Study Abroad Programs
Congratulations on making one of the best decisions of your life - the decision to study abroad! No matter where you go or how long you study abroad, it will change you forever.
Finding your study abroad program is one of the hardest parts of choosing to study abroad. We are here to help you! At SHSU, we have hundreds of approved programs across the globe through our exchange, affiliated, and faculty-led programs. All SHSU approved programs can be found in our Bearkats Abroad Portal, powered by Via TRM. You can start by taking the portals program matching quiz and then browse the portal for additional programs.
Search for Study Abroad Programs
After you find a program (or five!) that interests you, make an appointment with a Study Abroad Coordinator to gain additional information and start the application process.
Faculty-led programs
Travel and study abroad with an SHSU faculty member and 10-30 students enrolled in the same SHSU course(s). You enroll in an SHSU course designated for study abroad and earn regular SHSU credits. You pay your normal SHSU tuition and fees plus a program fee to SHSU. It’s important to understand what is included in the program fee and what additional expense you need to budget for, make sure you check out the Estimated Program Cost sheet for each program. Scholarships & financial aid can apply. Courses and destinations vary each year.
All 2021 faculty-led programs will be added in the portal as soon as they are available to apply to, all should be added by mid-September.
| Program Name | Location | Courses | Faculty | Semester/Dates Abroad | Notes |
| Agriculture production systems in Southern France and Spain | France & Spain | AGRI 4369 AGRI 5369 |
Dr. Marcy Beverly Dr. Stanley Kelley |
Summer 1 June 2-16, 2021 |
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| Business and Economics in China | China | ECON 4085 ECON 4360 |
Dr. Fidel Gonzalez | Summer June 19-July 13, 2021 |
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| International Business in Germany | Germany | ECON 4085 ECON 4360 |
Dr. Christian Raschke | Summer May 31-July 2, 2021 |
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| Irish Literature and Culture | Ireland | ENGL 3338 ENGL 3370 |
Dr. Paul Child Dr. Bob Donahoo |
Summer 1 June 3-18, 2021 |
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| Green Construction and Sustainability in South Korea | South Korea | ETEC 4369 | Dr. Min Suh | Summer 2 July 9-25, 2021 |
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| International Finance and Economics in Japan | Japan |
FINC 4085 |
Dr. Bala Maniam | Summer 1 May 29-June 19, 2021 |
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| Exploring sports culture and society in South Korea | South Korea | KINE 3388 | Dr. Min Kim | Summer 1 June 1-13, 2021 |
CANCELED |
| Zipline to Costa Rica for Nursing Students | Costa Rica | NURS 4030 | Ms. Linda James |
Spring Fall |
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| Dubai Study Abroad | United Arab Emirates | MKTG 4085 | Dr. Irfan Ahmed | Fall December 10-21, 2021 |
Application available January 2021 |
| Global Security and Political Economy in Taiwan | Taiwan | POLS 4081 | Dr. Dennis Weng | Mini-session May 15-25, 2021 |
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| Comparative Homeland Security | Poland | SCST/CRIJ 4377 | Dr. Magdalena Denham | Summer 1 May 27-June 12, 2021 |
Exchange Programs
An Exchange Program is where SHSU has a direct bilateral agreement with a university abroad. You pay your normal tuition and fees to SHSU, and attend classes at the partner institution. The courses you take abroad will transfer back to SHSU as in-residence credits and you will receive grades "CR" (Credit) if passed or "NC" (No Credit) if not successfully completed. The credits will count towards hours earned but will not affect your SHSU or overall GPA. You must take at least 12 credits at the partner university if attending a full semester program. Financial Aid can apply & scholarships are available.
| University | Location | Semester |
| École d'ingénieurs de Purpan | Toulouse, France | Fall, Spring, Summer, Year |
| Fontys University of Applied Science | Eindhoven/Tilburg/Venlo, Netherlands | Fall, Spring, Year |
| Kobe College | Nishinomiya, Japan | Fall, Spring, Year |
| Kyonggi University | Suwon, South Korea | Fall, Spring, Year |
| Soonchunhyang University | Asan-Si, South Korea | Fall, Spring, Year |
| University of Bern | Bern, Switzerland | Fall, Spring, Year |
| University of Lausanne | Lausanne, Switzerland | Fall, Spring, Summer, Year |
| University of Ljubljana | Ljubljana, Slovenia | Fall, Spring, Year |
| University of Turku | Turku, Finland | Fall, Spring, Year |
| Université du Québec à Chicoutimi | Chicoutimi, Canada | Summer |
To preapprove and transfer courses to SHSU taken on an exchange program the Course Equivalency Form must be completed. We recommend starting this form as soon as you have identified the program you want to participate in. The Course Equivalency Guide below can be used to see how courses have been approved in the past. It does not mean they will be approved for the same course again. The guide only lists courses that a student took abroad.
Affiliated programs
Affiliated program providers are 3rd party companies that provide Study Abroad services that SHSU has chosen to partner with. For these programs you DO NOT pay tuition & fees to SHSU. You pay a program fee directly to the provider that covers your tuition abroad, excursions, housing, and much more. You will receive transfer credit from the university you attend abroad. This means that your grades will only affect your overall GPA, NOT your SHSU GPA. Financial Aid can apply with a few exceptions & scholarships are available. All affiliated programs are listed in our Bearkats Abroad Portal.
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Over 110 programs Automatic $400 grant (semester) or $200 (summer) for SHSU students who attend an AIFS study abroad program, since SHSU is affiliated with AIFS. Other study abroad scholarships & grants are available. AIFS Study Abroad Scholarships, Grants & Financial Support page https://www.aifsabroad.com/financial-aid/ |
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Over 190 programs Students may apply for multiple API scholarships (though may only be awarded one) and are encouraged to refer to the list of additional scholarship and funding resources included on their website. Additionally, API gives SHSU a $1,000 award to one or more students participating in their programs as part of the affiliation agreement. API Financial Information https://apiabroad.com/other-resources/financial-information/ |
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Over 10 programs in Argentina, Costa Rica, Mexico and Spain. SHSU students attending an Arcos Learning Abroad program receives an automatic $100 scholarship towards the program fee. More information about funding an Arcos program can be found here. |
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Over 270 programs As affiliate partners, SHSU students will get an automatic $200 discount on all ISA programs and are eligible to apply for the Carlos Casteneda semester scholarship of $2,000, which is only available to students from affiliated universities. There are additional ISA scholarships. ISA Funding Your Program page https://www.studiesabroad.com/admissions/funding-your-program/scholarships-and-grants Visit ISA's Reginal Director Zoe Crowe-Barnes' Virtual Office to learn more, book an advising appointment and find ISA's upcoming events. |
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SHSU's Department of Foreign Languages and Cultures has partnered directly with the University of Leipzig in Germany to offer a language and cultural immersion program to SHSU students during the summer term. Students may study at the interDaF institute for 4 or 8-weeks on this high-impact experience that will exponentially increase both your cultural competency and language abilities. |
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Over 80 programs USAC, a nonprofit organization since 1982, has provided students with life-changing opportunities to live and learn in countries around the globe. They have many affordable, authentic study abroad programs in 26 countries, and strive to provide students with ample opportunities to become engaged, global citizens. USAC awards scholarships and discounts twice a year to assist students with their study abroad expenses. |
To preapprove and transfer courses to SHSU taken on an exchange program the Course Equivalency Form must be completed. We recommend starting this form as soon as you have identified the program you want to participate in. The Course Equivalency Guide below can be used to see how courses have been approved in the past. It does not mean they will be approved for the same course again. The guide only lists courses that a student took abroad.
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Malin Hilmersson Study Abroad Coordinator |
malin@shsu.edu | 936.294.3276 | Farrington 116C | Make an appointment |