San Diego State University
Programs Overview
What Program is Right for You?
SDSU offers over 190 study abroad programs in 44 different countries. Programs vary in length, cost, and academic focus. No matter your circumstance, SDSU had a study aboard opportunity which will fit your needs.
We have provided a basic overview of the programs offered through SDSU.
Next you must sign up for an Information Session, presented by the International Student Center, to learn more about the study abroad options available for SDSU students.
SDSU Faculty-Led Programs
- Semester or Summer programs
- Travel abroad with a group of US students and SDSU faculty member
- Advising and application through Extended Studies or Academic Department
- Program fees vary/ Resident Credit
- GPA and language requirements vary
- Deadlines vary by program
International Student Exchange Program (ISEP)
- Summer, Semester or Academic year programs
- Exchange places with a student abroad and integrate into mainstream university life
- Network of over 100 universities available; apply to top 10 choices with 1 application.
- Pay tuition, room & board package price to SDSU
- Earn Resident Credit/ Financial Aid applicable
- GPA at least 2.75
- Priority application deadlines: Jan 15 for Fall, August 15 for Spring, April 15 for Summer
Independent Programs
- Widest variety of program offerings, but more expensive than SDSU programs
- Advising and application process through non-SDSU program provider
- Pay fees directly to program provider/ Financial Aid applicable with approved at SDSU prior to departure
- Transfer credit, but still applicable toward SDSU graduation with major advisor approval
- Wide range of GPA requirements
- Deadlines vary by program
SDSU Exchange Programs
- Semester or Academic year
- Exchange places with a student abroad and integrate into mainstream university life
- Pay SDSU tuition and earn Resident Credit/ Financial Aid and scholarships applicable
- Most majors accommodated
- GPA at least 2.5
CSU International Programs
- Academic year only
- Program structure varies with location; some include intensive pre-session language course
- Pay SDSU tuition and earn Resident Credit/ Financial aid and scholarships applicable
- Placement is major-specific for some locations
- GPA at least 2.75 for most programs
- Applications due by February 1 (May 1 for Australia & New Zealand)
International Business Majors
If you are an International Business student at SDSU and declared upper division during fall of 2000 or thereafter, you must either complete an internship abroad or study abroad in order to graduate from the IB program. For more details visit their website.
Internship/Work Abroad Opportunities
SDSU offers a number of internship/work abroad opportunities for students who prefer to gain first-hand practical experience. Through AIESEC and the International Business/Economics Internship Office, students can seek out overseas opportunities in over 40 countries. For details please visit their website.