Exchange programs allow students to enroll directly in a foreign partner university for a semester, providing the opportunity to select from a wide range of courses while experiencing an unusual depth of cultural immersion.  Eastern has established exchange programs with several universities that teach all or a substantial portion of their courses in English.  The exchange is two-way: students from the partner university are also able to spend a semester at Eastern, taking classes and learning about American customs and lifestyles.

Students participating in an exchange program pay tuition to their home school (in this case, Eastern), while taking courses at their “host” school. Costs for housing and meals are paid directly to the “host” school.  All financial aid applies to exchange programs.  Additional costs include (but are not limited to) airfare, visas and residency permits, immunizations, field trips and cultural excursions, insurance and personal expenses.

When searching out an exchange program, Eastern attempts to establish partnerships in locations where the cost of living is less than at home, so the total semester costs (tuition, room, board and airfare) are comparable to a typical semester at Eastern.  Currently, students may choose from the following exchange programs.