ISEP Exchange
Through the ISEP Exchange Program, students can spend a semester abroad at one of the universities participating in the program in Asia, Australia, Africa, Europe, as well as North- and South America. Students will not have to pay tuition fees at the guest institution. To partake in the program, students have to pay a set program fee; in return, they will receive a free accommodation and catering at the guest university.
Program overview
You can find an overview of all programs offered by partner universities here: Program Finder – ISEP Study Abroad. To receive said overview, go to the category “More Filters” and then klick “Program”, “ISEP Exchange” – here you will receive an overview of all universities that offer tuition free exchange semesters.
In your application, you can select preferences for universities within different regions. Since each individual university only offers a limited number of slots, you have to select 5-10 different universities. These have to fall under different placement categories (“Chance of Placement”. The placement categories are: “Excellent”, “Good”, “Fair”, “Limited”, and “Most Competitive”.
At least two of the selected universities should fall under the category “Good” or “Excellent”. Only one of the universities should fall under the category “Most Competitive”.
Therefore, applying to the ISEP Exchange Program is most suitable for students, who are flexible with regard to their university preferences.
- The program itself is open for students of all faculties and fields of study. However, there might be restrictions set by individual universities, for example, regarding the option to take post-graduate courses, a limited selection of study programs, etc.
- Bachelors Program: Start of studies at the guest institution is possible after the 5. semester
- Masters Program: Start of studies at the guest institution is possible after the 1. Semester
- Taking part in a group information session for ISEP
- Taking part in an individual information session by organizing an appointment with the ISEP-program coordinator after the group information session
- International students that are not citizens of a EU/EWR state and whose residence permit will expire right before or during the stay abroad cannot partake in the exchange programs. The immigration office only gives out appointments for extending the residence permit right before it expires. A premature extension of the residence permit is therefore not possible. You can find more information on the immigration office websites.
- 5,800 EUR program fee for 1 semester (including accommodation and part of the catering at the guest university)
- 100 US$ ISEP for the application fee
- 495 US$ ISEP for the student exchange placement fee
- Around 30 US$ per week for the ISEP health insurance
- Enrollment at the guest university without any tuition fees
- No fees for using any university facilities
- Free accommodation at a student dorm during the semester abroad
- At least 19 free meals per week (possibly as a meal plan)
- Administrative support through ISEP before and during the stay abroad
- First, students apply solely over Mobility Online for a place in the ISEP exchange program. An application within the ISEP portal will only go through when the University of Stuttgart has nominated you for the ISEP program
- Application deadlines:
- 15 January for a stay during the winter semester 2027/28 (start of studies is dependent on the guest institution, between July and September)
- 15 July for a stay during the summer semester 2028 (start of studies is dependent on the guest institution, between January and March)
- Application papers:
- After you have received a nomination through the University of Stuttgart for the ISEP program, you will have to register on the ISEP-Portal and upload your application papers. This includes:
- Current transcript of records in English
- Letter of recommendation by one of your lectures in English
- Language proficiency certificate: You can find out which language proficiency certificate will be accepted under “Academic Requirements” within the program overview of each university.
ISEP Direct
Through the ISEP Direct Program, students can complete a one-semester or short-term exchange at popular universities all around the world. Here, the tuition fees of the guest university will have to be paid by the students directly. However, the tuition fees for studying through the ISEP program are lower than the regular tuition fees. The chances for a placement at the preferred university are quite good when studying through the ISEP Direct Program.
You can find an overview of all universities partaking in the ISEP Direct Program here: Program Finder – ISEP Study Abroad. To receive said overview, go to the category “More Filters” and then klick “Program”, “ISEP Direct” – here you will receive an overview of all universities that offer exchange semesters for a tuition.
- The ISEP Direct Program itself is open for students of all faculties and fields of study. However, there might be restrictions set by individual universities.
- Bachelors Program: Start of studies at the guest institution is possible after the 5. semester
- Masters Program: Start of studies at the guest institution is possible after the 1. Semester
- International students that are not citizens of an EU/EWR state, and whose residence permit will expire right before or during the stay abroad cannot partake in the exchange programs. The immigration office only gives out appointments for extending the residence permit right before it expires. A premature extension of the residence permit is therefore not possible. You can find more information on the immigration office websites.
The costs for partaking in the ISEP Direct Program vary depending on the guest institution. Since students have to pay tuition fees at the guest university, the costs often exceed 10,000 EUR for one semester or 5,000 EUR for short-term exchange programs.
You can find more information on the costs for partaking in the program ISEP Direct.
The services included in the costs of the ISEP Direct Program differ between different guest universities. You can find a detailed description of the provided services on the program website of the corresponding guest university.
Application Process:
There is no uniform application deadline for the ISEP Direct Program. Please find information on the ISEP Direct Deadlines online.
An application over the exchange portal of the University of Stuttgart is not necessary. If you are interested in applying to the ISEP Direct Program, please contact the coordinator of the University of Stuttgart, Sibylle Langer, directly.
Program overview
Contact
Sibylle Langer
Program Coordinator North and Latin America, ISEP
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