Partnering Institutions

The information below is for students from partner universities who are itnerested in studying at UM-Flint as exchange students.

About the University of Michigan-Flint

Welcome to the University of Michigan-Flint! The Flint campus of the University of Michigan is located in the heart of Southeast Michigan and offers a variety of undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs. We offer Michigan quality education with a focus on student centeredness. We are proud of the diversity of our international students, faculty and staff, representing over 40 countries. Our International Center strives to assist international students achieve their educational goals and to make their stay here an enjoyable experience. We look forward to your visit and getting to know you.

The facilities of the University of Michigan-Flint are housed on the 72-acre (29 hectare) campus located on the north and south banks of the Flint River in the City of Flint, Michigan. Adjacent to the central business district, the riverfront campus affords students easy access to transportation, parking, and to downtown Flint. The carefully landscaped campus contains major green spaces, including Wilson Park on the south edge of campus, and the river edge adjacent to Flint's Riverfront Park, a park and recreational area along the banks of the Flint River. Within easy walking distance of the campus is the Flint Cultural Center, which includes the buildings of the Charles Stewart Mott Community College, the Flint Institute of Arts, the Flint Institute of Music, Whiting Auditorium, Bower Theatre, Longway Planetarium, Sloan Museum, Arthur H. Sarvis Center, Pierce Cultural Center School and the Flint Public Library.

About Flint

Flint started with humble beginnings in 1819 as a trading post and later became known as a “carriage” town which soon grew into the birthplace of the automobile. Wherever you look in the downtown Flint area, you’ll be reminded of the leaders who built the automotive industry including Charles Stewart Mott, Alfred P. Sloan, William C. Durant, J. Dallas Dort and others. From historical homes to museums to art collections and estates, you’ll learn how these influential leaders shaped our community.

The arts are alive in downtown Flint! The Flint Cultural Center (FCC) is home to a group of nationally-recognized cultural institutions aimed at furthering the arts, sciences and humanities and anchors the downtown area. In addition, downtown Flint weaves together the talents and inspiration of local and international artists, visual and performing arts, museums, art galleries and theatre. As a student at UM-Flint, you are less than 10 minutes away from the FCC and a variety of shops, restaurants, and an efficient public transportation system.

The Crim Festival of Races brings racing enthusiasts from all over the world “to the bricks” in downtown Flint every August. In addition, the downtown area provides a scenic riverfront trail from Riverbank Park through the University of Michigan-Flint campus past the Flint Farmers’ Market to Kearsley Park and the Flint Cultural Center. Organized biking and walking events bring residents to downtown Flint as well as the social and sporting events held at Kearsley Park, one of the city’s oldest parks.

Learn more about Flint:

The State Michigan

Michigan is a state with the riches of unspoiled nature: the world's longest freshwater coastline, lakes that feel like oceans, shimmering beaches, miles and miles of cherry orchards, glorious sunrises and sunsets, daytime skies of the deepest blue, and nighttime skies scattered with stars. Learn more about Michigan here.

Weather

Michigan‘s weather and climate changes with the four seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter. In spring, the temperature is normally quite pleasant with many warm days although the months of March and April may be quite cool. In June, July and August the temperatures can reach up to the mid 90s°F (mid 38°C) and it is also normal to have a high degree of humidity. The fall begins slowly in October when the leaves begin changing colors and the weather begins to cool. The winter months are December through February and can be quite cold and snowy, so warm clothing is recommended.

Exchange Program

Exchange programs allow current undergraduate and graduate students to study in a foreign country for a certain period of time while receiving credits toward their degree at their home institution (in most cases). In return, the host institution accepts an equal number of students from partner schools around the world. Students register for courses and pay tuition at their home universities.

Eligibility

Exchange students should inquire at their International Office or department about eligibility requirements for participating in the exchange program.

Students from the following institutions may participate in the exchange program at UM-Flint:

  • Japan Center for Michigan Universities (JCMU)
  • Kadir Has University (KHU)
  • Zagreb School of Economics & Management (ZSEM)
  • Alexandru Ioan Cuza University (AICU)
  • University of Gothenburg
  • Ecole de Management: School of Business and Management (ESCEM)

 

Language Proficiency

Students must demonstrate that they have the English language proficiency to participate in classes at UM-Flint.

TOEFL 61 (internet based)
500 (paper-based)
173 (computer-based)
IELTS 5.0 overall band
MELAB 69
ECPE Certificate of Proficiency
ELS Certification of Completion (ELS Level 11)
STEP-EIKEN Pre-1
Pearson PTE Academic 59

*NOTE: UM-Flint’s institution code is 1853. Click here for list of countries that the University of Michigan-Flint does not typically require an English proficiency score from.


Courses offered at UM-Flint

Courses offered by semester vary. To view the specific courses that are offered in the semester you are applying for, click here. Undergraduate exchange students are required to enroll in 12 credits of per semester.  Please note that students from partner institutions can only enroll in courses that are outlined in the exchange agreement.


Room & Board

Students have an option to live in both on-campus and off-campus housing


Expenses to Expect at University of Michigan-Flint

  • Health Insurance
    All students studying at the University of Michigan-Flint will be enrolled in Aetna Health Insurance upon arrival. Fees are $89 per month and are charged at the beginning of the semester.  Students may opt out of Aetna Health Insurnace if they have coverage that is equal to or better than coverage from Aetna
  • Housing
  • Books & Supplies
  • Meals & Transportation
  • Personal Expenses


Application Requirements

Students from partner univerisities should submit the following:

 

All documents must be original.  Please mail to:

University of Michigan-Flint
International Center
303 E. Kearsley Street
219 University Center
Flint, MI 48502

For questions, please email: studyabroad@umflint.edu

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