Summer exchange studies
Are you interested in exchange studies during the summer? The application for summer exchange studies is conducted via the University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC), which offers a variety of exchange possibilities during the summer.
The possibility to do a summer exchange is open to program students at Linnaeus University. A summer exchange can be done outside of your ordinary studies at Linnaeus University, or as part of your studies here. If you would like to count your summer courses into your education at Linnaeus University, you must apply for a credit transfer through your faculty. In that case we recommend you to get in touch with your faculty before the exchange, to determine which courses you can get transfered.
To apply for financial aid through CSN during the summer, there are specific rules. Please read more about them on CSN's website (in Swedish).
Application round for summer exchange studies
- Period: 20 November, 2025 - 15 January, 2026, 3:00 PM
- Applies to: Placements for the upcoming summer (2026)
Important: Your application must be complete and submitted before the deadline.
Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Prepare your application in good time.
The USAC consortium provides opportunities for exchange studies in several different countries, for example Chile, Costa Rica, India, Italy, Spain, South Africa, Uruguay, Thailand and more. More information can be found in USAC's website, under Programs.
It is not possible for Linnaeus University students to study in all USAC countries listed on the home page. Please check the list of available USAC program sites for students from Linnaeus University for further information.
How to apply
The application deadline is January 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM.
In the application you can list up to three USAC program sites.
Submit your applicaiton here!
Eligibility requirements
To meet the eligibility requirements for this application round, you must:
- be enrolled in a degree programme at Linnaeus University
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be registered at Linnaeus University for 30 ECTS during the autumn semester 2025, or have an approved study break
Credit requirements by semester:
- Semester 1 students, during the autumn semester 2025: No completed ECTS required
- Semester 2 students and later, during the autumn semester 2025: At least 45 ECTS (from autumn 2025 + the academic year 2024/2025)
Please note: All credit and registration requirements must be fulfilled by the application deadline.
All students must also be able to complete at least 60 ECTS at Linnaeus University before going on the summer exchange.
Costs
As a student from Linnaeus University you are not obliged to pay the fee that USAC refers to as 'Program fee', which is the tuition fee. At some program sites the housing is also free of charge during the summers. Please see the list of available USAC program sites for students from Linnaeus University for further details.
Summer sessions
USAC offers two summer sessions in most program sites. You can apply for either one or both summer sessions. Please check the program dates for each summer session you apply for. USAC does not accept late arrivals, so if your semester at Linnaeus University overlaps with a summer session, you can not apply for it. In the application you can note which summer sessions you want to apply for.
Ranking and placement
Many of Linnaeus University’s exchange placements are in high demand. To allocate placements fairly, all applicants are ranked.
All applications that meet the basic eligibility requirements are assessed based on course completion at Linnaeus University.
Completed courses at Linnaeus University (0–6 points)
The number of completed ECTS credits, as reported in Ladok by the application deadline for summer exchange studies, compared to the number of credits the student has been registered for.
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0 p
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1 p
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2 p
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3 p
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4 p
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5 p
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6 p
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0-24 %
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25-39 %
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40-54 %
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55-69 %
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70-84 %
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85-99%
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100 %
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After the application deadline
Based on the assessment criteria a ranking list of all applicants is created in descending order.
Placements for summer exchange positions are allocated according to the ranking list. In the event of a tie, the placement is decided by lottery.
Placement notifications are sent via email, and you must accept or decline within 5 working days.
When you have been offered a placement
Once you have accepted your nomination, the next step in the process begins. You will then receive application instructions from the International Office and directly from USAC.
Important to know
- USAC and/or the host university makes the final admission decision.
- Being nominated does not guarantee a placement, but it is uncommon for nominated students to be denied admission.
Credit requirements
To actually participate in your exchange, you must meet the credit and registration requirements. Read more under the “Requirements to keep your placement” section.
Requirements to keep your placement
To keep your place in an exchange program and go abroad, you must meet both registration and credit requirements, which are checked before the exchange. If you do not meet the requirements, your placement will be cancelled.
Registration requirement: You must be registered – or expected to be registered – for courses at Linnaeus University according to your study plan. If registration has not yet opened, planned registration is counted, but a new check is performed once the registration period begins.
Credit requirement: You must have achieved a certain number of credits, depending on how far you have progressed in your studies. Only credits registered in Ladok at the time of the check are counted.
Exchange studies during the summer 2026
To meet the registration and credit requirements to keep your placement, you must:
- Be registered at Linnaeus University for at least 15 credits during spring 2026
- Have completed 22.5 credits from autumn 2025 + spring 2026
Credit and registration checks are done 1 March.
Exemption to meet the credit requirement is granted until 1 April.