Student Exchange Program

  United States

Idaho,  Kansas City,  Lincoln

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter 

Description: From the days of its establishment, SANN Research Institute has provided an opportunity for students from Nepal to educate themselves under the U.S. system. This program gives an opportunity to explore, learn, share and exchange perspectives of the east and the west. Many students have benefited from this program and SANN wishes to continue its efforts in providing this avenue to the students around the world.

The participants in the exchange programs have been mainly from Nepal. Various universities in the United States accept students under this program. SANN has two specific programs for the students from Nepal under the Students Exchange Program, namely (i) student exchange for enrolment in undergraduate program in general and (ii) twinning program with University of Idaho in undergraduate program in Business Management.

General Exchange Program

SANN has agreement with the following universities for the student exchange program:

- Western Washington University
- University of Idaho
- Western Kentucky University
- Eastern Kentucky University
- University of Kansas
- University of Montana
- Alliant International University
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Murray State University

SANN Also has similar agreement with the following community colleges:

- Lexington Community College
- Whatcom Community College
- Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS)
- West Kentucky Community & Technical College

Many other universities have expressed their interest to participate in this program and SANN is in the process of expanding its base.

Twinning Program

SANN International College at Kathmandu has been running a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program in affiliation with the Purbanchal University of Nepal.

SANN entered into an agreement with the University of Idaho in 2000 for a Twinning Program in business management. Under this twinning program, students from SANN International College are allowed to transfer to the University of Idaho to complete their undergraduate program in business management after completing four semesters in Nepal. In this way, BBA students at SANN International College in Nepal can study remaining two to two and half years in University of Idaho in a discounted fee rate and obtain their bachelor degree.

Highlights: Preparatory Activities

Application Procedure
- Contact Exchange Program Officer at SANN
- Understand the procedure
- Information on associated Universities/ Colleges
- Time

Requirements
- Covering Letter
- Academic Credentials
- TOEFL Score
- Proof of Financial Support and/or Sponsorship

Fees
- Forwarding Application Forms and obtaining necessary I - 20 or DS - 2019 (Formerly IAP 66)

U.S. Visa Requirements:
- Completing U.S. Visa application form
- Compiling necessary documents
    - Air ticket booking
    - Covering letter
    - Academic credentials
    - TOEFL score
    - Proof of financial support and/or sponsorship
- Time management

Before You Leave Nepal
- Hostel Application
- Address of the University and the contact person at the university
- Informing the university and the contact person for airport pick-up
- Academic credentials
- Passport with the U.S.A. Entry Visa
- Funds (money)
- Time management

After You Arrive in the USA
- Contact the concerned person at the university/college
- Course registration and enrollment
- Maintain student status by taking required number of credit hour courses per semester or per quarter
- Notify SANN Research Institute Headquarter at Boulder, Colorado with your current mailing/residential address, contact phone number and E-mail address

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Please inquire for more information

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.