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Study Abroad Main > NDSU Exchanges > ISEP
What
is ISEP?
The International Student Exchange Program (ISEP)
is a consortium of over 200 universities in 34 different countries
at which North Dakota State University (NDSU) students can study
for a semester or an academic year. The Office of International
Programs is the administrative office on campus that coordinates
these exchanges and where questions concerning the exchange
program should be directed. Detailed information on all ISEP
sites and assistance in identifying schools that best meet
the academic and personal needs of students is available at
the Office of International Programs.
How
does ISEP work?
The program length is usually one academic year,
although it is possible to study through ISEP for only a semester.
NDSU students pay fees based on one year's tuition, room
and board, holiday allowance, and student activity fees. The
cost of an academic year is therefore based on what students
would expect to pay if they remained on the NDSU campus. Students
earn full academic credit on the exchange program while still
remaining eligible for financial aid.
How do I apply?
Applicants must normally be full-time students at NDSU, have
completed one year of study at NDSU prior to their year abroad,
have received departmental approval for participation, and have
an overall 2.75 GPA. The application deadline is February 1
for fall and September 1 for the spring. Students will
be required to complete the ISEP application and provide all
documentation before an application will be considered. Application
forms and further information about specific exchange sites
can be obtained from the Office of International Programs.
Are there any language requirements to
participate in ISEP?
Unless otherwise stated, the language of instruction will be
in the official language of the host country. Consequently,
students will need a fluency equivalent to intermediate college
level instruction in the appropriate language prior to the beginning
of the exchange year. Opportunities exist to study in Chinese,
Dutch, Estonian, Filipino, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian,
Icelandic, Italian, Korean, Latvian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish,
Swedish and Thai. There are, however, many opportunities
to study in courses in English in a country where English is
not necessarily the native language.
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