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St. John's Inbound Exchange Programs

Are you ready for a semester in the US?

All of the tools you need to secure a bright future are found at St. John’s University. With world-class academics, renowned professors, state-of-the-art resources, and a long tradition of excellence and service, St. John’s prepares you to change the world for the better.

How it works

Apply with your school’s study abroad office. Only students who are nominated to us are considered. 

How do I pay for it?

You continue to pay tuition at your home university. Keep in mind, though, that the cost of living and housing, visa fees, and extracurricular activities are your responsibility. Exchange students are required to take at least 12 credits each semester.

Do I qualify?

All courses are taught in English; applicants require an 80+ on the TOEFL 

3.0 GPA required.

Prepare to submit the following:

A nomination letter from your home university

Passport bio page image

Official transcript

Health forms (downloadable from the application portal)

Approved course selections

Once a nominee is accepted, we will work to set up housing and a course schedule. 

Which courses can I take?

St. John’s offers more than 50 majors of study. Use the links below to explore our Schools and Colleges.

St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

The School of Education

The Peter J. Tobin College of Business

College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies

Please click here and select the appropriate college, level, semester, and campus to view the available courses for your preferred semester. You can also check out the undergraduate bulletin to view a complete list of offerings. Note: not every course listed in that bulletin is available every semester.

How do I apply?

Start your journey here by creating your online profile. 

For more information, contact [email protected].

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In order to study at St. John's University as an exchange student,  you must complete the form DS-2019 to obtain a J-1 visa. The St. John’s University Office of International Student and Scholar Services will issue you a DS-2019 certificate upon receipt of the properly completed application. Next, we will then mail you the form along with the visa compliance information.

All international students must pay the $350 SEVIS I-901 fee to the United States Department of Homeland Security online as per the instructions sent with the immigration document (DS-2019). Please see below for a few frequently asked questions to assist with the visa process:  

Exchange students may request to stay in  University housing near our Queens campus. If you’d like to apply for university accommodations, please indicate so on your exchange application – the housing application will be sent to you with your acceptance letter.

Exchange students will pay tuition to their home institution for the courses taken at St. John's University. In addition, they will also be responsible for St. John's University fees, including the University General Fee, Student Government Activities Fee and Health Insurance Fee. Students who plan to live in St. John’s student housing will also be responsible for all appropriate room and board fees. Please see below for an up-to-date list of fees: