The World Learning Global UGRAD Program 2025 is a Fully Funded One Semester Non-Degree Exchange Program at a U.S. Higher Educational Institution. Each year the program selects 300 students. The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and administered by World Learning. IELTS is NOT required and there is NO application Fee. The Global UGRAD Program is one of the most Popular Exchange Programs in the USA and everyone knows about it. Global UGRAD is open to all academic fields of study, there is no restriction on study background. The program aims to advance students’ academic and professional development and build connections between U.S. and international students. Note that it is NOT a Degree program. It is a Short Term semester Exchange Program. More details are given below.
Details About World Learning Global UGRAD Program 2025 in the USA
- Host Country: USA
- Program Name: Global UGRAD by World Learning
- Duration: One Semester
- Number of Students: 300
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 15th December 2024
Program Dates
The Program selects 300 students annually. Half the batch will Travel either in August 2025 or in January 2026. (Selected applicants may not choose their semester of participation).
Financial Benefits
- Pre-departure travel allowance
- Round-trip international airfare (economy class)
- Tuition and required university fees
- On-campus housing and meals
- Required textbooks
- Monthly stipend for living expenses
- Basic health benefits
- Costs for attending the End of Program Workshop in Washington, DC.
Eligibility Criteria
- Global UGRAD is open to all academic fields.
- Over 18 years old.
- Must be a citizen of one of the countries listed below.
- Full-time undergraduate student with at least one year of studies remaining.
- Secondary education completed in the home country.
- Strong English language proficiency.
- Able to start studies in the U.S. in August 2025 or January 2026
- Medically cleared to participate.
- Committed to returning to home country after program completion.
Eligible Countries
Africa (Sub-Saharan)
- Kenya
- Malawi
- Mozambique
- Niger
- Zimbabwe
East Asia and the Pacific
- Brunei
- Cambodia
- China
- Indonesia
- Laos
- Malaysia
- Mongolia
- Pacific Islands (Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu)
- Philippines
- Singapore
- South Korea
- Thailand
- Timor-Leste
- Vietnam
Europe and Eurasia
- Albania
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Belarus
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Georgia
- Kosovo
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- North Macedonia
- Serbia
- Ukraine
Near East (Middle East and North Africa)
- Algeria
- Bahrain
- Egypt
- Israel
- Jordan
- Kuwait
- Lebanon
- Morocco
- Palestinian Territories (West Bank)
- Saudi Arabia
- Tunisia
South and Central Asia
- Bangladesh
- India
- Kazakhstan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Nepal
- Sri Lanka
- Tajikistan
- Turkmenistan
- Uzbekistan
Western Hemisphere
- Costa Rica
- Dominican Republic
- El Salvador
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Venezuela
How to Apply for the World Learning Global UGRAD Program 2025?
The application process is online. Prepare two essays (350-750 words each) addressing the provided prompts. Obtain two letters of recommendation. Gather Your Documents. The official link is below.
