International exchange
Go global with an international exchange
Going on an exchange is a chance to learn and build relationships. You’ll spend time in another territory, on land with its own stories, teachings and traditions. For one or two semesters, you’ll live in a new community. You’ll learn in classrooms and from the land and people around you. It’s a chance to see the world in a new way and to understand how others live and learn. You’ll also meet students from many places, share cultures, make new friends, and grow along the way.
Studying with one of our partners means you’ll pay NIC tuition and fees while enrolled in an international exchange program. However, other costs may vary depending on the country — such as food and accommodation.
Before starting your semester abroad, you’ll be required to make an appointment with a financial aid advisor to review your budget for the term. We also recommend you check out other funding options through external sources.
There are three basic criteria students must meet to qualify for an exchange.
Maintain good academic standing as a current student enrolled in a program
Complete at least one full semester prior to the exchange
Have a valid passport prior to your travel date
If you’re ready to start planning your exchange, it's time to start your application.
A note on international admission criteria:
It’s important to note that each of our partner institutions will have their own application deadlines and requirements. Students are responsible for reviewing this information and following instructions from both NIC and the partner institution. NIC’s Office of Global Engagement will screen applications and nominate students to partner schools, however it is up to each institution to accept or decline applicants.
Our exchange institutional partners
| Country | Partner Institutions |
|---|---|
| Belgium | |
| Chile | |
| Denmark | |
| France | |
| Germany | |
| Ireland | |
| Japan | |
| Mexico | |
| New Zealand | |
| Norway | |
| Romania | |
| Scotland | |
| Tunisia | |
| United States of America | |
| Vietnam |
NIC is also a member of the University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific (UMAP) Multilateral Student Exchange program — an international agreement that streamlines the study abroad process for over 500 institutions in 35 countries.