USA: Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is a very good Technical College that is known for its high quality education. The campus is beautiful and located in the small town of Terre Haute, in the middle of the corn fields of Indiana. To go outside the campus is, however, very dependent on having a car. RHIT has around 2100 students and 100 graduate students in engineering, science and mathematics.

University in brief

Language of instruction: English
Academic calendar: Trimester System. Fall semester: end of August-end of November. Winter semester: beginning of December-end of February. Spring Semester: early March-late May.
Credit system: 45 credits is equivalent to 60 ECTS credits
Website: www.rose-hulman.edu
Note: Additional insurance fees may apply.

For exchange studies in the US, a J-1 visa is required (DS-2019 form): I-901 SEVIS Fee | ICE . J-1 students may enter the USA up to 30 days prior to the start date on the DS2019.

Cost for visa: approximately $220 (as of 2023).

Keep the following documents with you in your hand luggage:

Passport
I-20 or DS-2019
I-901 SEVIS fee payment receipt
Proof of financial resources
Acceptance letter from Exchange University

When applying for a US visa, you are required to provide financial evidence to show that you can afford your stay in the US. You can, for example, use a bank statement in this matter.

You can find more information about the visa requirements on the US embassy website: usembassy.gov/visas .

Exchange opportunities

Number of spots: Two full-time places depending on how many RHIT students KTH (SCI and CSC) receive.
Grade requirements: 4.0

Programme specific information

If your programme or your school is not listed below, contact the international coordinator at your school.

Please visit the partner university's webpage for the latest information and contact your International Coordinator for further guidance.