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Phase 1: Explore & Discover

Find Your Program: Exchange vs Affiliated Providers

¹ú³±ÊÓÆµ 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 ¹ú³±ÊÓÆµ, 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, ¹ú³±ÊÓÆµ semester abroad/away students:

  • Remain enrolled at ¹ú³±ÊÓÆµ while abroad*
  • Pay ¹ú³±ÊÓÆµ tuition*
  • Pay room and board to host institution or affiliate provider, not to ¹ú³±ÊÓÆµ
  • Remain eligible for applicable financial aid* and scholarships
  • Receive support from a CGE Education Abroad advisor
  • Work with ¹ú³±ÊÓÆµ to review and approve courses before departure
  • Earn transfer credit toward their ¹ú³±ÊÓÆµ degree after successful course completion and pre-approval
  • Complete required ¹ú³±ÊÓÆµ 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
¹ú³±ÊÓÆµ enrollmentYesYes
Tuition paid to ¹ú³±ÊÓÆµYesYes
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, ¹ú³±ÊÓÆµ students are nominated to study as visiting international students at one of ¹ú³±ÊÓÆµâ€™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. 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

¹ú³±ÊÓÆµ has exchange and study abroad agreements with several universities around the world:

Programs for International Students

Want to study abroad at ¹ú³±ÊÓÆµ? ¹ú³±ÊÓÆµ admits non-degree seeking Exchange Students and Visiting Scholars (Short Term J-Visa) who are interested in studying abroad at ¹ú³±ÊÓÆµ 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 ¹ú³±ÊÓÆµ from these institutions should work with their university’s international student exchange office for more information. Read more about the ¹ú³±ÊÓÆµ 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.