Students on exchange programs are fully immersed in the host school and culture and can experience new ways of studying and living. Exchange programs require a great deal of independence and motivation, as study is often highly self-directed and living arrangements and extracurricular activities are often the student's responsibility. Note that most programs have a limit on the maximum number of students who may be on exchange in any given semester; plan to select a study abroad/affiliated program as a second choice in case your first-choice exchange program is full or unavailable.
Australia
| Semester Dates |
Fall: July to November; Spring: February to June |
| Application Deadlines |
September 15 for spring, March 1 for fall |
| Language of Instruction |
English |
| Subjects |
Ceramics, Digital Media and Film, Glass, Jewelry, Photography, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Art History |
| Housing |
Not available through the institution. Students are responsible for their own housing. |
Canada
| Semester Dates |
Fall: September to December; Spring: January to April |
| Application Deadlines |
September 15 for spring, March 1 for fall |
| Subjects |
Ceramics, Drawing, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry and Metals, Media Arts and Digital Technologies, Painting, Photography, Print Media, Sculpture, Visual Communications Design |
| Housing |
May be available through Alberta |
| Semester Dates |
Fall: September to December; Spring: January to April |
| Application Deadlines |
September 15 for spring, March 1 for fall |
| Language of Instruction |
English |
| Subjects |
Animation, Ceramics, Communication Design, Digital Visual Arts, Drawing, Film/Video, Industrial Design, Interactive Media, Painting, Photography, Print Media, Sculpture |
| Housing |
Not available through the institution. Students are responsible for finding and securing housing. |
| Semester Dates |
Fall: September to December; Spring: January to April |
| Application Deadlines |
September 15 for spring, March 1 for fall |
| Language of Instruction |
English |
| Subjects |
Art History, Ceramics, Drawing, Film and Video, Interactive Media, Jewelry, Painting, Performance Art, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Textiles |
| Housing |
Not available through the institution. Students are responsible for finding and securing housing. |
| Semester Dates |
Fall: September to December; Spring: January to April |
| Application Deadlines |
September 15 (for spring), March 1 (for fall) |
| Language of Instruction |
English |
| Subjects |
Advertising, Criticism and Curatorial Practice, Drawing, Environmental Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Industrial Design, Integrated Media, Liberal Studies, Material Art and Design, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture/Installation |
| Housing |
Contact institution for details |
| Extra Application Item |
AICAD Mobility application and OCAD application forms |
Czech Republic
| Semester Dates |
Spring only: February to June |
| Application Deadlines |
March 1 (for spring of following year) |
| Language of Instruction |
Czech (Some instructors can speak some English). Students take a 3-credit Czech class through CET, a studio workshop at CET, and can possibly take CET's academic courses |
| Subjects |
Ceramics, Fashion, Glass, Illustration, Metal and Jewelry, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Textile Arts, Visual Communication. Students will also take an Art workshop with CET for 3 credits and have the option take CET area studies courses, as well as AAAD courses.
|
| Housing |
Through CET; required. |
France
| Semester Dates |
Fall: August to December; Spring: January to May |
| Application Deadlines |
September 15 (for spring), March 1 (for fall) |
| Language of Instruction |
English (intensive French language study is also available) |
| Subjects |
Communication Design, Critical Studies, Design Management, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Illustration, Photography |
| Housing |
Dorms available both semesters. Paris College of Art Housing is required. |
Germany
| Semester Dates |
Spring only: March to July |
| Application Deadlines |
September 15 (for spring) |
| Language of Instruction |
English (Course work and projects in English are possible) and German |
| Subjects |
Communication Design (Graphic Design, Advertising Design, Photography, Typography, Type Design, Interactive Media, Time-based Media); Illustration; Textile, Fashion, and Costume Design |
| Housing |
Limited availability through institution |
| Extra Application Items |
(1) Hamburg health insurance application (purchasing the insurance is required). (2) If MICA accepts your application for Hamburg, you will also need to send Hamburg a wire transfer payment of an administrative fee (210 Euros). |
Israel
| Semester Dates |
Fall (only for students who can stay from August to mid-January); Spring (February to June) |
| Application Deadlines |
September 15 (for spring) |
| Language of Instruction |
Hebrew (can communicate with faculty and fellow students in English)
|
| Subjects |
Animation, Architecture, Ceramic and Glass Design, Fashion, Film and Video, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Jewelry and Metal Design, Photography, Academics, and Hebrew |
| Housing |
Dorms through Rothberg International School - housing is required |
| Structure of Program |
Students take a required Hebrew or Arabic class during the first 2 weeks of the program. They will also take an elective at the Rothberg International School and, then, take studio classes at Bezalel Academy of Arts. |
Japan
| Semester Dates |
Fall: September to January; Spring: January to July |
| Application Deadlines |
September 15 (for spring), March 1 (for fall) |
| Language of Instruction |
English and Japanese; Intensive Japanese at Osaka Gakuin University (OGU) prior to start of classes at Osaka University; Students will also continue Japanese and cultural studies throughout program at OGU. Art classes are taken at Osaka University of Arts (OUA). |
| Subjects |
Animation, Print Making, Fiber, Glass Blowing, and Ceramics. |
| Housing |
Shared student apartments. |
Korea
| Semester Dates |
Fall: September to December; Spring: March to June |
| Application Deadlines |
September 15 (for spring); March 1 (for fall) |
| Language of Instruction |
Korean
|
| Subjects |
School of Visual Arts: Art Theory, Design, Fine Arts |
| Housing |
Limited housing assistance may be available. Contact MICA's International Affairs office for additional information. |
| Extra Application Item |
Copy of passport |
| Semester Dates Fall: |
September to December; Spring: January to June |
| Application Deadlines: |
September 15 (for spring), March 1 (for fall) |
| Language of Instruction: |
Korean, some English |
| Subjects: |
Ceramics, Industrial Design, Metal Art & Design, Oriental Painting, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Textile Art, Visual Communication Design, Woodworking and Furniture Design |
| Housing: |
Dorms available |
The Netherlands
| Semester Dates |
Fall only: September to December |
| Application Deadlines |
March 1 (for fall) |
| Language of Instruction |
Dutch (primarily), English, German |
| Subjects |
Audiovisual/Media Art, Fine Art, Visual Communication and Design |
| Housing |
Not available through the institution. Students are responsible for finding and securing housing. |
| Semester Dates |
Fall, Spring |
| Application Deadlines |
September 15 (for spring); March 1 (for fall)
|
| Language of Instruction |
English/Dutch (Dutch classes available) |
| Subjects |
Architectural Design, Fashion, Graphic Design, Jewelry, Textiles, Ceramics, Fine Arts, Glass, Photography, Visual Communication, Audio-Visual Design |
| Housing |
Provided/Required |
| Semester Dates |
Fall only (September to January) |
| Application Deadlines |
March 1 |
| Language of Instruction |
Dutch (primarily), English |
| Subjects |
Advertising, Animation, Art Education, Audiovisual Design, Fashion, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Interior Architecture, Interactive Media |
| Housing |
The institution may offer limited assistance in finding housing. |
| Extra Application Item |
three (3) recent passport photos |
Poland
| Semester Dates |
Spring only: February to June |
| Application Deadlines |
September 15 (for spring) |
| Language of Instruction |
Polish |
| Subjects |
Ceramics and Glass, Graphics, Interior Architecture and Industrial Design, Painting and Sculpture |
| Housing |
The institution may offer limited assistance in finding housing. |
| Semester Dates |
Spring only: February to May |
| Application Deadlines |
September 15 (for spring) |
| Language of Instruction |
Polish |
| Subjects |
Conservation and Art Restoration, Graphic Arts and Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Painting, Sculpture |
| Housing |
Not available through the institution. Students are responsible for finding and securing housing. |
Singapore
| Semester Dates |
Fall: August to November; Spring: January to May |
| Application Deadlines |
September 15 (for spring), March 1 (for fall) |
| Language of Instruction |
English |
| Subjects |
Digital Animation, Digital Filmmaking, Interactive Media, Photography and Digital Imaging, Product Design, Visual Communication |
| Housing |
Available through the institution |
Spain
| Semester Dates |
Spring only: February to June |
| Application Deadlines |
September 15 (for spring) |
| Language of Instruction |
Some Spanish. Occasional art and design courses may be offered in English. |
| Subjects |
Ceramics, Fine Arts, Industrial Design, Visual Communication |
| Housing |
Institution may offer limited assistance in finding housing. |
Sweden
| Semester Dates |
Fall: August to January; Spring: January to June |
| Application Deadlines |
September 15 (for spring), March 1 (for fall) |
| Language of Instruction |
Swedish (Instructors and students can speak English) |
| Subjects |
Ceramic Art, Design (environmental, graphic, illustration, and interactive), Jewelry Art and Design, Textile Art |
| Housing |
Institution may offer limited assistance in finding housing. |
| Extra Application Item |
CV (resume) |
| Semester Dates |
Fall only: August to January |
| Application Deadlines |
September 15 (for spring), March 1 (for fall) |
| Language of Instruction |
Swedish (Instructors and students can speak English)
|
| Subjects |
Animation, Art Education, Ceramics and Glass, Fine Arts, Furniture Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Industrial Design, Interior Architecture, Metal Design, Textiles (Illustration and Graphic Design may be unavailable to exchange students in the spring semester)
|
| Housing |
Institution may offer limited assistance in finding housing. |
United Kingdom
| Semester Dates |
Fall: September to December; Spring: will vary by department; January or February to April or May (there are two spring terms and students attend both) |
| Application Deadlines |
September 15 (for spring), March 1 (for fall) |
| Language of Instruction |
English |
| Subjects |
Architecture, Arts and Event Management; Animation Production; Costume for the Screen and State; Fashion Studies; Film and Television; Film Production; Fine Art; Graphic Design; Illustration; Interior Architecture and Design; Modelmaking for Design and Media; Photography |
| Housing |
Limited on-campus housing may be available.
|
| Semester Dates |
Spring only: January to April |
| Application Deadlines |
September 15 (for spring) |
| Language of Instruction |
English |
| Subjects |
Graphic Design, Photography |
| Housing |
Students are responsible for finding and securing housing. Limited assistance may be available. |
| Special Note |
Students typically earn a maximum of 12 credits for the trimester at ECA. |
| Semester Dates |
Fall only |
| Application Deadlines |
March 1 |
| Language of Instruction |
English |
| Subjects |
Animation, Arts and Media, Digital Screen Arts, Film and Video, Fine Art, Journalism, Photography (availability varies by campus)
|
| Housing |
Not available through the institution. Students are responsible for finding and securing housing. |
| Semester Dates |
Fall (September to January); Spring (January to June) |
| Application Deadlines |
March 1 (Fall); September 15 (Spring) |
| Language of Instruction |
English |
| Subjects |
Animation, Photography, Digital Arts, Illustration, Fine Arts, Film & Video, Product Design, Fashion/Textiles |
| Housing |
Dorms available, not guaranteed |
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