1. Exchange Information

In person Exchange
1. Exchange Information
3. Application Process
Frequently asked questions
Pre Departure
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While Abroad

Requirements to Apply

  • Be a regular and on-campus student at USFQ.
  • Have a minimum GPA of 3.00 at the time of application and maintain it until the time of participation in the exchange.
  • Be in at least the third consecutive semester (with a minimum course load each) at USFQ at the time of application.
  • Students in their last semester of studies cannot attend the exchange, as it must be completed at USFQ.
  • Not be enrolled in the applicable Curricular Integration Unit, nor have completed the requirements of their curriculum.
  • Have no open cases or severe sanctions under the honor code.
  • Have the language certificate results by the application deadline (e.g., TOEFL results). If a university does not require TOEFL, you must have at least passed level 5 of English at USFQ or have a minimum TOEFL score of 60.
  • OPI will consider the student’s overall performance throughout their studies and may deny the application of a student with "D" or "F" grades in specialization or General College courses, even if those courses have been repeated and passed.

University Search

Instructions to find universities:

  1. Look for your major in the “Universities by Major” file, which is divided by colleges.
  2. In the SEATS tab, check if the university you are interested in has available seats for the semester you want to apply for.
  3. In the SCHOLARSHIPS tab, check if the university you are interested in offers any scholarships to cover living expenses.
  4. To get more information about the universities, download the factsheet for each one from the University Finder tool.
  UNIVERSITIES BY MAJOR
  UNIVERSITY FINDER

Fees

During the exchange program, the costs are as follows:

  • 100% payment of tuition and fees to USFQ + Living costs at the foreign university.

For all students

  • If you have a Scholarship or Financial Aid, it remains during the exchange.
  • You pay the host university for: accommodation, meals, health insurance, airfare, books, visa, and special fees. These costs vary by country and university.
      EXPENSE FORM FOR FINANCIAL AID
  • In some cases, you pay the host university for accommodation, meals, health insurance, and special fees. Airfare, visa, accommodation, transportation, and meals are your responsibility if the host university cannot provide them. These costs vary by country and university.
  • If you want to go on an exchange and require support from USFQ, you can apply for special financial assistance for the exchange; this assistance may include a percentage of a scholarship and a percentage of a loan. The exchange coordinator will inform you of the requirements and deadlines to apply for this special financial assistance.
  • If your exchange is for one year, please note that you will have Financial Assistance for only one semester.
  • For more information on Financial Assistance, please contact the Financial Aid Office directly.
FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION

*If you decide to withdraw from the exchange program after accepting the university to which you were assigned, you will be required to pay a $300 fine.

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