University of Central Florida

The University of Central Florida is a thriving preeminent research university located in metropolitan Orlando. With more than 67,000 students, UCF is one of the largest universities in the U.S. In addition to its impressive size and strength, UCF is ranked as a best-value university by Kiplinger’s, as well as one of the nation’s most affordable colleges by Forbes. The university benefits from a diverse faculty and staff who create a welcoming environment and opportunities for all students to grow, learn and succeed.

Since Spring 2017 AUCA and UCF are on student exchange partnership that gives for both institutions to send up undergraduate and graduate students.

Requirements for the Exchange Program Applicants:

1. You should be a full time sophomore or junior student at AUCA 
2. You must be nominated by AUCA 
3. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.2out of 4.0 
4. Exchange students should be proficient in English to follow courses successfully and complete coursework (minimum IBT TOEFL score 80 or above or IELTS 6.5 or above).

5. a written statement from UCF department confirming an oral interview was conducted in English, and the student has sufficient language skill; or
6. a written statement from AUCA attesting to student’s English proficiency.

Admission Deadlines

Admission to UCF is carried out each academic year at AUCA.  Depending on the number of students participating in the exchange, the call for an exchange is announced either each semester (Spring and Fall) or once per academic year (Spring or Fall).  All AUCA students are notified through their institutional emails of the call for applications.  Furthermore, you can also obtain information about the opening of an exchange program through this website.  The site will be updated each time before the call for application.  

Application Process

All students, willing to apply for exchange programs, must do so through http://abroad.auca.kg/. The system will require students to login through AUCA account only. The recommendation letters are now must be filled in by AUCA professors only using a form within the electronic system. The AUCA students have to send a link to professors' AUCA emails, who will fill in a recommendation form for a student.  

The application will require students to upload/complete the following documents by Monday 5 PM on February 12, 2024. After the deadline, the system will be closed automatically, and students will not be able to complete the application.  

I. Statement of purpose, explaining why you want to study at UCF, how it will benefit your studies at AUCA, and what you hope to achieve through this experience.

II. Transcript (non-official can be uploaded, too)
III. 2 (two) Recommendation forms from Professors (online submission)
IV. Resume/CV
V. Study Plan for the semester

More information is available here. 

Courses: https://sciences.ucf.edu/politicalscience/undergraduate/degrees-and-minors/

http://catalog.ucf.edu/content.php?catoid=3&navoid=174 (overall courses offered by UCF)