Information About Education Abroad Programs

We are excited that you are interested in exploring the many exciting education abroad opportunities at KSU! We understand that applying for a program can be overwhelming. Here you will find valuable information about finding a program, program categories, eligibility, and financial aid & scholarships.

Finding a Program

  1. Search the listing of all available KSU Education Abroad Programs .
  2. Narrow your search by program category, department, college, location, term, etc.
  3. Review the detailed program page featuring information about courses, dates, cost, contact information, location, and more. Be sure to look over the details thoroughly!
  4. Apply to your chosen program by clicking the 鈥淎pply Now鈥� button on page in the top left. Be sure to fill out the application in full and read all instructions to be considered.

Program Categories

  • Faculty-led programs are conducted by KSU faculty and are designed for KSU students. Programs can be 1 to 7 weeks long and are primarily offered during the summer. By completing a program in the summer, you can get ahead on courses for required general education or major specific areas. These programs have set itineraries designed around the KSU courses offered. They also usually include a 鈥減rogram fee鈥� that includes accommodations, some meals, excursions, and more. 

  • KSU has partnered with institutions around the world to offer reciprocal immersive exchange programs. Exchanges are semester or year-long experiences where KSU students can study at a partner institution abroad and, in exchange, a student from the partner institution can study at KSU. As part of the exchange program, students pay their normal tuition and fees for full-time enrollment to KSU but take their courses at the partner institution. Most courses are taught in English. These programs allow students to be immersed in a new culture while earning KSU credit toward graduation.

  • Affiliate programs are through various KSU partners that offer various types of experiences that can be group travel or individual travel. These include specific organizations that KSU has agreements with and some programs through other USG schools. Students earn transfer credit through affiliate programs. 

  • Directed Study/Research Abroad Projects are one-time, individualized projects that student can design and complete in conjunction with a KSU faculty member. These projects are not limited to any major and can be completed by students who gain approval from their academic department. 
  • Internships abroad are self-directed experiences that may be more challenging than other education abroad opportunities. They may be with a Faculty supervisor, through a KSU affiliate, with a company you were hired by, or through a third-party study abroad organization. You will be responsible for finding the internship and getting approval from Career Planning & Development. You may be responsible for arranging your own living and working conditions as well as getting your credit approved by your department.
  • If you have not been able to find a program that fits your needs at KSU, you may consider participating in a study abroad program that is not sponsored by KSU. This can include programs offered by other U.S. universities, companies that specifically offer study abroad programs, or becoming an enrolled student in a college or university abroad. Note that these programs tend to be more expensive and credit may not be able to transfer to KSU.


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Eligibility

Participants in Kennesaw State University Education Abroad programs must be students eligible to enroll in required Education Abroad coursework for their selected program, and they must complete said required coursework as part of the Education Abroad program.

Kennesaw State Undergraduate Students who desire to participate in an Education Abroad Program are required to have a minimum 2.0 () for faculty-led programs, a minimum 3.0 institutional GPA for exchange and affiliate, & non-KSU study programs,  and a minimum of 2.0 for internships and directed study courses abroad. In some cases, individual programs may have higher GPA requirements. Such cases are clearly stated on the online program application page. 

Graduate students who desire to participate in an Education Abroad Program are required to have a minimum 3.0 institutional GPA (). 

 

GPA Appeals

Undergraduate students who do not meet the minimum GPA requirement for exchange and affiliate programs may submit a GPA appeal for further review. Only GPAs that are within 0.25 of the required minimum GPA will be considered for appeal. Students must be in good academic standing to be eligible for an appeal. Appeals should be submitted by the application deadline for the program that the student intends to participate on.鈥� 

Appeals are requests and are not guaranteed. Eligible students may . Incomplete appeal submissions will not be considered.

 

See the full eligibility policy here or in your application. 

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Kennesaw State University has several programs in place to help students afford their education abroad programs.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Questions

Feel free to contact the Education Abroad Office at any time for more information about programs offerings! You can also click the button below to see our walk-in advising hours or make an appointment with a Program Coordinator.

Contact Us


If you have general questions about how to prepare for your education abroad experience, check out this resource  published by the Center for Online Education (not affiliated with KSU).