Global Connections
SMD takes you to the world
Our Partners
SMD's students did, are, and will travel around the globe
Available Programs
Please note the deadline for each program
Winter Semester 2026 Student Exchange Program
Stuttgart Media Univeristy (HdM)
The School of Media Design (SMD) is now accepting applications for the Winter Semester Student Exchange Program 2026 at Stuttgart Media University (HdM), Germany. As one of Europe’s leading institutions in media and design education, HdM offers students a unique opportunity to study in an international environment, expand their global perspectives, and develop both creative and professional skills through a dynamic, practice-oriented learning experience.
Summer Semester Exchange Program 2026
Xi'An Academy of Fine Arts
The Interactive Entertainment Design Program 2025 offers participants a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of art, technology, and digital entertainment at Xi’an Academy of Fine Arts (XAFA), China. Through immersive learning experiences in game design, digital media, VR/AR, and performance arts, participants will collaborate on creative projects, engage with industry experts, and gain valuable international exposure in one of China’s leading art institutions.
Sharings from our 'Travelers'
How does it feel like to study abroad?
"SMD made me to step outside of comfort zone and see the world for myself."
Tran Yen Nhi ( DCM Student of Class of 49)
• Recipient of a full scholarship for a one-semester exchange program at Stuttgart Media University, Germany
• Participant in the “Creative Advertising & Film Production: From Seeing to Thinking to Making” exchange program at Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
• Winner of the Best Social Impact Award at the International Competition hosted by Tsinghua University, China (2025)
• Owner of a TikTok channel with 7,000 followers and over 2.7 million total views
