Types of Programs
There are various types of study abroad programs available
to students:
UIU-Owned Programs: UIU currently owns and operates
two programs abroad: one in Malaysia and another in Hong Kong. Since these
programs are UIU-owned, all courses taken are UIU courses, and thus, count
towards a student’s GPA.
UIU Exchange Programs: There are two types of
exchange programs available:
Regular exchange programs: These programs can be
identified by the “UIU in XXXX” name. For these types of programs, the student
pays tuition at UIU but pays housing to the host institution abroad. All
courses taken at these programs count towards the student’s GPA.
ISEP exchange programs: These programs can be
identified by the “UIU-ISEP in XXXX” name. For these types of programs, the
student pays tuition, room and board at UIU. The student does not pay anything
to the host institution abroad. All courses taken at these programs count
towards the student’s GPA.
UIU Faculty-led and Other Short-Term Programs: These
programs are led by UIU faculty and typically last between 2-4 weeks (although
some can last longer). They are commonly held during summer time and often
include excursions as a way to compliment the faculty lecture. All courses
taken during these programs count towards the student’s GPA.
Affiliated and Non-Affiliated Programs: These
programs are managed by other organizations and institutions. UIU partners with
some of these organizations and institutions in order to provide a wider
portfolio of programs to our students interested in studying abroad. Costs are
typically higher for participating in these programs and courses taken at these
programs do not count towards the student’s GPA.
Apply for a $1,000 grant to be used towards an AIFS or API affiliate program!
Email educationabroad@uiu.edu for more information on how to apply.
