FAQs for Students
QUESTIONS
ANSWERS
Are tuition fees charged for UMAP programs?
It depends on the program:
Program A: Fees for examinations, admission and tuition at Host institutions will be waived. Tuition should still be paid to the Home University, if required. Students should consult the coordinator of their Home institution for details.
Program B: As this is a bilateral student exchange, tuition fee exemption or reduction depends on negotiations between the Home and Host institutions. Students should consult their Home coordinator for more information.
Program C: It depends on the specific institution and program. Most programs charge tuition, but there are some for which tuition is waived. Students should read the specific details for each program of interest.
Do I have to pay application fees?
No, there are no fees to use the USCO Application.
Does UMAP offer scholarships? How can you apply for financial support for the UMAP programs?
Scholarship funding is sometimes available to students coming from or studying in specific countries. Please see the “Scholarships” page for more information.
Does the UMAP scholarship grant plane tickets and housing?
UMAP does not currently grant students with plane tickets or housing fees. Students must cover these expenses by themselves.
Can I apply to any of the institutions listed under the UMAP Membership page for Programs A&B?
You can only choose institutions that are currently active in the program. They are listed under the Program A & B section in USCO. Additionally, in order to apply, you must first confirm on the USCO Program A & B page whether your institution is currently participating in this program. If your institution is included in the list, you may then apply for the program.
How do you submit the application forms for Programs A, B, and C?
Registration: Create a student account on the UMAP Student Connection Online (USCO) platform.
Selection: Review program contents, lengths, and deadlines, then select your top five preferred institutions.
Nomination: Submit your application through the USCO system for your home coordinator’s review. Each institution may nominate two students per semester for Program A (unless additional allocations are available).
Approval: Following coordinator endorsement, your application will undergo a screening process.
Confirmation: Once your application status is updated to ‘Selected’ in the system, you may begin preparing for your study abroad experience.
Are graduate students eligible to apply for UMAP programs?
Yes, as long as they are currently enrolled in one of UMAP’s participating institutions and will not be graduating from their Home institution before the end of the exchange period. Students should review the Programs A/B page to see which institutions offer graduate programs. Check available programs and select those offered at the graduate level.
When does the application period start?
Application schedules for Programs A and B will be listed under “Timelines”. Program C and virtual programs are offered on a rolling basis throughout the year. Check the USCO2 program listing to see what is available.
Are there minimum GPA requirements?
It depends on the institution and program. If a “Prerequisite” mark appears on “GPA requirement” of the program, the system will automatically screen the level of your registered GPA and it will accept applications that satisfy it.
Are there language requirements?
It depends on the institution and program. If a “Prerequisite” mark appears on “Language requirement” of the program, the system will automatically screen your level of the registered language proficiency and it will only accept those applications that satisfy it.
I have been nominated by my Home Institution, however, I have not received any result or confirmation from the Host Institution. What should I do?
Check the “Timeline of Program A & B” and refer to the placement deadlines to see when you can expect to be notified about results. You can see the current status of your application in the UMAP Student Connection Online (USCO) System.