Question 1

View areas of study open to undergraduate exchange students

Accepted Answer

Colleges of Agriculture (agricultural biochemistry, agricultural economics, agricultural education, agronomy, animal science, entomology, food science & technology, forestry, fisheries & wildlife, horticulture, integrated pest management, mechanized agriculture, natural resources, plant pathology); Architecture (architecture, community & regional planning); Arts and Sciences (anthropology, archaeology, biological sciences, chemistry, classics, comparative literature, economics, English, environmental health, French, geography, geology, German, global studies, history, Japanese, Latin American studies, mathematics, meteorology, philosophy, physics & astronomy, political science, psychology, recreation, Russian, sociology, Spanish, speech communication, speech, urban studies, Western European studies, women's studies); Business Administration AACSB (accounting, actuarial science, economics, finance, management, marketing); Engineering ABET (agricultural, chemical, civil, electrical, computer science, construction management, engineering mechanics, industrial & management systems, mechanical); Fine and Performing Arts (art, art history, dance, dramatic art, music, music education, theatre arts); Journalism (advertising, broadcasting, news editorial, general journalism); Education and Human Sciences (business, vocational, educational administration, educational psychology, history & philosophy of education, health, education & family resources, human development & the family, human nutrition & food service management, textiles, clothing & design.

Question 2

View areas of study abroad open to graduate exchange students.

Accepted Answer

Many of the same areas listed above are open to graduate students as well. Please contact the Coordinator listed above for more information if you wish to take graduate level courses.

Question 3

Can graduate students take undergraduate level courses?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 4

Can advanced undergraduate students take graduate level courses?

Accepted Answer

No

Question 5

View areas of study restricted to prior bilateral agreements between exchange departments or faculties.

Accepted Answer

N/A

Question 6

View areas of study that are not open to exchange students.

Accepted Answer

Law, Dentistry, Medicine, Elementary and Secondary Education.

Question 7

View website for course offerings.

Accepted Answer

Website for undergraduate course offerings: https://catalog.unl.edu/undergraduate (contains course descriptions; course offerings not known until after student applies).   Website for gradute course offerings: https://catalog.unl.edu/graduate-professional/ (contains course descriptions; course offerings not known until after student applies)

Question 8

Required minimum and maximum number of credits available through the exchange.

Accepted Answer

Required minimum for undergraduate students: 12 credit hours. Maximum hours allowed per semester for undergraduates range from 17-20 depending which college (faculty) the student is enrolled in.   Required minimum for graduate students: 9 credit hours. Maximum hours allowed per semester for graduate students is 15.

Question 9

Are summer courses available as exchange (non fee-paying)? If so, what is the website?"

Accepted Answer

No

Question 10

Do students register for courses in advance or upon arrival?

Accepted Answer

In Advance

Question 11

View course registration deadlines.

Accepted Answer

Registration begins upon acceptance by UNL. Registration concludes the end of the first week of classes.

Question 12

Language Requirements

Accepted Answer

English proficiency required, see below for requirements.

Question 13

Is a language test certificate required? If so, is it required before admission or upon arrival?"

Accepted Answer

English language proficiency is satisfied by an official score on the Test of English as a Second Language (TOEFL). A minimum TOEFL of 523 (paper) or 70 (Internet with 20 writing subscore) is required for undergraduate exchange students. A 550 (paper) or 79 (internet) is the minimum TOEFL score required for graduate exchange students with some departments requiring higher scores. University of Nebraska-Lincoln TOEFL code = 6877. 
Alternate proof of English proficiency: IELTS 6.0 composite (5.5 writing subscore). ​ If English is a non-native language, the above requirements must be satisfied upon application/before admission.

Question 14

Are there preparatory language courses for incoming students? If so, what are the dates and costs?"

Accepted Answer

Contact coordinator.

Question 15

Are there any special advising or registration concerns that students should be aware of? Are services available to assist in registration or course selection?

Accepted Answer

Students typically choose classes from the undergraduate and graduate bulletin. This is a complete listing of courses and not all courses are taught every semester. Please include a list of alternate courses. The exchange coordinator assists with registration. Students should be aware they are only able to take one online course per semester. Students should also be aware they are generally unable to take major Capstone courses - contact Coordinator for more information on which courses are Capstone courses.

Question 16

Is there additional information needed?

Accepted Answer

None

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