Inbound International Student Exchange (ISE)

Applying as an Inbound International Student Exchange

The International Student Exchange (ISE) program at FIU is exclusively available to students from our partner institutions who have been nominated by their home universities. If you would like more information, please contact the study abroad office at your home university.

Non Partners: If your school does not have a current exchange agreement with FIU, you are not eligible to participate in the ISE program at this time. However, you may consider applying as an international student to pursue your degree at FIU.

Current Partners: For students from our partner institutions, please contact the Office of International Relations, Mobility, or Education Abroad at your home university for application details. If you need assistance in finding their contact information, email us at inboundise@fiu.edu, and we will help you.

Your home university likely requires you to apply for the exchange program. Upon acceptance, your university coordinator will provide instructions for applying to FIU's ISE program.

Once nominated, the FIU Office of Education Abroad (OEA) will review your eligibility to our inbound ISE program. After your nomination is accepted, we will send you detailed instructions to complete your ISE application. Application deadlines are as follows:

• Fall Semester and Academic Year (Fall + Spring): Mid-March
• Spring Semester: Mid-September 

Fall and AY 2026 Cycle

Spring 2027 Cycle

After the Office of Education Abroad accepts your ISE application, we will provide you with instructions to submit all necessary documents, including immigration documents needed for you to obtain your visa.

The OEA will also register you for classes and help you prepare for your arrival at FIU. It is crucial to follow all instructions from the OEA throughout the entire process!

Learn about FIU!

FIU is Miami's leading public research university, offering a range of bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees both on campus and online. Recognized as a top-tier research institution, FIU emphasizes research across its many colleges and centers, including the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine and the Knight Foundation School of Computing and Information Sciences' Discovery Lab.

For over 40 years, FIU has been a vital part of South Florida, addressing significant challenges and enhancing the local and global community. With over 56,000 students, FIU is one of the nation's top 10 largest universities, boasting more than 275,000 alumni, 165,000 of whom reside in South Florida.

Vision: FIU aims to be a Top-50 public university through exceptional student-centered learning, meaningful research, and transformative innovations.

Mission: FIU is a multi-campus, urban, public research university dedicated to high-quality teaching, cutting-edge research, and active community engagement.

Values:

• Truth — in the pursuit, generation, dissemination, and application of knowledge
• Freedom — of thought and expression
• Respect — for diversity and the dignity of the individual
• Responsibility — as stewards of the environment and citizens of the world
• Excellence — in intellectual, personal, and operational endeavors

FIU is the No. 29 University in the nation and the fourth-ranked public university, according to the America’s Best Colleges 2024 rankings published on WSJ.com. See it in FIU News.

Modesto A. Maidique Campus: FIU’s main campus spans 342 acres. It’s home to many of FIU’s most recognized schools and colleges, as well as Ocean Bank and Convocation Center and Riccardo Silva Stadium. It features a variety of restaurants and residence options and a spacious, fully equipped recreation center in a lush, suburban setting.

Biscayne Bay Campus: This waterfront, 200-acre campus sits right on Biscayne Bay, offering unique adventure recreation and one-of-a-kind access to Florida’s aquatic ecosystem. It’s home to our school of journalism and communication, hospitality, our renowned creative writing program, and more. 

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