Ten public Michigan universities participate in the Center, which is coordinated through an office at Michigan State University. Courses are taught in English, except for the required instruction in the Japanese language. Ireland Australia China Thailand ETC Students who participate in consortium programs receive pre-approved academic credit for study abroad coursework. Consortium agreements assure an added measure of quality and security through the member universities' participation in the administration and oversight of programs and study abroad sites. Students who otherwise qualify for financial aid at NMU may use their award for study abroad at consortium-approved sites.
Tuition is generally the same as that charged by the student's home university.
Courses are eligible for pre-approval and academic credit, and financial aid may apply for qualified students. Beginning with the 1999-2000 academic year, the program is open to qualifying students in any academic disciplines or degree program. The program features high-quality instruction in a number of European institutions, with a primary focus on business and industrial instruction. NMU students participate in an exchange with the University of Natal at Durban, Pietermartizburg campus. There are a number of language-based programs available in almost any corner of the world.