Partner Universities

Study Away Programs has established student exchange programs with several International Partners and through the National Student Exchange (NSE).

Incoming Exchange Application Process

Students from these universities who are interested in studying at UIS for a semester or for a year should contact their home university to initiate the application process.

Once nominated by the home institution, students must complete the following steps.

International Exchange Student:

• Exchange Student Application
• UIS Non-Degree Seeking Application

In addition to the 2 applications above, students will need to submit the following documents using the Submission of Additional Documents webform or via email sap@uis.edu

• A photocopy of your passport information and signature pages.
• An official transcript of your academic record (translated into English)
• A TOEFL test score or the equivalent if your first language is not English
• A financial affidavit confirming sufficient funds for the term of study.
  • The approximate costs for housing, meals, insurance and necessities for one semester are $6,500 USD.
  • The approximate cost for housing, meals, insurance and necessities for two semesters is $13,000 USD.

Once the required forms and documents have been received, exchange students will be issued a “Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status” form – the DS2019 – which will be used to apply for a J-1, exchange visitor visa. Information on this process may be found in the Important Links section below.

NSE Student:

• NSE Application
• UIS Non-Degree Seeking Application
• An official transcript of your academic record. Submit through the Submission of Additional Documents webform or via email sap@uis.edu.

Important Links