Exchange Study Abroad 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.
Global E3 – Global Engineering Education Exchange
Students who are interested in the GE3 exchange program may meet with Ms. Alrinthea Carter in the CES Advising Center or with the Study Abroad Office. Exchanges are available in Australia, Austria, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Scotland, Singapore, South Korea, and Sweden. Internship opportunities are also available.
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 achieving 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.
Ansal Institute of Technology Fact Sheet
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 to Kyoto, 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 English are offered in Culture and Society, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture and Civil Engineering. Electric Engineering, Computer 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.
Fukui University Fact Sheet
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).
Nagoya University Fact Sheet and Application Materials
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.
Sophia University Fact Sheet and Application Materials
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.
University of Tokyo Fact Sheet
Singapore:
Nanyang Technological University: Ranked among the top 25 universities today, NTU is recognized as a research-intensive university in Singapore. Through its 12 schools organized under a four-college structure, and two autonomous entities, the National Institute of Education and S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, NTU provides a high-quality global education to more than 20,000 undergraduates and 8,700 graduate students. The student body includes top scholars and international Olympic medalists from the region and beyond. Clemson students will count themselves as one of the more than 500 exchange students from 30 countries each year and more than 3000 international students are on campus from countries all over the world.
Nanyang Technological University Fact Sheet
Sinapore Management University: Singapore Management University is located in downtown Singapore with all sorts of cuisines, food options, entertainment locations and cultural activities. The original name of Singapore is “Lion City”. Singapore is a truly inspiring city-state where East meets West, Asian heritage blends with modernity, and sophistication happily co-exists with nature to create a uniquely harmonious ambience. Discover totally unexpected and distinct experiences in this energetic, vibrant and cosmopolitan city. Singapore has a well-deserved reputation for being safe and relatively crime free. Clemson students can study a wide variety of subjects at SMU since the entire curriculum is open to them, and in English. Popular subjects include Marketing, Finance, Law, Economics, Accounting, Technology, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, and Operations Management.
Singapore Management University Fact Sheet
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, Gold Coast: Located on the Gold Coast south of Brisbane, 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 an Australian Experience program. In addition to Business, Information Technology, and Sustainable Development, Humanities and Social Sciences, Health Sciences and Medicine, and Law, Bond also offers very unique courses like Gender Communication, Forensic Criminology, Psychology of Sport and Exercise, and Society and the Movies.
Bond University Fact Sheet
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.
Deakin University Fact Sheet
University of Newcastle, Newcastle: The 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, and Science, to Teaching and Technology. Just two hours north of Sydney, Newcastle is set on a breathtaking stretch of Australia's Pacific Ocean coastline.
University of Newcastle Fact Sheet
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 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.
University of South Australia Fact Sheet
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!
Victoria University Fact Sheet
Europe
Belgium:
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 for their *Master's in Parks Recreation and Tourism Management*. The University is situated in the heart of Western Europe, and has been a center of learning for almost six centuries. Founded in 1425 by Pope Martin V, K.U.Leuven bears the double honor of being the oldest Catholic university in the world and the oldest university in the Low Countries. PRTM master's 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 take 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. See more information on the courses this includes. Students in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, as well as Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management can also do an internship for credit that Blaise Pascal University will assist you in finding. Download a general information slideshow on Blaise Pascal University.
Blaise Pascal University Fact Sheet
IESEG School of Management, Lille: Situated in Lille, France’s youngest and friendliest metropolis and the gateway to north-western Europe, IESEG School of Management is easily reached from Brussels, London and Paris. The school has its own purpose-built facilities at the heart of the beautiful Catholic University campus, next to the tranquil Jardin Vauban and within easy walking distance from student residences and the commercial and cultural centre of Lille. Students at Lille are able to take any of the 200 courses offered in English as well as French language which is offered at the Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced levels.
IESEG School of Management Fact Sheet
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.
Université Montesquieu-Bordeaux IV: Université Montesquieu-Bordeaux IV is situated in Bordeaux in southwestern France. Bordeaux is the sixth largest urban city in France and is known as the world's major wine industry capital. While at Bordeaux IV, students can study French as well as courses in economics, management, business administration, political science, and technology.
Université Montesquieu-Bordeaux IV Fact Sheet
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 through the International Automotive Engineering Program (INTAP) 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!
Hochschule Esslingen Fact Sheet
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.
University of Bamberg Fact Sheet
The Netherlands:
Maastricht University School of Busines and Economics: Maastricht University is located in the southern part of The Netherlands, about 2 hours away from Amsterdam. Maastricht University School of Business provides students in the College of Business and Behavioral Science with access to numerous business, humanities, and social science courses taught in English. Maastricht University is a very internernational school, with almost 45% of the student body consisting of students from abroad.
Maastricht University Fact Sheet
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 language course lasting the duration of their semester studies. Alicante offers the following regular course programs for students, Engineering, Mathematics, Education, Tourism, History, Law, Public Administration, Social Work, Advertising and Public Relations, Business, Economics, and Management. There is also an International Business program taught in English available for students outside of the exchange program.
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. See information on these language programs. 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:
Linnaeus University, Växjö: Linnaeus 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 Linnaeus, 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!
Linnaeus University Fact Sheet
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.
Istanbul Technical University Fact Sheet
Koç University, Istanbul: Established in 1993 as a non-profit private university, Koç University is the first Turkish university to appear in the Financial Times ranking of top international universities. With over 90% of its courses in English, the university has a lot to offer Clemson students. Koç has courses ranging from Business (Finance, Economics, Management and Marketing) to Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Political Science and Psychology among others! Students have the option to live on campus in dormitories or in off-campus apartments.
Koç University Fact Sheet
NOTE: The Turkish Coalition of America offers scholarships for study in Turkey to U.S. citizens of African-American, Hispanic/Latino, or Native American ethnic origin.
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 disciplines 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 experience at Strathclyde.
North America
Canada:
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 $5,000 for a semester or $10,000 for a full academic year, and students can apply to any of the participating Canadian Universities. The on-campus deadline is: January 18, 2013. Contact either Laura Braun in the Office of International Affairs or Dr. Lesly Temesvari in the Department of Biological 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, Psychology, Social Work, Linguistics, 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 language offered, students may also study Mexican History, History of Art in Mexico and Archeology.
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.
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, Political Science, and Biological, Environmental, and Health Sciences.