Use our Comparison Chart to assess the offerings and attributes of the various partners to determine which destination best fits with your lifestyle and career goals.

Independent Exchange Program: allows you to enroll directly in a foreign university of your choice. In some cases, students will need to enroll through another U.S. institution.

Short-term Group Programs: study tours led by College of Business faculty which range from 2 to 4 weeks in duration. This year’s study tours include:

• International Marketing and Business Research in England
• Electronic Business with an International Flavor in Germany

Academic Credit

Students who participate in the Direct or Independent Exchange program can take the equivalent of 18 credit hours and receive transfer credit, but not grades. These courses can count towards the completion of the BBA degree requirements. Participants in the Short-term Group Programs receive graded credit.

Language Skills

It is not always required that you be proficient in the native language of the country where you’d like to study, as many courses are taught in English. However, keep in mind that one of the most important benefits of studying abroad is to become proficient in a second language. Language foundation classes are part of the course offering at some of our partner universities.

Cost Information

Under the Direct Exchange Program and the Short-term Group Program the student pays their standard tuition directly to CSU—we’ll take care of the rest. The cost of the study abroad program includes airfare, living expenses, and CSU tuition cost. Other costs related to the program are passport fees, medical insurance and personal expenses.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

CSU’s Financial Aid Office provides financial assistance for study abroad.The full program costs will be taken into account when determining a student's award, making it more affordable to participate in Study Abroad Programs. There are also a variety of scholarships available for eligible students. The Study Abroad Coordinator at CSU can assist you in obtaining financial aid. Contact her at 216.687.3910 or email j.a.good88@csuohio.edu.

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FAQS

Where can I go?
You can study at our partner universities or you can go independently to schools abroad. Students can enroll directly in a foreign university in some countries or go through another institution in the U.S.

When can I go?
Typically, students go abroad in their junior year but not exclusively.

When should I apply?
You should plan ahead at least one semester before you want to study abroad.

How do I get started?
Come to the International Business Center, BU 327, to get more information on the options available to you.

Testimonials

Cleveland State University gave me the wonderful opportunity of experiencing the European culture while helping me gain an international marketing internship working for the Nordson Corporation in Cologne, Germany; the knowledge that I obtained from my European experience could not have been taught in any classroom at any University and was the most culturally enriching experience of a lifetime." –Ryan Kiddey, INB Major, Summer 2004.