Program Types
UF Exchange programs involve a reciprocal
relationship that the University of Florida has with a
foreign institution. We currently offer over 100
exchange programs worldwide. Students pay UF
tuition for their exchange coursework, and as a
result earn UF credit.
Exchanges are by nature more independent
programs; often, our students are the only ones
there from the University of Florida at a given time.
That doesn’t mean other UF students haven’t
attended there before, or that there aren’t other
exchange students from many different U.S. and
foreign universities.
UF Sponsored programs are developed by University of Florida faculty and staff. They involve a group of UF students traveling together, taking classes together, and living together. Most fees associated with these programs are billed through the UF International Center.
- FACULTY-LED: Faculty-Led programs are exactly what they sound like - programs led by UF faculty! On this type of program, a UF faculty member will accompany you abroad to teach one or more of your courses, lead group excursions, and be there with you throughout the experience.
- PARTNER-LED: On Partner-Led programs, a UF faculty member may or may not accompany the group of UF students. These programs are predominantly managed and led by our on-the-ground partners, whether that be a foreign university or a study abroad organization.
There are many other organizations and universities besides UF that provide high-quality study abroad programming. Broadly grouped under the title “Non-UF”, participating in these programs will always earn you transfer credit, and you will pay the administering organization directly.
- PROVIDERS: Companies (nonprofit and for-profit) dedicated to helping students study abroad. These “providers” offer full program support, housing, visa help, and organized excursions.
- UNIVERSITY-LED: Many U.S. universities offer their own study abroad programs. If you find one you like—at USF, Michigan, or elsewhere—you may be able to join even if you're a UF student.
- DIRECT-ENROLL: If UF doesn’t offer a program at the foreign university you want, you can often apply directly to study there as a “visiting student” or through direct enrollment.