1. International Affairs
  2. J-1 Students & Scholars
  3. Global Partnerships

Global Partnerships

At 鶹ҹ, we value the exchanges among students, scholars, researchers and administrators. Whether it be through our summer study abroad programs or faculty members who host visiting scholars here on campus, we offer opportunities for cross-cultural engagement that expand worldviews and inspire our next generation of leaders.

The 鶹ҹ’s global partners are critical to our institution’s globalization efforts. We have developed strategic partnerships with universities in a number of countries. The Division of Global Engagement continually works to strengthen these partnerships through student exchanges and faculty research collaborations.

For specific information on our Memoranda of Agreement (MOA), please contact globalengagement@louisiana.edu 

Explore our Partnership Opportunities

  • American University of Foreign Studies – Italy
  • Amrita University-Vishwa Vidyapeetham -- India (2015)
  • CODOFIL with MICEFA -- France (2012)
  • Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman -- Oman (2021)
  • Excelia Group La Rochelle -- France (2019)
  • Institut Polytechnique LaSalle Beauvais-Esitpa -- France (2016)
  • Instituto Technológico Superior de Centla -- Mexico (2015)
  • Kasetsart University  -- Thailand (2017)
  • Kazakh National Technical University -- Kazakhstan (2009)
  • Lamar University (2011)
  • Lobachevsky State University of Nizhni Novgorad -- Russia (2011)
  • L'Universite de Poitiers -- France (2016)
  • Nuclear Society of Thailand (2017)
  • Pôle Universitaire Lèonard de Vinci -- France (2009)
  • Ryerson University -- Canada (2011)
  • Sophia University -- Japan (2019)
  • Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara -- Mexico (2018)
  • Universidad Autonoma del Carmen -- Mexico (2011)
  • Univeridad Autónoma de San Luis Potosi -- Mexico (2011)
  • Universidad de Cantabria -- Spain (2002)
  • Universidad Panamerica-Guadalajara and Aguascalientes -- Mexico (2011)
  • Université Laval -- Canada (2000)
  • Université de Moncton -- Canada (2009)
  • Université de Moncton -- Canada Agreement of Cooperation (2015)
  • Université de Moncton -- Canada Engineering and Sciences (2016)
  • Université Sainte Anne -- Canada (2000)
  • Université de Strasbourg -- France (2016)
  • Université Rennes 2 -- France (2016)
  • University of Caen Lower-Normandy -- France (2015)
  • University of Granada -- Spain (2009)
  • University of Zagreb -- Croatia (2009)
  • Wuhan Institute of Technology -- China (2013)
  • Banco de Mexico - Fund for Human Resource Development (Mexico)
  • Toyo University (Japan)
  • Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa (Brazil)
  • University of Toulon (France)
  • Yunnan University (China)
  • Žilinská Univerzita (Slovakia)

The J-1 Exchange Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, is intended to provide exchange visitors with “opportunities to participate in educational and cultural programs in the United States and return home to share their experiences, and to encourage Americans to participate in educational and cultural programs in other countries.” CFR § 62.1 (b)

The 鶹ҹ is proud to serve as a host site for J-1 exchange visitors in the following categories:

  • Students
  • Interns
  • Research Scholars/Professors

Exchange Students

The 鶹ҹ serves as a host site for J-1 exchange students who are enrolled in our partner institutions around the world.

The Division of Global Engagement maintains partnerships with universities in several countries. Students from our global partner institutions may study at 鶹ҹ as exchange students for one or two semesters.

Exchange students generally have access to all courses for which they are qualified, as well as all university resources including on-campus housing and full student support services. Please visit the following link to apply as an exchange student at 鶹ҹ:

For more information on the J-1 Exchange student process, please contact:

Kristina Bernard, Assistant Director
Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment
intladmissions@louisiana.edu 
337-482-6460

Interns, Research Scholars & Professors

Interns, research scholars, and professors who are interested in collaborating with 鶹ҹ faculty may also apply to for the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program. Once a faculty/exchange visitor connection has been established, the hosting department will submit the Approval for the Employment/Visit of an Exchange Scholar Form and the Division of Global Engagement will facilitate the immigration process.

For more information on the J-1 Exchange intern or scholar process, please contact:

Dr. Rose Honegger, Associate Director (RO, PDSO)
Division of Global Engagement
exchange@louisiana.edu 
337-482-6819

Important forms:

The 鶹ҹ is approved by the U.S. Department of State to host student interns from outside the United States at our University.

Information for Students

The following criteria must be met to qualify for the J-1 Student Intern category:

  • The student must be currently enrolled in and pursuing a degree at an accredited postsecondary academic institution outside the U.S.
  • The student must be in good academic standing at his/her home institution outside the U.S.
  • Have sufficient finances to support him/herself and dependents for their entire stay in the U.S., including housing and living expenses.
  • The internship must fulfill the educational objectives for his/her current degree program at his/her home institution.
  • The student intern must have verifiable English language skills sufficient to function on a day to day basis in the internship environment at the 鶹ҹ.
  • The student must be engaged in a student internship program rather than engaging in employment or providing services to an employer.
  • The internship must be full-time, that is, at least 32 hours per week, and may not exceed twelve months.
  • A concluding evaluation (as well as a midpoint evaluation if internship exceeds six months), to be signed by the student intern and the immediate supervisor at the 鶹ҹ, must be kept on record by the Division of Global Engagement following completion of the internship
  • Must return to his/her academic program outside the U.S. and fulfill and obtain a degree from said academic institution after completion of the student internship program.

Information for Faculty

Departments are responsible for selecting potential student interns following the eligibility and internship guidelines set by the U.S. Department of State. Once the sponsoring department has selected a potential student intern, they may request the DS-2019 from the Division of Global Engagement (DGE). The Department should provide the following information to DGE:

  • Completed DS-2019 application
  • Completed J-1 Application Packet
  • Approval for the Employment/Visit of an Exchange Scholar
  • Completed supplement DS-7002 Training/Internship Placement Plan application.
    • Division of Global Engagement will sign the DS-7002 as the program sponsor. The sponsoring department will sign as the supervisor.
  • Documents supporting the application including funding information.
  • A letter from the student’s home institution stating:
    • How the internship will fulfill educational objective for his/her current degree program.
    • The student is in good academic standing at their home institution.
    • The student will be returning to their home institution to complete his/her degree after completing their internship.

If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact Dr. Rose Honegger at the Division of Global Engagement

Dr. Rose Honegger, Associate Director (RO, PDSO)
exchange@louisiana.edu 
337-482-6819