Choosing your Program
The University at Albany welcomes undergraduate and graduate students from around the world into its semester and academic year study abroad and exchange program. Your first step towards studying abroad at UAlbany is to select the appropriate program, and then follow the instructions written on the individual program page.
Exchange Student Partnership Program
To participate in the UAlbany exchange program you must be nominated by the international office of one of our partner institutions. As a part of the program, you will come to the United States on a UAlbany sponsored J-1 visa, to pursue a credit-bearing, full course of study as a non-degree seeking student.
- Abo Akademi University
- Beijing Normal University
- Bocconi University
- East China Normal University
- Escola Superior de Comeric Internacional (ESCI) at Universitat Pompeu Fabra
- Fudan University
- Fukushima University
- German Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS7)
- Gothenburg University
- HAN University of Applied Sciences
- Hong Kong Baptist University
- Kansai Gaidai University
- Kansai Gaidai University (Undergraduate Degree Program)
- Kwansei Gakuin University
- Lomonosov Moscow State University
- MICEFA
- National Taiwan University
- Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology
- Northumbria University
- Peking University
- Radboud University
- Regent’s University London
- Seoul National University
- Sichuan University
- Sookmyung Women’s University
- Swansea University
- Tilburg University
- Tohoku University
- Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
- Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) (Galapagos and Quito)
- Universidade de Santiago de Compostela
- Universita Cattolica del Sacro Coure
- Universite Grenoble-Alpes
- University of Aarhus
- University of Aberdeen
- University of Bergen
- University of Galway
- University of Glasgow
- University of Hull
- University of Luxembourg
- University of Notre Dame Australia
- University of Nottingham
- University of Oulu
- University of the West Indies Trinidad and Tobago
- University of Wollongong
- University of Wuerzburg
- Waseda University
- Yonsei University
*Some of our partner institutions include both exchange and study abroad agreements. It is up to your international office to determine your eligibility for each program.
Study Abroad Student Partnership Program
To participate in the UAlbany study abroad program you must be nominated by the international office of one of our partner institutions. As a part of the program, you will come to the United States on either a UAlbany sponsored F-1 or J-1 visa, to pursue a credit-bearing, full course of study as a non-degree seeking student. Please note, if you are nominated to this program you will be responsible for paying UAlbany tuition and fees.
- CTBC Financial Management College
- JSAF
- Kansai University
- Paris School of Business
- Soka University
- Universitas Pertamina
*Some of our partner institutions include both exchange and study abroad agreements. It is up to your international office to determine your eligibility for each program.
Independent Visiting Student Study Abroad Program
To participate in this program you must be enrolled as a full-time university student that is not a partner of UAlbany. As a part of the program, you will come to the United States on either a UAlbany sponsored F-1 or J-1 visa, to pursue a credit-bearing, full course of study as a non-degree seeking student. Please note, you will be responsible for paying UAlbany tuition and fees.
Short-term Study Abroad Program
Short-term study abroad programs are arranged for specific visiting international student groups. To participate in the UAlbany short-term study abroad program you must be nominated by your home institution.
Intensive English Language Program (IELP)
This program is designed for international students who want to improve their English language skills. The IELP has many options and levels for you! After successfully completing the IELP, many students enter one of UAlbany’s world-famous degree programs.
UAlbany Degree Programs
Undergraduate and graduate degree programs are designed for students interested in pursuing a full-degree from the UAlbany. Admissions to these programs is managed by the International Admissions office.
Apply for your Program
Apply for your program by following these easy steps!
- Select the appropriate program based on the information above
- Read through the program summary and eligibility requirements
- Create your Program Account
- Complete your online application and submit required documents
- Gain acceptance into your program, submit required documents, and complete the post-acceptance process
- Prepare for your UAlbany arrival!