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

Chuo Exchange Program for 2027Spring

Chuo University

Tokyo, Japan
The Chuo Exchange Program welcomes students from institutions worldwide to study in Tokyo for one semester or a full academic year. Students can enroll in undergraduate or graduate courses taught in English or Japanese, depending on their proficiency and academic background. The program also offers high-quality Japanese language courses and comprehensive support to ensure a fulfilling academic and cultural experience in Japan.
Program A/B

Application deadline: 02/Oct/2026

Semester 1 dates: 01/Apr/2027 - 20/Sep/2027

Semester 2 dates: 21/Sep/2027 - 31/Mar/2028