As the number of applications exceeds the number of available study places, the selection of students is based on the quality of their applications and portfolios.
Exchange students are admitted as full-time students and are expected to complete 20-30 ECTS, within the programme they have applied for, during their exchange semester.
The IUA only accepts exchange students for the period of one semester, with the exception of students applying to the Department of Music. Please find below the list of study programmes that are open to exchange students.
How to apply?
IUA only accepts applications through the UGLA application portal.
Only registered email addresses from partner institutions are accepted in the nomination portal.
IUA does not accept applications through email or regular post.
Please note that the following programmes do not accept exchange students every semester:
Prepare the following before starting your online application:
Fine Art, Design, Architecture:
Portfolio
Letter of Motivation
CV in English
Photocopy of passport / ID Card
Documents confirming special needs, if needed
Music, Performing Arts:
Examples of work / Audition Recording or Video
Letter of Motivation
CV in English
Photocopy of passport / ID Card
Documents confirming special needs, if needed
Please note that only applicants in music:
-can only apply for a whole academic year through the spring deadline. Applicants for all other programmes applying for spring semester must apply through the autumn deadline.
-can apply for the whole academic year. Applicants for all other programmes can only apply for a single semester.
Please note:
IUA does not accept applications through email or regular post.