Europe

Austria

Activities:	Faculty Exchanges Student Exchanges Research Opportunities Study Abroad
Program Director(s):	Jacques du Plessis, jacques@uwm.edu

Upper Austria University of Applied Sciences

One of SOIS’ original sister institutions, the Upper Austria University of Applied Sciences gives wonderful opportunities for students. Each fall, SOIS sends students to Austria in an exchange partnership that has been very successful and promises to continue for many more years. The two institutions have also had a long-standing history of faculty exchanges and conference-sharing.

Belgium

Activities:	Faculty Exchanges Research Opportunities
Program Director(s):

Free University of Brussels

This partnership mainly serves faculty exchanges and research opportunities. The partnership may expand, as negotiations are on-going.

Catholic University of Leuven

This is another loosely structured collaboration between SOIS and the Catholic University. Most of the opportunities are for teaching and conferences in Belgium. Faculty should consider joint grant applications with colleagues at Leuven.

Germany

University of Applied Sciences

The partnership with the University of Applied Sciences in Wolfenbüttel presents a fantastic opportunity for students seeking a joint Master’s program. SOIS and Wolfenbüttel have signed a Letter of Intent to offer credit for similar courses. Archives students should also be aware that the town of Wolfenbüttel is home to the Herzog August Library, which houses one of the largest collections of works from the Middle Ages and early modern Europe.

Holland

University of Amsterdam

Though there is no formal agreement in place, the University of Amsterdam could offer students and faculty excellent research opportunities. Working closely with other European institutions the University of Amsterdam is a top-notch university with a sterling reputation.

Poland

University of Wroclaw

A newer partnership, students and faculty will need to be proactive in creating opportunities with this school in Poland. Student exchanges could be arranged, but only on a case-by-case basis. The school shares a similar research focus.