UME is a multilateral exchange program in which UMAP affiliated universities send and receive two students per year. If any two UMAP universities would like to exchange more than two students, they may do so by signing a bilateral agreement (Program B).
Exchanges are made between UMAP affiliated universities on a tuition-waiver basis. Programs can last one or two semesters, beginning in the fall or spring semester.
The UMAP National Secretariat in each participating member country/territory acts as the coordinator for UME. The host university waives tuition fees and assist students in securing appropriate accommodations at a reasonable costs.