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Global Engagement Center - Study Abroad Programs

Congratulations on making one of the best decisions of your life - the decision to study abroad! No matter where you go or how long you study abroad, it will change you forever.

Finding your study abroad program is one of the hardest parts of choosing to study abroad. We are here to help you! At 福利姬, we have hundreds of approved programs across the globe through our exchange, affiliated, and faculty-led programs. All 福利姬 approved programs can be found in our , powered by Via TRM. You can start by taking the portals program matching quiz and then browse the portal for additional programs.

After you find a program (or five!) that interests you, make an appointment with a Study Abroad Advisor to gain additional information and start the application process.

• Faculty-Led Programs

  Travel and study abroad with an 福利姬 faculty member and 10-30 students enrolled in the same 福利姬 course(s). You enroll in an 福利姬 course designated for study abroad and earn regular 福利姬 credits. You pay your normal 福利姬 tuition and fees plus a program fee to 福利姬. It’s important to understand what is included in the program fee and what additional expense you need to budget for, make sure you check out the Estimated Program Cost sheet for each program. Scholarships & financial aid can apply. Courses and destinations vary each year.

  All 2025 faculty-led programs will be added in the portal as soon as they are available to apply to, all should be added by mid-October.

  **All 2025 faculty-led programs are subject change due to changing travel restrictions in the US and Abroad.

  *Our faculty-led study abroad programs are currently in the process of being reviewed and approved. While we are excited to offer these enriching opportunities, final details, including dates, destinations, and course specifics, are subject to change pending approval. We encourage you to check back regularly for updates and contact us with any questions in the meantime.

  Program Name	Location	Courses	Faculty	Semester/Dates Abroad	Notes
  Unlock Business Horizons in the UAE	United Arab Emirates	MKTG 4085: Special Topic: Business in the Middle East	Dr. Irfan Ahmed	Fall 2025
  Unlock Spain's Business World and Vibrant Culture	Spain	ECON 4360: International Field Studies in Economics ECON 4085: Special Topic: Reading in Spanish Economics	Dr. Fidel Gonzalez	Summer 2025
  Dive into Costa Rican Conservation	Costa Rica	BIOL 4080: Field and Experimental Biology	Dr. John B. Pascarella	Summer 2025
  Health, Culture and Adventure in Costa Rica	Costa Rica	BIOL 4080: Field and Experimental Biology: Medicine Clinical Practicum	Dr. John B. Pascarella	Summer 2025
  Explore Costa Rican Culture & Public Health	Costa Rica	NURS 4030: Community Nursing	Linda James	Spring 2025 & Fall 2025
  Live, Learn, and Explore French Flair France	France	FREN 3380: French Culture & Civilization FREN 4364: Modern French Usage and Conversation	Dr. Miriam Akoto	Summer 2025
  Grow, Taste, Explore: Italy Awaits	Italy	AGRI 4364: International Agriculture AGRI 5369: Special Topics in Advanced Agriculture AGRI 2396: Topics in Agriculture	Dr. Marcy Beverly & Dr. Stanley Kelley	Summer 2025
  Hands-on STEM Innovation in Costa Rica	Costa Rica	ETEC 4369: Special Topics in Industrial Tech: STEM Applications on Innovation and Manufacturing in Engineering Technology	Dr. Ulan Dakeev	Summer 2025
  Unlock Global Business Potential in Tokyo	Japan	ECON 4085: Special Topic: Readings in Japanese Economics ECON 4360: International Field Studies Economics	Dr. Mark W. Frank	Summer 2025
  Live, Learn, and Speak Spanish in Paradise	Costa Rica	SPAN 2311: Intermediate Spanish I SPAN 2312: Intermediate Spanish II SPAN 4075: Individual Readings in Spanish	Dr. Rosti Vana	Summer 2025
  Immerse in Potsdam, Master German, Embrace Culture	Germany	GERM 4370.01: Seminar in Selected German Topics GERM 4370.02: Seminar in Selected German Topics	Silke Bugge	Summer 2025
  Teach, Learn, Explore: Spain Awaits	Spain	TESL 4314: ESL Methodology II SPED 2301: Introduction to Exceptionality	Dr. Francisco Usero-Gonzalez & Dr. Leena Landmark	Summer 2025
  Explore Scotland's Supply Chains and Scenic Wonders	Scotland	MGMT 3370: Operations Management MGMT 4085: Special Topics European Supply Chain Management	Dr. Jason Riley & Dr. William Ellegood	Summer 2025

• Exchange Programs

  An Exchange Program is where 福利姬 has a direct bilateral agreement with a university abroad. You pay your normal tuition and fees to 福利姬, and attend classes at the partner institution. The courses you take abroad will transfer back to 福利姬 as in-residence credits and you will receive grades "CR" (Credit) if passed or "NC" (No Credit) if not successfully completed. The credits will count towards hours earned but will not affect your 福利姬 or overall GPA. You must take at least 12 credits at the partner university if attending a full semester program. Financial Aid can apply & scholarships are available.

  University	Location	Semester
  	Toulouse, France	Fall, Spring, Summer, Year
  	Eindhoven/Tilburg/Venlo, Netherlands	Fall, Spring, Year
  	Nishinomiya, Japan	Fall, Spring, Year
  	Suwon, South Korea	Fall, Spring, Year
  	Aachen, Germany	Fall, Spring, Summer, Year
  	Asan-Si, South Korea	Fall, Spring, Year
  	Bern, Switzerland	Fall, Spring, Year
  	Ljubljana, Slovenia	Fall, Spring, Year
  	Turku, Finland	Fall, Spring, Year
  	Chicoutimi, Canada	Summer

• Affiliated Programs

  Affiliated program providers are 3rd party companies that provide Study Abroad services that 福利姬 has chosen to partner with. For these programs you DO NOT pay tuition & fees to 福利姬. You pay a program fee directly to the provider that covers your tuition abroad, excursions, housing, and much more. You will receive transfer credit from the university you attend abroad. This means that your grades will only affect your overall GPA, NOT your 福利姬 GPA. Financial Aid can apply with a few exceptions & scholarships are available. All affiliated programs are listed in our .

  Provider	Notes
  	Automatic $400 grant (semester) or $200 (summer) for 福利姬 students who attend an AIFS study abroad program, since 福利姬 is affiliated with AIFS. Other study abroad scholarships & grants are available. AIFS Study Abroad Scholarships, Grants & Financial Support page
  	Students may apply for multiple API scholarships (though may only be awarded one) and are encouraged to refer to the list of additional scholarship and funding resources included on their website. Additionally, API gives 福利姬 a $1,000 award to one or more students participating in their programs as part of the affiliation agreement. API Financial Information API offers internships in almost all its locations. If you are interested in an international internship check out .
  	Programs in Argentina, Costa Rica, Mexico and Spain. 福利姬 students attending an Arcos Learning Abroad program receives an automatic $100 scholarship towards the program fee. More information about funding an Arcos program can be found .
  	福利姬's Department of Foreign Languages and Cultures has partnered directly with the University of Leipzig in Germany to offer a language and cultural immersion program to 福利姬 students during the summer term. Students may study at the interDaF institute for 4 or 8-weeks on this high-impact experience that will exponentially increase both your cultural competency and language abilities.
  	As affiliate partners, 福利姬 students will get an automatic $200 discount on all ISA programs and are eligible to apply for the  of $2,000, which is only available to students from affiliated universities. There are additional ISA scholarships. ISA Funding Your Program page Visit ISA's Reginal Director  to learn more, book an advising appointment and find ISA's .
  	TEAN is a sister company of ISA, and students will receive an automatic $200 discount on all TEAN programs as well. You can find TEAN's Financing your Study Abroad Program page at .  with ISA/TEAN's Reginal Director Zoe Crowe-Barnes to find out more information about their programs.
  	USAC, a nonprofit organization since 1982, has provided students with life-changing opportunities to live and learn in countries around the globe. They have many affordable, authentic study abroad programs in 26 countries, and strive to provide students with ample opportunities to become engaged, global citizens. USAC awards  and discounts twice a year to assist students with their study abroad expenses.

  To transfer courses to 福利姬 taken on an affiliated program courses must be pre-approved before you leave. Access the below Study Abroad and NSE Course Database to see if your preferred courses have already been approved. If they have not you will need to submit the . We recommend reviewing courses as soon as you have identified the program you want to participate in.

• Virtual Programs

  Office of International Programs offers a wide range of flexible international educational experiences. Sam Houston students can participate in a virtual Internship and/or Study Abroad programs through our Affiliated Programs and International Exchange Programs. Virtual programs vary in length, from two weeks to semester long. Students can choose from credit and non-credit internships, as well as regular academic programs. For more information about programs and benefits of virtual programs visit our Virtual Programs Page