JLU Virtual International Program (VIP) for Summer 2026.
VIP is an ongoing offer to international students from JLU’s partner universities interested in a virtual exchange experience to complement their studies in their home countries. Students can apply to the programme individually online; no official nominations are required.
Students have the option to select up to six courses from a diverse range of online courses, offered across 11 faculties of JLU at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
More than 50 online courses are available, providing a comprehensive academic experience.
Participants will receive an official Transcript of Records, documenting earned credit points from JLU.
For further information about the course offer and the application process, please visit our Digital Campus.
Key Dates:
Application Deadline: 28 February 2026
Summer Semester Start: 13 April 2026, with our online Orientation Week for International Students starting days prior (OWIS)
For more information, see the attached files:
VIP @ JLU Giessen encompasses our recurring courses (continuously offered) along with general information about the programme. This course catalogue will help you plan, incorporate a VIP course into your home timetable, and address potential recognition beforehand.
A Student's Guide to the VIP and VEEP Galaxy is designed for students and includes the course catalogue for the upcoming semester. It also provides additional information about the programme and its accompanying activities.
Fees
SMU students pay normal SMU tuition for the transfer credit hours at SMU.
Transfer credits
Students may be able to earn credits to the extent that those credits are applicable to the program requirements of their SMU degree. Meet with your academic advisor of your program ( https://www.smu.ca/academics/academic-advising.html) to see if any of your remaining degree requirements can be completed at another university. If your advisor confirms that there is room for transfer credits in your degree, you will request approval to take courses for transfer credits by submitting a Letter of Permission Request Form (found here https://www.smu.ca/academics/student-forms.html) and course descriptions to the SMU Academic Advising Office as soon as your acceptance is confirmed. Typically, 3credit hours at SMU is earned for each 6 ECTS credits given at European partner schools. However, discuss the course detail (found on the website) with your academic advisor so that they can review the instructional hours, learning outcomes, etc. to determine if SMU credits can be considered.
For more information:
To apply or to learn more, email the Global Learning Office (Global@smu.ca or Miyuki.arai@smu.ca).
