animation, Game Design and Design students only. Students must have completed at leastÂ
two trimesters of study at JMC Academy prior to commencing the exchange program. Â
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