International Student Exchange Program (ISEP)
International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) is an international network that encourages student exchanges around the world. To date, more than 37,000 students have benefited from this program. You can download the 2026/2027 application guide
How to apply?
ISEP exchange conditions
It is necessary to register at the University of Reunion the year preceding the mobility because the application is made in year n-1.
Application to the University of Reunion
Le Theapplication form must be completed online, printed and submitted to the International Relations Department (DRI) after validation of the international relay of the connecting component, before the November 29 2025. It must be accompanied by the following documents:
- Student cover letter written in English
- Letter in French from the department director, the educational manager or the exchange manager within the department giving the green light for the student's mobility. You can use this model.
- Copy of student card
- Copy of university transcripts (or institutions attended)
- Copy of the baccalaureate transcript
Selection will depend on both language skills and academic results and/or teachers' opinions: behavior, seriousness, attendance. The candidate's motivation (personal project, ability to adapt/integrate into a new environment) will also be taken into account.
Please note! Students who were not enrolled at the University of Réunion in 2025-2026 must provide their transcripts from the institutions they attended, as well as their baccalaureate transcripts. This is the case for students in preparatory classes and BTS (Brevet de France) courses.
Finally, the candidates' hearings by the ISEP Selection Committee will be held at the beginning of December 2025.
Candidates are invited by email. The results are sent by email to the candidates.
Application on the ISEP platform
Successful candidates will be contacted by the ISEP mobility advisor to complete their application on the ISEP platform. This step will include the establishment of a study contract (course selection) which must be validated by the academic supervisor of the student's original course.
Students can study 1 or 2 semesters: in the fall semester (mid-August to December) and in the winter semester (January to May).
Financial aspects
You will have to pay
1 – Costs of participation in the ISEP program
ISEP program participation fee (€3 per semester or €635 for one year, amount covering accommodation and food costs) to be paid before departure.
2 – TOEFL registration fees
Approximately $180 (approximately €150) – The University of Réunion is a TOEFL iBT testing center. Registration takes place on the TOEFL website. Registration fees are payable online.
For more information, please consult the website of the House of Languages.
For students wishing to leave in semester 1 or for the year 2026-2027 you must take the TOEFL no later than November 29, 2025. Students wishing to leave in semester 2 must apply before November 29, 2025, but can take the TOEFL later.
3 – ISEP insurance costs
or approximately 540 US$ (490€ per semester) in the United States are to be expected.
4 – Visa fees
The visa fee of €145 – SEVIS: €200 must also be included.
5 – Other costs
The student will have to pay their administrative registration fees to the University of Reunion and not to the partner university. However, it is not excluded that the partner university will ask the student to pay additional tuition fees, but these amounts remain low and the student is informed of this before committing.
A mobility project is also being prepared on the financial level.
Several resources are available to support your project.
Find all the information on mobility assistance by clicking here. here.
Please note These mobility grants are not intended to cover 100% of your expenses. You will need to carefully plan your mobility project.. The awarding of a scholarship is not automatic.
Once there
The student must complete administrative registration and educational registration. Registration fees are paid to the University of La Réunion, they are not due. It is possible to request a photocopying and public transport package, but these amounts remain low.
At the end of the stay
At the end of your stay, return to the DRI: lend of stay certificate. It is necessary to pay you the balances of aid linked to your mobility, the report on your mobility and the original transcripts.
Please note, make sure you provide the documents within the required deadlines. Otherwise, the examination board in Reunion will not be able to validate the obtaining of your results and/or your diploma.