• Program A: This is a multilateral exchange program in which universities/institutions in the UMAP network send and receive two students per semester. Exchanges are on a tuition waiver basis. Programs may last one or two semesters, beginning in the fall or spring semester. The host university/institution waives tuition fees and assists students in obtaining adequate housing at a reasonable cost.

• Program B: A bilateral student exchange between two participating UMAP universities/institutions that wish to exchange more than two students. The waiver or non-waiver of tuition fees will depend on the host universities/institutions. Undergraduate or graduate programs may last one or two semesters, beginning in the fall or spring semester.

• Program C: These are short-term programs (one to eight weeks in length) offered by participating UMAP universities/institutions. Programs are generally offered between July and September and are available in a wide range of disciplines: cultural studies, language proficiency courses, vocational training, entrepreneurship and more. Tuition fees may apply.

USM may select a certain number of students to participate in the UMAP Network program each semester, subject to the number of spaces offered by the program. Interested USM students may apply in any of the two DAI calls for applications that take place each year, indicating the UMAP network as one of their preferences.

If approved/preselected for this network, the student will have to make a second application on the UMAP website, approximately 6 months before the beginning of the exchange. In this section, the student chooses up to 5 universities within the network, in order of preference. If you choose institutions within Program A, there are no costs associated with the application.

*NOTE: Please note that tuition and fees are still paid at USM and the student is responsible for accommodation, airfare, medical insurance, among others.

The UMAP network has a program search engine where you can obtain information on the university of your choice. 

To access, click here. 

If you have any doubts about the procedures to follow, you can check this page.

In the following link you can see a presentation of UMAP and how the application process works.

Here you can find information about available scholarships, which are delivered by some of the institutions that belong to the UMAP Network.