Essex is a member of the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP).
ISEP is a US based organisation which offering access to a wider exchange network comprising of over 200 participating universities, giving you a wonderful opportunity to secure a place in a location you desire.
By studying abroad on ISEP Exchange, you pay your tuition and fees to Essex, which opens up a spot for someone to come learn at Essex on their exchange whilst you're abroad. You can choose up to 10 universities and ISEP will place you at the best option depending on exchange spaces and your academic needs.
You pay for the food and accommodation costs of the exchange student taking your place at Essex whilst you are abroad and, in return, get free food and accommodation at your host University (or a bursary to cover those costs). You will be invoiced for this amount shortly before you depart on your exchange.
You can find full information about the ISEP exchange programme on their website, as well as a list of the universities available.
If you choose to study abroad through ISEP, you will pay a non-refundable application fee of $100, and a $325 placement fee when you accept the University you have been offered. You may also be obliged to take out ISEP’s Health Insurance which currently costs $86 per month for individual participants. If, after you have accepted the offer, you then decide to withdraw this fee will not be refunded.
Here's a handy table detailing the fees and costs.
This non-refundable fee is due at the time when you accept your placement. This fee covers the cost of customized matching and placement conducted by ISEP staff.
This is £7,323.95 for the full year and £2,373.38 for one term during 2019-20 (subject to change).
This fee is paid directly to Essex and is based on the cost of living at Essex. It covers housing, 19 meals per week, pre-departure orientation, arrival orientation and general student services at your host institution. Financial aid applies in most cases. This has to be paid by 30June 2019.
Payable if you decide to extend your ISEP Exchange placement from a semester to a full-year placement. The fee should be submitted with our request for extension documentation, which can be found in your student portal.
Payable if you decide to participate in Academic Training. The fee is submitted with your request for a J-1 Academic Training Authorisation Form.
The deadline to apply is 15 February 2019.