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

Open Call! Academic Mobility 2026–2 Semester at UAO

Universidad Autonoma de Occidente

Cali, Colombia
 The Universidad Autónoma de Occidente (UAO) is pleased to open its call for incoming academic mobility for the 2026–2 semester. We invite partner universities from the UMAP network to nominate their students for a one semester exchange experience at our institution in Cali, Colombia. Application deadline: June 5, 2026 Application link: Registration and Application Form Why choose UAO? • Academic quality and educational excellence • Modern and vibrant campus in Cali, Colombia • Multicultural learning environment • Access to student support services, library, laboratories, and campus life activities Required documents: • Copy of identification document or passport • Letter of endorsement from the Program Director including proposed courses • Official academic transcript (complete record) • Curriculum vitae (CV) • Medical certificate of good health • Letter of financial and moral support from parents or guardians • Proof of payment at the home university or clearance letter for the exchange period Benefits for incoming exchange students: • Waiver of application fee, tuition fees, and transcript issuance, according to the current agreement • Only local academic charge required: Procultura Stamp, approximately USD 7 per course • Access to the UAO academic and student community For further inquiries, please contact: jctorres@uao.edu.co
Program A/B

Application deadline: 30/Apr/2026

Semester 1 dates: 21/Jan/2026 - 05/Jun/2026

Semester 2 dates: 22/Jul/2026 - 02/Dec/2026