Study Abroad
Incoming Exchange to the Hamilton Lugar School
Studying at Indiana University on exchange
Spend a semester at Indiana University, a top public university in the US, and take courses at the Hamilton Lugar School alongside our own students.
You will learn from leading experts in international affairs, global security, languages, and diplomacy all while experiencing vibrant campus life in a classic American college town. You can take courses in other parts of Indiana University as well, and your credit goes back to your home university.
Your home university nominates you first, then you apply. Applications close April 15 for the fall and September 30 for the spring.
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April 15Fall term deadline
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September 30Spring term deadline
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$65Application fee
What you need
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The exchange guideEverything you need from nomination through to arrival
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Apply to IU
Start your application once your home university has nominated you. There is a $65 application fee, and processing takes three to five business days.
Students at a partner university with a 2.75 grade point average. If English is not your first language you will need a TOEFL score of 95, with 22 in speaking and listening, or an IELTS score of 7 with 6.5 in each band.
In addition to paying tuition to your home university, exchange students are expected to pay for housing, health insurance, books and other course materials, and personal expenses.
You will hold a J-1 visa, arranged with the Office of International Services. There is an orientation before term starts, and a Hamilton Lugar welcome alongside it.
You will take at least 12 credit hours.
Housing is through Residential Programs and Services, with a $200 housing fee.
Where to go next
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Student Life
Living in Bloomington
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Office of International Services
Visas and immigration
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Choosing your courses
Exchange students choose courses with the exchange coordinator.
Hamilton Lugar School