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The University of New Orleans (UNO) offers international student exchanges through our memberships with ISEP, MICEFA, and the University of Innsbruck.
A student on an exchange pays tuition and fees, and sometimes housing and dining costs, to UNO while attending a host institution abroad. Students are oftentimes able to use some if not all of their financial aid while on an exchange through ISEP, MICEFA, or the University of Innsbruck.
Students are required meet with an advisor in the study abroad office before they apply for any exchange. There is an internal application process that must be completed prior to any external application.
ISEP (International Student Exchange Programs), is a non-profit organization that facilitates affordable and authentic study abroad experiences by connecting students with universities in over 50 countries, fostering cultural exchange and personal growth. Programs include semester and year-long exchanges and short-term options, often focused on specific fields of study like engineering, business, or fine arts. Download the step-by-step guide to the ISEP Application Process.
MICEFA (Mission Interuniversitaire de Coordination des Echanges Franco-Américains) is a non-profit association that brings together 18 member universities in Paris and the Ile de France region and over 65 North American partner universities in both the United States and Canada.
The University of Innsbruck and the University of New Orleans have a longstanding partnership which includes semester- or year-long exchanges for students at both institutions.
THINGS TO CONSIDER:
- - Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA and clean discipline record to qualify for an exchange.
- Preparing for an exchange takes a long time! We suggest students begin their planning at least 12 months in advance of the semester they want to do an exchange.
- Internal application deadlines are as many as 8 month PRIOR to a student's intended semester of exchange, so plan accordingly!
- Students who choose to participate in exchange programs that are not official partners of UNO will be required to take a formal leave of absence from UNO, and their access to financial aid could be impacted.
Questions? Interested in doing an exchange? Email us at studyabroad@uno.edu to set a meeting when we can talk about your options!