Student Exchange Program

The Student Exchange Program is a mutual exchange of students between UIC and international colleges and universities in Asia, Europe, North America and South America. Students who participate in the exchange program may study for a summer, semester or academic year abroad. The reciprocity of the exchange program offers students an affordable option for overseas study because students only pay tuition to UIC and do not pay provider fees. Students in the exchange program are responsible for paying for food and accommodations abroad. The Student Exchange Program offers many programs tailored to meet the needs of graduate students and students with strong language proficiency, as well as students who do not speak any foreign language. To apply for the Student Exchange Program, students must submit an application . Deadlines vary by program. Please contact the Exchange Programs Coordinator, Kristin Kutella, at kkutella@uic.edu or 312-996-5455 for your specific program deadline and directions on how to apply.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Most, if not all, financial aid can be applied to your Student Exchange Program. It is also advisable for students to apply for additional scholarships for their term abroad. The OIA scholarship list can be referenced here.

Course Credit

Students participating on an exchange program will receive UIC credit for courses approved by their academic advisor. Students will meet with their academic advisor to determine how these credits will be counted towards their UIC degree. Please note that the grades students receive abroad will count toward their GPA.

Safety and Security

The Student Exchange Program Health and Safety Manual has been created to outline the procedures and policies related to participation in the Student Exchange Program. Topics covered include preventive health care, international health insurance, safety and security and FERPA. Please use the following link for the Student Exchange Program Health and Safety Manual.

Eligibility

Interested students must meet the following eligibility requirements in order to apply.

-At least a 2.8 GPA

-Must be currently enrolled and degree-seeking at UIC

-Must have completed at least 12 credit hours at UIC before applying

Current Exchange Options

Please consult with the Office of International Affairs as new opportunities are added regularly.

Argentina
Universidad Austral

Australia
RMIT Melbourne

Belgium
University College Ghent

Brazil
Doing Business in Brazil Summer Program
Associacao Pro-Ensino Superior Em Novo Hamburgo
Fundacao Getulio Vargas

Bulgaria
New Bulgaria University

Canada
Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal
University of Toronto- NARETI
University of Calgary- NARETI

Chile
Universidad de Desarrollo
Pontificia Universidad Catolica Escuela de Enfermeria

China
Dalian University of Technology

Hong Kong
City University of Hong Kong
Chu Hai College of Higher Education
Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Taiwan
National Taiwan University
National Tsing Hua University

England
University of the West of England

France
Know Europe Summer Business Program
Normandy Business School
MICEFA
Eiffel School of Management
ESIGELEC

Germany
Humboldt University
University of the Arts-Berlin
Pforzheim University
HTW Berlin

Hong Kong
See "China"

Ireland
University College Dublin

Italy
Politecnico di Milano

Japan
Chiba University - Scholarship Available
Nagoya University of Commerce and Business

South Korea
Dongguk University
Dongguk University Summer Program

Mexico
University of Guadalajara
Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana Azcapotzalco
Universidad Autonoma de San Luis Potosi
Universidad de Guadalajara- NARETI
Tec de Monterrey Guadalajara- NARETI

Netherlands
Delft University of Technology
University of Amsterdam

Spain
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Universidad de Sevilla
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Universidad Autonoma de Madrid

Switzerland
ETH Zurich

Taiwan
See "China"

Thailand
Mahidol University, Salaya

For More Information

To learn more about the student exchange program, please contact the Office of International Affairs:

Office of International Affairs
University Hall, Suite 509
Telephone: 312.996.5455
Email: kkutella@uic.edu