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CSU System-Wide International Programs (IP)

•   Academic Year-long programs in 18 countries
•   Junior/senior and some graduate level programs
    (Sophomore options available in China, France, Germany, and Mexico.)
•   GPA of 2.75 (in a few countries a 3.00 GPA is required)
•   Language and/or specific course prerequisites
•   Financial Aid applies
•   Credits placed directly on CSULB transcript

  February 1st deadline (May 1st for Australia, New Zealand and South Africa)

Scholarships:  CSU IP Scholarship Information

IP Program: Countries that do not require prior language study
(Minimum 2.75 GPA and Junior standing except where noted)

• AUSTRALIA - Multiple sites in Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne. 3.0 GPA required.

  Study Options: Agriculture and Horticulture, Australian and Indigenous Studies, Communication Studies, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Food and Nutrition, Hospitality and Tourism, Information Technology, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Marine Biology, Performing Arts, Psychology, Studio Art.  Apply by May 1st.  Click here for online application.

• CANADA - Multiple sites in Montreal and Quebec City.
  

  Students attending Concordia or McGill take at least one French language course each term in addition to courses in their major field. Beginning French students can follow a "Learn French" program at Université Laval (open to sophomores). Students with intermediate and advanced French language skills can enroll in the regular university.  Click here for online application.

• DENMARK- Site in Copenhagan. Arranged by Denmark's International Study Program (DIS).

  Study Options: Child Development & Psychology. Click here for online application.

• GHANA - 3.0 GPA required.

  Study Options: Full Curriculum available. Click here for online application.

• ISRAEL- Sites in Jerusalem, TelAviv  and Haifa. 3.0 GPA required. (Currently suspended)

  Study Options: Jewish Studies, Middle East Studies, International Relations, Religious Studies.

• ITALY - CSU Study Center, Florence
  

  Study Options: Art History, Italian Literature, Social Sciences, Studio Art, and HIstory and Classics. Click here for online application.

• KOREA - The International Division of Yonsei University
  

  Study Options: Learn Korean language. Study East Asian Studies, International Relations, International Business and other general education courses taught in English. Students proficient in Korean language may, with permission, take regular university courses at Yonsei University. Click here for online application.

• NEW ZEALAND - Sites on the North-Island (Palmerston) and South-Island (Massey). 3.0 GPA required.

  Agriculture, Horticulture, Geography and Resource Planning, Social Anthropology, Maori Studies, Parks and Recreation Management. Apply by May 1st. Click here for online application.

• SOUTH AFRICA - Sites in Durban and Port Elizabeth. 3.0 GPA required.
  

  Study Options: Full Curriculum available. Apply by May 1st. Click here for online application.

• SWEDEN - Site in Uppsala, about 50 miles north of Stockholm.

  Study Options: Biochemistry, Fresh Water Ecology, Communications, History, Politics, Cultural Anthropology. Click here for online application.

• UNITED KINGDOM - Sites in Bradford, Bristol, Hull, Kingston, Sheffield and Swansea, Wales. 3.0 GPA required. Study Options: Wide curriculum - Offerings vary by site!  Click here for online application.

IP Program: Countries That Require Prior Language Study
(2.75 minimum GPA and Junior standing except where noted)

• CHILE - Santiago. 3.0 GPA required.
  2 years Spanish and 2 courses in Latin American studies required.
  
  Study Options: Full Curriculum available, emphasis on history, literature, political science and Latin American studies.  Click here for online application.

• CHINA - Beijing . 3.0 GPA required.
  Open to sophomores and above. One semester of college-level Mandarin Chinese required and one college-level course with a focus on Chinese civilization, history, society, politics, literature, geography, or philosophy. Click here for online application.

• FRANCE - Paris and Aix-en-Provence.
  
  Institut d'Etudes Francaises pour Etudiants Etrangers (IEFEE) in Aix-en-Provence
  Open to sophomore and above. One semester of college-level French required. Primarily French language and culture courses. Click here for online application.
  
  Universities of Paris
  Two years of college-level French required. Full curriculum. Click here for online application.

• GERMANY - Multiple sites in Baden-Wurttemberg (Southwestern Germany) - dependent on language ability. Click here for details on the universities and study options.  Click here for online application.

  Open to sophomores and above. One semester of college-level German required. Primarily German Language and culture courses with wide range curriculum offerings available.
  
  Additional Sites available based on language preparation will accommodate the following majors:

Agriculture Archaeology Art History Business

Communications Ecology Economics Engineering

Forestry Humanities Media Technology Musicology

Nutrition Political Science Psychology Social Work

Sociology Teaching Textiles Zoology

• ITALY - CSU Study Center and Accademia di Belle Arti, Florence at least one semester of Italian for Studio Art students in Painting, Drawing and Sculpture  Click here for online application.

• JAPAN - Waseda University and Center for International Education 3.0 GPA
  One semester of Japanese required and one course in Asian Studies required. Asian Studies, Japanese Language and Culture, History, Politics and Economics offered. Click here for online application.

• MEXICO -Instituto Technologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM), Queretaro Campus

  Language and Culture and Study in English Program open to sophomores and above with at least one semester of Spanish. Courses offered in English vary slightly from year to year, but usually includes Agronomy, Architecture, Basic Sciences, Business Administration & Marketing, Computer Systems, Electronics, Food Industry, Industrial Engineering, Liberal Arts and Mechanical Engineering.

  La Meta (Learn about Mexican Education Through Teaching Assistantship) and Advanced Program (College of Architecture and Engineering and College of Administration and Social Sciences) available to students to withupper division standing and at least two years of college-level Spanish.  Internships in Business and Social Sciences are Available. Click here for online application.

  SPAIN - Madrid and Granada
  Two years of college-level Spanish required. Social Sciences and Humanities emphasis. Click here for online application.

• TAIWAN - Taipei

Open to sophomores and above. No previous language study required for the Chinese Language and Culture Program.  Courses offered in English in Economics, Political Science, English literature,, and Business Management. Click here for online application.

OK, I know - you say "An entire year? That's a long time to be away." But do you know how fast that year will go by?  It is actually only a nine month school year.
And believe me, you will look back to say it was the most important year of your life! Not convinced? Need more country choices? Please read on....