Study Abroad Programs
There are three types of programs available to ISU students:
- ISU Partner University Programs (pay ISU tuition)
- Other Affiliate Programs
- Third Party Programs
ISU Partner Universities
Studying at an ISU partner institution guarantees that all credits earned there will transfer back to ISU and that the student can utilize ISU financial aid and ISU scholarships at the host institution if tuition is paid to ISU during the exchange.
ISU has agreements for students to study abroad at the following institutions:
England: The University of Plymouth, Plymouth
Faculty of Arts and Education. Study in one of England's most beautiful and historic areas. Ideal for English,
History, and American Studies students. Pay ISU tuition. Pay room and board in England.
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Germany: Paderborn University, Paderborn
German language suggested, but not required. One-month intensive German language program included in the course
fees! 3 month intensive language course available (about 200 euros) from January-March before the beginning of the
summer term in April. That's like 2 semesters of study for the price of 1! There are many classes in business
offered in English. Study science, education, the arts and more. Pay ISU tuition. Pay room and board in
Germany.
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Japan: Kansai Gaidai University, Osaka
Asian studies program with other classes in English. Two semesters of Japanese study required. Pay ISU tuition and
ISU room and board, Plan 1. Choose to live with a family or in the residence halls for the same price.
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Mexico: ITESO University, Guadalajara
Study in the beautiful city of Guadalajara in Idaho’s sister state of Jalisco. Take the ISU equivalent of Spanish
101,102, 201, or 202 there and add some culture courses in English! Or take courses in Spanish in business, education,
communication, engineering, social sciences, international relations, and more if you have at least 3 years of college
Spanish language proficiency.
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Morocco: Al Akhawayn University, Ifrane
Study Intensive Arabic on any level in the summer at a great price.
See http://www.aui.ma/VPAA/shss/aranas/shss-aranas-home.htm
Or go for a semester or a year and take any level of Arabic as a Foreign Language during any semester paired with
other courses in English.
Great business program, humanities, social sciences, and engineering courses available in English!
For the semester/year program, pay ISU tuition and ISU room and board, Plan 1.
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France: University of Burgundy, Auxerre
This branch campus of the University of Burgundy (Dijon) is located in the charming small city of Auxerre about
1 1/2 hour by train from Paris. It offers ISU students an excellent business curriculum with a number of courses
taught in English but also a fine engineering curriculum. The university also offers 2 French as foreign language
courses to its exchange students every semester. The Auxerre business department offers students who are already
fluent in French on a functional level a wide variety of internships throughout Burgundy! Any major may apply to be
placed in an internship! Pay ISU tuition and room and board in France. Host family program available.
More Information:
http://iut.exchange.free.fr/
http://iutdijon.u-bourgogne.fr/internet/www/page.php?pid=157
Spain: The University of Valencia, Valencia
Six semesters of Spanish required for academic study. Intensive language study available for students with four
semesters of Spanish. Liberal Arts, Sciences, Health Professions, Education Study in one of Spain's most beautiful
coastal cities. Pay ISU tuition. Pay room and board in Spain.
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Spain: The Politecnica University of Valencia, Valencia
Six semesters of Spanish required. Engineering, Business, Communications, Fine Arts and Physical/Natural Sciences.
Substantial number of courses available in English. Study in one of Spain's most beautiful coastal cities . Pay ISU
tuition. Pay room and board in Spain.
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Sweden: Umea University
Study in English! Business, CS, CIS, Economics, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Physical and Natural Sciences,
Swedish language. Study in a welcoming environment and meet students from all over the world in lovely Sweden. Pay
ISU tuition. Pay room and board in Sweden.
More Information:
http://www.umu.se/international_office/
Uruguay: Universidad ORT, Montevideo
Five semesters of Spanish required. Business students only. Study in one of Latin America's most exciting cities!
Pay ISU tuition. Pay room and board in Uruguay.
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Affiliate Programs
Since ISU is an affiliate to the programs listed below, credit transfer back to ISU is guaranteed and ISU financial aid can be utilized. Scholarships at ISU cannot be utilized since tuition is paid to the program provider and/or host institution.
AustraLearn
Australia, New Zealand full degree programs, internships, summer study and full year study in a variety of majors.
CIEE Council on International Educational Exchange
Choose from 40 countries and over 40 subject areas of study. Some service learning opportunities.
IFSA-Butler
Institute for Study Abroad-Butler University--Latin America including Cuba, the UK, Australia and New Zealand. A limited number of scholarships is available to qualified ISU students!
International Student Exchange Program
Only ISEP Direct available.
KCP International, Tokyo
Intensive Japanese language and culture study only. No Japanese required, but two semesters are recommended. Pay fees as listed on KCP's web site. Host family option available!
SIT Study Abroad Programs
SIT offers study abroad programs for undergraduate students in over 50 countries. Programs are structured around a theme.
Third Party Providers
ISU students can access hundreds of programs by searching the following websites. Students joining one of these programs will be able to use ISU financial aid as long as the program is accredited . See the IPO Study Abroad advisor for more guidance!