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Exchange Programs

Clemson has exchange agreements with many institutions around the world. These exchange agreements give you the chance to study at an overseas university, and "in exchange" give a student from the overseas university a chance to study at Clemson. While overseas, you remain registered at Clemson in a course called SAP 101. This course maintains your status as a full-time Clemson student. You will enroll directly in classes at the overseas university. You must have your classes at the overseas university pre-approved so that you will receive transfer credit (hours only, not grades) after we receive a copy of the transcript from the overseas university. Costs include in-state Clemson tuition and fees (in-state tuition applies for both in-state AND out-of-state students), a study abroad fee, and your personal living and travel expenses.

Below is a list of our current exchange partners.
[Note this listing is under construction. If you are interested in an exchange spot -- please contact the study abroad office for more information.]

Africa Asia Australia Europe North America South America

Africa

University of Stellenbosch, South Africa: Stellenbosch is located in the lovely winelands of the Western Cape and is just 45 minutes from the center of Cape Town. In addition to the wide variety of programs Stellenbosch offers in its four faculties; the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, the Faculty of Agrisciences; the Faculty of Science; and the Faculty of Economics and Management Science, they also offer a very diverse student population. University of Stellenbosch has 22,000 students from 200 countries, and is considered to have gone further than any other South African university to achieveing campus internationalization.

Asia

China:

Dalian University of Technology, China: Dalian University of Technology is located in the beautiful coastal city of Dalian. The school is known for its motto: "Unity, Enterprise, Realism and Originality". While Dalian is a comprehensive university, it does specialize in Engineering, incorporating in that Polymer Sciences, Hydraulics, and Naval Architectural Engineering. They do also have a School of Management, including Business Administration, Human Resource Management, and Information Management. As well as a School of Humanities and Social Sciences.

India:

Ansal Institute of Technology, Gurgaon:  AIT is located in Gurgaon, India, a hub of Multinational Corporations, with world-class facilities on 15 acre sprawling campus in the foot-hills of Aravalli Range.  Clemson students who attend AIT will study programs in English such as Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, Retail Management, Communication, Hotel Management, and Computer Information Systems.

Japan:

Fukui University, Japan: Fukui is situated in the central part of Japan, facing the Sea of Japan. Because of its location, Fukui has been a gateway to and from Asian countries through which there have been cultural exchanges since ancient times. Fukui is geographically close toKyoto, the ancient capital of Japan, which had been the center of culture for more than one thousand years since 794. While studying at Fukui, Clemson students have two options based on the Japanese Language Proficiency. Beginning to Intermediate students can study Japanese language and Japanese affairs, as well as courses in English. Courses in Enlish are offered in Culture and Society, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture and Civil Engineering. Electric Engineering, Comuter Science, Intelligent Systems, as well as Physical and Chemical Engineering. Students with a higher proficiency in the Japanese language are invited to enroll in the university as a regular student and attend courses with their Japanese counterparts.

Nagoya University of Foreign Studies, Japan: The University is located in Nisshin, a suburb of Nagoya. With a population of about 2.2 million, Nagoya plays a central role in industry, commerce, and transportation in the Chubu area. The city of Toyota, famous as the headquarters of the Toyota Automobile Corporation, is also in close proximity to the university. The campus is surrounded by greenery, which ensures an ideal study environment for students. Students at all levels of Japanese language study can apply to Nagoya. There are two options for incoming international students, Japanese Language and Japanese Studies Program (JLJSP) or the Contemporary Japan Program in Nagoya (CJPN).

Sophia University, Japan: Located in the center of Tokyo, Sophia offers its student population of 12,000 a very diverse and vibrant atmosphere. Students who attend Sophia can go for any discipline in their Faculty of Liberal Arts. All of the programs are taught in English, and can be combined with a Japanese Language study program. Courses are offered in English are in the disciplines of Comparative Culture, Social Studies, and International Business and Economics. Students with an intermediate to advanced level of Japanese Language have the opportunity to take courses in Japanese, in the areas of Law, Theology, Philosophy, Economics, and Science and Technology, among others.

University of Tokyo, Japan: With five different campuses around the Tokyo area, The University of Tokyo brings in approximate 2,500 international students from 100 different countries every year. Students interested in studying at the University of Tokyo, must have a very high language level, as all courses are taught in Japanese. Those who are accepted have the option of studying in any one of the universities 6 faculties including, Engineering, Science, Agriculture, Arts and Sciences, Education, and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

South Korea:

Kangwon National University, South Korea: Kangwon National University is located in Chuncheon, 80km northeast of Seoul, the national capital. The location is ideal because of the rapidly developing area, and it is surrounded by mountains and ocean. The school offers something for every discipline with 13 colleges representing studies from Business, Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences, Fine Art, Pharmacy, Agriculture and Life Sciences, Education, to Veterinary Medicine and Sports Science, and many more! All courses are offered in English, and students have the option to take Korean language and Cultural studies.

Thailand:

Chulaongkorn University, Thailand: Clemson Students have the opportunity to study at Thailand's oldest university, Chulaongkorn University. Located in the center of Bangkok, "Chula" offers over 70 degree programs in English, including Architecture, Engineering, Public Health, Education, Economics, Communication, Business Administration, and many more.

Australia

Bond University, Queensland: Located on the Gold Coast near Queensland, Australia, Bond University offers its international students a very international campus. Clemson students have the opportunity to study a wide variety of programs at Bond, including their Australian Experience program, in addtion to Business, Information Technology, and Sustainable Development, Humanities and Social Sciences, Health Sciences and Medicine, and Law. Bond also very unique courses like Gender Communication, Forensic Criminology, Psychology of Sport and Exercise, and Society and the Movies.

Deakin University, Melbourne: Study at one of Deakin's fantastic three campuses, located in and around Melbourne, in southern Australia. Deakin offers courses from Business, Law, Arts and Nursing, to Contemporary ARts, Foods and Nutrition, Sports Science, Marine and Freshwater Biology, Engineering, Pre-Law, Journalism, Law, and Occupational Therapy. Students will be placed on the campus that fits their needs academically after attending their week long beach orientation upon arrival in Melbourne. Deakin also offers an internship program to their international students with placements such as Geelong City Paper, Sports Teams, and local Businesses for credit during their semester study abroad.

University of Newcastle, Newcastle: University of Newcastle is a dynamic, research intensive University ranked in Australia's top 10. The University has an international reputation for expertise in innovative approaches to teaching and learning. Clemson students will study alongside 3,500 international students from more than 80 countries studying everything from Business, Engineering, Medicine, Nursing, Science, Teaching and Technology. Just two hours north of Sydney, Newcastle is set on a breathtaking stretch of Australia's Pacific Ocean coastline.

University of South Australia, Adelaide: The University of South Australia is a program set up for * Construction Science Majors Only.* These students work with the Construction Science department at Clemson to stay take courses at the University of South Australia such as Contract Administration, Construction Occupational Health and Safety, Construction Industrial Relations, Development Law, and Development Economics, and many more depending on what your Clemson degree requires. UniSA is located in Adelaide, which boasts wide, tree lined streets, beautiful gardens and parklands, and is home to about 1.2 million people from more than 100 different countries. Like the rest of Australia, the city enjoys a rich Indigenous heritage stretching back at least 50,000 years which is reflected in a wealth of Aboriginal art, culture and language.

Victoria University, Melbourne: Boasting a very international campus, of over 8,000 students from all over the world, Victoria University has a lot to offer. Situated in Melbourne, home to residents from 233 countries, there is always something happening somewhere. Teeming with culture, sport, arts, music and an amazing array of food, the lifestyle is relaxed and cosmopolitan: a festival of life! Victoria not only offers a wide array of degree programs for international students, it also offers many clubs and activities for International students to get involved in life as an aussie. Victoria offers courses in Human Movement, Recreation and Performance, Accounting and Finance, Hospitality, Tourism and Marketing, Law, Health Sciences, Nursing, Psychology, Engineering, Computer Science, Education, Communication, Culture, and Languages, Music, Sports Administration, the list is endless!

Europe

Belgium:

Clemson University Brussels Center, Brussels: Through the Thomas Green Clemson University Brussels Center study at ICHEC (Institut Catholique des Hautes Études Commerciales) Business School or UCL (Université Catholique de Louvain), Clemson offers courses to its students taught in English by regular Clemson faculty, and approved Belgian faculty. *Coming Spring 2009 - Minor in Business*. The College of Business and Behavioral Sciences is offering a chance for all majors to study in Brussels and complete a minor in business! Click here for more information.

Institut Catholique des Hautes Études Commerciales (ICHEC), Brussels: ICHEC is in Brussels, at the very heart of Europe and next door to dozens of international and European Union organizations and international companies. ICHEC was founded in 1954 and is a preeminent business school offering university-level courses and bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business and management and business engineering.  Clemson students at ICHEC will study Business in French, although there are some courses offered in English.  Students will also have access to the CUBC center while in attendance.

Université Catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve: UCL was founded in 1425 and is one of the oldest universities in Europe, alongside Bologna, Oxford, and Paris. The university is situated 25 kilometers from Brussels in Louvain-la-Neuve, a modern city with a pedestrian town center and many cultural and leisure activities. UCL has ten faculties offering bachelor’s and master’s programs in virtually any discipline. International students at UCL represent more than 120 nationalities.  Clemson students study in French, and will have access to the CUBC while in attendance at UCL.

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven), Leuven: This program is designed for students studying their *Master's in Parks Recreation and Tourism Management*. The University is situated in the heart of Western Europe, and has been a centre of learning for almost six centuries. Founded in 1425 by Pope Martin V, K.U.Leuven bears the double honour of being the oldest existant Catholic university in the world and the oldest university in the Low Countries. MPRTM students will study for the fall semester a Seminar about Integrated cases in Tourism Practice. Students will form a group with other international and Belgian students to write a Master Proof, about a case topic of their choosing.

France:

Blaise-Pascal University, Clermont-Ferrand: Université Blaise Pascal is located in the south of France, in the city of Clermont-Ferrand. It is the site of the Michelin World Headquarters. Clemson students have the opportunity to study their course of study in french, study french language, or study international business in BPU's sister campus in Vichy, France. Clemson students who study International Business for a year can earn the Blaise-Pascal University diploma in International Business with French. More information on the courses this includes can be found here. Students in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, as well as Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management can also do an internship for credit that Blaise-Pascal will assist you in finding.

Université de Haute Alsace, Mulhouse: Clemson students can study in french for a semester or a year at this quaint French town, on the border of Switzerland and Germany. The region is known for its medieval architecture and has the largest number of technical museums in Europe. In addition, Mulhouse is known for beautiful parks and gardens and a rich assortment of cultural performances from theater to ballet to opera. Students will study in French with French professors in courses such as, Arts, Languages, Humanities, Technology, Law, Economics, and Management.

Germany:

Hochschule Esslingen: University of Applied Sciences, Esslingen: Located in Baden-Wurttenburg, Esslingen is within easy distance of Stuttgart, Germany. Clemson Mechanical and Automotive Engineering students have the option to study throught INTAP program at Hochschule Esslingen which allows students to study three to five engineering courses offered for a semester, in English, as well as study German Language and History.  The INTAP program brings in international students from all over the world to study Automotive Engineering while getting hands on experience at some of the most prestigious car companies in the world like Merecedes, Porsche, and Daimler Chrysler, to name a few. Students staying for a year of study, may also have the opportunity to intern with one of these companies!

Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg, Bamberg: Otto-Friedrich Bamberg is the quintessential German college town. The city of Bamberg is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and home to 70,000 people. The majority of the courses are in German, with some course offerings in English. Students can participate in a three week immersion program prior to the start of their semester at Bamberg. The immersion program includes an intensive German course, as well as workshops to orient students at Bamberg and three excursions.

Spain:

Universidad de Alicante, Alicante: Recognized as one of Spain's most modern universities, Universidad de Alicante is located 15 minutes outside of the city center, in the Valencia province of Spain. Students studying at Alicante must have at least four semesters, or the equivalent of, of college-level Spanish, as they will be enrolled with Spanish students in regular courses. Alicante does offer a Spanish language course for incoming international students. Clemson students have the option to enroll in a 3 week intensive language program prior to the start of their semester, or a langnage course lasting the duration of their semester studies. Alicante offers the following regualr course programs for students, Engineering, Mathematics, Education, Tourism, History, Law, Public Administration, Social Work, Advertising and Public Relations, Business, Economics, and Managment. There is also an International Business program taught in English available for students outside of the exchange program, for more information on this program please click here.

Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona: Located south of Barcelona in the Spanish province Catalonia, Rovira i Virgili is strategically located in an important communications network. The region is home to the largest chemical complex in southern Europe, one of the leading tourist sites on the continent and many important industries. Clemson students do not have to take all courses in English, you also have the option to take Spanish as a Foreign Language courses. Information on these language programs can be found here. In addition to that students can take English Literature courses taught by British professors.  Students regularly enrolled in the university, and taking their courses in Spanish have the option of taking courses in the following disciplines, Anthropology, Social Work, Business, Political Science and Law, History, Nursing, Psychology, Chemistry, Architecture, and Engineering.

Sweden:

Växjö University, Växjö: Växjö University is a young university characterized by pioneer spirit, creativity and openness to new challenges. Växjö is located about 5 hours south of Stockholm, Sweden, and about 2 hours north of Copenhagen, Denmark, and is a city surrounded by lakes. it is known as Southern Sweden's most complete campus, as students, representing 60 nationalities can enjoy all amenities within walking distance. At Växjö, students have the opportunity to enjoy a different kind of learning environment, as they will take one course a month, with a break between the courses. Students have the opportunity to study Business, Education, Engineering, Computer Sciences and Social Sciences, all in English!

Turkey:

Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul: With a history stretching back over 227 years, providing technical education within a modern educational environment and strong academic staff, ITU is strongly identified with architectural and engineering education in Turkey. Located on five campuses in and around Istanbul, Istanbul Tech offers courses in Management, Textiles, Engineering, Architecture, Humanities and Social Sciences, as well as the Biological and Physical Sciences.

United Kingdom:

University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen: The University of Aberdeen is Scotland's third oldest and the fifth oldest in the UK. Aberdeen is an international university built on serving one of the most dynamic regions of Europe. Picturesque and historic Old Aberdeen - home of Elphinstone's original foundation - is now the main university site, only one mile from the city centre. The 15th century remains very much alive in King's College, offering a sense of history in the daily life of a university now focused on the needs of the new millennium. Clemson students can study for a semester in anything from Accounting to Zoology, and many in between.

University of Strathclyde, Glasgow: The University is right at the heart of Glasgow - Scotland's biggest and most cosmopolitan city. The city centre has a vibrant arts scene, cutting-edge music, legendary nightlife, an exciting selection of places to eat out and much more. Students who study at Strathclyde Business School will be studying in a EFMD/EQUIS accredited institution. Strathclyde also has a well known Engineering program that includes specializations in Chemical, Aero-Mechanical, Electrical, Mechanical, Product Design and Sports Engineering. In addition to these programs, Strathclyde offers a wide variety of programmes such as Speech Pathology, History, Immunology, Law, Environmental Health, Computer Science, and many more! Read what a Clemson Student had to say about their Study Abroad at Strathclyde.

North America

The Killam Fellowships Program, Canada: The Killam Fellowship Program is a scholarship program which allows undergraduate students from accredited degree granting colleges and universities to participate in a bi-national residential exchange program between Canada and the United States of America. Scholarship recipients spend either one semester or a full academic year as an exchange student in the other country. The scholarships are $10,000, and students can apply to any of the participating Canadian Universities.

South America

Argentina:

Universidad Blas Pascal, Córdoba: Clemson students at any level of Spanish Language can participate in this semester program with Faculty Director Monica Massei.  For more information on the Clemson Córdoba Center click here.

Ecuador:

Universidad San Fransisco de Quito, Quito: USFQ, like Ecuador, is a unique and quite amazing place. Its founders revolutionized education in 1988 when they established the first private university in Ecuador. To this day USFQ is seen as the standard of excellence in Ecuadorian higher education. Clemson students can study on exchange, and must a previous study of at least 4 semesters of college level, or the equivalent. Students can take any courses this unique university has to offer such as, Agriculture, Foods and Nutrition, Hospitality and Tourism, Law, Business Administration, Engineering Sciences, Architecture and Interior Design, Communication and Contemporary Arts, Polical Science, and Biological, Environmental, and Health Sciences.

Mexico:

Universidad de Sonora, Hermosillo: Recently ranked 5th among Mexican Higher Education Universities, UNISON is one of the most accredited public universities in the country. Hermosillo, "The City of the Sun" is located in the northwestern part of Mexico, just south of Phoenix. Students must have 4 semesters of previous Spanish study, or the equivalent in order to take courses at UNISON. Courses open to Clemson students include, Accounting and Economics, Law, Public Administration, Pyschology, Social Work, Linquistics, Literature, Arts and Architecture, Engineering, Mathematics, Geology, Nursing and Medicine.

Universidad Veracruzana, Xalapa: The Universidad Veracruzana emerged as an institution responsible for schools of arts and for professional, special and superior government schools in Veracruz State. It also integrates the activities of the secondary schools, schools of nurses and midwives in Orizaba, Xalapa and Veracruz. Immediately after, the Law School, the School of Fine Arts, the Archaeology Department, the Superior School of Music and the University radio station, XEXB, were founded. Students with 4 semesters, or the equivalent, of Spanish can enroll in any of the universities degree programs, such as Art, Design, and the Performing Arts, Business, Communications, Language, and Cultural Studies, Education, Health Sciences, Math, Engineering, Sciences, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Students also have the option of enrolling in Escuela para Estudiantes Extranjeros, which offers foreign students the opportunity to improve your Spanish and learn about Latin American culture. In addition to studying in the six levels of Spanish langauge offered, students may also study Mexican History, History of Art in Mexico and Archeology.