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Exchange Admission

Miami Exchange Process

Miami University welcomes exchange students and visiting students from our international partner institutions. 

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Exchange Process Overview

  1. Students should work with their home university for nomination procedure months in advance of the application deadline.
  2. 15-30 days or more before the application deadline, partner institutions should send nominee information and/or questions about the exchange/visiting student program to international@MiamiOH.edu. 
  3. Exchange and visiting student nominees will complete a program application and/or confirmation online. Please, according to your program, carefully follow the instructions below to complete the Exchange Student Admission process.

Application Deadlines

Because visa document issuance and visa applications take time, it is important to apply for admission as early as possible.  Exchange and/or Agreement Partners should send student nominations at least 15-30 days before the application deadline. Exchange applications from student nominees should be completed according to following timeline. 

  • April 1 for starting in the fall semester (August-December) or the full academic year (August-May).
  • October 1 for starting in the spring semester (January-May).

Academic Calendar 

Review Academic Calendar at Miami

Course Offerings and Selection 

Students typically take 12-16 credit hours during each exchange semester at Miami. A typical course is 3 credit hours.

Miami offers a variety of courses in five academic divisions: Arts and Science; Creative Arts; Education, Health and Society; Engineering and Computing; Farmer School of Business.

Course descriptions and prerequisite information can be accessed at Courses of Instruction webpage.

Course offerings by term can be accessed at the Course List. Students are encouraged to be flexible with course selections. Placement in courses cannot be guaranteed until the time of registration. Courses may have limited seats for enrollment, pre-requisites for enrollment, or only be offered during certain semesters. 

Course Fees Not Subject to Exchange Benefit 

An overload fee is charged for enrollment above 18 credit hours. The overload fee is not covered by exchange benefits. Some classes may also have additional lab or other material fees that are not covered by exchange benefits. Additionally, classes that are part of market-driven tuition programs are not covered by exchange benefits. Be sure to check the course information when registering. 

Note also that course tuition for Winter Term or Summer Term are not covered by exchange benefits.  

Exchange and Visiting Student Application Instructions

ISEP Exchange

Have this document ready:

  • A copy of the biographical page of your passport
  1. After you have completed the ISEP application process, watch for an email from Miami University’s inbound exchange coordinator with instructions for starting the Miami exchange process. Do not start the process until you have received this email.
  2. Follow instructions in the email to login to InterLink, Miami’s system of online services for international students.
  3. Complete the Exchange Student Confirmation, uploading the biographical page of your passport. The exchange coordinator will also refer to your application materials in the ISEP portal.
  4. Apply for on-campus housing and confirm your placement in the ISEP portal.
  5. ISEP will create and issue your DS-2019 document. Please contact ISEP for questions about DS-2019 issuance.  
  6. Upon receipt of the DS-2019, pay the I-901 SEVIS fee and schedule your visa appointment.
  7. Prior to your arrival or before starting classes, you will work with a Miami University academic advisor in your field of study to register for courses.
  8. Check your Miami email regularly for information about arrival and orientation, and let us know if you have questions!

Kansai Gaidai University, Dual-Degree

Have these documents ready:

  1. After you have been nominated by your institution, watch for an email from the Miami International Admissions Office with instructions on completing the international transfer application.
  2. Complete the application. Kansai Gaidai transfer students do not pay the application fee and may submit written proof of English language proficiency from a professor or academic staff member at your institution.
  3. After you have applied, watch for an email from Miami containing a link to your personalized Applicant Status Page.
  4. Use this status page to monitor your application checklist and to confirm that Miami has received all materials necessary for your application. When your admission decision is released, check your status page for a digital copy of your admission decision letter.
  5. Once admitted, watch for instructions on applying for housing and confirming your admission. Kansai Gaidai students are required to live on campus.
  6. Watch for instructions from ISSS about a separate application form to create your immigration document. Please follow instructions in the email from ISSS and be prepared to upload the biographical page of your passport and your evidence of funding.
  7. The ISSS exchange coordinator will create and issue your DS-2019 document.
  8. Upon receipt of the DS-2019, pay the I-901 SEVIS fee and schedule your visa appointment.
  9. Prior to your arrival or before starting classes, you will work with a Miami University academic advisor in your field of study to register for courses.
  10. Check your Miami email regularly for information about arrival and orientation, and let us know if you have questions!

Kansai Gaidai University, Non-Degree

Have these documents ready:

  1. After you have been nominated by your home institution, watch for an email from the Miami University’s inbound exchange coordinator with instructions for completing the application. Do not start the process until you have received this email.
  2. Follow instructions in the email to login to InterLink, Miami’s system of online services for international students.
  3. Complete the Exchange Student Application, uploading the required documents listed above.
  4. If your application meets Miami’s admission criteria, you will receive an email from the exchange coordinator offering you admission.
  5. Following instructions in that email:
    1. Apply for on-campus housing (Kansai Gaidai students are required to live on campus) and
    2. Confirm your offer of admission in InterLink. 
  6. The ISSS exchange coordinator will create and issue your DS-2019 document.
  7. Upon receipt of the DS-2019, pay the I-901 SEVIS fee and schedule your visa appointment.
  8. Prior to your arrival, you will work with an academic advisor in your area of stugy to register for courses.
  9. Check your Miami email regularly for information about arrival and orientation, and let us know if you have questions!

University of Luxembourg, Non-Degree

Have these documents ready:

  1. After you have been nominated by your home institution, watch for an email from the Miami University’s inbound exchange coordinator with instructions for completing the application. Do not start the process until you have received this email.
  2. Follow instructions in the email to login to InterLink, Miami’s system of online services for international students. Note: Graduate students will also need to gain admission through the Graduate School Application. 
  3. Complete the Exchange Student Application, uploading the required documents listed above.
  4. If your application meets Miami’s admission criteria, you will receive an email from the exchange coordinator offering you admission.
  5. Following instructions in that email, submit Exchange Confirmation:
    1. Confirm your housing plans and offer of admission in InterLink. 
  6. The ISSS exchange coordinator will create and issue your DS-2019 document.
  7. Upon receipt of the DS-2019, pay the I-901 SEVIS fee and schedule your visa appointment.
  8. Prior to your arrival, you will work with an academic advisor in your area of stugy to register for courses.
  9. Check your Miami email regularly for information about arrival and orientation, and let us know if you have questions!

LUNEX, Graduate Certificate

Have these documents ready:

  1. After you have been nominated by your institution, watch for an email from the Miami Graduate Admissions Office with instructions on completing the graduate application.
  2. Complete the application. LUNEX certificate students do not pay the application fee. 
  3. After you have applied, watch for an email from Miami containing a link to your personalized status page.
  4. Use this status page to monitor your application checklist and to confirm that Miami has received all materials necessary for your application. When your admission decision is released, check your status page for a digital copy of your admission decision letter.
  5. Once admitted, watch for instructions from ISSS about a separate application form to create your immigration document. Please follow instructions in the email from ISSS and be prepared to upload the biographical page of your passport and your evidence of funding.
  6. The ISSS exchange coordinator will create and issue your DS-2019 document.
  7. Upon receipt of the DS-2019, pay the I-901 SEVIS fee and schedule your visa appointment.
  8. Prior to your arrival or before starting classes, you will work with a Miami University academic advisor in your field of study to register for courses.
  9. Check your Miami email regularly for information about arrival and orientation, and let us know if you have questions!

All Other Exchange Programs

Have these documents ready:

  1. After you have been nominated by your home institution, watch for an email from Miami University’s inbound exchange coordinator with instructions for completing the application. Do not start the process until you have received this email.
  2. Follow instructions in the email to login to InterLink, Miami’s system of online services for international students.
  3. Complete the Exchange Student Application, uploading the required documents listed above.
  4. If your application meets Miami’s admission criteria, you will receive an email from the exchange coordinator offering you admission. Following instructions in that email, submit Exchange Confirmation:
    1. Apply for on-campus housing (if you are living on campus) and
    2. Confirm your offer of admission in InterLink.
  5. The exchange coordinator will create your DS-2019 document and mail it to you along with your admission letter.
  6. Upon receipt of the DS-2019, pay the I-901 SEVIS fee and schedule your visa appointment.
  7. Prior to your arrival or before starting classes, you will work with a Miami University academic advisor in your field of study to register for courses.
  8. Check your Miami email regularly for information about arrival and orientation, and let us know if you have questions!

Estimated Expenses, Housing and Health Insurance

The amounts listed below reflect estimated costs of living expenses for study at Miami University for DS-2019 issuance. Estimated living expenses include housing, food, transportation, books, supplies, health insurance, and other miscellaneous costs. These figures are subject to increase.

Exchange students living on-campus are typically housed in Standard Double rooms and are given the Diplomat Standard meal plan. If you select premium housing or a larger meal plan, you will be responsible for the additional costs. See Housing and Dining for more information about on-campus housing and dining options.

Exchange students planning to live off-campus should review information about arranging off-campus housing.

Kansai Gaidai University

Current Estimates
Program Type Total
Non-degree

$3,801 (semester)


$7,255 (year)
Dual-degree $14,510 (2 years)

Under the terms of the exchange agreement with Kansai Gaidai University, students pay housing and dining charges to their home institution rather than Miami University, so these costs are not included in the estimate. Kansai Gaidai 2-year transfer students must provide evidence of funds to cover the two years of the program.

University of Luxembourg, Non-Degree

Current Estimates
Level Semester Academic Year
Undergraduate $12,235 $24,123
Graduate $12,760 $25,173

LUNEX, Graduate Certificate

Current Estimates
Semester Full Year
$12,760 N/A

All Other Exchange Programs

Current Estimates
Semester Academic Year
$12,235 $24,123

Health Insurance

All international students will be automatically enrolled in the Miami-sponsored student health insurance plan. ISEP-sponsored insurance will be approved for an insurance waiver for the Miami-sponsored health insurance plan. This health insurance requirement helps to protect students from the high cost of health care in the United States. Miami's insurance plan is an excellent plan that is accepted at the student health center and the local hospital, as well as other local providers.

Orientation and Arrival

All incoming exchange students are expected to join an orientation program with other new international students that includes information on: life in the U.S., community standards, academic expectations, visa regulations, Miami support services and building social connections. Additionally, students will receive email newsletters and access to online modules with helpful information to prepare for arrival and starting at Miami.

Review International Orientation Information

Do not purchase flights before confirmation of arrival and orientation dates

Current Exchange Partners

International Students and Scholars

ISSS Requests

International students and scholars can submit a variety of requests to ISSS via InterLink.

Access InterLink

Campus Community

Campus Community allows to students to find each other based shared country, interests, or other information, ask questions or share info in the forums, learn about upcoming events, and more!

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Sign-Up for Email Updates

International students and scholars will automatically receive communications from ISSS. Others are welcome to sign up to receive emails and communications from our office.

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