Cost and Financial Aid
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You will pay the regular UM tuition fee when going on exchange for a semester or a year. Tuition fees at the host university will be waived for UM full-time undergraduate students who participate in an approved exchange programme.
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Fees required for a typical exchange programme would include the following:
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UM tuition
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Accommodation
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Health and Travel Insurance
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Meal
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Student Visa
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Airfare
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Other mandatory fees and charges imposed by Host University
Other costs which will incur during your exchange period include:
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Books and stationery
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Personal expenses
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Cultural activities
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Transportation (domestic)
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Warm clothing for some exchange destinations
Estimated Expenses for Exchange in Different Zones per Semester
The following expenses might serve as a general guideline for you:
Zone 1 - Americas (South, North and Central) and Europe
Zone 2 – Oceania (Australia and New Zealand) and Africa
Zone 3 – Japan and South Korea
Zone 4 – Asia (except for Japan and South Korea)
The Outgoing Exchange Grant is now available to subsidize students for outgoing exchange.
Zone 1 - Americas (South, North and Central) and Europe
Item |
Expenses for One Semester (MOP) |
Tuition |
Waived under agreement |
Accommodation |
25,000 |
Meals |
20,000 |
Student Activities and Other Mandatory Fees |
- |
Books |
4,000 |
Personal Expenses |
9,000 |
Health/Medical/Travel Insurance |
3,500 |
Student Visa Application Fee |
4,000 |
Local Transportation |
5,000 |
Total |
70,500 |
The maximum amount of Grant for Zone 1 is MOP 20,000.
Zone 2 – Oceania (Australia and New Zealand) and Africa
Item |
Expenses for One Semester (MOP) |
Tuition |
Waived under agreement |
Accommodation |
24,000 |
Meals |
18,000 |
Student Activities and Other Mandatory Fees |
- |
Books |
3,000 |
Personal Expenses |
7,000 |
Health/Medical/Travel Insurance |
2,500 |
Student Visa Application Fee |
4,800 |
Local Transportation |
2,500 |
Total |
61,800 |
The maximum amount of Grant for Zone 2 is MOP 17,000.
Zone 3 – Japan and South Korea
Item |
Expenses for One Semester (MOP) |
Tuition |
Waived under agreement |
Accommodation |
17,000 |
Meals |
15,000 |
Student Activities and Other Mandatory Fees |
- |
Books |
800 |
Personal Expenses |
6,000 |
Health/Medical/Travel Insurance |
3,000 |
Student Visa Application Fee |
500 |
Local Transportation |
3,500 |
Total |
45,800 |
The maximum amount of Grant for Zone 3 is MOP 12,000.
Zone 4 – Asia (except for Japan and South Korea)
Item |
Expenses for One Semester (MOP) |
Tuition |
Waived under agreement |
Accommodation |
6,500 |
Meals |
10,000 |
Student Activities and Other Mandatory Fees |
2,000 |
Books |
1,500 |
Personal Expenses |
5,000 |
Health/Medical/Travel Insurance |
1,000 |
Student Visa Application Fee |
200 |
Local Transportation |
4,000 |
Total |
30,200 |
The maximum amount of Grant for Zone 4 is MOP 9,000.












