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Applications:Ìý³Ù³ó±ð is due to by April 15 for the fall semester and by October 1 for the spring semester. Before beginning the application online, please prepare the following documents to upload with your application:

  • Transcripts in English,
  • TOEFL or IELTS scores (if applicable)
  • Official nomination letter from home University,
  • Passport information and photo page,
  • Ìýfor citizens of the European Union,Ìýand
  • Financial Guarantee Statement and supporting documentation such as a bank statement.

To apply as an exchange student, students must be nominated by their home institution. Nomination deadlines for the fall semester are April 1, and for the spring semester September 15.Ìý

Direct Cost for 2024-2025: US$8,550 to $10,600Ìýper semester (variation due to choiceÌýin room and meal plan)

Academics:

  • 71 majors between the and the
  • , including science labs, are open to exchange students
  • RankedÌý#2ÌýoverallÌýin the MidwestÌýbyÌýU.S. NewsÌýWorldÌýReportÌý2020ÌýBestÌýCollegesÌýRanking
  • AACSBÌýAccreditedÌýBusinessÌýCollege
  • Exchange students assigned JCU advisor within their academic majorÌý

Accommodations and Dining:ÌýExchange students are guaranteed on-campus housing designated for second or third year students. Each room isÌýequipped with a bed, desk, and dresser and each residence hallÌýhas a communal kitchen and laundry facility. All students choose a meal plan, and on-campus dining optionsÌýincludeÌý, Starbucks coffee, and the Inn Between for later dining.

Campus Life:

Location:Ìý¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ is located in the suburb of University Heights, about 16 km from the city of Cleveland, Ohio. AÌýLocated on the shores of Lake Erie, Cleveland is the heart of a thriving metropolitan area. Home to theÌý, theÌý, theÌý, a number of theatre ensembles, including theÌýÌýandÌý, dance companies, and a thriving film scene, Cleveland is a cultural magnet. Its lively theatre district atÌýÌýis the country’s largest performing arts complex outside of New York City. Cleveland is also a sports town, with Major League Baseball (The Cleveland Indians), NFL Football (the Cleveland Browns), and NBA Basketball (the Cleveland Cavaliers). Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is less than a 30 minute ride from campus, and you can travel to cities like New York City, Boston, Washington DC, Chicago, Miami, andÌýAtlanta in less than three hours.

International Student Services:

  • Exchange Buddy Program, which pairs incoming students with JCU students who have studied abroad;
  • Arrival assistance to include shopping trip shuttleÌýand 3-day orientation program;
  • Residence hall essentials (bedding, hangers, etc.) are available to borrow at no charge; and
  • Events and local trips throughout semester.