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JSU Study Abroad Options

Exchange programs are more challenging but also more rewarding. They tend to last at least six weeks and are usually an entire semester. Students usually go alone, and there are no JSU faculty or staff at the other university. Exchange programs are partnerships between universities, so JSU students will not be entirely alone or without support. The exchange university you choose will be prepared for you and will have many other American students studying there as well. You will get an amazing opportunity to live in another country and make friends from all over the world.

List of JSU Partner Institutions

ASIA

  • Kookmin University- South Korea
    • Class Credit- Summer in Korea (July 10 - August 1 , 2025)
    • Korean Language Program Seoul, South Korea
    • Undergraduate students enroll in the 3-week program to Kookmin University in South Korea and receive a 1 hour of credit in INS 399. For graduate students, a consultation with your advisor and department head will need to be done to decide on credit.
    • Total Cost $2,782 includes all fees including highest airfare
    • Cost Break Down:
    • Additional Cost $600 for spending money.
    • JSU Tuition- $167
    • Flight - $1800 - 2000
    • Travel Insurance - $100
    • Food - $315
    • Transportation - $200
    • Spending Money - $600
    • If you wish to enroll, you must notify the Study Abroad Office, studyabroad@jsu.edu
  • Soongsil University - South Korea
  • GLA University - India
  • Kansai University - Japan 


EUROPE

MIDDLE EAST

Check out the details of all upcoming programs 

Faculty-led programs are usually short-term programs (a few weeks or a month) and often offered in the May mini-semester. Faculty-led programs are an excellent Study Abroad experience for most students. They are shorter and less intimidating than an entire semester abroad by yourself, but they still offer all the benefits of traveling. You also get an opportunity to get to know your professor better and learn more about their research and travel interests, as well as meeting JSU students you might not have had the chance to meet before.

List of upcoming trips

  • Seville, Spain Summer 2025 - Dr. Tania Abella Fernandez, College of Arts and Humanities; Email: tabella@jsu.edu 
    Course Information
    Program Dates May 10, 2025 – June 9, 2025
    This course provides the opportunity for daily immersion in the cultural and historical aspects of the Spanish language to produce a more proficient aspect of the language. Assigned conversation partners, cultural tours, and other activities will require application of Spanish language skills.tabella@jsu.edu 

  • England & Ireland- Javier Burrow, International House & Programs, Email: studyabroad@jsu.edu 
    Course Information
    Program Dates May 27, 2025 – June 12, 2025
    Students can go to England and Ireland through our membership with CCSA. This trip has 3 course options listed below, Credits will be obtained through the University of West Kentucky and can be transferred to JSU. The JSU Study Abroad Coordinator will there as an Assistant Program Director. If you are interested to go on this trip, please email studyabroad@jsu.edu 

  • Nancy, France
    Course Information
    Program Dates June 8, 2025 - June 22, 2025
    Experience beautiful Nancy, France only two hours from Paris France.
    Learn French and experience French culture at an affordable price led by JSU Staff Byron Nichols. Email us at studyabroad@jsu.edu if you are interested in applying.

JSU's International Travel Risk Committee will review these destinations and have a final recommendation on the travel 45 days before the travel dates. Participants-students and faculty leaders are responsible to understand the cancellation and refund policies of the providers. In the event the program gets canceled for the safety and health of the participants, the participants will be responsible for any financial losses. 

 

Check out the details of all upcoming programs

JSU is an affiliate member of the Cooperative Center for Study Abroad, so JSU students can take advantage of CCSA course offerings. CCSA offers 2-week and 4-week programs (during winter and summer breaks) in English-speaking nations, such as Australia, Belize, England, Ghana, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, South Africa, and Scotland.  Sometimes, JSU faculty teach these courses.  

 

List of upcoming trips


JSU's International Travel Risk Committee will review these destinations and have a final recommendation on the travel 45 days before the travel dates. Participants-students and faculty leaders are responsible to understand the cancellation and refund policies of the providers. In the event the program gets canceled for the safety and health of the participants, the participants will be responsible for any financial losses. 

JSU has partnered with ISEP opening the opportunity for multiple study abroad destinations. JSU students may apply to Direct ISEP programs. For more information on programs and deadline visit ISEP Direct Program Link 

JSU has partnered with Maximo Nivel opening opportunities for Spanish Immersion programs in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru. JSU students may apply directly to Maximo Nivel Programs. For more information, please visit Maximo Nivel.