Lehman College Student Exchange Programs
CUNY Students who participate Exchange programs will attend an overseas institution for a semester or academic year as full-time students. Students may have to meet certain requirements for acceptance into some programs. Students pay their tuition to the sponsoring CUNY College prior to departure. Students are eligible for Pell tuition assistance grants, State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and/or federal student loans as long as they meet their normal requirements.
Eligibility Requirements
- Students must have attended Lehman College for one year at the end of the semester in which they apply for the exchange program and a minimum GPA of 2.7.
- Lehman students participating in these exchange programs pay Lehman tuition, and continue receiving financial aid for which they are eligible.
- Students are responsible for costs of student visas, housing, books, living expenses and courses that are not included in the regular semester offerings at the host schools.
- Students are responsible for contacting their traveling country's consular offices in the U.S. to obtain their student visas.
- No specific major is required to apply to any program, but applicants should consult their academic advisors regarding courses they should be taking while abroad.
- Transfer students who have completed at least one full semester (minimum of 12 credits) at Lehman before the start of their program are eligible to apply for our exchange programs. Qualified transfer students with fewer than 12 completed Lehman credits may be considered on a case-by-case basis. All students who have transferred to Lehman must provide an official transcript from their previous institution(s) with their application.
France
University of Montpellier| Montpellier, France
Experience the fastest growing city in France! Travel to the South of France and experience the rich, lively culture of Southern France. Established in 1289, the University of Montpellier is one of the oldest in the world, located in one of the fastest growing cities in the world. Nearly one third of its population is composed of university students. The university is to students, including Lehman students. Lehman students will be able to take a variety of business courses while diving into French culture through the Institut d’Administration des Enterprises at the University of Montpellier. Business Students are encouraged to apply!
| Language of Instruction | English |
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| School Website | https://iae.umontpellier.fr/en/institut/exchange-students |
| Semester Dates | Spring Semester– January to May Fall Semester–September to December |
| Disciplines | International Business, Business Management, Marketing, French Language, and more! |
| Housing | Students receive help in finding two types of housing options in Montpellier. They can stay in the school's public dormitory where they can opt to share a space with other students or have their own personal studio. The school also helps students find private housing. |
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| Deadlines | Spring Semester – October Fall Semester– April |
CUNY/Paris Exchange Program | Paris, France
For over thirty years, the CUNY/Paris Exchange Program has been promoting cultural exchange between thousands of CUNY and Parisian students. The New York/Paris Exchange Program offers all full-time CUNY students -undergraduates nd graduates of all disciplines— the opportunity to study at one of the Universities of Paris for one semester or a full academic year in the City of Lights.
| Language of Instruction | French. Students must have three semesters of college-level French or the equivalent proficiency. |
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| School Website | https://www.qc.cuny.edu/Academics/GlobalEd/StudyAbroad/Pages/CUNYParisExchange.aspx |
| Semester Dates | Fall Semester–September to January Spring semester– February to June |
| Disciplines | All Disciplines |
| Housing | Students receive help in finding two types of housing in Paris. They can be au pairs for French families, which involves 12 to 15 hours of service to the family — usually in the form of offering English conversation or help with English homework to the children of such families — in exchange for room and board. They can also share rented apartments in Paris with other students. |
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| Deadlines | Fall Semester –April 1st Spring Semester– October 15th |
Italy
CUNY/ Italy Exchange Program| Italy (Various Cities)
The CUNY/ITALY program is a student exchange between The City University of New York/CUNY and selected Italian Universities. This reciprocal exchange program aims to provide undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in CUNY with a focused core of knowledge and skills in their discipline while enabling them to experience life in Italy at the same tuition cost as a semester at CUNY. In addition, the students will gain a global perspective that helps them to achieve career goals in an increasingly interdependent world.
| Language of Instruction | Italian. Students must have four semesters of college-level Italian or the equivalent proficiency. |
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| School Website | https://www.qc.cuny.edu/Academics/GlobalEd/StudyAbroad/Pages/CUNYItalyExchange.aspx |
| Semester Dates | Spring semester– February to July Fall Semester– September to February |
| Disciplines | All Disciplines |
| Housing | The Italian University will assist students in finding room with shared kitchen facilities at the university residences or student apartments. Students will pay a housing fee directly to the host university one month prior to departure. The housing fee will vary for each university. |
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| Deadlines | Spring Semester– October 1st Fall Semester– April 1st |
Japan
Sugiyama Jogakuen University| Nagoya, Japan
Immerse yourself in Japanese lifestyle and gain real world language experience. Nagoya is the fourth largest city in Japan and sits in the charming Aichi region of the country. It known for being the center of the automotive industry in Japan, home to big name factories here such as Toyota, Honda and Mitsubishi. Wear Kimono, learn tea ceremony, visit historical sites, etc. Coupled with courses on Japanese language and culture, your language skills are to improve tenfold.
| Language of Instruction | Japanese. Students must have three semesters of college-level Japanese or the equivalent proficiency. |
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| School Website | http://www.sugiyama-u.ac.jp/en/about-u/exchange/exchange-programs/ |
| Semester Dates | Spring Semester– April to July Fall Semester– September to January |
| Disciplines | Japanese Language and Culture, English Literature, Linguistics. Other disciplines available based on student’s proficiency in Japanese. |
| Housing | Students reside in the school’s dormitories. Furnished studio apartments are assigned to each student. Dormitories are a 5min walk away from the nearest train station, and a 10min train ride to the university. A free shuttle service is available from and to the dormitories and Sugiyama campuses. |
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| Deadlines | Spring Semester – January Fall Semester– April |
South Korea
Sungshin Women’s University| Seoul, Korea
Fond of Korean pop culture, and language? This is the program for you!
Located in Seoul, South Korea, Sungshin offers courses in English in various disciplines. Students can also enroll in Korean Language courses! At Sungshin University, Students will have the opportunity to experience Korean traditional culture first hand, including wearing Hanbok, learning Janggu dance, Korean etiquette, and more! Students from all majors are welcomed to apply.
| Language of Instruction | English |
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| Semester Dates | Spring Semester– February to June Fall Semester–August to December |
| Disciplines | Korean Language, English Literature, Political Science, Economics, Business Administration, Media Communication, and more! |
| Housing | Students reside in the school’s dormitories. Residences for 2 to 4 students will be assigned. The dormitories are fully furnished and within a walking distance of 10minutes from the university. |
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| Deadlines | Spring Semester – November Fall Semester– April |
If you would like to obtain additional information about any of these programs, please contact:
The Office of International Programs and Community Engagement
Carman Hall – RM#: 337
Phone: 718-960-8345 E-mail: ipce.office@lehman.cuny.edu
