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Übersicht Partneruniversitäten 2017/18 Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility

Informationen zu Bewerbungsunterlagen, Voraussetzungen und Fristen (Stand: Jänner 2017)

Albanien – University of Tirana Seite 1

Bosnien und Herzegowina – University of Banja Luka Seite 3

Bosnien und Herzegowina – University of Mostar Seite 4

Bosnien und Herzegowina – University of Sarajevo Seite 5

Kanada – University of Waterloo Seite 7

Kosovo – University of Prishtina Seite 10

Montenegro – University of Montenegro Seite 12

Serbien – University of Belgrade Seite 14

Serbien – University of Novi Sad Seite 16

Trinidad und Tobago – University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus Seite 18

USA – Montclair State University Seite 21

ALBANIEN – UNIVERSITY OF TIRANA

1. Faculties / Institutes

Faculty of Economics

Faculty of Law

Faculty of Social Sciences

Faculty of Natural Sciences

Faculty of Foreign Languages

Faculty of History and Philology

Institute of European Studies

Institute of Nuclear Physics

2. Academic Offer:

http://www.unitir.edu.al/index.php/studentet/programi/me-kohe-te-plote-full-time

3. ECTS/Grading System:

The ECTS credit is a notional, averaged unit of 25 hours of student workload for passing a course

(contact hours, any form of individual study). Each degree curriculum has 60 ECTS per year.

Grading System: The Albanian grading scale runs from 1 to 10 and the marks have the following

meanings: 1-4 fail, 5-6 sufficient, 7 satisfactory, 8 good, 9 very good, 10 excellent.

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4. Language of instruction:

Main language of instruction: Albanian – Required minimum level = B1

Other language of instruction: English – Required minimum level = B1 English is accepted

instead of Albanian Language only in the following cases: Students coming for their PhD, project

or for research work whose tutor accepts English as working language.

5. Academic Calendar:

Autumn Semester Spring Semester

October – January

Exams Period: February

March – June

Exams Period: July

6. Information for incoming students:

Visa assistance: http://www.asp.gov.al/index.php/home-2/18-shqip/sherbimet-per-qytetaret/41-

informacion-per-te-huajt

7. Bewerbungsunterlagen/Bewerbungsfrist

Nominierungsfrist Bewerbungsfrist

Autumn term Spring Term Autumn term Spring term

01.05. 01.10. 01.06. 01.11.

Nomination

Student’s documents

Motivation letter

Learning agreement

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BOSNIEN UND HERZEGOWINA – UNIVERSITY OF BANJA LUKA

1. Faculties/Institutes:

Faculty of Agriculture

Academy of Arts

Faculty of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy

Faculty of Economics

Faculty of Electrical Engineering

Faculty of Forestry

Faculty of Law

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Faculty of Medicine

Faculty of Mining Engineering

Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Faculty of Philology

Faculty of Philosophy

Faculty of Physical Education and Sport

Faculty of Political Science Faculty of Technology

2. Academic Offer:

http://www.unibl.org/en/studies/types-and-levels-of-studies

3. ECTS/Grading System:

Since academic year 2007/08 studies at the University of Banja Luka are organized according to

Bologna Process. This includes three cycle study system: 1st cycle, 2 cycle and 3rd cycle of

studies, ECTS evaluation system of subjects and total student load, usually one semester

subjects, continuous assessments, interactive and practical teaching etc.

4. Language of instruction:

Main language of instruction: Serbian

5. Academic Calendar:

Winter Semester Summer Semester

October – End of January

Exams Period: until mid-February

End of February – beginning of June

Exams Period: until mid-July

http://unibl.org/uploads/files/strane/studije/2016-17/Akademski-kalendar-2016-2017-

unibl.org.pdf

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6. Information for incoming students:

http://www.unibl.org/en/cooperation/exchange-of-students-and-personnel/erasmus-credit-

exchange

Student Guide:

http://unibl.org/uploads/files/strane/opste_novosti/vodic%20za%20studete%20-

%20engleski.pdf

7. Bewerbungsunterlagen/Bewerbungsfrist:

BOSNIEN UND HERZEGOWINA – UNIVERSITY OF MOSTAR

1. Faculties/Institutes:

Faculty of Agriculture and Food Technology

Faculty of Civil Engineering

Faculty of Economics

Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science

Academy of Fine Arts

Faculty of Health Sciences

Faculty of Law

Faculty pof Mathematics and Science Education

Faculty of Medicine

Faculty of Pharmacy

Faculty of Philosophy

2. Academic Offer:

http://www.sve-mo.ba/vijesti/red-predavanja-2015-16.pdf

3. ECTS/Grading System:

http://www.sve-mo.ba/propisi/Pravilnik-o-studiranju.pdf

4. Language of instruction:

It is recommended that applicants have at least a basic level of Croatian before coming to our

university, since our classes are taught mainly in Croatian. In addition, they are encouraged to

take the Croatian intensive course.

If students do not have any Croatian knowledge, the University of Mostar recommends them to

have language level B1 in English.

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5. Academic Calendar

Winter Semester Summer Semester

October – End of January

Exams Period: until end of February

End of February – beginning of June

Exams Period: until mid-July

6. Information for incoming students:

http://sve-mo.ba/ured-za-medjunarodnu-suradnju/

7. Bewerbungsunterlagen/Bewerbungsfrist:

Nominierungsfrist Bewerbungsfrist

Autumn term Spring Term Autumn term Spring term

01.05. 01.10. 01.06. 01.11.

Nomination by email to erasmus+k107@sve-mo.ba including the following information:

- first and last name as it appears in the passport,

- student’s email address,

- semester/s student is nominated for,

- official name of home university,

- field/s and level of study.

Application forms of Erasmus+ Intl. Mobility students should be sent to erasmus+k107@sve-

mo.ba

BOSNIEN UND HERZEGOWINA – UNIVERSITY OF SARAJEVO

1. Faculties / Institutes

Arts

Humanities

Medical Sciences

Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Biotechnical Sciences

Social Sciences

Technical Sciences

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2. Academic Offer:

http://www.erasmus-unsa.ba/academic_offer/

3. ECTS/Grading System:

ECTS – European Credit Transfer System: 1 ECTS credit is equivalent of approx. 25 working

hours. The annual workload is 60 ECTS credits (per semester is 30 ECTS).

Grading system: Academic performance is either graded according to the 6 – scale or evaluated

by a pass/fail. After completing your period of study at the University of Sarajevo, you will receive

a transcript of your academic record. A 5 -10 grading scale is used at the University of Sarajevo

(with 6 as a pass level).

10 (Excellent) > A

9 (Very good) > B

8 (Good) > C

7 (Satisfactory) > D

6 (Sufficient) > E

5 (Fail) > FX

4. Language of instruction:

Main language of instruction: Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian

Other language of instruction: Some of the courses are performed in English. Recommended

language of instruction level English B1 (minimum B2 for language studies)

5. Information for incoming students:

http://www.erasmus-unsa.ba/exchange-students/

Welcome week is mandatory and include sessions about orientation / registration / course

system. Welcome week is organised in the last week of September.

Dorms: http://www.erasmus-unsa.ba/accommodation/ but also private accommodation is

available. Erasmus Student Network can give needed help in search of accommodation.

App. 200-300 EURO for rental costs

Welcome Guide: http://www.erasmus-unsa.ba/download/

Visa requirements: http://www.erasmus-unsa.ba/residence-permit/

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6. Academic Calendar:

Winter Semester Summer Semester

1 October – End of January

Exams Period: until mid-February

Beginning of March – end of June

Exams Period: until mid-July

7. Bewerbungsunterlagen/Bewerbungsfrist:

Bewerbungsfrist

Autumn term Spring term

30.04. 30.11.

Nomination and application documents must be sent by given deadlines to email

erasmus@unsa.ba

1 Application form for UNSA*

2 Learning Agreement BA, MA, PhD & PostDoc*

3 Motivation letter

4 Recommendation letter (from your academic professor who is familiar with your academic

achievements)

5 Transcript of Records

6 Proof of knowledge of Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian or English language (minimum level B1)

7 CV (Europass format)

8 Scan of your passport (make sure that the passport is valid)

9 Proof that you are currently enrolled at your home university for valid academic year

*More on: http://www.erasmus-unsa.ba/exchange-students/

KANADA – UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO

1. Faculties/Institutes:

Applied Health Sciences

Arts

Engineering

Environment

Mathematics

Science

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2. Academic Offer:

Fields of study recommended for exchange student: Arts, Environment, Mathematics & Science

Note: some programs within these faculties are restricted, as per the list below.

Fields of study exchange students are not allowed to take:

https://uwaterloo.ca/international/inbound/exchange-students/undergraduate-

applications/restricted-courses At the Graduate level, any programs that do not offer a non-

degree option are not open to exchange students.

Undergraduates: https://uwaterloo.ca/find-out-more/programs

Graduates: https://uwaterloo.ca/discover-graduate-studies/programs

3. Grading System:

Effective Fall 2001, numeric grades on a scale from 0-100 are used by all faculties.

Averages are reported in all faculties as percentages. Average calculation values are used for

calculating overall averages for students with letter grades on their records.

The following conversion scale applies for Waterloo courses taken prior to Fall 2001 and Wilfrid

Laurier University (Laurier) courses with a letter grade.

Assigned Letter Grades Average Calculation Values

A+ 95

A 89

A- 83

B+ 78

B 75

B- 72

C+ 68

C 65

C- 62

D+ 58

D 55

D- 52

F+ 46

F 38

F- 32

4. Language of instruction:

English: All incoming exchange students must have sufficient English language skills to be

successful in their exchange program of study. You may be required to fulfill Waterloo's English

language requirements prior to admission to the exchange program.

https://uwaterloo.ca/find-out-more/admissions/english-language-requirements

https://uwaterloo.ca/find-out-more/admissions/admission-requirements/english-language-

requirements

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5. Academic Calendar:

Fall Winter Spring

September – December January - April May - August

http://ugradcalendar.uwaterloo.ca/page/uWaterloo-Undergraduate-Calendar-Access

https://uwaterloo.ca/graduate-studies-academic-calendar/

6. Information for incoming students:

https://uwaterloo.ca/international/inbound/exchange-students

Orientation: https://uwaterloo.ca/orientation/

Housing: https://uwaterloo.ca/international/inbound/exchange-students/housing

7. Bewerbungsunterlagen/Bewerbungsfrist:

Bewerbungsfrist

Fall term Winter term Spring term

01.03. 01.10. 01.11.

All incoming undergraduate non-degree exchange students must complete the University of

Waterloo's International Incoming Exchange Program Application.

There is no application fee for students applying as an incoming exchange student.

When completing the online application, you are responsible for submitting correct and complete

information. Please ensure that you have access to a printer and set aside approximately one

hour to complete the application.

Once your application is complete, you should print two copies of the summary form. Submit one

copy of the completed application to your home university's Exchange Coordinator for approval

(Note: a signature is required) and keep a copy for your records. Once approved, your Exchange

Coordinator will forward the completed application as well as all required documents to the

University of Waterloo. We do not accept applications submitted by students directly. The

following supporting documents must be included with your application summary form:

Exchange nomination form (PDF), completed by your home university

Official transcript including the grading scale

Photocopy of your passport identification page

Personal statement

English language proficiency scores or equivalent documentation supporting your

language proficiency

Architecture applicants are also required to submit a portfolio for review

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Complete applications and nominations should be forwarded to the Global Learning Coordinator

as 1 PDF file per student via email.

KOSOVO – UNIVERSITY OF PRISHTINA

1. Faculties/Institutes:

Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary

Faculty of Arts

Faculty of Economics

Faculty of Education

Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Faculty of Engineering and Architecture

Faculty of Geosciences and Technology

Faculty of Law

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Faculty of Medicine

Faculty of Philology

Faculty of Philosophy

Faculty of Sport Sciences

Faculty of Applied Sciences and Engineering - Mitrovice

Faculty of Applied Sciences and Engineering - Ferizaj

2. Academic Offer:

http://www.uni-pr.edu/

3. ECTS/Grading System:

Credit system: 1 credit = 25 - 30 hours work load per semester, usually including 2 contact hours

per week.

The lectures, seminars or exercises are organized in thematic units, so called Modules. The

general size of Modules is 10 credits and ends with an exam. The workload for a whole semester

is scheduled for 30 credits.

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Local Grade Description in local language English Description Grade equivalent

10 Shkëlqyeshëm / Excellent 90-100 A

9 Shumë mire / Very good 80-89 B

8 Mirë / Good 70-79 C

7 Kënaqshëm / Sufficient 60-69 D

6 Mjaftueshëm / Pass 50-59 E

5 Dobët / Fail 0-49 FX/F

A grade conversion scheme and credit transfer information is strongly recommended to be agreed

on faculty level.

4. Language of instruction:

Language of instruction at Prishtina University “Hasan Prishtina” is mainly Albanian. Some

programmes are taught in English. A level of B2 is required for the language of instruction.

5. Academic Calendar:

Winter Semester Summer Semester

October – mid-February

Exams Period: until mid- February

mid-February – end of May

Exams Period: June-July

6. Information for incoming students:

http://www.uni-pr.edu/Universiteti/Administrata-Qendrore/Zyra-per-marredhenie-me-jashte.aspx

Housing: http://qs.rks-gov.net/?page_id=71

Student Accommodation: http://qs.rks-gov.net/

7. Bewerbungsunterlagen/Bewerbungsfrist:

Bewerbungsfrist

Autumn term Spring term

01.05. 20.10.

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MONTENEGRO – UNIVERSITY OF MONTENEGRO

1. Faculties/Institutes:

Faculty of Architecture

Faculty of Biotechnology

Faculty of Civil Engineering

Faculty of Drama

Faculty of Economics

Faculty of Electrical Engineering

Faculty of Fine Arts

Faculty of Law

Faculty of Maritime Studies`

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Faculty of Medicine

Faculty of Metallurgy and Technology

Music Academy

Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Faculty of Philosophy

Faculty of Pharmacy

Faculty of Applied Physiotherapy

Faculty of Political Sciences

Faculty for Sport and Physical education

Faculty of Tourism and Hotel Management

2. Academic Offer:

http://old.ucg.ac.me/eng/Studying/Study_programmes.html

Course catalogue: http://www.ir.ucg.ac.me/eng/page.php?id=10

Courses offered in English:

http://www.ir.ucg.ac.me/userfiles/Lectures%20in%20English%20final(2).pdf

3. ECTS/Grading System:

In the academic year 2003/2004, the first year of studies at the University of Montenegro was

experimentally organized in accordance with the Bologna Declaration principles. In the academic

year 2004/2005, this regime of studying was applied at the first year of studies at all faculties.

Implementation of the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) will provide better conditions of

studying for students as well as an opportunity for mobility within the European Academic Area.

4. Language of instruction:

Montenegrin/English

Language requirements for exchange students: B2/B2

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5. Academic Calendar:

Winter Semester Summer Semester

September – December

Exams Period: December

February – May

Exams Period: May-June

6. Information for incoming students:

http://www.ir.ucg.ac.me/eng/page.php?id=10

Welcome Guide: http://www.ir.ucg.ac.me/userfiles/Incoming%20students%20guide(1).pdf

Visa: http://www.ir.ucg.ac.me/userfiles/Visa%20procedure(1).pdf

7. Bewerbungsunterlagen/Bewerbungsfrist:

Bewerbungsfrist

Autumn term Spring term

15.05. 15.11.

After nomination, the International Office (of the University of Montenegro) checks with their

faculties if the nominated students are eligible or not. If yes, students will be provided with a

welcome mail with all relevant information and further steps.

Application Form:

http://www.ir.ucg.ac.me/userfiles/Student%20Registration%20Form%20UoM%20(1).pdf

In addition to the application form students should submit:

Transcipt of records

CV

motivation letter

recommendation letter by a profossor from their home faculty

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SERBIEN – UNIVERSITY OF BELGRADE

1. Faculties/Institutes:

Faculty of Agriculture

Faculty of Architecture

Faculty of Biology

Faculty of Chemistry

Faculty of Civil Engineering

Faculty of Dental Medicine

Faculty of Economics

School of Electrical Engineering

Faculty of Forestry

Faculty of Geography

Faculty of Law

Faculty of Mathematics

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

School of Medicine

Faculty of Mining and Geology

Faculty of Organizational Sciences

Faculty of Orthodox Theology

Faculty of Pharmacy

Faculty of Philology

Faculty of Philosophy

Faculty for Physical Chemistry

Faculty of Physics

Faculty of Political Sciences

Faculty of Security

Faculty for Special Education and Rehabilitation

Faculty of Sports and Physical Education

Teacher Education Faculty

Technical Faculty in Bor

Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy

Faculty of Transport and Traffic Engineering

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

2. Academic Offer:

Pdf catalogues in English on available study programs:

Undergraduate: http://www.bg.ac.rs/files/en/studies/University-of-Belgrade-Undergraduate-and-

Integrated-Studies-Catalogue.pdf

Master: http://www.bg.ac.rs/files/en/studies/University-of-Belgrade-Master-Catalogue.pdf

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PhD:http://www.bg.ac.rs/files/en/studies/University-of-Belgrade-PhD-and-Specialist-

Catalogue.pdf

English-taught courses: http://www.bg.ac.rs/en/education/catalogue.php

3. ECTS/Grading System:

Each subject in the study programme has its number of ECTS points, and the volume of studies is

reflected in overall ECTS points. The total of 60 ECTS points corresponds to average student’s

work in a 40 working hour week in one academic year.

Students’ success in the exams is reflected in the following grades: 10 – remarkable; 9 –

excellent; 8 – very good; 7 – good; 6 – satisfactory; 5 – failed. Students’ success in exams at the

University and its higher education units may not be shown numerically, but according to the

following pattern: A+ – 10; A – 9; B – 8; C – 7; D – 6; F – 5.

4. Language of instruction:

Serbian B1, English B2

5. Academic Calendar:

Winter Semester Summer Semester

October – January

Exams Period: January – February

February – June

Exams Period: June – July

6. Information for incoming students:

http://www.bg.ac.rs/en/students/students.php?submenuheader=10

Belgrade Guide In Your Pocket: http://www.inyourpocket.com/data/download/belgrade.pdf

Housing: http://www.bg.ac.rs/en/international/projects/erasmus-plus.php?submenuheader=1

7. Bewerbungsunterlagen/Bewerbungsfrist:

All Incomings and Outgoings (students and staff) are obliged to register through the online

application system: http://mobion.bg.ac.rs/

Open Calls Online at MOBION:

Autumn term Spring term

January 16 till April 28, 2017 July 14 till October 20, 2017

Incomings to Belgrade and Outgoings from Belgrade to the program institutions have the

obligation to register at MOBION with appropriate documents in the English language:

The potential applicants will be required to submit the following documents:

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1. Transcript of Records

2. Diploma and diploma supplement of previously obtained degrees

3. Learning agreement for students (will be signed by the Deans or Vice-Deans at the

appropriate Faculty of the University of Belgrade)

4. Recommendation letter

5. Motivation letter

6. Confirmation of Enrollment

7. Language Certificate

8. Copy of passport

9. CV

10. Photo

11. Invitation letter (from the mentor at the Hosting University for PhD students)

SERBIEN – UNIVERSITY OF NOVI SAD

1. Faculties/Institutes:

Faculty of Philosophy

Faculty of Agriculture

Faculty of Law

Faculty of Technology

Faculty of Economics

Faculty of Technical Sciences

Faculty of Medicine

Faculty of Sciences

Academy of Arts

Faculty of Civil Engineering

„Mihajlo Pupin“ Technical Faculty in Zrenjanin

Faculty of Sport and Physical Education

Faculty of Education

Teacher Training Faculty in the Hungarian Language

2. Academic Offer:

Course information: http://www.uns.ac.rs/index.php/en/studies/study-programs/by-institutions

English-taught courses: http://www.uns.ac.rs/index.php/en/studies/study-programs/study-

program-in-english-language

Support in preparing Learning Agreement when applying for student mobility at UNS: Erasmus+

Coordinators http://www.uns.ac.rs/index.php/en/eng/1168-erasmus-coordinators-at-

university-of-novi-sad-2015-2016

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3. ECTS/Grading System:

Within the Republic of Serbia higher education system, a 5 – 10 grading scale is used (5 as

failing, 6 as the passing grade and up to 10 for excellence in performance.)

Local Grade ECTS Grades

Percentage of

successful normally

achieving the grade

10 A Excellent with Distinction 10%

9 B Excellent 25%

8 C Very Good 30%

7 D Good 25%

6 E Sufficient 10%

5 F Insufficient

4. Language of instruction:

For studying at the University of Novi Sad, international students are required to provide sufficient

evidence of English language (B2).

5. Academic Calendar:

Winter Semester Summer Semester

October – January

Exams Period: January – February

February – June

Exams Period: June – July

6. Information for incoming students:

http://www.uns.ac.rs/index.php/en/

Welcome Guide: http://www.uns.ac.rs/images/doc/medjunarodna/UNS_Ultimate_Guidebook.pdf

Visa Requirements:

http://www.uns.ac.rs/images/doc/medjunarodna/UNS_Regulation_of_Stay.pdf

7. Bewerbungsunterlagen/Bewerbungsfrist:

Nominierungsfrist Bewerbungsfrist

Autumn term Spring term Autumn term Spring term

30.06. 15.11. 30.06. 15.11.

Home institution sends student nominations for a study exchange, with the following documents

of the candidate:

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OBLIGATORY:

1. Transcript of records

2. Erasmus+ learning agreement (proposal)

3. Copy of identity page of passport

4. Student CV (Europass format)

5. English language certificate

6. Contact with a potential supervisor or mentor (only for PhDs)

All documents must be in English.

The host institution does the internal evaluation (faculties evaluate student documents) and

afterward confirm the selection.

After the application documents have been evaluated at the respective UNS faculty, selected

students/staff will receive an invitation letter. They are also advised to read all relevant

information regarding their arrival (Regulation of Stay, Welcome guide, Information on

accommodation, etc.)

TRINIDAD UND TOBAGO –UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES, ST. AUGUSTINE CAMPUS

1. Faculties/Institutes:

Faculty of Engineering

Faculty of Food and Agriculture

Faculty of Humanities & Education

Faculty of Law

Faculty of Medical Sciences

Faculty of Science and Technology

Faculty of Social Sciences

2. Academic Offer:

Students may register for no more than 5 courses per semester, but no less than 4 courses per

semester (unless approved to do so by your home university). Please check the relevant Faculty

Booklet for information on the courses offered, at http://sta.uwi.edu/onlineForms - scroll down

to online booklets.

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3. Grading System:

Grade Grade Point % Range A+ 4.3 90-100

A 4.0 80-89

A- 3.7 75-79

B+ 3.3 70-74

B 3.0 65-59

B- 2.7 60-64

C+ 2.3 55-59

C 2.0 50-54

Fail - E 1.3 35-49

Fail 0.0 0-34

More information: https://sta.uwi.edu/fst/lifesciences/documents/GradingScheme2014-

2015.pdf

4. Language of instruction:

English: Applicants whose first language is not English are required to provide evidence of the

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 500 paper-based or 82

on the computer-based examination OR a Certificate showing a minimum total score of 6.5 on the

University of Cambridge IELTS (International English Language Testing System) OR Grade B or

above in the College English Course from an approved University (Recognised Home University

English language exam at Advanced level).

5. Academic Calendar:

Fall/Winter Spring

August – December January - May

6. Information for incoming students:

https://sta.uwi.edu/internationaloffice/InternationalExchangeIncomingStudents.asp

Visa requirements: http://www.immigration.gov.tt/applicationloader.asp?app=articles&id=694

7. Bewerbungsunterlagen/Bewerbungsfrist:

Fall/Winter Spring

30.04. 01.10.

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Exchange students should have:

Completed at least one year of study at their home university at the time of participation

in the exchange programme.

A GPA of at least 3.0 or grades equivalent to a good B average.

Application Documents:

The Completed UWI-STA Exchange/Study Abroad application form

An up to date official transcript

Two (2) academic references from your university*

Cover letter: Approval/Endorsement from your university for exchange/study abroad

Two passport-sized photographs

The completed UWI Medical Form

For students with Disabilities:

o Academic Advising/Disabilities Liaison Unit Intake form

o Request for Disability Services

Hall of Residence Application Form (on-campus housing)

o Reservation fee (to be refunded) please refer to Hall Application form for amount

Copy of Birth Certificate or Passport Bio-Data page

For Postgraduate/Masters Students only: a statement of intent with plan of study or

research

English Language requirement for International applicants whose first language is not

English:

o You are required to provide evidence of the Test of English as a Foreign Language

(TOEFL) with a minimum score of 500 paper-based or 82 on the computer-based

examination

OR

o A Certificate showing a minimum total score of 6.5 on the University of Cambridge

IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

OR

o Grade B or above in the College English Course from an approved University

(Recognised Home University English language exam at Advanced level)

*Letter of reference (character) please request format from our office

Have your Home Institution send all forms to: internationaloffice@sta.uwi.edu

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USA – MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY

1. Faculties/Institutes:

College of the Arts

College of Education and Human Services

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

College of Science and Mathematics

The Feliciano School of Business

The Graduate School

School of Nursing

John J. Cali School of Music

School of Communication and Media

2. Academic Offer:

Exchange students are welcome into all undergraduate programs with the following caveats:

All prerequisites for classes must be met

Courses may be open only to majors in limited cases

Art and music courses will require a portfolio and/or audition review

MBA courses are NOT open to exchange students.

Course catalogue: https://wfs.montclair.edu/ahomepg.htm

3. Grading System:

The University's grading system include a plus/minus option. The current grading scale is as

follows:

Assigned Letter Grades Definiton Value (Quality Points) A Excellent 4.0

A- 3.7

B+ 3.3

B Good 3.0

B- 2.3

C+ 2.3

C Fair 2.0

C- 1.7

D+ 1.3

D Poor 1.0

D- 0.7

F Failure 0.0

More information: https://www.montclair.edu/policies/academic/policies/grading-standards/

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4. Language of instruction:

English: All incoming exchange students must have sufficient TOEFL or IELTS score (see below).

Acceptable scores are:

TOEFL computerized test minimum score accepted is 213 written test minimum is 550

iBT test (internet) minimum score is 80

Minimum IELTS score of 6.5

More information can be found at www.toefl.org and at www.ielts.org

Applicants who are citizens of the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, and have studied four

years in their home country in English are exempt from TOEFL. Per University agreements,

students from the following partner universities are also exempt from submitting TOEFL scores:

University of Agder, Norway

University of Graz, Austria

Kristianstad University, Sweden

In the above cases, the home institution shall screen applicants for English proficiency. Other

exemptions for TOEFL are made on a case by case basis. Students from all other partner

institutions must submit their current test scores with their application packets.

5. Academic Calendar:

Fall Spring

September – Mid-December Mid-January – Mid-May

More information: http://www.montclair.edu/about-montclair/academic-calendar/16-17/

6. Information for incoming students:

Exchange Students: http://www.montclair.edu/global-education/study-abroad/incoming-

nondegree-international-students/exchange-program/

Orientation: Typically one week before classes begin.

Office of International Relations: http://www.montclair.edu/global-education/

7. Bewerbungsunterlagen/Bewerbungsfrist:

Fall term Spring term

15.03. 15.10.

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Complete application package:

Home University Nomination

TOEFL or IELTS Scores

Transcript in English plus a list of courses students are currently enrolled in

Copy of inside/photo pages of passport

Have your Home Institution send all materials IN ENGLISH, to

dominguezd@mail.montclair.edu or via mail to

Global Education

Montclair State University

1 Normal Avenue

Montclair, NJ 07043

Attn: Director, Study Abroad and International Programs