MIT Institute of Design facilitates student exchange with overseas partner institutions. Students from MITID and/or the partner university have the opportunity to study for 1 or 2 semesters at the host university by taking part in the exchange program. This enables the student to enhance their skills, experience international teaching methodology, understand advanced design thinking and learn about diverse cultures. Participating in a student exchange program is a way for the students to secure their career globally.
Outbound Student Exchange
(REVISED)The International student exchange programme is designed especially for the B.Des students of MITID to broaden their horizons, experience a new culture & gain new knowledge. This is the best opportunity for the students who wish to grow globally in design.
The exchange usually takes place in the 6th semester and lasts for 1 semester (about 6 months). Most importantly, the credits earned during your exchange are equated and accepted into the programme of your current study.
For exchange you can select from the list of collaborated universities for their diverse range of study programmes. University partner list for student exchange programme:
Strate School of Design, France
L’École de Design Nantes Atlantique, France
ESAD Orléans, France
Koln International School of Design, Germany
Universidad Iberoamericana Peubla, Mexico
University of Iowa, U.S.A
College for Creative Studies, U.S.A
Selection Criteria:
1. Students with good academic record.
2. Students who have fulfilled the attendance requirement.
3. Portfolio.
After the exchange, you will need to complete a post-exchange report and arrange for your credit-transfer approval letter. In addition, you will also need to attend a sharing session, and most importantly, to be a peer advisor for our other outbound students in the future.
Fees & Other Expenses:
As an exchange student, you don’t need to pay additional tuition fee to your host institution. However, you need to continue paying your tuition fee at MITID. The fees paid at MITID are the tuition fees applicable for exchange. All other expenses besides tuition fee are to be borne by the student.
| Documents required: |
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| APPLICATION FORM |
| MITID GRADE CARDS |
| ONLINE LINK TO THE PORTFOLIO |
| LETTER OF INTENT |
| MEDICAL CERTIFICATE |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE QUALIFICATION CERTIFICATE/ LANGUAGE CERTIFICATE FROM MITID |
| COPY OF PASSPORT ( FRONT COVER & PHOTO PAGE) |
| PASSPORT PHOTOGRAPH |
RESUME/ CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)
TRAVEL INSURANCE (AFTER ISSUANCE OF VISA)
Pre-Departure Arrangements (For Quick Reference)
- Apply for your student visa well in advance as it is a long process.
- Arrange for your accommodation along with the application process as accommodation details are mandatory for visa procedures.
- Make flight reservations once you receive your appointment letter from the host institution & make the payment only after the successful application of student visa.
- Arrange for latest bank statements to submit as proof of financial background. (The student should be able to sustain in a foreign country for 6 months).
- Arrange for your insurance & carry all the necessary copies of the documents.
- Prepare authorization letters.
- Conduct background research on your chosen destination.
- Carry extra photos and copies of your passport.
- Carry your medicines and basic 1st aid kit.
- Carry a copy of acceptance letter from the host institution and important contact list.
- Keep a copy of the passport and other necessary documents like insurance policy, travel documents etc with your parents/guardian before leaving.
IMPORTANT POINTS FOR EXCHANGE TO FRANCE:-
The French Government has an arrangement with India for smooth student visa application process. Campus France is the platform available for these processes. All visa applications MUST go through Campus France. More details about the same can be procured from International Office at MITID.
Inbound Student Exchange
If you are a student at one of our partner institutions and wish to study at MITID for a short period, then the student exchange programme is the best option for you. This programme helps to broaden your view globally, experience a different learning methodology and an entirely different culture in a short time span. It is a great opportunity for International students to gain diverse knowledge from the Indian perspective and to make new friends.
Your exchange can last for 1 semester or 1 to 2 academic years, depending on the type of collaboration with the partner institution.
Student Exchange Method:
1. Interested students must contact the International Office at their university who will be responsible for introducing you to MITID.
2. The student must submit ALL the documents mentioned below to their exchange coordinators who will further forward them to International Office at MITID. (internationaloffice@mitid.edu.in.)
3. A senior panel at MITID will evaluate the students on the basis of their grades, overall performance and portfolio. The selected students will be notified by mail about their selection and will receive a Letter of Acceptance which is important for the visa application process.
Student Exchange Application
The application process for the student exchange is given below:
1. Choose the desired programme you wish to apply for the exchange programme.
2. Complete your Application Form.
3. Prepare all the required documents (originals, attested photocopies and soft copies)
4. Prepare your Curriculum Vitae in English.
| Documents required: |
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| OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS |
| PORTFOLIO (ONLINE LINK OF PDF) |
| MEDICAL CERTIFICATE |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE QUALIFICATION CERTIFICATE/ Letter of language proficiency from University |
| LETTER OF INTENT |
| CURRICULUM VITAE |
| PASSPORT COPY |
| PASSPORT PHOTOGRAPH |
Resume/ Curriculum Vitae
All the above documents should be in proper order and send it to our International Affairs Office on:
All documents must be sent before the application deadlines.
Application Deadline:
- For study periods starting from July: 4th April
- For study periods starting from January: 1st October
Beginning and Ending dates of the Semester:
- Semester 1: July - December
- Semester 2: Jan - June