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Welcome to Ross Global Initiatives

Undergraduate Outgoing Semester Exchange Students

The Undergraduate Outgoing Exchange program offers undergraduate students the opportunity to study abroad at a prestigious business school at one of our nearly 40 partner schools.

For study abroad opportunities through the Center for Global and Intercultural Study (CGIS) at the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, you can find information on their webpage linked here.

MBA Outgoing Exchange Students

The MBA Outgoing Exchange program provides MBA students at Ross Global Initiatives with opportunities for international study, encompassing pre-application research, a comprehensive application process, and post-placement steps, all supported with financial and visa guidance.

Short-Term Programs

Ross Global Initiatives’ short-term programs are 1-3 week global experiences with business elective credits.. The short-term program content and locations vary from year to year. BBA students may be able to apply for financial aid to support these experiences. Students will be required to follow an independent process to apply for a visa-if needed and take responsibility for their own, health, and safety needs.

Incoming Exchange Students

What to expect during your time at Ross, including orientation, course offerings, student life, housing, and general tips for acclimating to life in Ann Arbor and the United States. If you have questions along the way, please reach out to us.

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Ross Semester Exchange offers students the opportunity to directly enroll into a top international business school while earning business elective credits.

Placement in this program may be competitive and  requires a high degree of independence and comfort navigating ambiguity.

What We Do

The Global Initiatives team manages a wide range of international business opportunities for undergraduate, graduate, and exchange students at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. From semester exchange at distinguished partner schools worldwide, to dynamic action-based global courses, U-M undergraduates and graduates have a wide variety of opportunities to go global with Ross. These international experiences provide the foundation for students to lead as culturally-intelligent global citizens, in both their personal lives and in their careers. For specific questions, contact a Global Initiatives team member.

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Upcoming Events

For the latest on Global Initiatives related events at U-M.

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Social Media

UM Social media links to follow for relevant up to date information.

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Meet the Team

Meet the Ross Global Initiatives Team!

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Contact Us

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