Student Exchange

Student Exchange and Study Abroad

What is 'Student Exchange' program

The purpose of the program is to assist students in the awareness, knowledge, and appreciation of both the diversity and commonality of cultures. The program enables students to take a few classes at ‘host’ institutions, but not to study for the whole degree program. All course credits earned at host institutions are transferred to students’ ‘home’ institutions’ transcripts.

Eligibility

The Student Exchange is open to undergraduate students only in their Sophomore, Junior or early Senior years (with 30 units or more). A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above is required with a good standing in Academics & Financial status. The prospective student must also have no history of disciplinary issues.

Program Benefit

Students pay Tuition fee and Room and Board fee (housing & meals where applicable) at ‘home’ institution. Students then 'exchange' – so the USIU-Africa student on the exchange program goes to the ‘host institution’ and utilizes the resources deposited by the exchange student at that institution, and the visiting exchange student comes to USIU-Africa to utilize the resources deposited here by ‘partner’ USIU-Africa exchange student. Monies deposited are non-refundable to exchange students.

Please note: The arrangement above is the only way USIU-Africa students afford to go study abroad using resources / money deposited at USIU-Africa. In normal circumstances, it would be too expensive for USIU-Africa students to go study abroad in countries like USA, Japan, Sweden, Germany, etc

Application Deadline and Contacts

Interested students should send in their application letters (along with the parental/guardian financial guarantee letter and copy of valid Passport) by Friday, February 21, 2025.to: Kellen Njagi, Senior International Students Officer (Freida Brown Student Center – 1st Floor), Students may select different institutions (at most 3) but must indicate the priorities.

Your letter of application should include the reasons why you should be selected to represent USIU-Africa at the selected university. Please mention participation in extra curriculum activities and community service (in USIU-Africa and off campus, if applicable). Also, include your University Id. Number, current email address and phone contacts. Students will be expected to submit a written report on their experience upon their return to USIU-Africa (softcopy and pictures recommended).

N/B: Students will be responsible for the following:

Deposit of Tuition fee, Transcript fee, Room, Food, Books, Health Insurance and other personal expenses (Deposits to be made by Friday, June 13, 2025)
Purchase of a return airline ticket.
Valid Passport.
Before submitting the applications, students will be expected to visit ‘host’ institutions’ websites (via website links provided for host institutions) to check courses that are offered and that are almost similar to those offered at USIU-Africa. Students will then confirm with their (USIU) course advisors if the courses selected will earn then Credit Transfers in case they take those courses abroad.

PS: Exchange Rates was done on Monday, November 25, 2024. Confirm current exchange rates: http://www.xe.com/ucc/full.shtml

Please also note: Fees are subject to an annual review, which may be between 5% to 10% increase. For preparation purposes, please put this into consideration. Confirmation of the amount to be deposited into your USIU-Africa Student Account will be made by end of May, 2025.

THE 2025 STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES BETWEEN USIU-AFRICA AND PARTNER UNIVERSITIES ABROAD

UNIVERSITY NAME	ABOUT THE INSTITUTION	STUDENT EXCHANGE PERIOD	NUMBER OF STUDENTS NEEDED	COST / BANK STATEMENT
American Business School (ABS), France Exchange Program	Founded in 1985, The American Business School joined IGS University (Institut de Gestion Social), one of France’s most dynamic private universities. The American Business School (ABS) is worldwide educational reference in France. Based on the American Academic system, the ABS embodies an international vision of education in business and commerce. ABS aims to train its students to become future business leaders who think internationally, take initiatives and can work on multicultural teams. It offers the American Academic System with the European touch. Visit www.absparis.org (English version) for more information.	Beginning September 2025 – December 2025	Two	Depending on your major, deposit of amount ranging from Kshs. 140,400 to Kshs. 213,438 (by students from E.A) and Kshs. 181,065 to Kshs. 275,253 (by other Int’l students) into your USIU-Africa Student Account (1 semester of Tuition, One Official Transcripts fee). Provide current Bank Statement indicating Euros 12,500 or Kshs. 1,686,250.* (This is the approximate amount to cater for Room, Food, Books, Health Insurance, and other personal expenses).
Yamanashi Gakuin University (YGU), Kofu (Japan) Exchange Program	YGU aims to nurture individuals who can contribute to society with a deep understanding of Japanese culture and a broad, international perspective, thus cultivating a rich cultural awareness and creativity in each of its students. YGU Faculty of Sport Science aims to contribute to the promotion of sport in Japan and abroad by training personnel capable of facilitating a virtuous cycle between top sport (sport for athletes) and community sport (sport for all). (visit: https://www.ygu.ac.jp/en/principles.html for more information). NOTE: Though the Exchange opportunity is open to all students in different programs, students participating in SPORTS are encouraged to apply.	August 2025 – December 2025	Two	Depending on your major, deposit of amount ranging from Kshs. 140,200,304 to Kshs. 213,438 (by students from E.A) and Kshs. 181,065 to Kshs. 275,253 (by other Int’l students) into your USIU-Africa Student Account (1 semester of Tuition, One Official Transcripts fee). Provide current Bank Statement indicating Yen 2,000,000 or Kshs. 1.7M.* (This is the approximate amount to cater for Room, Food, Books, Health Insurance and other personal expenses).
APU University (Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific - Japan) Exchange Program	The main focus of your studies at APU will not simply be memorizing facts or passively listening to lectures. Rather, you will begin tackling complex problems our world is facing through discussions and interactive classes alongside students and faculty from a wide variety of cultural, socio-economic and religious backgrounds. The environment at APU is conducive for multicultural exploration and learning and encourages you to listen, learn and grow into a responsible and successful global citizen. There are two colleges at APU; (College of Asia Pacific Studies – APS and College of Int’l Management – APM). Students are to choose a college that is most similar to their degree program at their home university. For more information, visit: http://en.apu.ac.jp/home/	August 2025 – December 2025	Two	Depending on your major, deposit of amount ranging from Kshs. 140,400 to Kshs. 213,438 (by students from E.A) and Kshs. 181,065 to Kshs. 275,253 (by other Int’l students) into your USIU-Africa Student Account (1 semester of Tuition, One Official Transcripts fee). Provide current Bank Statement indicating Yen 2,000,000 or Kshs. 1.7M*. (This is the approximate amount to cater for Room, Food, Books, Health Insurance and other personal expenses).
Audencia Business School – Nantes, France	Audencia’s main campus in Nantes is one of the most beautiful in France. It is designed specifically to give students a high-quality learning environment. They offer international and English-taught programs at the bachelor, master, MBA, doctorate and executive level as well as a range of English-taught short-term programs. As an international student or visiting fat Audencia, you can have your best possible experience in France – academically and personally. Visit https://www.mastersportal.com/universities/650/audencia.html for more information.	August 2025 – December 2025	One	Depending on your major, deposit of amount ranging Kshs. 140,400 to Kshs. 213,438 (by students from E.A) and Kshs. 181,065 to Kshs. 275,253 (by other Int’l students) into your USIU-Africa Student Account (1 semester of Tuition, One Official Transcripts fee). Provide current Bank Statement indicating Euros 12,500 or Kshs. 1,686,250.* (This is the approximate amount to cater for Room, Food, Books, Health Insurance and other personal expenses).
UTCC-Thailand Exchange Program	The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) is a private educational institution incorporated in Thailand. It has a community of faculty, staff, and students who are inspired by the tradition of business education and entrepreneurial spirits. With their expansive network with businesses worldwide and close link with the Thai Chamber of Commerce, UTCC is well-equipped with all means necessary to provide education and training that gives business professionals, local and foreign, exactly what they need to make their companies expand internationally. (For more info, visit http://department.utcc.ac.th/intercollege/	August 2025 – December 2025	Two	Depending on your major, deposit of amount ranging from Kshs. 241,200 to Kshs. 314,238 (by students from E.A) and 281,865 to Kshs. 376,053 (by other Int’l students) into your USIU-Africa Student Account (1 semester of tuition, room, meals & One Official Transcripts fee). Provide current Bank Statement indicating THB 450,000 or Kshs. 1.6M* (This is the approximate amount to cater for Room, Food, Books, Health Insurance and other personal expenses).
Claflin University (USA) Exchange Program	Claflin University is devoted to the promotion of international education and recognizes the essential roles that human creativity, intelligence and initiative play in the development of increased intercultural understanding (visit www.claflin.edu for more information).	August 2025 – December 2025	One	Depending on your major, deposit of amount ranging from Kshs. 241,200 to Kshs. 274,900 (by students from E.A) and 281,865 to Kshs. 322,765 (by other Int’l students) into your USIU-Africa Student Account (1 semester of Tuition, Room, Meals and one official transcripts fee). Provide current Bank Statement indicating US$ 10,500 or Kshs. 1,360,275* . (This is the approximate amount to cater airline ticket, books, Health insurance and other personal expenses).
Espol – Universite Catholique de Lille, France Exchange Program	The Catholic University of Lille is also composed of schools and institutes, including ESPOL (political science), ISEA (accounting), the Department of Ethics and Philosophy. The mission adopted by the Faculties of the Catholic University of Lille is to train students to become highly skilled, creative and flexible professionals as well as active and responsible citizens. Their primary ambition is to create the ideal environment for students to become the main actors of their education and to be responsible citizens, with humanist values and striving for excellence. Visit: https://espol-lille.eu/en/espol/#les_facultes_de_luniversite_catholique_de_lille for more information. Visit www.absparis.org (English version) for more information.	August 2025 – December 2025	Four	Depending on your major, deposit of amount ranging from Kshs. 140,400 to Kshs. 213,438 (by students from E.A) and Kshs. 181,065 to Kshs. 275,253 (by other Int’l students) into your USIU-Africa Student Account (1 semester of Tuition, One Official Transcripts fee). Provide current Bank Statement indicating Euros 12,500 or Kshs. 1,686,250*. (This is the approximate amount to cater for Room, Food, Books, Health Insurance and other personal expenses).
Forman Christian College (FCC), Pakistan Exchange Program	Forman Christian College is currently the only university in Pakistan offering a liberal arts baccalaureate education, which has the advantage of providing a good balance of depth and breadth of learning. Depth of learning gives students the opportunity for career preparation; it teaches them to think critically, communicate effectively, solve problems and become lifelong learners. Breadth of learning provides the basis for students to understand modern issues as they develop, to live a life of quality, to have a healthy curiosity about the world and above all to be good citizens of their countries and the world. (Visit: http://www.fccollege.edu.pk/ for more information regarding FCC.	August 2025 – December 2025	Two	Depending on your major, deposit of amount ranging from Kshs. 241,200 to Kshs. 274,765 (by students from E.A) and 281,865 to Kshs. 322,765 (by other Int’l students) into your USIU-Africa Student Account (1 semester of Tuition, room, meals and one official transcript fee) . Provide current Bank Statement indicating PKR 1.3M or Kshs. 600,000.* (This is the approximate amount to cater airline ticket, books, Health insurance and other personal expenses).
HS-Bremen (Germany) Exchange Program	Bremen University of Applied Sciences is constantly working at the improvement of structures and processes to reach a very high quality standard in teaching, studies and research. Systematic quality management is a central part of this development, (visit www.hs-bremen.de/English/Start.asp for more information). Note: English courses are offered only in the School of International Business.	October 2025 – February 2026)	Three	Depending on your major, deposit of amount ranging from Kshs. 140,400 to Kshs. 213,438 (by students from E.A) and Kshs. 181,065 to Kshs. 275,253 (by other Int’l students) into your USIU-Africa Student Account (1 semester of Tuition, One Official Transcripts fee) . Provide current Bank Statement indicating Euros 12,500 or Kshs. 1,686,250.* (This is the approximate amount to cater for Room, Food, Books, Health Insurance and other personal expenses).
Kansai Gaidai University (Japan) Exchange Program	Kansai Gaidai University is devoted to the promotion of international education and recognizes the essential roles that human creativity, intelligence and initiative play in the development of increased intercultural understanding (visit: http://www.kansaigaidai.ac.jp/asp/03_academics/02.html for more information). Kansai Gaidai University is located in Hirakata, Japan. Hirakata is located midway between the cities of Osaka and Kyoto.	Fall 2025 through Spring 2026 (August 2025 – May 2026) Spring 2026 through Fall 2026 (January 2026 - December 2026).	Two (2) Students will be sslected (one for each duration).	Depending on your major, deposit of amount ranging from Kshs. 280,800 to Kshs. 426,876 (by students from E.A) and Kshs. 362,130 to Kshs. 550,506 (by other Int’l students) into your USIU-Africa Student Account (1 semester of Tuition, One Official Transcripts fee). Provide current Bank Statement indicating Yen 2,385,086 or Kshs. 2,000,000.* (This is the approximate amount to cater for Room, Food, Books, Health Insurance and other personal expenses).
Linnaeus University (Sweden) Exchange Program	Linnaeus University (LU) is an attractive international learning environment promoting curiosity, creativity, companionship and utility. On 1st January, 2010, LU opened its doors for the first time as Sweden’s newest university, the result of a merger between Kalmar University (School of Communication) and Växjö University (School of Business). The university profiles in Kalmar and Växjö are truly international, with major opportunities for participation in both regional and worldwide networks (visit http://lnu.se/?l=en for more information).	Beginning Mid-Jan to Early June 2026)	Three	Depending on your major, deposit of amount ranging from Kshs. 182,400 to Kshs. 255,438 to (by students from E.A) and Kshs. 223,065 to Kshs. 317,253 (by other Int’l students) into your USIU-Africa Student Account (1 semester of Tuition, Room & One Official Transcripts fee). Provide current Bank Statement indicating SEK 128,000 or Kshs. 1,500,000.* (This is the approximate amount to cater for books, food, health Insurance, and other personal expenses).
Science Po University, France - Exchange Program	The Paris campus is Sciences Po's original campus. It is located in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district, five minutes from the Louvre Museum and the Latin Quarter, and close to many other monuments and the major institutions of the French Republic. The campus provides several courses taught in English. Students are introduced to the basics of law, economics, history, political humanities, political science and sociology. Campus life is also rich with the various associative commitments proposed and many events organized there. With the choice of more than 80 artistic, trade union, political, cultural and humanitarian associations, students are encouraged to participate in activities that develop their collective sense and responsibilities. Visit: http://www.sciencespo.fr/students/en/get-started/campus/paris & https://www.sciencespo.fr/students/en/fees-funding/budget for more information.	August 2025 – December 2025	Two	Depending on your major, deposit of amount ranging from Kshs. 140,400 to Kshs. 213,438 (by students from E.A) and Kshs. 181,065 to Kshs. 275,253 (by other Int’l students) into your USIU-Africa Student Account (1 semester of Tuition, One Official Transcripts fee). Provide current Bank Statement indicating Euros 12,500 or Kshs. 1,686,250.* (This is the approximate amount to cater for Room, Food, Books, Health Insurance and other personal expenses).
SOKA University (Japan) Exchange Program	SOKA University was founded in 1971 on the principles of humanistic education. Its unique and innovative approaches in education have been recognized by the Japan's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. The university has been promoting international exchanges since its inception and now has one of the most active exchange programs in Japan. (visit: http://www.soka.ac.jp/ for more information).	Fall 2025 through Spring 2026 (August 2025 – May 2026)	Two	Depending on your major, deposit of amount ranging from Kshs. 482,400 to Kshs. 628,476(by students from E.A) and Kshs. 563,730 to 752,106(by other Int’l students) into your USIU-Africa Student Account (for 2 semesters of Tuition, Room, Food and 1 Official Transcripts fee) . Provide current Bank Statement indicating Yen 2,3M or Kshs. 2,000,000.* (This is the approximate amount to cater for Room, Food, Books, Health Insurance and other personal expenses – though there’s possibility to get allowance from Soka to cater for room and food).
University of Toronto (Canada) Exchange Program	The University of Toronto (U of T) is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, located on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada. As a collegiate university, it comprises 11 colleges each with substantial autonomy on financial and institutional affairs and significant differences in character and history. (Visit http: https://collegedunia.com/canada/university/104-university-of-toronto-toronto for more information.	August 2025 – December 2025	One	Depending on your major, deposit of amount ranging from Kshs. 140,400 to Kshs. 213,438 (by students from E.A) and Kshs. 181,065 to Kshs. 275,253 (by other Int’l students) into your USIU-Africa Student Account (1 semester of Tuition, One Official Transcripts fee) . Provide current Bank Statement indicating US$ 11,000 or Kshs. 1,424,500*. (This is the approximate amount to cater for Room, Food, Books, Health Insurance and other personal expenses).

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