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There are three types of programs available to ISU students. They are:

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:

China: Shanxi University

With over 90 undergraduate and 37 master’s program specialties, Shanxi University offers a wide variety of programs for exchange students to choose from. Their programs range all the way from journalism to archeology to German.

Shanxi University is said to have a school spirit of “diligence, strictness, honesty, and creativity”.

Students pay ISU tuition. Pay room and board in China.

China: Taiyuan University of Technology

Founded in 1902, the Taiyuan University of Technology can trace it’s roots all the way back to the Western Learning School of Shanxi Grand Academy, which is one of the three earliest national universities in China. This university is well-known for it’s outstanding research facilities among it’s 22 different colleges and departments.

Students pay ISU tuition. Pay room and board in China.

England: University of Plymouth, Plymouth

Students have the opportunity to study in one of England's most beautiful and historic areas. The University of Plymouth is ideal for English, history, and American Studies students.

Students pay ISU tuition. Pay room and board in England.

France: University of Burgundy, Auxerre

This branch campus of the University of Burgundy (Dijon) is located in the charming small city of Auxerre, about 1.5 hours away by train from Paris.

It offers ISU students an excellent business curriculum with a number of courses taught in English as well as a fine engineering curriculum. The university also offers 2 “French as foreign language” courses to its exchange students every semester. Proof of language proficiency required for this university. 

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.

Students pay ISU tuition. Pay room and board in France. Host family programs are available.

Germany: Paderborn University, Paderborn

Fluency in the German language is suggested, but not required. Most courses are offered in English. 

One month of an intensive German language program is included in the course fees, a 3 month intensive language course is available (for a cost of about 200 euros) from January through March before the beginning of the summer term in April. That's like two semesters of study for the price of one! 

Study science, education, the arts and more.

Students pay ISU tuition. Pay room and board in Germany.

Japan: Ibaraki University

Ibaraki University offers courses in humanities, education, science, engineering, and agriculture. Their first semester is from April-September, with their second semester spanning September - March.

ISU Japanese professor recommendation letter required to verify language proficiency.  

Students pay ISU tuition. Pay room and board in Japan.

Japan: Kansai Gaidai University, Osaka

Kansai Gaidai University offers an Asian Studies program with other classes in English. 

ISU Japanese professor recommendation letter required to verify language proficiency. 

Students pay ISU tuition. Pay room and board in Japan. Can stay with a host family or in the residence halls for the same price.

Liberia: Stella Maris Polytechnic

Stella Maris Polytechnic (SMP) is a small catholic college based in the coastal town of Monrovia, Liberia. The three largest programs they have are health sciences, business, and education.

Students pay ISU tuition. Pay room and board in Liberia.

Mexico: ITESO Jesuit University of 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.

Proof of language proficiency required for academic study.

Students pay ISU tuition. Pay room and board in Mexico.

Mexico: Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez

UACJ is a larger university (approximately 27,000 students) located in the border town of Juarez, Mexico. Classes will be instructed in Spanish, so having a developed understanding of the Spanish language is imperative to go. 

Proof of language proficiency required for academic study.

Students pay ISU tuition. Pay room and board in Mexico.

Spain: University of Valencia, Valencia

Study in one of Spain’s most beautiful coastal cities. Proof of language proficiency required for academic study.

Liberal Arts, Sciences, Health Professions, Education. 

Students pay ISU tuition. Pay room and board in Spain.

Please contact the Study Abroad Coordinator at least six months prior to application deadline.  

Spain:  The Politecnica University of Valencia, Valencia

Study in one of Spain's most beautiful coastal cities. Proof of language proficiency required.

Engineering, Business, Communications, Fine Arts and Physical/Natural Sciences.

Substantial number of courses available in English.

Students pay ISU tuition. Pay room and board in Spain. 

Please contact the Study Abroad Coordinator at least six months prior to application deadline. 

Spain: University of Almería, Almería 

Study along the shore of the Mediterranean sea of the region of Andalucia. Proof of language proficiency required for academic study. 

Engineering, Business, Humanities, Education, and Social/Physical/Life Sciences. 

Students pay ISU tuition. Pay room and board in Spain.

Please contact the Study Abroad Coordinator at least six months prior to application deadline.  

Sweden: Karlstad University

Communication, Media, and Persuasion students are given first preference for Karlstad University. KU is among the top six universities in Sweden in terms of first choice applicants.

Karlstad is a “student city”; every 10th person in the city is a student.

Students pay ISU tuition. Pay room and board in Sweden.

Sweden: Umea University

Study in English in a welcoming environment and meet students from all over the world in lovely Sweden.

Business, CS, CIS, Economics, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Physical and Natural Sciences, Swedish language.

Students pay ISU tuition. Pay room and board in Sweden.

Uruguay:  Universidad ORT, Montevideo

Study in one of Latin America's most exciting cities!  

Five semesters of Spanish required. Business students only.

Students pay ISU tuition. Pay room and board in Uruguay.

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.

ISA (International Studies Abroad) and TEAN Abroad

Programs for all academic areas through The Education Abroad Network.

Semester/year, summer, internships and degree programs in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and Pacific.

Institute For Study Abroad-Butler University

IFSA Butler University covers Latin America including Cuba, the UK,  Australia and New Zealand.  

A limited number of scholarships are 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 website. Host family option available!

Third-Party Providers

Students joining one of these programs will NOT qualify to use their ISU financial aid.

See your IPO Study Abroad advisor for more guidance.

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