Austin College is proud to partner with study abroad providers that specialize in quality international programs around the world. These long-standing organizations partner with distinguished universities abroad as well as facilitate their own unique programs, giving Austin College students access to world-class courses. In addition to providing excellent academics, study abroad providers also:
- organize cultural activities and excursions that further immerse students in their local environment
- coordinate internship, research, and service learning opportunities that fit a student's goals
- arrange housing accommodations for the duration of a student's stay
- ensure health and safety through established protocols and in-country support
Students are encouraged to explore all of their study abroad options, and the Office of International Programs will guide students on making the best choice with their academic, professional, and personal interests in mind.
Meet our Partners
APA is a boutique program provider in Paris, France with a passion to provide a first-rate study abroad experience that unites academic excellence with the beauty and richness of French and Francophone culture. For over 30 years, students from more than 80 US colleges and universities have received a personalized, immersive education abroad in the Paris; Dakar, Senegal; Rabat, Morocco; and Fort-de-France, Martinique.
Website: https://www.apaparis.com/
Examples of Student Participation:
Student Name | Class Year | Location | Major(s) | Minor(s) |
David Trevino | 2015 | Paris, France | French; Philosophy | |
Kate Hamilton | 2014 | Paris, France | Art; French |
API Abroad offers study abroad and full-time and part-time internship programs in nearly 20 countries around the world! Programs include full-time tuition and fees, housing, medical and life insurance, local social activities, overnight and day excursions, pre-departure and on-site orientations, on-site staff, language tutoring, and more! API advisors are available to help answer your questions and to help you find the perfect program. You can contact API by phone (1-800-844-4124) or chat with us on our website weekdays from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. CST, or by email (api@apiabroad.com) anytime!
Website: https://apiabroad.com/
Examples of Student Participation:
Student Name | Class Year | Location | Major(s) | Minor(s) |
Alyssa Vyrva | 2024 | Dublin, Ireland | Art | Education |
Anne Engelhart | 2010 | Paris, France | Art; French | |
Rebecca Bailey | 2009 | Grenoble, France | French | Education Psychology |
Arcadia Abroad offers over 100 programs for students in every major. Among our programs on offer we have virtual and in person programming: Study Away, Academic Internships in Philadelphia, Virtual Europe Internships. As well as international programs for STEM including research! Our international programs span over 12 countries and offer a variety of program models, no matter where you come from, what your major is or the type of experience you are looking for we have something just for you!
Website: https://studyabroad.arcadia.edu/
Examples of Student Participation:
Student Name | Class Year | Location | Major(s) | Minor(s) |
Trinity Naile | 2024 | Townsville, Australia | Psychology | Environmental Studies |
Emily Everts | 2018 | Edinburgh, Scotland | Religious Studies; Anthropology | |
Nikhil Jaisinghani | 2017 | Toledo, Spain | Psychology; Spanish | Creative Writing |
Mikayla Hill-Elliott | 2014 | multi-city, Australia | Psychology | Exercise & Sports Science |
Carly Rosemore | 2013 | Oxford, England | Biology | History |
For 45 years CAPA has worked with institutions of higher education to build programs that meet their goals for learning abroad. We operate education centers in global cities of Barcelona, Dublin, Florence, London and Sydney and develop distinct academic offerings, professional internships and custom faculty-led programming. CAPA is committed to academic excellence, integrity and innovation in learning abroad. Our mission is to provide meaningful experiences that challenge and inspire students to analyze and explore complex political, cultural and social landscapes within urban environments. Through our commitment to personalized learning, global connections via technology and collaborative learning communities, we prepare students to live and work in a globally interdependent and diverse world.
Website: https://www.capa.org/
Examples of Student Participation:
Student Name | Class Year | Location | Major(s) | Minor(s) |
Nicole Collier | 2016 | London, England | Business Administration | Nonprofit Organizations and Public Service |
Studying abroad is more than just an academic experience — it’s a life experience. With nine study centers and over 40 partner programs located throughout Europe, South America, Australia, and Africa, CEA’s programs focus on a student-centered curriculum, global competence, cultural immersion, and academic excellence.
At CEA, we’ve designed our study and internship programs based on a belief in holistic learning, because your time out of the classroom or workplace matters as much as your time in it. We offer coursework and internship placements that fit in your major or career path in areas such as Business, Humanities, Engineering, Health, Social Sciences and the Arts.
Website: https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/
Examples of Student Participation:
Student Name | Class Year | Location | Major | Minor |
Justin Kim | 2013 | Barcelona, Spain | International Economics and Finance | Communication Studies |
CET Academic Programs is a study abroad organization that has been developing and operating innovative educational programs abroad since 1982. Originally “China Educational Tours,” CET began operations in Beijing, later expanding to other locations around the world. Today, CET offers a varied portfolio of semester, summer, and customized programs around the world for college, high school, pre-college, and gap year students.
Website: https://cetacademicprograms.com/college-study-abroad/
Examples of Student Participation:
Student Name | Class Year | Location | Major | Minor |
Neel Tamtam | 2024 | Osaka, Japan | Computer Science; East Asian Studies |
CIEE is a nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization that transforms lives and builds bridges between individuals and nations by sponsoring a wide variety of opportunities for the exchange of ideas and experiences. CIEE helps people develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world, and contributes to a more peaceful global community by humanizing international relations.
Website: https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/college-study-abroad
Examples of Student Participation:
Student Name | Class Year | Location | Major(s) | Minor(s) |
Amina Sam-Onaiwu | 2024 | Seoul, South Korea | Media Studies; Psychology | |
Janay Barnett | 2023 | Seville, Spain | International Business | Psychology |
Alexander Clippard | 2023 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | International Economics and Finance | French |
Cynthia Zapata | 2023 | Seoul, South Korea | Computer Science; East Asian Studies | Art |
Elizabeth Parker | 2021 | Taipei, Taiwan | Political Science | East Asian Studies |
Makayla Dunlap | 2021 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Psychology | Education |
James Huynh | 2020 | Seoul, South Korea | Biochemistry | Religious Studies |
Bridget Tolle | 2020 | Tokyo, Japan | East Asian Studies; English (Creative Writing Emphasis) | |
William Gerber | 2020 | Tokyo, Japan | International Economics and Finance; East Asian Studies | |
Brooke Reiche | 2019 | Taipei, Taiwan | East Asian Studies; Art | |
Elizabeth Adams | 2019 | Rennes, France | French | Education |
Ivy Torres | 2019 | Tokyo, Japan | English | Japanese |
Joseph Vetter | 2019 | Tokyo, Japan | East Asian Studies; Political Science |
At CYA, students will walk--literally and figuratively--in the footsteps of some of the deepest thinkers in human history. In addition to offering diverse and exciting courses, CYA encourages students to become involved in extracurricular activities and explore on their own during weekends. Students are engaged academically but, beyond that, CYA helps them grow as global citizens and leaders. Many CYA students participate in volunteer and internship opportunities at organizations around Athens, including working with refugees, English as a second language, and helping Aegean marine life.
The CYA curriculum includes exciting courses (Fall, Spring, Winter, Summer) in a wide range of academic disciplines, focusing on Greece and Europe as a case study. Courses are taught in English, though language courses are offered.
Website: https://www.cyathens.org/
Examples of Student Participation:
Student Name | Class Year | Location | Major(s) | Minor(s) |
Meredith Huff | 2019 | Athens, Greece | Classics | Political Science |
Sarah Lancaster | 2007 | Athens, Greece | History | English |
With 140+ study abroad programs in 34 locations around the world, we offer a little bit of everything when it comes to study abroad. On an IES Abroad program, you can enroll in courses at one of our Centers abroad where you’ll take classes alongside students from all over the United States. You also have the option to enroll in courses at a local university abroad. Or, customize your academic schedule with courses at both. Our study abroad programs take learning outside of the classroom with optional internships, community-based learning placements, and course-related field trips. All of your predeparture planning, advising, on-site support, courses, field trips, housing, and more are included on an IES Abroad program. Because providing you with the tools and support you need to make studying abroad your best adventure ever is our number one goal.
Website: https://www.iesabroad.org/
Examples of Student Participation:
Student Name | Class Year | Location | Major(s) | Minor(s) |
Luke Hancock | 2024 | Freiburg, Germany | Philosophy, Politics, & Economics | |
Amelia Schwarz | 2023 | Tokyo, Japan | English; Psychology | |
Rebecca "Kate" Willeford | 2023 | Freiburg, Germany | International Relations; Anthropology | German |
Zuni-Ire Rubio | 2023 | Dublin, Ireland | English (Creative Writing Emphasis); Communications | |
Jake Tidwell | 2021 | London, England | Media Studies | English |
Madison Messerle | 2021 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | English | Education |
Matea Stanisic | 2021 | multi-country (EU program) | International Relations | German |
Brice Donovan | 2020 | London, England | Media Studies | English |
Hannah Hunt | 2020 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Mathematics; Art; History | |
Julia Bialecka | 2020 | Nagoya, Japan | English (Creative Writing Emphasis); East Asian Studies | |
Manuella Owusu | 2020 | Nantes, France | English (Creative Writing Emphasis); French | |
Martha Hobson | 2020 | Quito/Galapagos Islands, Ecuador | Environmental Studies | English |
Santos Botello | 2020 | Granada, Spain | History | Spanish |
April Rodriguez | 2019 | Barcelona, Spain | Spanish; Sociology; Anthropology | |
Thomas Teschner | 2019 | Milan, Italy | Business Administration | Political Science |
William Porter | 2019 | Freiburg, Germany | German; Anthropology |
IFSA creates global learning environments designed to foster the development of critical perspectives, knowledge and skills essential for students to thrive in the future.
Through a meaningful and lifelong impact on students, our programs cultivate informed, engaged individuals who leverage their global experiences to enrich their lives and the world.
Website: https://ifsa-butler.org/
Examples of Student Participation:
Student Name | Class Year | Location | Major(s) | Minor(s) |
Danielle Saltzman | 2024 | Belfast, N. Ireland | English | Education |
Elizabeth Simpson | 2024 | Belfast, N. Ireland | History | Education |
Evelyn Inovejas | 2024 | Belfast, N. Ireland | Art | Education |
Sara Norton | 2024 | Belfast, N. Ireland | Biology | Education |
Sierra Thomas | 2024 | Belfast, N. Ireland | History | Psychology; Education |
Aaron Hoffman | 2023 | London, England | Business Administration | International Economics and Finance |
Cristan Gutierrez | 2023 | Belfast, N. Ireland | Art | Education |
Christopher Azbell | 2021 | Canberra, Australia | International Economics and Finance; Political Science; French | |
Nicholaus Frederick | 2020 | Belfast, N. Ireland | History; Mathematics | Education |
Cole Davila | 2019 | London, England | Political Science; History | |
Kaitlyn Riley | 2019 | Galway, Ireland | Economics | Accounting |
Rosemary Fasullo | 2019 | Dunedin, New Zealand | Computer Science; Physics | |
Sarah Yarbrough | 2019 | Belfast, N. Ireland | Education | |
Abigail Hunt | 2018 | Belfast, N. Ireland | Humanities | Education |
Jameson Moore | 2018 | Glasgow, Scotland | History | Anthropology |
Nathanael Essin | 2018 | Shanghai, China | Global Management | East Asian Language and Culture |
Here at ISA, we believe that study abroad is for everyone. Our mission is to ignite personal growth through a wide range of affordable education abroad opportunities with a commitment to exceptional support for all participants and institutions. We have programs in 30 countries and offer a wide variety of options, including study abroad, internship, service-learning, research, virtual, and Christian faith-based.
Website: https://www.studiesabroad.com/
Examples of Student Participation:
Student Name | Class Year | Location | Major(s) | Minor(s) |
Hector Diaz | 2023 | London, England | International Economics and Finance | Accounting |
Thomas Strutton | 2023 | Seoul, South Korea | International Relations | East Asian Studies |
James Cowan | 2022 | Busan, South Korea | International Relations | East Asian Studies |
Joshua Himelfarb | 2021 | Rome, Italy | International Relations | German |
Caitlin Lucero | 2020 | Beijing, China | International Relations; East Asian Studies | |
Bryce Frank | 2019 | Paris, France | Public Health; French | |
Jonathan Estrada | 2019 | Madrid, Spain | Business Administration | Accounting |
Lamonte Wyche III | 2019 | Seville, Spain | International Economics and Finance | Exercise and Sport Science |
Paola Medina | 2019 | Madrid, Spain | Political Science; Spanish | |
Audrey Rose | 2018 | Seville, Spain | Political Science; Spanish | Anthropology |
Lauren McCaskill | 2018 | Meknes, Morocco | International Relations | French |
Arthur Beavan | 2017 | Seoul, South Korea | Global Management | Psychology |
Oluwafunmto Ogunbanwo | 2017 | Valencia, Spain | Psychology; Communication |
Wayne State University's Junior Year in Munich is the longest running study abroad program in Germany (since 1953), and is affiliated with Germany's top ranked research university: Ludwig Maximilians Universität München (LMU Munich). JYM can help your students design a program of study that meets their interests and needs by combining JYM and University courses with a research project or possibly an internship. JYM offers academic year and one-semester program options. Open to juniors, seniors, second semester sophomores with 4 semesters of college-level German or the equivalent level of proficiency from all accredited US colleges and universities.
Website: http://www.jym.wayne.edu/
Examples of Student Participation:
Student Name | Class Year | Location | Major(s) | Minor(s) |
Freyja Coe | 2021 | Munich, Germany | Mathematics; German | Computer Science; Political Science |
At SAI, we are proud to provide superior academic, living, social and cultural experiences that allow students to enjoy their time abroad, while nurturing their talents and challenging their minds. SAI students experience a blended educational and cultural environment that stresses academic integrity, high impact learning, leadership development and global awareness. The result is uniquely enhanced knowledge and skills for students preparing to enter the working world, pursuing graduate school, or seeking professional development. Students, parents, and faculty alike can relax knowing that our students are in great hands.
Website: https://www.saiprograms.com/
Examples of Student Participation:
Student Name | Class Year | Location | Major(s) | Minor(s) |
Ashlee Villasenor | 2018 | London, England | International Relations; Media Studies | Spanish |
Katherine Higgins | 2017 | Florence, Italy | Art; East Asian Languages and Cultures |
The School for Field Studies (SFS) is the United States’ largest environmental study abroad organization, offering transformative, field-based programs to undergraduates from across the nation. Over the last four decades, more than 20,000 students have attended our programs, and in the last five years, more than 350 colleges and universities have sent students on SFS programs. The SFS study abroad model is unlike any other. Our programs, operating in more than 10 countries around the world, offer an immersive international experience focused on real-world environmental research, hands-on learning in the field, and community reciprocity. Students earn credit, learn practical skills, and gain a global perspective that informs and challenges their opinions about the world around them. Whether the Himalayas or the Serengeti, whether the Amazon or the Caribbean, we look forward to seeing you in the field!
Website: https://fieldstudies.org/
Examples of Student Participation:
Student Name | Class Year | Location | Major(s) | Minor(s) |
Katherine Collins | 2019 | Queensland, Australia | Biology; Environmental Studies | |
Michelle Zhou | 2018 | Rhotia, Tanzania | Business Administration; Art | |
Mindalena Adams | 2018 | Queensland, Australia | Biology; Music |
SIT Study Abroad offers semester and summer, experiential, field-based programs for undergraduate students in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, as well as multi-country programs. SIT encourages students to step beyond the boundaries of a traditional classroom to analyze and understand the critical issues shaping local communities around the globe. SIT programs foster academic rigor, intensive cultural immersion, substantial community engagement, and an emphasis on field-based research and internships.
Website: https://studyabroad.sit.edu/
Examples of Student Participation:
Student Name | Class Year | Location | Major(s) | Minor(s) |
Amna Haque | 2023 | Amman, Jordan | Anthropology | Chemistry |
Jaran Rudd | 2021 | Quito, Ecuador | Anthropology | Spanish; Political Science |
Marcus Slonaker | 2021 | Amman, Jordan | Economics; Political Science | Peace and Conflict Studies |
Bonnie Worstell | 2018 | Geneva, Switzerland | International Relations | German |
Marissa Wilkinson | 2018 | Geneva, Switzerland | International Economics and Finance | Theatre |
Deborah Adedoja | 2017 | Geneva, Switzerland | Public Health | English |
Shannon McKelvie | 2017 | multi-country (Balkans program) | Political Science; Sociology | |
Miguel Diaz Martinez | 2016 | Salvador, Brazil | Public Health | Biology |
Spanish Studies Abroad provides for-credit study abroad programs in Spanish-speaking countries. We have over 50+ years of experience in study abroad and consider ourselves experts in language and cultural immersion. We offer programs during the academic year, fall and spring semesters, January term, May and summer programs & quarter programs. Coursework in English and Spanish is available as well as experiential learning opportunities such as internships, service learning and volunteering. We have locations in Seville, Alicante and Barcelona in Spain; in Latin America, Havana, Cuba, San Juan, Puerto Rico and Córdoba, Argentina.
Website: https://spanishstudies.org/
Examples of Student Participation:
Student Name | Class Year | Location | Major(s) | Minor(s) |
Megan Slaughter | 2020 | Havana, Cuba | Spanish; Anthropology | Biology |
Sarah Alvi | 2020 | Barcelona, Spain | Public Health; Political Science | Spanish |
Rachael Newsom | 2018 | Cordoba, Argentina; Seville, Spain | Spanish | Art |
Noel Hancock | 2017 | Cordoba, Argentina | Spanish | French |