Exchange programs offer study abroad opportunities at over 100 institutions worldwide.
Benefits
- Study alongside host country nationals in regular university courses
- Experience student life in an integrated, immersion setting
- Opportunity to get involved in clubs, sports, and other student activities at the host institution
- Flexible period of time to best suit your personal and academic needs (semester, summer, or academic year)
Essential Qualities
- Strong language skills (if studying at a university where English is not the language of instruction)*
- Experience in advanced-level coursework
- Independent and self-directed (due to limited on-site support)
- Flexible regarding course selection overseas, as specific course availability is generally not known in advance**
It is advisable for students to complete academic planning with their academic advisers and to be flexible regarding course selection overseas.
*In some cases where English is not the language of instruction, there may be additional special courses offered in English.
**The host institution provides details about arrival and program dates once the student is accepted to study overseas.
Types of Exchanges
- Bilateral
- Departmental
- International Reciprocal Student Exchange Program (IRSEP)
- ISEP-Direct
- Coordinate Campus Exchanges (U of M — Crookston, Duluth, Morris, and Rochester)
More Information
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For additional information related to exchange programs, see the Exchange Programs FAQ and Essential Information for Exchanges.
Last modified on November 21, 2008 |