[United States of America] Western Michigan University – Student Exchange Program for Fall 2021

Warm greetings from Western Michigan University, Michigan, United States of America!

 

Western Michigan University is a globally engaged, national research university that promotes success for learners at all levels and stands out among America’s more than 4,600 public and private degree-granting colleges and universities. WMU’s campuses encompass about 1,300 acres as well as 170 buildings and feature some of the finest facilities in the Midwest.

 

We are pleased to inform you that the application for Western Michigan University Student Exchange Program for Fall 2021 is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

Exchange Program Details

Fact Sheet

More Info on Western Michigan University Website

 

Eligibility

1. Undergraduate students (S1) & Graduate students (S2)
2. Enrolled in Universitas Gadjah Mada during the program
3. Be proficient in English. Non-native English speakers must have a score of at least TOEFL ITP 527+, TOEFL iBT 71+, IELTS 6.0, or PTE 48 for Undergraduate students and TOEFL ITP 550+, TOEFL iBT 80+, IELTS 6.5, or PTE 54 for Graduate students
4. Minimum GPA of  2.5 for Undergraduate students and 3.0 for Graduate students on a 4.0 scale

 

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Motivation Letter
3. Official Academic Transcript record (English version)
4. Study Plan
5. A recommendation letter from an academic supervisor
6. Letter of Enrollment from Faculty
7. Letter of Nomination from Faculty (addressed to the Head of Office of International Affairs UGM)
8. English Language Proficiency Certificate
9. Copy of passport photo identification page
10. Passport picture
11. All the document listed as required on the Online Application page
12. Confirmation Letter of Participation (download)

 

Application Procedure

1. Submit the aforementioned documents to UGM International Exposure Application Form: http://ugm.id/IntExposureApplication no later than February 12th, 2021 for internal review. Please, keep the hard file documents with you.
2. OIA staff will evaluate your application. Once you are selected as Nominated Applicants, OIA will confirm your official nomination to Western Michigan University and you may proceed to the online application.
3. The FINAL decision from Western Michigan University.

 

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• In the meantime, the students are required to keep the hard file of all documents until further notice by the Office of International Affairs.
• In case the faculty could not provide the letter of enrollment and nomination during this period, the official nomination through email from the faculty is acceptable. The official nomination could be delivered to head-oia@ugm.ac.id (cc to scholarship@ugm.ac.id).
• Application of outgoing mobility for the fall semester in AY 2021/2022 will be processed but the implementation/execution will carefully consider the latest development of COVID-19 and government’s regulation.