Welcome | Exchange Student Application | Acceptance and Orientation
Incoming Exchange Students

Welcome! UNO International Studies and Programs (IS&P) is very excited on your decision to spend a semester or academic year in Omaha! Studying abroad promises to be an exciting opportunity for you to experience American academic and student life, and UNO's diverse network of international linkages makes studying abroad in Omaha affordable. Many foreign universities have bilateral exchange agreements with UNO, facilitating the easy exchange of students among campuses. UNO also participates in the MAUI-Utrecht Network, welcoming students from across Europe.

If you have been nominated from an institution below, you may eligible for an exchange tuition waiver award. Please consult with your home institution's international office for more information.

 

UNO's Active Exchange Partners
CountrySchool2008-9 Visiting Students
Austria Management Center Innsbruck (MCI)
3
Austria
Wirtschafts Universitet Wien 2
CanadaUniversity of Laval
0
FinlandHelsinki School of Economics, Mikkeli Campus
1
GermanyTechnical University of Braunschweig
7
IndiaIndian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
TBD
JapanUniversity of Shizuoka
2
LithuaniaSiauliu University
1
NorwayAgder University, Kristiansand
1
TajikistanTechnical University of Tajikistan
2
EUROPEUtrecht Network
7

Exchange Student Application


 

ONLINE UNDERGRADUATE APPLICATION

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1. Please complete the UNO International Undergraduate Application and submit electronically,
2.Some of UNO's exchange partners have application fee waivers. Please inquire with your institution to determine if you must pay the $45.00 application fee. If so, you may pay the application fee with a credit card while completing an Online Undergraduate Application, or you may Download a Credit Card Authorization Form .
3.Your university must provide a letter of nomination indicating the purpose and duration of your studies at UNO.
4..Please provide proof of English language proficiency. Most exchange students submit TOEFL or IELTS scores, but UNO has several exchange agreements with partner universities regarding English testing. Please consult with your exchange office at your home institution for additional information

5.Please submit a copy of your university transcripts. Do not forget to provide an English translation. Your UNO advisor will use the transcripts to assist in class registration.

6.Please provide a list of courseswhich you plan on taking during your first semester at UNO. It is recommended that exchange students choose 4 courses and 2 back up courses per semester. Include this list with your other application materials. A list of courses offered during upcoming semesters can be found here .
7. Your sending institution should send a letter of nomination indicating that you will participate in the exchange agreement. The letter should clearly indicate during which semester(s) you will study.
8.All students need to send proof that they can support themselves during their stay at UNO. Although tuition is waived for exchange students, you will still be responsible for paying for living expenses and campus fees. You will need to provide an official bank document and a UNO Financial Affidavit. Please visit our admissions page for more information, and contact UNO International Admissions with any questions.

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Exchange students at the University of Nebraska at Omaha take advantage of the many academic, cultural, and social opportunities at UNO. Most students choose to live in on-campus housing with convenient access to local shopping, parks, and recreation opportunities.

 

 

 

 

Exchange Student Acceptance

After UNO International Admissions has received the required materials, UNO will mail both your admission packet and DS-2019. Please complete the housing and arrival forms and return them as soon as possible. Your advisor will try to help you enroll in courses prior to your arrival. Sometimes, it is necessary to complete course registration at UNO during Orientation Week.

If you have any questions regarding arrival, please contact IS&P on the link to the left. We look forward to seeing you at the International Student Orientation and wish you a safe journey to Nebraska!

 

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