National Student Exchange
Want to study at another US college while paying tuition and fees to UM? Whether you want to study coral reefs in Hawaii, explore native Mi’kmaq culture in Nova Scotia, attend Mardi Gras in New Orleans, or learn to dog mush in Alaska, The National Student Exchange (NSE) has a program for you! NSE is an intercollegiate, study-away program, that allows undergraduate students to study at 170+ member colleges and universities in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico or Guam for the price of UM tuition and fees, or in-state tuition in the state of the University you choose to attend
For information on participating schools, the application process, cost and qualifications, check out the National Student Exchange website.
You can also find participating schools using this interactive map!
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Much like Study Abroad, NSE is an opportunity to Study Away, but in the USA, US territories or Canada for a semester or a year. The many benefits include the ability for you to:
- Study away AFFORDABLY
- Grow confidence and gain greater independence
- Explore and experience new cultures, landscapes and cities
- Study courses of interest not offered at UM
- Create networks for future career or Graduate School opportunities
History of Montana's NSE
In 1968, University of Montana, University of Alabama and Illinois State University founded the "Domestic Student Exchange Program" at a time in our nation’s history when college students were searching to understand identity, history and how human differences fit into the American culture.
Beginning with 7 students, NSE has grown into a premier network of 170+ colleges and universities providing affordable domestic exchanges. UM has exchanged 3,405 students since 1968, of which 2,009 came to UM to explore our beautiful state and University offerings.
The application process begins with contacting the NSE Coordinator, Kathy Peters.
Contact:
Kathy Peters, NSE Coordinator
(406) 243-2586
kathy.peters@mso.umt.edu