UM Partner Exchange

Through UM’s Partner Exchange Programs, you can study for a semester or academic year at one of our partner universities overseas.

UM Partner Exchange is more like a traditional exchange. UM students study at our partner universities and in turn, those institutions send their students to study abroad at UM. This presents a unique opportunity for UM students to meet people from the institutions they are interested in attending before they even go abroad.

With over 40 partner universities around the world, UM Partner Exchange allows students a great deal of flexibility in choosing the location and university that best fits their needs.

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Highlights

Curriculum: As an exchange student, you would have access to most of the curriculum offered at the host institution. Though some partner universities have limited academic scope, most institutions offer a wide variety of courses for students in many different majors.
Grades and credits: Exchange students will receive letter grades and UM credits that will be a part of your UM GPA, appear on your transcript, and count toward your degree progress.

Credits earned through a University of Miami study abroad program are considered in-residence credits at UM, meaning you will fulfill UM's requirement that the last 45 credit hours be earned in residence. Seniors, juniors, and transfer students can study abroad on a UM program and still meet UM's credit residency requirement.

Housing: While most UM partner institutions offer participants the option to apply for housing, receiving university housing is not guaranteed due to availability. Students who do not secure housing via their host institution, must be prepared and willing to find private accommodation.

Should you prefer a program that provides housing, consider a UProgram.

Duration: Semester and academic year programs are available; offerings vary by institution. Program dates also vary by institution.
Costs and Financial Aid
Fees billed by UM:
- Students will be billed a $150 Study Abroad Fee in CaneLink.
- Study abroad students will be billed UM tuition in CaneLink, and will pay tuition directly to UM.
Expenses paid to provider abroad: Exchange students arrange their own housing and pay the housing provider directly (host institution or private housing)

Scholarships/financial aid: UM scholarships and financial aid can be used on all UM Partner Programs. Students are encouraged to meet with a financial assistance representative at CanesCentral to verify how your scholarships/financial aid will apply to your study abroad program.

For more information visit Finances.