ISEP programme

ISEP (International Student Exchange Programs) is a worldwide network for international education, consisting of over 300 member institutions in 50 countries. During the academic year 2008-2009, 2 652 students participated in ISEP exchanges. Reciprocal exchanges between institutions in the United States and other countries are ISEP's core activity. Member institutions nominate participants for the program. The ISEP staff, who have expertise in the academic systems of participating countries, match the qualifications and site preferences of nominees with available openings at each institution.

ISEP is based on the reciprocal exchange of benefits. Each member determines the ISEP program fee, based on the usual fees and living expenses at that institution, which it charges its outgoing participants. The program fee creates a "place" and a set of benefits for an incoming student while the outgoing student takes up a place at an institution in another country created by an outgoing ISEP participant.

Tartu University is the only Estonian university which is the ISEP member. If you choose Tartu University for your destination of studies, your chances to be placed in our institution are excellent. All you have to do is to find out if your home institution is a member of ISEP and apply for a placement in Tartu University. You will be receiving credits for the courses you take, you will be living in a new dormitory and we will be paying a monthly stipend to cover your meals. The additional costs you need to cover from your personal expenses are travel, health insurance, and personal expenses.