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What is ISEP?

ISEP is an exchange association that enables Willamette students to enroll directly in universities around the world. ISEP programs ARE Willamette Sponsored Programs. (All information regarding Willamette Sponsored Programs applies to ISEP programs)

Why should I choose an ISEP program?

• For each student Willamette sends abroad through ISEP, we receive an international student from one of the ISEP partner universities. The more students we send abroad through ISEP the more international students we have on our campus!

• ISEP programs gives our students the opportunity to choose from over 100 universities to find a good fit.

• Rarely is there more than one Willamette student at an ISEP university each semester, however, there tend to be at least a few other students from the United States.

• ISEP programs are highly recommended for students who have spent time studying, living or traveling abroad; students with little or no international experience can still consider ISEP placements.

Important things to know about ISEP:

• The cost of ISEP programs is the same as all WU Sponsored Programs. Students pay WU tuition plus a program fee equivalent to Willamette's Room and Board Plan C. The program fee includes accomodation and meal plan or stipend for food while on the ISEP program. (Specifics about type of accomodation and board is found on each program page.)

• Like many programs, ISEP requires that you purchase insurance through their particular insurance provider. The insurance is on average $52 per month.

• ISEP programs require students who are highly flexible and willing to take on the challenges of an independent experience.

• Students considering ISEP apply through Willamette first, then to ISEP directly if approved by Willamette’s International Education Committee. The Study Abroad Advisor will guide all ISEP students through the additional application process. When applying to ISEP students may request up to ten sites.

How do I choose an ISEP program?

• Read "Important things to know about ISEP" above.

• Go to ISEP's website at www.isep.org and click on "Students"

• Use one of the choices under "US Students" to search for a program.

• Willamette participates in exchange programs only. On the ISEP website, these are marked as "ISEP-Exchange" or "E"or "E*". Willamette does not participate in "ISEP-Direct" or "D" programs.

• Some programs are more competitive than others; this information is available on the program pages. Countries that typically have excellent chance of placement: Finland, Spain, Mexico, Netherlands, and Sweden. Countries that typically have very limited placement: United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Ghana.

• Not all ISEP programs are open every year. Look under US Students on the ISEP website for Sites Open during the semester you are applying.

• Contact the Office of International Education with any questions. You can also find more materials for many of the ISEP universities in the Office of International Education.