Prospective Students

Faculty-led programs are conducted by KSU faculty and are designed for KSU students. Programs can be 1 to 7 weeks long and are primarily offered during the summer. By completing a program in the summer, you can get ahead on courses for required general education or major specific areas. These programs have set itineraries designed around the KSU courses offered. They also usually include a “program fee” that includes accommodations, some meals, excursions, and more. 

KSU has partnered with institutions around the world to offer reciprocal immersive exchange programs. Exchanges are semester or year-long experiences where KSU students can study at a partner institution abroad and, in exchange, a student from the partner institution can study at KSU. As part of the exchange program, students pay their normal tuition and fees for full-time enrollment to KSU but take their courses at the partner institution. Most courses are taught in English. These programs allow students to be immersed in a new culture while earning KSU credit toward graduation.

Affiliate programs are through various KSU partners that offer various types of experiences that can be group travel or individual travel. These include specific organizations that KSU has agreements with and some programs through other USG schools. Students earn transfer credit through affiliate programs. 

Directed Study/Research Abroad Projects are one-time, individualized projects that student can design and complete in conjunction with a KSU faculty member. These projects are not limited to any major and can be completed by students who gain approval from their academic department. 

Internships abroad are self-directed experiences that may be more challenging than other education abroad opportunities. They may be with a Faculty supervisor, through a KSU affiliate, with a company you were hired by, or through a third-party study abroad organization. You will be responsible for finding the internship and getting approval from Career Planning & Development. You may be responsible for arranging your own living and working conditions as well as getting your credit approved by your department.

If you have not been able to find a program that fits your needs at KSU, you may consider participating in a study abroad program that is not sponsored by KSU. This can include programs offered by other U.S. universities, companies that specifically offer study abroad programs, or becoming an enrolled student in a college or university abroad. Note that these programs tend to be more expensive and credit may not be able to transfer to KSU.