Application Process

The ASU Global Education Office (GEO) welcomes over 150 international exchange students from over 20 countries to ASU each year through the ASU International Exchange Program. International exchange students are an integral part of the ASU community and the exchange student experience is sure to be a unique and important experience of your life! The focus of the experience is academic learning, as well as intercultural exchange and personal development.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the ASU International Exchange Program, you must meet the following requirements:

• Be a registered student at one of ASU's exchange partner institutions
• Fulfill all of your home institution’s eligibility and application requirements
• Have sufficient proof of funding, as follows:
  • -One semester only (Fall 2026): $13,438 USD minimum
  • -Two semesters (Academic Year 2026-2027): $26,876 USD minimum

Language Proficiency Requirement

As a measure to ensure that students coming to ASU can be successful in courses entirely taught in English, we have established criteria for exchange students.*

Applicants attending an institution in a country where the primary language of instruction is not English (identified by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Public Affairs), must provide evidence of English language proficiency.

The English proficiency requirement may be fulfilled by meeting one of the following English language proficiency tests:

Alternatively, universities may provide their own documentation (letter or form) indicating that a student has the equivalent of a C1 English proficiency level or higher, or that the student’s degree program at the home institution is taught entirely in English.

Documentation must include the following:

• One (1) single document should be submitted for each nominated student.
• The full name of the student.
• Information about the applicant institution’s English language requirements (exam scores, etc.), including the student’s individual score, which must meet ASU admission standards of English proficiency (the document must show C1 level of proficiency or higher).
• Evidence that the document originated from the nominee’s institution (letterhead, stamp or signature).

Validity of test scores and programs

An IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, Duolingo exam, or Cambridge English exam must have been taken no longer than two years prior to the student’s start date at ASU. Applicants who have scores that are more than two years old (or will be more than two years old by the time of their ASU start date) may be requested to submit updated test scores or demonstrate English proficiency through one of the other listed options.

*For English-speaking countries, proof of English language proficiency is not required.

Application Process

To participate in the ASU International Exchange Program, you must be nominated by one of ASU's exchange partner institutions. Be sure to plan ahead and meet with an advisor in your university’s international office at least three months before the nomination deadlines listed below or with plenty of time to meet your university's initial nomination deadline. Once nominated, your home institution will then provide you with the instructions needed to apply. The entire application process is online, including uploading all documents through the online application portal.**
 
The following is a list of items to complete or submit as a part of the application process. The application and all required materials must be completed and uploaded to your online application portal by the stated application deadline below to be considered for admission.

NOTE: All items must be submitted in English. Detailed instructions for each item will be provided in the online application system.

• Cost and Financial Preparation
• International Exchange Program Application
• Official Transcript
• Passport Identification Page
• Proof of English Language Proficiency
• Proof of Financial Support
• Statement of Understanding

**Please review ASU's Privacy Statements before applying, including the European Union (EU) Supplement for students from EU member countries, to review how ASU processes students' personal data.

Application Timeline