Exchange Programs

ADA University

At ADA University in Azerbaijan, students have the option to take courses within International Studies, Public Affairs, Law, Business Administration, Economics, and Computer Science.  Founded in 2014, ADA University enrolls roughly 2300 at their innovative campus in the city of Baku.

Academics

• Available for fall or spring semester, or the academic year
• Language requirements: None (all courses taught in English)
• Students can earn 12-18 credits per semester
• Students may choose from the courses found in the undergraduate fields of study offered at ADA University
• All courses must be pre-approved by a UMW department chair. Elective credits may be approved by the Center for International Education. Students must receive a “C” or better for courses to transfer.

Housing & Meals

Exchange students are provided access to “Tabriz Evleri” who maintains apartments for ADA University students. Tabriz Evleri offers three or four study-bedroom apartments with shared bathroom, living room and kitchen area and are fully furnished and equipped with necessary housewares and electronic appliances, as well as utility services, including central heating system and internet.

Eligibility & Deadlines

• GPA requirement: 2.0 minimum
• Students must have completed 1 year of college prior to application
• Nomination deadline for Fall Semester abroad: April 1st
• Nomination deadline for Spring Semester abroad: October 1st

Northwest University

Located in Xi’an city in the Shaanzi Provence of China, students studying at Northwest University will have the opportunity to learn at one of the oldest institutions in Northwest China.  Originally founded in 1902 as part of Shaanzi College but assumed its present name in 1912.  Currently, Northwest University is one of China’s leading comprehensive, multi-disciplinary universities of liberal arts, sciences, engineering, management, law and medicine, with emphasis on both teaching and research and has approximately 18,000 students across three campuses.

Academics

• Available for the fall or spring semester, or the academic year
• Language requirements: Must be a current student of the Chinese language at UMW.
• This program is a unique opportunity for a student of the Chinese language. Fellowship funding for this exchange may be available. Please contact the UMW Department of Modern Languages and Literatures for more information.
• Students can earn 12-18 credits per semester
• Students may enroll in Chinese Language, Chinese Culture, Foreign Trade Correspondence, Accounting, and Economics Courses.
• All courses must be pre-approved by a UMW department chair. Elective credits may be approved by the Center for International Education. Students must receive a “C” or better for courses to transfer.

Housing & Meals

Students are housed in campus accommodations and have the choice of single, double, or triple rooms (cost varies depending on selection). There are many dining facilities, or “canteens”, available on-campus that offer affordable food choices and off-campus restaurants are within walking distance.  Students will have access to the dining facilities, the library, and school bus system with the use of their Student Universal card.

Eligibility & Deadlines

• GPA requirement: 2.0
• Must have completed at least one year at UMW
• Nomination deadline for Fall Semester abroad: April 1st
• Nomination deadline for Spring Semester abroad: October 1st

University of New York in Prague

At the University of New York in Prague (UNYP), students have the option to take courses within Business Administration, Communication & Media, International Relations, Psychology, and a wide range of courses in the social sciences, humanities, economics, finance, and arts.  With an overall student population of approximately 1,000 students from over 60 different countries, UNYP also boasts a very international student body.  In addition, a 1:9 faculty to student ratio offers small class sizes to emphasize dynamic and engaged learning.  UNYP’s campus is situated in Vinohrady – a quiet, upscale neighborhood in central Prague.

Academics

• Available for fall or spring semester, or the academic year
• Language requirements: None (all courses taught in English)
• Students can earn 12-18 credits per semester
• Students may choose from the courses found in the UNYP study abroad catalog
• All courses must be pre-approved by a UMW department chair. Elective credits may be approved by the Center for International Education. Students must receive a “C” or better for courses to transfer.

Housing & Meals

Exchange students are provided access to the UNYP Services + Housing package upon enrollment. The package consists of the following services:

• Housing placement in UNYP partner residence
• Czech health insurance policy
• Prague transportation pass for the duration of the program
• Airport pick up
• Orientation
• Student benefits program
• Visa advising
• Administrative support

There are three housing options for Exchange students: Belgicka Apartments, Student House Botic, or Prague Residentia. All are self-catering (no meals included).

Eligibility & Deadlines

• GPA requirement: 3.0 minimum
• Students must have completed 1 semester of college prior to application
• Nomination deadline for Fall Semester abroad: April 1st
• Nomination deadline for Spring Semester abroad: October 1st

University of Reading

By studying at the University of Reading (pronounced “Redding”), you will become part of a truly international community of more than 5000 international students from over 140 countries. The University was established in 1892 and originated as a University of Oxford extension college. Today, it is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide and holds a world-class reputation for the quality of its teaching, research and links to business. The award-winning Whiteknights campus is located just 45 minutes from London by train and is set in 130 hectares of beautiful parkland. It’s the perfect place for a semester in the UK where you can achieve your academic and career goals.

Academics

• Available for fall or spring semester, or the academic year
• Language requirements: None
• Students can earn 12-18 credits per semester
• Students may choose from U of R’s full academic catalog provided they have completed the applicable prerequisites
• Upper division courses may require students to be declared in a related major in order to enroll
• All courses must be pre-approved by a UMW department chair. Elective credits may be approved by the Center for International Education. Students must receive a “C” or better for courses to transfer.

Housing & Meals

Students may choose either University Housing in either self-catered or fully catered halls where dining is included, or private accommodations near campus from the Study Abroad Programme Halls available on their website.

Eligibility & Deadlines

• GPA requirement: 3.0 minimum
• Must have completed at least one year at UMW
• Nomination deadline for Fall Semester abroad: April 1st
• Nomination deadline for Spring Semester abroad: October 1st

CEFAM – International School of Management

Established in 1986, CEFAM is a Franco-American Business School working in partnership with American AACSB accredited universities in Lyon, France.  The program is very international, accepting students from all over the world who wish to pursue business studies from an international perspective.  The CEFAM program follows the American Liberal Arts tradition in education, allowing CEFAM students to study business and non-business subjects.  CEFAM is located on the ultra-modern René Cassin campus.

Academics

• Available for fall or spring semester, or the academic year
• Language requirements: None (all courses taught in English)
• Students can earn 12-18 credits per semester.
• Students may choose from the courses found in the CEFAM undergraduate course catalog 

Housing & Meals

Exchange students will choose between three types of accommodation: single apartment, shared apartment, or homestay. Meals are not included with the apartment options but shopping in the local grocery stores and open air markets for food is highly encouraged as part of French daily life and students will have access to a shared kitchen for food preparation. Homestay students will have the option of up to 7 breakfast and 7 dinners per week provided by their homestay host.

Eligibility & Deadlines

• GPA requirement: 2.5 minimum
• Must have completed one year of college prior to application and must be enrolled in the UMW College of Business
• Nomination deadline for Fall Semester abroad: May 1st
• Nomination deadline for Spring Semester abroad: October 1st

ISCPA – School of Journalism & Communication

A school of the IGENSIA Education Group (formerly IGS Group) founded in 1991, ISCPA is a journalism, communication and production school. Its concrete and immersive pedagogy is based on practical courses, company visits, real-life cases and field simulations. Two programs are offered in Paris, France:

• Spring semester: Content Creation & Social Media Management

• Fall semester: Sports & Media Program

Academics

• Available for fall or spring semester, or the academic year
• Language requirements: None (all courses taught in English)
• Students can earn 15 credits per semester.
• Students will select from courses in Media, Journalism, Marketing, Communication, and Production.

Housing & Meals

There are three housing options to select from: student residence, studio apartment, or shared apartment. Costs vary from €700 – €1400 per month depending on selection. Students will be responsible for grocery shopping and meal preparation on their own.

Eligibility & Deadlines

• GPA requirement: 2.0 minimum
• Must have completed one year of college prior to application.
• Nomination deadline for Fall Semester abroad: May 1st
• Nomination deadline for Spring Semester abroad: October 1st

MICEFA

Located in Paris, the Mission Interuniversitaire de Coordination des Exchanges Franco-Américains (MICEFA) is UMW’s gateway to French universities. Students select from public universities in Paris according to their academic needs.

Member institutions include: La Sorbonne, La Sorbonne Nouvelle, René Descartes, Pierre et Marie Curie, Denis Diderot, Saint Denis, Dauphine, Nanterre, Sud, Val de Marne, Nord, Val d’Essonne, Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes, Universite de Marne Vallee, or Institut Catholique de Paris.

Select campuses offer specific fields such as the humanities, social sciences, pre-law and more.

Academics

• Available for fall or spring semester, or the academic year
• Language requirements: None (French required for some host university courses)
• Students can earn 12 – 18 credits per semester
• Course options depend on host institution selected

Housing & Meals

The MICEFA arrival package includes a ten-day hostel stay for orientation, during which you will learn your way around Paris and find a housing option that suits your needs and budget. The MICEFA staff will guide you through the selection process and make sure you find a suitable long-term option.  The housing search should be seen as an opportunity to explore Paris and its excellent transportation system.  Although Craig’s List and AirBnB are popular tools for finding rental options, MICEFA does NOT recommend you rent an apartment sight unseen from a stranger.  These tools can be used to start your research before arrival, but please wait until your MICEFA orientation to sign a lease. Cost estimates and further information can be found by visiting MICEFA’s Housing Website.

Eligibility & Deadlines

• GPA requirement: 2.5 minimum
• Must have completed one year at UMW prior to application.
• Nomination deadline for Fall Semester abroad: April 1st
• Nomination deadline for Spring Semester abroad: October 1st

Universität Erfurt

Founded in 1392 and closed in the 1800s, the Universität Erfurt reopened in 1994 with an ambitious reform program that placed it among both the youngest and oldest institutions in Germany. Scholarly excellence, interdisciplinary studies, and a strong international profile characterize this university, with a focus on the humanities and social sciences. The quaint Fredericksburg-sized town of Erfurt is the capital of Thüringia, located in central Germany, making it easy to travel all over the country. Characterized by architectural brilliance, picturesque alleys, and cathedrals, Erfurt is considered one of the most attractive medieval city centers. It is one of the German cities that best survived the bombing raids during WWII. Erfurt is the oldest university in Germany and is Martin Luther’s alma mater. Although it has been modernized by a convenient tram system, a large area of town is strictly for foot traffic, where visitors may stroll down narrow cobblestone streets lined with bakeries, small shops, and street vendors.

Academics

• Available for spring semester, or the academic year
• Language requirements: None (two semesters of college-level German recommended)
• Students can earn 12 – 18 credits per semester
• Before commencing their studies, students are encouraged to take an optional three-week comprehensive language and orientation course that helps exchange students settle into life at the University of Erfurt as well as providing language placement
• Each study abroad student is assigned a German student “tutor” who will help acquaint him or her with the campus and academic life
• All courses must be pre-approved by a UMW department chair. Elective credits may be approved by the Center for International Education. Students must receive a “C” or better for courses to transfer.

Housing & Meals

The University of Erfurt offers exchange students housing in a residence hall on campus and apartments directly off campus. The residence hall features four single rooms per suite with shared kitchenette.  Apartments feature three single bedrooms and a shared full kitchen. Depending on the housing one selects, different items and services are included or excluded from the program cost. Along with rent payment, a refundable deposit of 200 Euros is required. Though there is no meal plan, students have the option of dining at the student cafeteria during the week at reasonable student-discount prices. Vegetarian food is offered along with the standard menu.

At the beginning of the semester, students pay a non-refundable “semester contribution” of about 219 Euros that will purchase their student ID. With that id, students get free public transportation within all of the region of Thüringia, including buses, trams, and Thüringia regional trains.

Eligibility & Deadlines

• GPA requirement: 2.5 minimum
• Must have completed 12 credits at UMW prior to application.
• Nomination deadline for Academic Year abroad: May 1st
• Nomination deadline for Spring Semester abroad: October 1st

Lingnan University

As the only liberal arts university in Hong Kong, Lingnan University embraces international education and combines liberal art traditions from both the East and West. It adopts a whole-person approach to education which enables its students to think, judge, care and, ultimately, act responsibly in the changing circumstances of Hong Kong, the region, and the world. Lingnan is located in Fu Tei in the bustling Tuen Mun district of Hong Kong. With an enrollment of approximately 2,000, Lingnan has nine teaching departments focusing on Chinese, Contemporary English Studies, Cultural Studies, Translation, Business Administration, and Social Sciences. Two-thirds of the courses offered at the University are taught in English.

Academics

• Available for fall or spring semester, or the academic year
• Language requirements: None (all courses taught in English)
• Students can earn 12 – 18 credits per semester
• Students may enroll in nearly any course offered at Lingnan University provided they have completed the prerequisites
• Airport greeting and orientation are included in the program
• Each study abroad student is assigned a “buddy” who will help them transition into campus life
• All courses must be pre-approved by a UMW department chair. Elective credits may be approved by the Center for International Education. Students must receive a “C” or better for courses to transfer.

Housing & Meals

Students pay UMW housing rates and are required to live on campus in residence halls with local Chinese students. All rooms are double-occupancy and segregated by gender. Cooking is not permitted in the rooms, but the university operates a student cafeteria and a full service Chinese restaurant on campus that provide inexpensive meals.

Eligibility & Deadlines

• GPA requirement: 2.5 minimum
• Must have completed 12 credits at UMW prior to application.
• Nomination deadline for Fall Semester abroad: April 1st
• Nomination deadline for Spring Semester abroad: September 1st

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, affectionately known as Cattolica, boasts a thriving home campus in Milan, where classes take place in the historical cloisters of the medieval Church of Saint Ambrose. Academic excellence, a commitment to charting the frontiers of research, and high standards of service are the strengths of an institution long recognized for its openness to innovation. There are currently 30,000 students enrolled at the Università Cattolica, Milan campus. It consists of multiple colleges, including business, law, humanities, foreign languages and literature, education sciences, finance, banking and insurance science, political science, and psychology. Università Cattolica is located in the center of Milan and is within five-minute’s walking distance of two underground metro stations. The transportation system in Milan connects the city with the rest of Lombardy and with the national railway system. There is a wide network of buses and trams covering the whole city.

Academics

• Available for fall or spring semester, or the academic year
• Language requirements: None (college-level Italian required for some courses)
• Students can earn 12 – 18 credits per semester
• Students can choose from two program options
  • The “International” curriculum is taught in English.
    • The “Academic” curriculum includes courses taught in English and Italian and requires upper-intermediate knowledge (B2 level is recommended) of Italian.
• Italian Language, both Pre-session Intensive and Semester Courses are available
• All courses must be pre-approved by a UMW department chair. Elective credits may be approved by the Center for International Education. Students must receive a “C” or better for courses to transfer.

Housing & Meals

Housing is provided through the Milano International Living Service (MIL Service) which offers single or shared rooms in a residence hall off-campus or fully furnished apartments with wireless internet connections, utilities (water and electricity), a cleaning service, basic cable television, plus extra amenities such as a kitchenware.  We highly advise students to apply for housing as soon as your are accepted into the program.

Eligibility & Deadlines

• GPA requirement: 2.75 minimum
• Must have completed one year at UMW prior to application.
• Nomination deadline for Fall Semester abroad: April 1st
• Nomination deadline for Spring Semester abroad: October 1st

Akita International University

By studying at the Akita International University (AIU) students will have the unique opportunity to expand their liberal arts education in Akita prefecture in the Tohoku region of northern Japan. Founded in 2004, AIU is a four-year undergraduate college where all courses (except foreign language) are taught in English and focus primarily in the areas of Global Business, Global Studies, Japanese Language and Japan Studies.  The university is situated close to ski areas, scenic hiking opportunities, and the Sea of Japan coastline and is easily accessible from Akita International Airport with flights to Tokyo, Osaka, and Hokkaido. The university organizes various events, activities, and field trips providing students with hands-on experience in Japanese culture.

Academics

• Available for fall or spring semester, or the academic year
• Language requirements: None (all courses taught in English)
• Students can earn 12 – 18 credits per semester
• Students may choose from the entire AIU course catalog (updated annually) provided they have completed the applicable prerequisites
• All courses must be pre-approved by a UMW department chair. Elective credits may be approved by the Center for International Education. Students must receive a “C” or better for courses to transfer.s to transfer.

Housing & Meals

Exchange students are guaranteed housing in one of three residence complexes on the AIU campus, usually housed in doubles with a Japanese or international roommate. For additional information please visit AIU’s housing information page.

Eligibility & Deadlines

• GPA requirement: 2.5 minimum
• Must submit two semesters of grades from UMW at time of application.
• Nomination deadline for Fall Semester abroad: March 1st
• Nomination deadline for Spring Semester abroad: September 1st