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Study Abroad Programs
Sac State students have the opportunity to study at a variety of locations in more than 20 countries around the world. Note that not all areas of study are offered at every location. Students should research their options carefully and coordinate with the study abroad staff to select a program that best meets their academic and personal goals.
National Chengchi University, Taiwan
Program Highlights
There are two main program options for study abroad:
- Sac State Direct Exchange Programs: Open to Sac State students only. These programs can be done for a semester or a year. Limited summer options are also available.
- CSU International Programs: Open to students at any of the 23 CSU campuses. These can be done for a semester or a year. No summer options are available.
The main difference between Direct Exchange and CSU-IP is administrative. Direct Exchange programs are run by our office on campus, while CSU-IP is administered by the Chancellor's Office in Long Beach. Although the application and acceptance processes are slightly different, both options offer the same tuition cost, opportunity to apply existing financial aid packages, and classes taken for resident credit.
Sac State Direct Exchange Application
Sac State students in London, UK
Sac State Direct Exchange
Direct Exchange programs are only offered to current Sac State students. Students will take courses at the partner university with other international and local students.
*Note that Academic Year refers to programs that start in the fall and end in the spring, while Calendar Year refers to to programs that start in the spring and end in the fall.
Program Duration: Semester, Year, Summer (Limited Options)
Fees: Sac State tuition + living expenses
Financial Aid Available: FAFSA and scholarships
Credit type: Resident
List of Programs by Academic Major
Konkuk University, Korea
| 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 |
| Belgium | Université Liège | 2.75 | 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 | 2.6 | Junior (60+ Units) | None | Academic Year, Fall, Spring |
| China | Hangzhou Normal University | 2.8 | Junior (60+ units) | 1 Year of Chinese | Currently Suspended |
| China | Shenyang Normal University | 2.8 | Junior (60+ units) | None | Currently Suspended |
| Denmark | VIA University College | 2.75 | Junior (60+ Units) | None | Academic Year, Fall, Spring |
| France | MICEFA, Universities of Paris | 2.75 | Sophomore (30+ Units) | Fall: None Spring: 1 semester of French |
Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer |
| France | University of Montpellier | 3.0 | Junior (60+ Units) | None | Academic Year, Fall, Spring |
| 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 | 2.75 | Sophomore (30+ Units) | None | Academic Year, Fall, Spring |
| Hungary | Corvinus University of Budapest | 3.0 | Junior (60+ Units) | None | Academic Year, Fall, Spring |
| Japan | Ehime University | 2.75 | Sophomore (30+ Units) | None | Academic Year, Calendar Year, Spring |
| Japan | Shinshu University | 2.75 | Sophomore (30+ Units) | None | Academic Year, Calendar Year, Spring |
| Japan | Yokohama National University | 3.0 | Junior (60+ Units) | One semester of Japanese | Academic Year, Calendar Year, Spring |
| Netherlands | Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences | 2.75 | Junior (60+ Units) | None | Academic Year, Fall, Spring |
| South Korea | Hankuk University of Foreign Studies | 3.0 | Sophomore (30+ Units) | None | Academic Year, Fall, Spring |
| South Korea | Kyung Hee University | 3.0 | Junior (60+ Units) | None | Academic Year, Calendar Year, Fall, Spring |
| South Korea | Konkuk University | 2.75 | Sophomore (30+ Units) | None | Academic Year, Calendar 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 Gothenburg | 2.75 | Junior (60+ Units) | None | Academic Year, Fall, Calendar Year, Spring |
| Thailand | Chulalongkorn University | 2.75 | Sophomore (30+ Units) | None | Currently Suspended |
| Taiwan | Tamkang University | 2.75 | Sophomore (30+ Units) | None | Academic Year, Fall, Spring |
| 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 London | 2.6 | Junior (60+ Units) | None | Academic Year |
CSU International Programs
Open to students at any of the 23 CSU campuses. Students will take courses at the partner university with other international and local students.
Program Duration: Semester or Year
Fees: Sac State tuition + living expenses
Financial Aid Available: FAFSA and scholarships
Credit type: Resident
Please follow the links below to access the CSU-IP program page. To search programs by major, follow the "IP Program Search" button below, and scroll down to the "Areas of Study" field on the lefthand side in the "Parameters" section to begin your research.
Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
Faculty-Led Programs
Faculty-Led Programs (FLPs): Short term programs open to anyone. These programs are generally 1-2 weeks long and take place during the summer or winter terms. FLPs offer credit for one Sac State class through various departments. Please note that all FLPs are administered by the College of Continuing Education.
Summer Provider Programs
There are many third-party provider options for students wishing to go on summer study abroad programs in various locations. USAC, CIEE, and Maximo Nivel are some examples of providers Sac State students have used in the past.
Please note that all courses taken on these programs will appear as transfer - rather than resident - credit. Students should apply directly to the provider, and not all elements of financial aid will apply. Scholarships for summer programs are also limited.