Student Exchange Programs

Come to the Spring 12 Study Abroad Fair!
When: Tuesday, March 6th from 11am-3pm
Where: Stage Two, 618 S. Michigan, 2nd floor
Why: To meet and talk with study abroad program providers, Columbia program representatives, international organizations and past study abroad students to learn about the various options around the world that are available to you!

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The International Programs office has identified dynamic Arts and Media institutions in various countries who share Columbia's mission and vision.  We work closely with these institutions by regularly visiting their campuses and, in conjunction with Columbia faculty and departments, collaborate with their faculty to develop student exchanges.

These exchanges are geared for students who are more advanced in their course work (third year students, juniors).  We recommend that students, even at the freshman level think about preparing for an exchange: for example, by studying a foreign language.  The specific requirements and prerequisites are determined on a program-by-program basis and tailored to the students' focus of study.   Some programs may require a portfolio as part of the application process.

Exchange programs are designed to be within the financial reach of students attending Columbia. Exchange students continue to pay tuition to Columbia (the host institution waives its tuition and fees); therefore the total cost -- excluding airfare -- is comparable to the costs incurred by a full-time Columbia student living on campus.

Currently we have programs with:

Dublin Institute of Technology
Location: Downtown Dublin, Ireland   
Program Dates: Fall and Spring semester
Number of Students Accepted: 6 per year
Subjects: Journalism, Graphic Design, Interior Architecture, Radio, Photography and Theater
Housing: On-campus dormitories available
Instruction Language:  English
Website: http://www.dit.ie/DIT/Homepage/index.html
Application:  2012-13 DIT Exchange Application   
Deadlines:  March 30, 2012

University of East London
Location: East London, England
Program Dates: Spring semester
Number of Students Accepted: 6 per year
Subjects: Theater and Cultural Studies
Housing: On-campus dormitories available
Instruction Language:  English
Website: http://www.uel.ac.uk/
Application:  2012-13 UEL Exchange Application  
Deadlines:  March 30, 2012

École nationale supérieure des beaux-arts
Location:Paris, France (Central Paris in the Saint-Germain-des-Près neighborhood)
Program Dates: Fall and Spring semester
Number of Students Accepted: 2 per year
Subjects: Fine Arts, Art History, Film & Video, Illustration, Art & Design, Photography and Graphic Design
Housing: Off-campus housing available
Instruction Language: French
Website: http://www.ensba.fr/
Application:  2012-13 ENSBA Exchange Application
Deadlines: March 30, 2012

Bath Spa University
Location: Bath, England (90 minutes west of London)   
Program Dates: Fall and Spring semester
Number of Students Accepted: 3 per year
Subjects: College-wide
Housing: On-campus dormitories and off-campus residence available
Instruction Language:  English
Website: http://www.bathspa.ac.uk/
Application:  Contact Chris Greiner at cgreiner@colum.edu  
Deadlines:  Open year-round

Rose Bruford College
Location:Sidcup, England (30 minutes southeast of London)  
Program Dates: Fall and Spring semester
Number of Students Accepted: 3 per year
Subject: Theatre
Housing: On-campus dormitories and off-campus residence available
Instruction Language:  English
Website: http://www.bruford.ac.uk/ 
Application:  Contact Chris Greiner at cgeriner@colum.edu      
Deadlines:  Open year-round

Tongji University: College of Communication and Arts
Location: Shanghai, China  
Program Dates: Spring semesters
Number of Students Accepted: 5 per year 
Subjects: College-wide
Housing: On-campus dormitories and off-campus residence available
Instruction Language:  English
Website: http://www.tongji.edu.cn/english/ 
Application:  Contact Chris Greiner at cgreiner@colum.edu      
Deadlines: Open year-round 

PopAkademie Baden-Württemberg 
Location: Mannheim, Germany
Program Dates: Fall and Spring semester
Number of Students Accepted: 2 per year
Subject: Music
Housing: Off-campus housing available
Instruction Language:  English and German
Website: http://www.popakademie.de/
Application:  Contact Chris Greiner at cgreiner@colum.edu    
Deadlines: Open year-round

For more information about any exchange programing please contact the International Programs Director, Chris Greiner at 312.369.7893.