Kansas City Art Institute
University Information
Kansas City Art Institute (KCAI) maintains partnerships with schools in various countries around the world where our students may apply to spend one semester, or in some cases a full academic year. When you participate in the International Exchange Program you continue to be considered a full-time KCAI student. Because of the agreements we have with these partner schools you will pay your tuition to KCAI per usual, so you will still receive your financial aid and scholarships. You will pay no tuition to the host school and will only be responsible for your transportation to and from your host country, your cost of living, books/supplies, an International Student Identity Card (ISIC - $25 card which provides travel and medical insurance, as well as discounts, while you are abroad), and any miscellaneous fees – such as an Orientation fee or studio fees. Because we are partners with these schools, the credit you earn while studying at the partner school counts as KCAI credit (not transfer credit); credits from these partner schools qualify as KCAI credit, and counts toward fulfilling the requirement that your last 30 credit hours be earned at KCAI.
In order to apply for participation in the International Exchange Program you must:
-Be a full-time KCAI student the semester prior to and the semester of your exchange
-Have at least junior studio status the semester of the proposed exchange
-Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
-Be a student in good academic and financial standing
-Be proficient in the native language of the host school
KCAI currently has exchange agreements with the following institutions:
-Australia-
University of Tasmania, Hobart (English speaking)
-Ecuador-
Universidad San Francisco de Quito (Spanish speaking)
-England-
University of Brighton (English speaking)
-France-
École Parsons á Paris (English speaking)
-Hungary-
University of West Hungary, International Ceramics Studio (Magyar speaking)
-Ireland-
The National College of Art and Design,Dublin (English speaking)
-Israel -
Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design, Jerusalem (English and Hebrew speaking – Hebrew proficiency not required)
-Japan-
Osaka University of the Arts (Japanese speaking)
-New Zealand-
Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin (English speaking)
-Spain-
Universidad de Castilla – La Mancha (Spanish speaking)
-Turkey-
Bilkent University, Faculty of Art Design and Architecture (English speaking)
Important Dates and Deadlines
International Exchange Program Application Deadlines:
Fall Semester Exchanges: March 1
Spring Semester Exchanges: October 1
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