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Study Abroad Programs
Sacramento State students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of study abroad programs in more than 60 different countries. Students should research all options and coordinate with a Study Abroad Staff to select a program type that will best meet their goals.
Program Highlights
With over 100 study abroad to choose from, students should consider what program or program type may work for their current situation.
Exchange Program - Open to Sac State students only and can be for a summer (limited options), semester, or full year while still paying the same Sac State tuition and fees.
CSU International Programs - Open to students at any of the 23 CSU campuses. These programs are one or two semesters, while still paying the CSU tuition.
Faculty-Led - Short term programs open to anyone (even non-Sac State students). These programs are generally 1-3 weeks long during the summer or winter terms. On this program you will be taking your classes from a Sac State professor with other Sac State students.
Affiliated Programs - These programs give you a wide offering of destinations and classes, however on these programs you will not be paying tuition to Sac State but to the organization.
| Program Type | GPA Requirement | Credit Type | Program Length | Financial Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sac State Exchange | 2.6 - 3.0 | Resident Credits | Summer, Semester or Year | All Applies |
| CSU International Program | 2.5 - 3.2 | Resident Credits | Semester, Year long | All Applies |
| Faculty-Led | See Faculty | Resident Credits | Summer, Winter | Restrictions |
| Affiliated Programs | 2.5 - 3.2 | Transfer Credit | Summer, Winter, Semester, Year | Restrictions |
Exchange Program
Exchange programs are open to current Sac State Students. Students will take courses at the partner university with other international and local students.
Program Duration: Semester, Year, Summer at some universities
Fees: Sac State tuition + living expenses
Financial Aid Available: All
Credit type: Resident
| Country | University | Min GPA | Min Class Level | Language Requirement | Terms Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | University Of Technology, Sydney | 2.6 | Sophomore (30+ Units) | None | Academic Year, Calendar Year, Fall, Spring |
| Canada | Université Laval | 2.75 | Junior (60+ Units) | Business: None All other: 2 years college level French |
Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Canada | Western University | 2.75 | Junior (60+ Units) | None | Academic Year, Fall, Spring |
| China | Hangzhou Normal University | ||||
| China | Shenyang Normal University | ||||
| Denmark | VIA University College | 2.75 | Junior (60+ Units) | None | Academic Year, Fall, Spring |
| France | University of Paris | 2.6 | Sophomore (30+ Units) | Fall: None Spring: 1 semester of French |
Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer |
| France | EM Strasbourg Business School | 3.0 | Junior (60+ Units) | None | Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Germany | Cologne Business School | 2.75 | Sophomore (30+ Units) | None | Academic Year, Fall, Spring |
| Germany | Flensburg University | 2.6 | Sophomore (30+ Units) | None | Academic Year, Fall, Spring |
| Hungary | Corvinus University of Budapest | 3.0 | Junior (60+ Units) | None | Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Japan | Ehime University | 2.75 | Sophomore (30+ Units) | None | Academic Year, Spring |
| Japan | Shinshu University | 2.75 | Sophomore (30+ Units) | None | Academic Year, Spring |
| Japan | Yokohama University | 3.0 | Junior (60+ Units) | One semester of Japanese | Academic Year, Spring |
| the Netherlands | Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences | 2.75 | Junior (60+ Units) | None | Academic Year, Fall, Spring |
| South Korea | Hankuk University of Foreign Studies | 2.75 | Sophomore (30+ Units) | None | Academic Year, Fall, Spring |
| South Korea | Kyung Hee University | 3.0 | Junior (60+ Units) | None | Academic Year, Fall, Spring |
| South Korea | Konkuk University | 2.6 | Sophomore (30+ Units) | None | Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Spain | University of Valladolid | 2.75 | Junior (60+ Units) | 2 years of college level Spanish | Academic Year, Fall, Spring |
| Sweden | University of Gothensburg | 2.75 | Junior (60+ Units) | None | Academic Year, Fall, Spring |
| Thailand | Chulalongkorn University | 2.75 | Sophomore (30+ Units) | None | Academic Year, Fall, Spring |
| Taiwan | Tamkang University | 2.6 | Sophomore (30+ Units) | None | Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Taiwan | National Changhua University | 2.75 | Sophomore (30+ Units) | None | Academic Year, Fall, Spring |
| Taiwan | National Chengchi University | 2.75 | Sophomore (30+ Units) | None | Academic Year, Fall, Spring |
| United Kingdom | Leeds Beckett University | 2.6 | Junior (60+ Units) | None | Academic Year, Fall, Spring |
| United Kingdom | Oxford Brookes University | 3.0 | Junior (60+ Units) | None | Academic Year, Fall, Spring |
| United Kingdom | Middlesex University | 3.0 | Junior (60+ Units) | None | Academic Year |
CSU International Program
Open to students at any of the 23 CSU campuses. These programs are one or two semesters, while still paying the CSU tuition.
Program Duration: Semester or Academic Year
Fees: CSU tuition + living expenses
Financial Aid Available: All
Credit type: Resident
Faculty-Led
Short term programs open to anyone (even non-Sac State students). These programs are generally 1-3 weeks long during the summer or winter terms. On this program you will be taking your classes from a Sac State professor with other Sac State students.
Program Duration: Winter, Summer
Fees: Sac State tuition + living expenses
Financial Aid Available: Varies
Credit type: Resident Credit
Affiliated Programs
These programs give you a wide offering of destinations and classes, however on these programs you will not be paying tuition to Sac State but to the organization.
University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC)
Program Locations: Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Cuba, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, S. Korea, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, United Kingdom, Uruguay
Program Duration: Winter, Summer, Semester, Year
Fees: Varies by program
Financial Aid Available: Federal
Credit type: Transfer
Program Locations: Costa Rica, Guatemala, Peru
Program Duration: Winter, Summer, Semester, Year
Fees: Varies by program
Financial Aid Available: Federal
Credit type: Transfer
Program Locations: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Fiji, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Morocco, New Zealand, Peru, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Vietnam
Program Duration: Winter, Summer, Semester, Year
Fees: Varies by program
Financial Aid Available: Federal
Credit type: Transfer