Semester/Year Exchange Programs
Benefits
There are many benefits to studying abroad for a semester or academic year. The long-term experience provides sufficient time to immerse yourself in the culture, and perhaps learn another language.
Considerations
Studying abroad in the junior or senior year is a great way for students to earn credits in their major or minor or to explore other upper-level elective courses. In general, students must have earned a minimum of 60 credit hours and have a minimum institutional GPA of 2.75. GPA, faculty references and personal essays are considered for acceptance. Students have the option study in Spanish, French German or other foreign languages and many host universities offer courses in English. Students register and receive credit for Georgia College courses while on exchange.
Financial Aid
Financial aid and scholarships assist many students with their study abroad plans. Contact the Financial Aid Office for information on the HOPE Scholarship, Pell grant and Stafford loans, and the International Education Center for information on study abroad scholarships.
Applications
Every program will have different application requirements and application fees. Please meet with a study abroad adviser before you begin the application process for any program.
Assistance
The International Education Center can help you research options and find the right program. Furthermore, the International Education Center can assist with pre-departure preparations and provide an orientation, which includes program itinerary, packing guidelines, course content, cross-cultural communication skills and other important information. Our staff help coordinate the overseas experience and serve as a point of contact while you are away. The host university's exchange coordinator provides in-country orientation, helps with registration and housing and generally assists with the transition. Some programs offer more support to students and others will require students to be more independent.
Deadlines
Unless otherwise arranged, the deadline for Fall semester partner university exchanges is February 1, and the deadline for Spring semester partner university exchanges is September 1. Other programs will have different deadlines.
Plan Ahead
You should begin the application process at the International Education Center at least nine months before you plan to begin the exchange. Please contact our study abroad adviser, Liz Havey liz.havey@gcsu.edu, before you make any arrangements.
Partner University Exchange Programs
Georgia College students may study on exchange for a semester or academic year at any of our partner universities around the world. Some universities offer bilateral exchange programs for students who will pay tuition and fees to Georgia College. The cost of attendance for bilateral exchange programs will be almost the same as the cost of attendance at Georgia College plus the cost of airfare, study abroad insurance, application fee, passport and visa fees as well as living costs in the host country. Other partner universities offer students the opportunity to direct enroll at the institution, which means students will pay tuition and fees to the host university, which may be slightly higher than the cost of tuition at Georgia College.
The International Student Exchange Program
The International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) offers students the opportunity to participate in study abroad programs or study on exchange in more than 40 countries. Students may choose to study in a variety of disciplines in English or in the language of the host country. The ISEP program fee is based on the cost of tuition and living expenses at Georgia College and covers the cost of tuition, fees, housing, 19 meals per week, orientation and student services at the host institution. More Information
Program Provider Study Abroad Programs
Program provider study abroad programs offer students the opportunity to gain academic experience abroad in a more structured, group environment. Students pay the full program cost, which often includes additional services, resources and activities that are not included in bilateral or direct enroll exchange programs. Below is a list of Georgia College approved program providers.
Institute for Study Abroad, Butler University (IFSA-Butler): IFSA-Butler is a non-profit organization that provides study abroad opportunities as well as academic and personal support to students. Students may study in various locations at host universities while receiving support from on-site staff in country and the IFSA-Butler staff in the U.S. IFSA-Butler provides or will help arrange housing for students. Cultural excursions, activities, on-site orientation, student support, and a variety of housing and meal options are usually included in the program cost. More Information
International Studies Abroad (ISA): ISA offers several study abroad programs in 16 countries. Students may study in a variety of disciplines. Students may take courses taught in English and/or the host language of the country. Cultural excursions, activities, on-site orientation, student support in the U.S. and in the host country and a variety of housing options are usually included in the program cost. More Information
School for Field Studies (SFS): SFS offers students the opportunity to engage in field research related to various environmental concerns in five countries. Students will work and live at the field station in the host country and will have the opportunity to interact with the local community to address the issues they study and research. SFS provides on-site staff support for students. More Information
School for International Training (SIT): SIT study abroad programs provide students the opportunity to experience field-based learning with a focus on critical global issues in a specific cultural and geographical context. SIT provides on-site staff support to students and most are placed in homestays to further their language and cultural learning. More Information
Australia
Australian Catholic University (Sydney, Australia): There are a variety of courses offered in many disciplines at the five ACU campuses in Australia. Students may study on exchange for a semester or academic year. Students may arrange housing in a shared apartment or with a host family. Semester one begins the last full week in February and finishes the last full week in June; semester two begins the first week in August and ends the third week in November. Chance of placement in a bilateral exchange agreement is limited but students may also attend under a direct enroll agreement. More Information
Bond University (Gold Coast, Australia): The only private university in Australia offers programs in most disciplines studied at Georgia College. Instruction is in English. Students may study on exchange for a semester or academic year. Bond will assist with accommodations. Semester one begins the last full week in February and finishes the last full week in June; semester two begins the first week in August and ends the third week in November. Students may enroll under a direct enroll agreement. More Information
Charles Sturt University (Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney): More Information
IFSA-Butler (various locations in Australia): More Information
International Student Exchange Program (various locations in Australia): Chance of placement in a bilateral exchange agreement is limited but students may also attend under a direct enroll agreement. More Information
School for Field Studies (Queensland, Australia): More Information
School for International Training (various locations in Australia): More Information
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Czech Republic
International Studies Abroad (Prague, Czech Republic): More Information
International Student Exchange Program (various locations in Czech Republic): More Information
Palacky University (Olomouc, Czech Republic): Students can enroll for a semester in English-language courses in Central European Studies. The Palacky International Office will assist with accommodations. Students may enroll under a bilateral exchange agreement. More Information
School for International Training (Prague, Czech Republic): More Information
University of Hradec Kralove (Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic): Students may enroll for a semester in special courses in education, music and physical education. Hradec Kralove will assist with accommodations. Students may enroll under a bilateral exchange agreement. More Information
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France
The American Business School in Paris (Paris, France): Students take international business courses taught entirely in English. Most courses offered focus on international business, international marketing and international finance, but there are some humanities and foreign language course options as well. ABS will assist students in finding accommodations. Students may enroll for the semester or the academic year. Students may enroll under a bilateral exchange agreement. More Information
International Studies Abroad (Paris, France): More Information
International Student Exchange Program (various locations in France): More Information
School for International Training (Toulouse, France): More Information
Universite Charles-de-Gaulle Lille 3 (Lille, France): Students may take courses in French or English. The university also offers several French language courses for non-native speakers. There is some university housing available and the International Services division at Lille 3 will assist students in finding accommodations. Students may enroll for the semester or the academic year. Students may enroll under a bilateral exchange agreement. More Information
Universite de Rouen (Rouen, France): Students may take courses in French or English. The university also offers several French language courses for non-native speakers. There is some university housing available and the International Services division at the university will assist students in finding accommodations and students have the option to arrange a home-stay. Students may enroll for the semester or the academic year. Students may enroll under a bilateral exchange agreement. More Information
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Germany
International Student Exchange Program (various locations in Germany): More Information
Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg (Magdeburg, Germany): Students may study business or American studies in English and various other disciplines in German. Students may study on exchange for a semester or academic year. Students may also enroll in a 3-week summer program in intensive German. The Magdeburg International Office will assist with housing arrangements in university residences. The fall semester lasts from late September through early January, and the spring semester from February through June. Students may enroll under a bilateral exchange agreement. More Information
Zeppelin University (Friedrichshafen, Germany): Students may take courses in English for Business or Public Administration students. Students may study on exchange for a semester or academic year. The Zeppelin International Office will assist with housing arrangements. The fall semester lasts from late September through early January, and the spring semester from February through June. Students may enroll under a bilateral exchange agreement. More Information
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Hungary
University of Pecs (Pecs, Hungary): Students can enroll for a semester or year in the English-language business program or study a variety of other subjects in English. The Pecs International Office will assist with accommodations. The first semester begins in early September with exams given in January; the second begins in early February with exams in June. Students may enroll under a bilateral exchange agreement. More Information
Eszterhazy Karoly College (Eger, Hungary): This 250-year old university offers a program of study in Central European issues in English. Students can enroll for a semester or academic year. The university will assist with accommodations. The first semester begins in early September with exams given in January; the second begins in early February with exams in June. Students may enroll under a bilateral exchange agreement. More Information
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Japan
International Student Exchange Program (various locations in Japan): More Information
Kansai Gaidai University (Hirakata and Kyoto, Japan): Kansai Gaidai offers courses in English that focus on Japan studies, business, humanities, social sciences, studio arts and Japanese language. Students may study on exchange for a semester or academic year. The Kansai Gaidai International Office will assist with housing arrangements in home stays or dormitories. Students may enroll under a bilateral exchange agreement. More Information
J.F. Oberlin University (Machida and Tokyo, Japan): J.F. Oberlin University offers courses in English that focus on Japan studies, art, culture, history, literature, management, and politics, as well as Japanese language. Students may study on exchange for a semester or academic year. The J.F. Oberlin International Office will assist with housing arrangements in home stays or dormitories. Students may enroll under a bilateral exchange agreement. More Information
Ritsumeikan University (Kyoto and Tokyo, Japan): Students may take courses in English that focus on Japan studies, art, culture, history, literature, and politics, as well as Japanese language. Students may study on exchange for a semester or academic year. Fall semester begins in mid-September and ends in late January. Spring semester begins in mid-April and ends in late July. Students may enroll under a bilateral exchange agreement. More Information
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Korea
International Student Exchange Program (various locations in Korea): More Information
Pukyong National University (Busan, Korea): offers courses in English that focus on Korea studies, business, humanities, social sciences, studio art, and students may also study Korean language. Students may study on exchange for a semester or academic year. The Pukyong National University International Office will assist with housing arrangements in home stays or dormitories. Students may enroll under a bilateral exchange agreement. More Information
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Mexico
International Studies Abroad (various locations in Mexico): More Information
International Student Exchange Program (various locations in Mexico): More Information
School for Field Studies (Baja, Mexico): More Information
School for International Training (various locations in Mexico): More Information
Universidad Iberoamericana Puebla (Puebla, Mexico): Students may study on exchange for a semester or academic year. Housing can be arranged in a residence hall or with a host family. The academic calendar runs from January to November with semester one beginning the second week of January and finishing in mid-May. Semester two begins the second week of August and finishes the last week of November. Students may enroll under a bilateral exchange agreement. More Information
Universidad Popular Autonoma del Estado de Puebla (Puebla, Mexico): Students may study on exchange for a semester or academic year. Accommodations can be arranged in residence halls or with a host family. The academic calendar runs from January to November with semester one beginning the second week of January and finishing mid-May. Semester two begins the second week of August and finishes at the end of November. Students may enroll under a bilateral exchange agreement. More Information
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Peru
IFSA-Butler (various locations in Peru): More Information
International Studies Abroad (Lima, Peru): More Information
International Student Exchange Program (various locations in Peru): More Information
School for International Training (Cusco, Peru): More Information
Universidad de Lima (Lima, Peru): The Lima exchange began in 2006 and offers courses taught in Spanish in many disciplines for students who want to study on exchange for a semester or the academic year. The private university is located in Lima on the coast of Peru. The Universidad de Lima International Office will assist with housing arrangements in residence halls, apartments or with host families. Students may enroll under a bilateral exchange agreement. More Information
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Romania
Babes-Bolyai University (Cluj-Napoca, Romania): Courses are taught in Romanian, Hungarian, German and English. Students may enroll under a bilateral exchange agreement. More Information
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Spain
School for International Training (Granada, Spain): More Information
International Studies Abroad (various locations in Spain): More Information
International Student Exchange Program (various locations in Spain): More Information
Universitat de Valencia (Valencia, Spain): Courses taught in Spanish are available in virtually all disciplines for students who want to study on exchange for a semester or the academic year. A one-month intensive Spanish course is available in September prior to the start of the academic year. The International Office will assist with housing arrangements in residence halls, apartments or with host families. The fall semester lasts from late September through early January, and the spring semester from February through June. Students may enroll under a bilateral exchange agreement. More Information
Universidad de Valladolid (Valladolid, Spain): Courses are taught in Spanish in all disciplines for students who want to study on exchange for a semester or the academic year. The university is in the center of Valladolid, a beautiful medieval city in the north of Spain. A one-month intensive Spanish course is available in September prior to the start of the academic year. The International Office will assist with housing arrangements in residence halls, apartments or with host families. The fall semester lasts from late September through early January, and the spring semester from February through June. Students may enroll under a bilateral exchange agreement. More Information
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Sweden
International Student Exchange Program (various locations in Sweden): More Information
Södertörns högskola (Södertörn University College) (Stockholm, Sweden): Södertörns is a new university college with a multidisciplinary and multicultural ethos, and a wide range of academic programs and courses are offered in the humanities, social sciences, technology, education and life sciences. The semesters are approximately parallel to those at Georgia College. Students may enroll under a bilateral exchange agreement. More Information
Linnaeus University (Växjö and Kalmar, Sweden): Växjö is a small, friendly city in central Sweden and the young university offers a wide variety of courses that fit Georgia College's liberal arts mission. Course work offered is offered in English in the humanities, social sciences, business and technology. The semesters are approximately parallel to those at Georgia College. Students may enroll under a bilateral exchange agreement. More Information
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Turkey
Anadolu University (Eskisehir): More Information
United Kingdom
De Montfort University (Leicester, England): Good study possibilities exist in business, English, history and the humanities. Instruction is in English. Students may study on exchange for a semester or academic year. A wide range of accommodations are available and all international students are guaranteed University-managed accommodation in university residences or private houses. International student orientation begins in mid-September. The fall term lasts from late September to mid-December, and the spring term from early January to mid-April. Students may enroll under a bilateral exchange agreement. More Information
International Studies Abroad (London and Reading, England): More Information
International Student Exchange Program (various locations in the United Kingdom): Chance of placement in a bilateral exchange agreement is limited but students may also attend under a direct enroll agreement. More Information
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IFSA-Butler offers study abroad programs in various locations, including: Argentina, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, India, New Zealand, Scotland and Wales. More Information
International Studies Abroad (ISA) offers study abroad programs in a variety of countries with on-site student support. Program locations include: Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Italy, Jordan, Morocco and a multi-country program in Latin America. More Information
The International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) offers exchange opportunities in various countries, including: Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Denmark, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, Ghana, Hungary, Iceland, India, Italy, Latvia, Malta, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, South Africa, Switzerland, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates and Uruguay. More Information
The School for Field Studies (SFS) offers field-based research programs focusing on biology and environmental science studies in Costa Rica, Turks & Caicos, Kenya, Mexico and Australia. More Information
The School for International Training (SIT) offers field-based research programs focusing on critical global issues in Argentina, the Balkans, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, China, Ecuador, Ghana, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Jordan, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Mongolia, Morocco, Nepal, the Netherlands, Nicaragua, Oman, Panama, Rwanda, Samoa, Senegal, South Africa, Switzerland, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda and Vietnam. More Information
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