An inbound exchange student is a student from a foreign university who comes to study at UA&P for a semester or academic year as part of a student exchange program. Essentially, they are international students who are temporarily enrolled at UA&P rather than transferring permanently.

Process

1. Nomination: Your home university nominates you for the program during UA&P’s call for nominations.
2. Notification: UA&P’s Public and International Affairs (PIA) Office informs you and your home university of the nomination results via email.
3. Application requirements (if accepted);
   • Application form (word / pdf )
   • Transcript of Records (TOR) (minimum 2.0 GWA)
   • Endorsement letter from your home university
   • Medical certificate from your home university
   • Passport copy
   • Insurance copy
   • 2 x 2 inches photo in jpg format
   • Proof of English language proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.) (waiver possible for universities with English as primary instruction)
4. Acceptance: Submit the above-mentioned documents on or before the application deadline to PIA office ([email protected]). Upon successful application, PIA will issue an acceptance letter (cc your home university)
5. Pre-arrival: A week before classes begin, PIA will host an orientation to familiarize foreign students with UA&P’s culture (refer to the UA&P Student Handbook for advanced study).
6. Program Completion: At the end of your exchange program, PIA will send you a student feedback form to complete. This is part of the required clearance process for all students at UA&P.
   
   Note: UA&P will issue your TOR upon full clearance from all university accounts.

FAQs

1. Am I eligible to be an inbound exchange student at UA&P?
   To become an inbound exchange student at UA&P, your home university must have a formal exchange partnership with us. Your university will need to nominate you during our application period. Alternatively, if your university is a member of the University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific (UMAP), you may also be eligible to apply.
   
   
2. What are the areas of discipline UA&P offers?
   Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Child Development and Education, Entrepreneurial Management, Human Capital Development, Humanities, Industrial Economics, Industrial Engineering, Integrated Marketing Communications, Information Technology, Management, Media and Entertainment Management, Political Economy
   
   
3. What language is used as a medium of instruction?
   English is the medium of instruction in UA&P.
   
   
4. When is the deadline for applying as an inbound exchange student?
   For the first semester (August to December), every 4th week of April

   For the second semester (January to May), every 1st week of October

5. Does the university have a residence?
   The university does not provide on-campus housing. However, we can assist students in finding accommodation before their arrival.
   
   
6. How do I get a visa?
   Once you arrive in the Philippines, the university’s Registrar’s Office will assist you in obtaining a student visa or permit. All you need to do is provide the necessary documents.

   Please note that you will need to extend your tourist visa multiple times (approximately 3-4 times) at the Bureau of Immigration while you are studying here.

7. Can you give me an estimated cost of living per semester?
   To cover basic living expenses such as housing, utilities, transportation, and food, students should expect to spend approximately PHP30,000 per month. Individual spending habits may influence this amount to a greater or lesser degree.

   Additional costs, such as the Php10,000.00 inbound fee and fees imposed by the Bureau of Immigration, are not factored into this estimated cost of living.