Programs

Program A is an exchange program through which UMAP participating institutions send and receive up to two students with tuition waivers each semester.

Program B is a negotiated bilateral exchange between two institutions that have agreed to exchange more than two students per semester.

Programs A and B follow a timeline that has two application cycles. Programs that are open for application only during the early or First application cycle are marked with .

Programs that are open for application only during the late or Second application cycle are marked with .

Programs that are open for application during both early/late or First and Second application cycles are marked with .

Program C consists of short-term programs of one to eight-weeks, for which tuition may be charged.

Virtual Programs are offered entirely online and may include both short-term and semester-long programs.

For more information please visit: https://umap.org/program-definitions/.

Program Program Description Program Dates

Ryukyus International Student Exchange Program (RISE program)

University of the Ryukyus

Nishihara, Japan
This program provides students with a deeper understanding of both Okinawan and Japanese cultures and customs. It also gives students the opportunity to return to Japan in the future to pursue graduate studies or research. 1. Japan-Okinawa Studies Course 2. Glocal Leadership Course 3. Japanese Language Teacher Training Course 4. Major Studies Course
Program A/B

Application deadline: 31/Jan/2025

Semester 1 dates: 01/Apr/2025 - 30/Sep/2025

Semester 2 dates: 01/Oct/2025 - 31/Mar/2026