Application
For students who have been nominated by their home institution, please start the application at the below link:
Welcome prospective exchange students! We are pleased that you are interested in the Maryland Institute College of Art. Please take some time to explore the various webpages, starting with the MICA homepage, to learn more about what makes our institution a wonderful place to live and study.
Check First: Does Your Institution have an Exchange Agreement with MICA?
Take a moment to consult with the study abroad and exchange office of your home institution to determine if the Maryland Institute College of Art is an exchange partner. The Global Education Office (GEO) at MICA is also a member of the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design (AICAD) consortium, which supports domestic exchange between member schools, and some overseas partner institutions. For more information about AICAD, and to see if your institution is a member, please visit the AICAD website for further details. Please make sure to share the following important information with your exchange adviser:
Exchange Application Nomination Deadlines
- For Fall semester exchange (late-August to mid-December): April 1
- For Spring semester (late-January to mid-May): October 1
- Note: prospective exchange students will not be permitted to start an exchange application 1 week prior to the deadline)
At this time, MICA is not able to support applications for non-matriculating (visiting students) outside of our student exchange agreements. If you wish to attend MICA to complete an accredited 4-year degree program, please consult the MICA Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Student Exchange Program Contact Information
Mailing Address
Global Education Office
Maryland Institute College of Art
1401 West Mount Royal Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217 USA
Additional Methods of Contact
Program Administration: Jack Hobson, Ed.D.
Phone: +1 410-225-2409
Fax: +1 410-225-2548
Exchange Program Email: jhobson@mica.edu
Website: https://www.mica.edu/international-student-services/exchange/