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Phase 1: Explore & Discover

Find Your Program: Exchange vs Affiliated Providers

º£½ÇÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø students can study abroad for a semester or academic year through either an affiliated provider program or an exchange program. Both pathways allow students to remain enrolled at º£½ÇÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø, maintain eligibility for applicable financial aid and scholarships, and receive support from the Center for Global Education.

Affiliate programs may include study abroad, internships abroad, or combined study + internship opportunities and often provide a more structured support system. Exchange programs involve direct enrollment at a partner university and are often best for students seeking a more independent and immersive academic experience.

Whether you participate in an affiliate program or an exchange program, º£½ÇÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø semester abroad/away students:

  • Remain enrolled at º£½ÇÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø while abroad*
  • Pay º£½ÇÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø tuition*
  • Pay room and board to host institution or affiliate provider, not to º£½ÇÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø
  • Remain eligible for applicable financial aid* and scholarships
  • Receive support from a CGE Education Abroad advisor
  • Work with º£½ÇÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø to review and approve courses before departure
  • Earn transfer credit toward their º£½ÇÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø degree after successful course completion and pre-approval
  • Complete required º£½ÇÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø study abroad procedures and deadlines
  • Are responsible for obtaining a valid passport and any required visa, with guidance from CGE, the host university, and the appropriate consulate or embassy
  • Are responsible for housing, meals, travel, visa fees, insurance, personal expenses, and other program-specific costs as applicable

Students are encouraged to attend an information session & meet with an Education Abroad Advisor at least one semester prior to their desired term abroad/away to discuss program options, finances, academic planning, application requirements, and deadlines.

*Does not apply to a summer or winter term abroad/away.

CategoryAffiliate ProgramsExchange Programs
Primary modelStructured study abroad provider or partner programDirect enrollment at partner university
Internship opportunitiesYes — this is the primary pathway for internships abroadNo
º£½ÇÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø enrollmentYesYes
Tuition paid to º£½ÇÂÒÂ×ÉçÇøYesYes
Eligible for financial aid & scholarshipsYesYes
SupportCGE & more structured support through affiliate providerCGE & more independent, with support from host university
HousingArranged or supported by the affiliate providerCoordinated through the host university or independently
Activities/ExcursionsOften included or available for additional feeUsually planned independently by the student
MealsVaries by program & housing arrangementVaries by program & housing arrangement
Independence levelModerateHigher
Best for students who want…Structure, support, organized programming, and/or an internship abroadIndependence and deeper host-university integration

Through exchange programs, º£½ÇÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø students are nominated to study as visiting international students at one of º£½ÇÂÒÂ×ÉçÇøâ€™s partner universities, offering a rewarding and affordable option for those seeking a more independent and immersive experience abroad.

 

Exchange programs may be a good fit if you:

  • Want a more independent experience
  • Are comfortable navigating a host university abroad
  • Want to be more fully integrated into the local university community
  • Are flexible with course availability and scheduling
  • Are prepared to manage more logistics independently

Some host universities may require visiting international students to take courses in the host language, and English-language course availability may be limited. º£½ÇÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø is allowed to send a maximum number of students per academic year per exchange institution. Spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Students should research course options carefully and work with CGE and their academic advisor to determine whether an exchange program is a good academic fit.

Partner Institutions

º£½ÇÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø has exchange and study abroad agreements with several universities around the world:

Programs for International Students

Want to study abroad at º£½ÇÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø? º£½ÇÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø admits non-degree seeking Exchange Students and Visiting Scholars (Short Term J-Visa) who are interested in studying abroad at º£½ÇÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø for a semester or an entire academic year from the following schools:

  • Osaka Ohtani University (Osaka, Japan)
  • Palacký University (Olomouc, Czech Republic)
  • Rikkyo University (Tokyo, Japan)
  • Universidad de Córdoba (Córdoba, Spain)
  • Universidad de Valladolid (Valladolid, Spain)
  • Universität Erfurt (Erfurt, Germany)
  • Université de Poitiers (Poitiers, France)
  • University of the Sunshine Coast (Queensland, Australia)
  • PH Schwäbisch Gmünd
  • UQAC: Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (Quebec, Canada)
  • University of International (UNINT) Studies of Rome (Rome, Italy)
  • Unicollege (Italy - Multiple Sites including: Florence, Milan, Turin, Mantua)
  • Manipal Academy of Higher Education (Karnataka, India)

Inbound undergraduate and graduate students must be nominated by partner institutions under the provisions of specific contractual agreements. Students interested in studying at º£½ÇÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø from these institutions should work with their university’s international student exchange office for more information. Read more about the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø J visa program or email exchangeprograms@moravian.edu. Deadline for application for the fall semester is March 31 and for the spring semester is August 31 of the previous year.