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WWU Education Abroad offers programs and exchanges that vary in cost. The following programs highlight a variety of programs by region, all with a base price starting around $12,000* or less for a semester/quarter or $5,000 for summer.

*Keep in mind that the average cost of attendance (Tuition/Housing/Meals/Books etc.) for a term at WWU (In-State rates) are around $10,415 per quarter/ $31,215 per Academic Year.

This list will feature programs that are similar in price, or less than what an in-state student might budget at WWU.

Please note there are many other options available beyond what is listed. 

This is not a guaranteed list for credit transfer. Students must obtain department advisor approval for fulfilling degree requirements. 

Students must apply to both the provider through the links below, and to WWU Education Abroad

*Costs are subject to change.

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Advisor

Hannah Nevitt

Education Abroad Advisor

Office: Remote/Miller Hall 208

Advising Info

After you decide on a program and the courses you will take abroad, you must complete the Departmental Academic Advising Esign Form with your academic advisor. The form must be completed before your program commences.   

Review Your Degree Works  

Web4U > Student > Student Records > Degree Works. Follow steps to see what you have completed, and what you still need for your degree plan. At least 50% of the credit hours required for the major/minor must be earned at Western.   

An official transcript from your program must be sent to Education Abroad for processing upon completion of your program.  

More Info  

 

Program Options

Study Abroad Provider

  • Independent organizations that facilitate or administer study abroad programs for students
  • Quarter, semester, academic year, calendar year, and summer
  • Pay a program fee that includes tuition, housing, etc. (varies)
  • More services provided
  • Often includes excursions, onsite pickup, varied housing options
  • Part time internships can be available for credit

Faculty-led Global Learning Program

  • WWU faculty organize and lead academic programs abroad
  • Quarter, summer, and academic breaks
  • Earn WWU credits and learn from WWU faculty abroad while studying with other WWU students
  • Pay tuition and fees at WWU in addition to a program fee for onsite costs

Western Exchange

  • Bilateral agreements between WWU and universities abroad to exchange students
  • Chance of placement is high
  • Semester and year-long options
  • Pay WWU in-state tuition and mandatory fees
  • Room & board paid onsite
  • Take courses with international students at universities abroad
  • Eligibility requirements vary
  • More independent and less services

ISEP Exchange

  • ISEP stands for International Student Exchange Program
  • Students can choose from over 135 universities in 36 different countries
  • Students provide ISEP with a list of preferred sites. Chance of placement varies from site to site.
  • Semester & year-long options only
  • Pay WWU in-state tuition and mandatory fees
  • Room & board paid to WWU
  • Take courses with international students at universities abroad
  • More independent and less services provided

Research, Fellowships & Grants

CEA Affiliate Student Discount/Scholarship

All WWU students receive an automatic program discount off CEA program fees.

Award amount: Academic year $2000 + $500 flight voucher, Semester $1000 + $500 flight voucher, Summer $500 + $250 flight voucher

CIEE Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship

  • Award covers the full cost of travel to and from participation in a four-week, 3-credit study abroad program sponsored by CIEE.
  • Fellows are expected to present and share their study abroad experience with their campus community upon their return to campus.

Award amount: Full Ride Study Abroad Fellowship

Fulbright Fellowship/Student Program

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers research, study, and teaching opportunities in over 140 countries to recent graduates and graduate students.

Award amount: Subject to the availability of federally-appropriated funds

Boren Fellowships

Boren Fellowships promote long term linguistic and cultural immersion. Therefore, preference will be given to applicants proposing overseas programs of six months or longer. However, applicants proposing overseas programs of three-six months, especially those in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields are encouraged to apply.

CIEE - Gilman Go Global & GAIN Grants

Just by applying for the Benjamin Gilman Scholarship, students participating on CIEE Study Abroad programs will automatically receive Go Global grants! GAIN Grants available for students using a Pell Grant, and helps cover airfare.

Award amount: Semester $2500, Summer $1000

U.S. Dept. of State Rangel Graduate Fellowship

An orientation to the Program and the Foreign Service at Howard University in Washington, D.C.

• Two summer internships, one on Capitol Hill and one overseas at a U.S. embassy in summer                          

Award amount: Up to $37,500 annually toward tuition, fees and living expenses for a two-year master’s degree in fields related to the Foreign Service such as Business Administration, Economics, Public Policy, and International Relations at a U.S.-based institution.

U.S. Dept. of State Consular Fellows Program

Award amount: $ Paid Positions Abroad

U.S. Dept. of State Critical Language Scholarship

Award amount: Summer $Full Tuition, Airfare, Accommodations

NSEP David L Boren Undergraduate Scholarship

Award amount: Up to $8000 for a summer; $10,000 for a semester and $20,000 for a full academic year

Freeman-ASIA (Freeman Awards for Study in Asia) Grant

Award amount: up to $3,000 for Summer, $5,000 for Semester/Quarter, $7,000 for Academic Year

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

For Pell Grant eligible students

Award amount: Grants averaging up to $3,000 for Summer, $5,000 for Semester/Quarter, $8,000 for Critical Language Study

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  • $3,550 4-week summer. $4,450 6-week. Placement site, housing, airport pickup.

    Additional $275 for 3 quarter credits

    • Placements 
      • Community Center- Participants would support the center's youth projects, which include activity-based clubs, skills workshops, and summer camps.
      • Center for People with Autism - social interaction clubs, speech-language therapy, camps, sibling groups, and movement groups for individuals and their families.
      • Youth Service Center - leadership skills, animal welfare, and web safety to creative arts, music, and sports. A participant in this role may be involved with group study sessions, arts, teaching, and a limited amount of administrative work.
      • Youth Foundation and Play Center - an all-inclusive and accessible play center for children of all needs and abilities. Participants in this role may have opportunities to serve both in the foundation's office and in the play center. Possible responsibilities may include fundraising support, research, database entry, play center maintenance, and helping supervise play areas.
  • $8,000 per quarter when accounting for meals - the semester would span two quarters.

    $14,095 Semester (Fall/Winter) or (Winter/Spring)/ $26,595 for the full academic year.

    • Recommended for majors in Business, Communications, English & Literature, and Psychology
    • Excursions included!

     

  • UCSC Milan Direct

    $7,500 per quarter for spring semester (spans winter and spring quarters)

    $8,000 per quarter for spring semester + Internship (spans winter and spring quarters)

    $27,000 Academic Year

     

Africa

Botswana

  • ISEP Direct - University of Botswana, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter, Academic Year

    $9,495 Semester/Spring semester would be around $4,750 per quarter as it spans both winter and spring quarters.

    $17,000 Academic Year including Tuition, Housing, Airport Pickup and Excursions!

    English coursework in many areas

    • Recommended for courses in Biology, Education, Anthropology, Political Science, Sociology and Environmental Science

Ghana

  • ISEP Direct - University of Ghana, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter, Academic Year

    $11,000 semester/Spring semester would be around $5500 per quarter as it spans both winter and spring quarters.

    $20,000 Academic Year including Tuition, Housing, Internships, Excursions, and Airport Pickup

    • English courses in many areas
    • Recommended for courses in Biology, Marine Biology/Marine Sciences, Business, Health Sciences, International Relations, and Anthropology, Geography, and Sociology. 
  • CIEE - Summer Ghanaian Studies, Summer Quarter

    $4,750 for 4 weeks/6 quarter credits

    • Automatic Grants for Pell Grant recipients

Morocco

  • ISEP - Al Akhawayn University - Pay In-State Tuition & Fees!, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

    Excellent Chance of Placement & Airport Pickup Available!

    • Courses in English in many subjects
      • Recommended for Anthropology, Religious Studies, Film, Political Science, History, Literature, and Business
  • ISA Service Learning - Meknes, Morocco, Summer Quarter

    $3,590 4-week summer.  Placement site, housing, meals & airport pickup.

    Additional $275 for 3 quarter credits

    • Placements 
      • Community Support Center- Participants may assist in teaching English, designing specialty workshops and classes, and recreational activities for all ages.
      • Women's Development and Vocational Training Foundations - Many of the educational courses teach artisan skills (embroidery, calligraphy, literacy) to increase employment opportunities and/or assist the women in starting their own businesses. Participant opportunities may include organizing logistics, preparing lesson plans, and teaching English to the women. Additional help may be needed with fundraising, marketing, or creating a social media presence or website development to help the women sell their products.
      • Cultural Center - participants will have opportunities to help with teaching various classes, including English, computer science, dance classes, sports, music, video editing, theatre, photoshop, drawing and painting, coaching, cinema.
  • CIEE - Moroccan Studies - Rabat, Summer Quarter

    $4,650 for 4 weeks/6 quarter credits

    • Automatic Grants for Pell Grant Recipients

South Africa

  • USAC - Stellenbosch University, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter

    $11,359 Semester. Spring semester would be around $5,680 per quarter as it spans both winter and spring quarters. 

    • Courses in English! Great for Sociology, History, Religious Studies/Theology, Engineering, Law, Economics and Management.
  • ISEP Direct - University of Johannesburg, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter, Academic Year

    $9,000 semester. *Spring semester programs would be around $4,500 per quarter as it spans both winter and spring quarters. $16,495 for the full academic year including Airport Pickup!

    • English coursework
    • Recommended for coursework in Business, Education, International Relations, and Anthropology

Asia

China

  • USAC - Chengdu, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter

    $6,880 for Semester/ $11,960 for Academic Year!

    $3,980 Summer

  • USAC - Shanghai, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter

    $9,558 Semester/ $14,701 Academic Year

    $4,580 summer

India

  • USAC - Bengaluru, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter

    $6,315 Semester/ For spring semester this would be around $3,157 per quarter as it spans both winter and spring quarters. $11,029 Academic Year!

    • English coursework in Gender Studies, Women's Studies, Sociology, Health, Dance, Film and Internships.

Indonesia

Japan

South Korea

  • ISEP Direct - Hanyang University Summer, Summer Quarter

    $4,995 for Tuition, Housing and Excursions

    • Courses in English
      • Recommended for Computer Science, Engineering, Health, Math, Chemistry, Physics, Korean Language & Culture, Business, Communications, Psychology and Visual Design.
  • USAC - South Korea, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter

    $5,445 semester/ $9,065 Academic year/$3,980 summer - Gwanghju - Chonnam National University

    • Courses in English! - STEM, Business, Communications, Literature, Social Sciences, Urban Development

    $7,527 semester/$14,411 Academic Year/ $3,580 Summer - Kookmin University

    $10,307 semester/$19,634 Academic Year - Korea University

    $11,798 semester/$20,804 Academic Year/ $5,865 Summer - Yonsei University

     

  • Western Exchange - Seoul Women's University - Pay In-State Tuition & Fees!, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter
  • ISEP Direct - Korea University, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter, Academic Year

    $11,495 Semester/ Spring semester would start around $5,800 per quarter as it spans both winter and spring quarters. $21,000 Academic Year including tuition & housing.

    • Korean language and culture at all levels
    • English coursework in many areas
      • Recommended for courses in International Studies, Business, Communications, Psychology and Environmental Science
  • Western Exchange - Yonsei University - Pay In-State Tuition & Fees!, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

Taiwan

Thailand

  • ISA Bangkok Thailand, Spring Quarter, Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter

    $9,950 - $10,495 per quarter

    Works for Fall, Winter, or Spring Quarters!

  • USAC - Khon Kaen, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter

    $4,630 Semester/ $2,300 per quarter since it spans both Fall/winter and winter/spring quarters.

    $8,880 Academic Year!

    English courses

    • Courses in Global Business, International Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Political Science, Media & Film & Journalism
  • ISEP Direct - Thammasat University Thailand, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter, Academic Year, Calendar Year

    $8,595 Semester/ Spring semester would be around $4,300 per quarter as it spans both winter and spring quarters.

    $15,095 Academic Year including Tuition, Housing, and Excursions.

    Courses in English in many areas

    • Recommended for Engineering, International Studies, & Journalism, Business, Urban Design
  • USAC - Chiang Mai, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter

    $7,880 Semester/$14,560 Academic year/ $4,280 summer

Vietnam

Central America

Costa Rica

  • ISA - Heredia, Summer Quarter

    $3,450

    • Intermediate Spanish 202
  • ISA Service Learning - San Jose, Costa Rica, Summer Quarter

    $3,350 4-week summer. Placement site, housing, meals, airport pickup. Additional $275 for 3 quarter credits

    • Placements 
      • Museums - ideal for individuals interested in archaeology, anthropology, museology, natural history, education, and administration.
      • Center for Dance, Theatre & Circus -promoting appreciation of environment, art, music & tech.
      • Music & Cultural Center - assist the center's music professors with workshops and classes.
      • After School Program - engage children by facilitation recreational activities, art, and music projects
      • Public School - K-12, teacher's aide, tutoring, TESOL
      • Education Center for People with Disabilities - visual and hearing impairments, speech & occupational therapy, music, art, physical education, dietary guidance, recreational activities
      • Bilingual School - PK-12 school's mission on civic commitment, personal growth and environmental conservation. Teacher's Aide, TESOL, Physical Education
      • Youth Development Center - youth education and recreation programming - TESOL, Technology, Human Resources, activities
      • Cancer Support Center - Observe supportive therapies developed by the center's psychologists or assist with educational workshops
      • Children's Hospital - best for students majoring in Pre-Medicine, Pre-Nursing, Public Health, and Health Science or for students interested in learning about foreign health care systems
      • Senior Citizen's Home - health & recreation- plan and lead recreational activities, dance, aerobics etc.
      • Health Clinics - best for students majoring in Pre-Medicine, Pre-Nursing, Public Health, and Health Science or for students interested in learning about foreign health care systems
      • HIV Non-Profit Organization - Participants in this role may help give workshops and educational talks to the public, conduct research, provide emotional support for patients living with HIV, AIDS, and/or STIs, and help with daily tasks around the center.
      • Environmental, Cultural & Recreational Park - gardening, planting, weeding, reforestation initiatives, and nursery restoration and creation of artificial lakes, environmental education workshops, playground creation, and work with schools in the local community
      • Butterfly Garden - planting shrubs and weeding in the greenhouses or garden trails, feeding larvae and butterflies in the laboratory, or assisting with content creation and social media marketing.
  • USAC - Heredia, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter

    $11,980 Semester for 27 credits! Including Tuition, Meals, Homestay, Airport Pickup! Spring semester would be around $6,000 per quarter since it spans both winter and spring quarters. 

    $5,980 Summer

    $21,960 Academic Year

  • ISA - Intensive Month Combo Costa Rica, Spring Semester, Spring Quarter, Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter

    $6,995 for winter quarter - 12 quarter credits for Spanish language study. Includes Homestay and Meals!

  • CIEE - Summer Sustainability & The Environment, Summer Quarter

    $5,450 Summer

    $10,900 for spring quarter (Summer 1 +2 can work for spring quarter - Mid May to Aug for 18 quarter credits)

    Discounts and Grants for Pell Grant students!

  • CEA - Veritas University, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter

    $10,295 for Semester (with CEA Affiliate $1000 discount) Earn up to 24 quarter credits. Program works for Fall, or Winter quarter.

    WWU Students also get a $500 flight voucher.

    • Spanish at all levels. English courses in many areas including Marine Biology, STEM, Business, Environmental Studies/Science, Ecology, Health & more.

Puerto Rico; USA

Europe

Austria

Bulgaria

  • ISEP - University of Bulgaria - Pay In-State Tuition & Fees!, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

    Excellent Chance of Placement.

    Courses in English

    • Recommended for majors in Business, Communications, Speech Communication, Computer Science, English Literature and Writing, History, Political Science, Anthropology and Performing Arts.
  • Wildlands Studies Bulgaria, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter

    $3,850 Summer for 5 ESCI credits 

    $12,000 Fall for 15 ESCI credits

Czech Republic

  • CIEE - Summer Psychology, Spring Quarter, Summer Quarter

    $4,550 for up to 6 quarter credits/4 weeks.

    • Grants for Pell Grant Recipients
  • USAC - Prague, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter

    $11,530 Semester/ For spring semester this would be around $5,765 per quarter since this spans both winter and spring quarters. $21,560 Academic Year

    English Courses in Politics, History, Sociology, Culture, Business, and Arts

  • CIEE - Summer Central European Studies - Prague, Spring Quarter, Summer Quarter

    $4,550 for up to 6 quarter credits/ 4 weeks.

    • Grants for Pell Grant Recipients
  • ISEP Direct - Prague - University of New York in Prague, Spring Semester, Academic Year

     For spring semester this would be around $6,500 per quarter (spans both winter and spring quarters)

    $25,495 for Academic Year!

    • Recommended for English courses in Business, Communication, History, International Relations, Psychology and Social Sciences
  • CIEE - Prague Summer Communications, New Media, Journalism, Spring Quarter, Summer Quarter

    $4,550 for up to 6 quarter credits/ 4 weeks.

    • Grants for Pell Grant Recipients
  • ISEP Direct - Masaryk University - Study in English, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter, Academic Year

     $10,000 semester for tuition, housing and meals! Spring semester would be around $5,000 per quarter as it spans both winter and spring quarters. $20K for the full academic year!

    Courses in English:

    • Semester part time Internships available for students with NGO's, Media Companies, Sports Teams, IT Start Ups, Public Administration Offices, Research Labs, and more.
    • Recommended for students in Business, Communications, Education, Political Science, Law, and Kinesiology/Sports Studies
    • STEM courses in English: Biology, Computer Science, Psychology
  • ISEP - Masaryk University - Pay In-State Tuition & Fees!, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

    English coursework in many areas!

    • Recommended for courses in Business, Communications, Education, Political Science, & Law

England

Estonia

  • ISEP - University of Tartu - Pay In-State Tuition & Fees!, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

    Good Chance of Placement.

    Courses in English

    • Recommended for courses in Biology, International Studies, Health Sciences/Genetics, English Literature, Music Performance, Engineering, Slavic Languages, Russian, Computer Science, Geology/Earth Sciences

France

Germany

Hungary

Ireland

  • CEA Galway Summer, Summer Quarter

    $5,795 for 9 credits. Summer Irish Studies Program. (After CEA Affiliate $500 discount)

    • WWU Students also get a $250 flight voucher

    English courses in Anthropology, Archeology, Art History, Literature, Music & Dance, History, and Creative Writing

  • ISA Service Learning - Galway, Ireland, Winter Quarter

    $3,895 4-week summer. $4,950 6-week. Placement site, housing, airport pickup.

    Additional $275 for 3 quarter credits

    • Placements 
      • Student Radio Station - deliver a series of informative, entertaining, and exciting radio programs to the wider community.
      • Center for People with Autism - Participants may support and supervise children of various ages with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a range of clubs and activities.
      • Family Support Center - The center also runs an activity group that aims to promote social inclusion through arts and crafts, sports, drama, and cooking projects, youth exchanges, day trips, mid-term and summer camps, yoga and meditation, cooking classes, grinds (tutoring), as well as workshops on building healthy relationships and improving I.T skills.
      • Support Center for Individuals with Disabilities - The aim is to enhance the well-being of the family unit through fun and recreational activities including music, art, and play therapy as well as guardian(s) support mechanisms. 
      • Equine Therapy Center - therapeutic horsemanship, equine-facilitated coaching, and EAGALA model equine-assisted personal development and psychotherapy.
  • CEA - Irish Language & Culture Summer, Summer Quarter

    $4,795 for 9 quarter credits. (After CEA Affiliated $500 summer discount)

    • WWU Students also get a $250 flight voucher.
  • CEA - Ecology & Living Landscapes Summer - Ireland, Summer Quarter

    $6,395 (after CEA Affiliated $500 discount) for 9 quarter credit Seminar/Field program in Galway, Ireland. - Geology, Hydrology, Ecology, and Anthropogenic Studies/Activities.

    • WWU Students also get a $500 flight voucher.
  • AIFS 12-week Internship Galway, Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter

    12-week full time internships - can work for Fall or Winter quarter. 

    $9980

Italy

  • AIFS 12-week Internship Rome, Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter
  • USAC - Torino, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter

    $11,617 Semester/ For spring semester this would be around $5,100 per quarter as it spans both winter and spring quarters. $21,296 Academic Year/ $5,780 Summer

    • English courses in: Business, Human Rights, Political Science, Cinema, Supply Chain Management, Architecture
  • SAI - Florence University of the Arts, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter

    $7500 per quarter for Spring Semester (Spans both Winter and Spring quarters)

  • SAI - Sicily - Syracuse Academy, Summer Quarter

    $5,200 Summer

    • English coursework in Marine Ecology, Volcanoes & Italian Language
  • ISEP Direct - Summer Public Health in Rome, Summer Quarter
    • $3,995 for the two-week session/4 quarter credits. 
    • $5,995for the 4-week session//9 quarter credits.

     

  • SAI - Florence - 7 week Short Sessions, Spring Quarter, Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter

    $9,310 for 7 weeks/13 quarter credits. 

    • FUA offers "short sessions" during the fall, winter, and spring that can work for short sessions/quarter programs. 
    • Students can pay additional for more credits.
    • English coursework and practical/internship placements available.
  • USAC - Verona, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter

    $11,589 Semester/ For spring semester this would be around $5,700 per quarter as it spans both winter and spring quarters. $21,378 Academic Year/ $5,780 Summer

    • English courses in: Marketing, Architecture, Business, Management
  • ISEP Direct - Summer Business & Marketing in Milan, Summer Quarter

    $3,995 for 2-week summer program. (4 quarter credits max). $5,995 for 4-week session (9 quarter credits max).

    English courses in Business, Fashion, Marketing, Communications, International Relations

  • USAC - Viterbo, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter

    $9,316 Semester/ Spring semester would be $5,000 per quarter as it spans both winter and spring quarters. $16,505 Academic Year/ $4,980 Summer

    • English courses in Studio Art, Art History, History, Gender Studies, Literature & Travel Writing
  • USAC - Reggio Emilia, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter

    $10,409 Semester/ For Spring semester this would be around $5,250 per quarter as it spans both winter and spring quarters. $18,530 Academic Year/ $5,380 Summer

    • English Coursework in: Psychology, Education, Gender Studies, Film, Health, Nutrition

     

  • UW Rome in Residence, Spring Quarter, Winter Quarter

Lisbon

  • AIFS/GE Full Time Internship in Lisbon, Fall Quarter

    $8,990 Semester Internship with AIFS/GE in Lisbon.

    • Students can earn up to 18 quarter credits during a semester/Quarter.
    • Discounts for Pell Grant Students.

Malta

  • ISEP - University of Malta - Pay In-State Tuition and Fees!, Spring Semester, Academic Year
    • ISEP Exchange options for Spring semester or Academic Year. 
    • Many courses in English - Recommended for courses in Business, Education, Psychology, and Social Sciences
  • ISEP Direct - Malta - University of Malta , Spring Semester, Academic Year

    $11,995 Spring Semester ($6k per quarter)/ $22,500 for the Academic Year

    • Includes airport pickup!
    • Many courses in English - Recommended for courses in Business, Education, Psychology, and Social Sciences

Netherlands

Northern Ireland

  • ISEP - Ulster University - Pay In-State Tuition & Fees!, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

    Northern Ireland gives you access to both the Republic of Ireland, as well as studying in the UK! It is often more affordable than cost of living the mainland UK!

    • Program includes Airport Pickup, Tuition & Housing

    Courses in English - Recommended for Biology, Marine Sciences, Business, Communications, Law, *Art/Design students should be at least Juniors or Seniors and submit a portfolio.

  • ISEP Direct - University of Ulster, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter, Academic Year

    Northern Ireland gives you access to both the Republic of Ireland, as well as studying in the UK! It is often more affordable than cost of living the mainland UK!

    • $7000 per quarter - (Fall/Winter) and (Winter/Spring) - Program spans two quarters, so you would 
    • $25,595 Academic Year
    • Program includes Airport Pickup, Tuition & Housing

    Courses in English - Recommended for Biology, Marine Sciences, Business, Communications, Law, *Art/Design students should be at least Juniors or Seniors and submit a portfolio.

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Scotland

  • ISEP Direct - University of Strathclyde - Glasgow Scotland, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter, Academic Year

    $14,735 Semester (Fall/Winter) or (Winter/Spring) - the semester would span two quarters. So, the cost could be around $8,000 per quarter when accounting for meals. 

    $27,595 for the full academic year.

    • Recommended for majors in Business, Education, & Engineering

Spain

  • ISEP Direct - Murcia - Spanish Language & Culture, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

    $11,595 - $12,235 Semester including housing, meals, excursions and gym membership. *For spring semester this would be around $6,000 per quarter since it spans both winter and spring quarters.

    • Spanish language program - all levels. Recommended that students have taken at least one Spanish language course prior to arrival. 
    • *Recognized as one of the top universities in Spain for disability support and welfare services (student wellbeing and support), Murcia offers additional assistance for mental health and students with mobility, hearing, visual, speech, and learning disabilities.
    • The region of Murcia offers great coastlines, dense forests, rugged mountains. On weekends, head to the coast for kayaking, swimming, fishing, scuba diving, and sailing. Relax and unwind in one of the thermal spas, go for a leisurely (or challenging) bike ride, or even pick up a golf club—some of Europe’s best courses can be found right here!  
  • CIEE - Summer Business & Culture - Barcelona, Summer Quarter

    $4,450 Summer sessions. 

    English coursework in Management, Business Ethics, Economics, & International Marketing

    • Summer sessions 1-3 can work for a 13-credit spring quarter program. 
    • Summer session 2 and or 3 can work for a 4- or 8-week summer program. 
    • Discounts and Grants for Pell Grant recipients!
  • ISA - Intensive Month Granada, Spring Quarter, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter

    $3,650 for up to 9 quarter credits of language study.

  • ISEP - Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio - English Teaching Assistant Internship - Pay In-State Tuition & Fees!, Academic Year

    Teaching English/Language Internship program. 18 quarter credits.

    • In addition to the combined ISEP housing and meals stipend, students in this program can expect earn an additional 175€ per week depending on the hours they want to teach. Students participating in this program can therefore expect a total monthly stipend of 900€ to 1000€.  
  • Western Exchange - University of the Basque Country - Pay In-State Tuition & Fees!, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter
    • ISEP Direct options for Spring semester or Academic Year. 
    • Academic Year prices range from $21,500 - $23,500 including tuition, housing, and airport pickup!
    • Many courses in English - Recommended for courses in Business, Education, Psychology, and Social Sciences
  • ISEP Direct - Summer in Barcelona, Summer Quarter

    $4,895

    • Students must have 3.0 GPA, B1 level of Spanish & JR standing 
  • CIEE - Summer Language & Culture - Alcalá de Henares, Summer Quarter

    $4,450 Summer

    • Courses in Spanish - for students with a 3.0 GPA, and 2 years of college level Spanish completed.
    • Discounts and scholarships for Pell Eligible students!
  • ISEP - Universidad de Almeria - Pay In-State Tuition & Fees!, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

    Students taking courses in English should have A2 level of Spanish.

    • English coursework in Business: Supply Chain Management, Marketing, International Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, and more
  • CEA - Granada, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter

    $11,395 for semester (with CEA affiliate $1000 discount) Spring semester students would budget around $5,700 per quarter as it spans both winter and spring quarters/ $4,595 Summer (with CEA affiliate $500 discount)

    • WWU students get a $500 flight voucher for semester/quarter, and $250 flight voucher for summer.
  • ISEP - Universidad de Malaga - Pay In-State Tuition & Fees!, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter
  • CIEE - Summer Language & Culture - Seville, Spring Quarter, Summer Quarter

    $4,450 Summer

    • Summer session 1-3 can work for a 13+ credit spring quarter program
    • Summer 2 and or 3 can work for a 4-8 week summer program. 

    300 level Spanish courses, as well as English courses in Culture, Economics, and History

  • ISEP - Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio - Pay In-State Tuition & Fees!, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

    Courses in Spanish. Students need B1 level of Spanish.

    Recommended for students in Sports Studies/Kinesiology, Music Performance, Environmental Science, Health, Engineering, Urban Planning and Environmental Design.

       

    • USAC - Alicante, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter

      $12,000 Semester/ For spring semester this would be around $6000 per quarter since it spans both winter and spring quarters. $23K Academic Year/ $5,980 Summer

      • Earn up to 2 years of Spanish Language in one semester!
      • Courses in English: Gender Studies, Political Science, Recreation (Sailing) & Cultural Studies
    • SAI - Universitat de Vic, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

      $12,000 Semester. For spring semester this would be around $6000 per quarter as it spans both winter and spring quarters.

    • ISEP - Universidad de Vigo - Pay In-State Tuition & Fees!, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

      Good Chance of Placement. Includes Excursions, Volunteer opportunities, and Gym Membership!

      English Coursework *Students should have A2 level of Spanish to navigate life in Spain.

      • Vigo Campus - coursework in Marine Sciences, Energy Engineering, Technology Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biology, Law
      • Pontevedra Campus - Public Management/Human Resources
      • Ourense Campus - Business Administration/Tourism
    • ISA - Universidad de Salamanca, Spring Quarter, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter

      $10,450 Quarter

    • CEA CAPA Intensive Spanish Granada , Spring Quarter, Summer Quarter
    • ISA - Unviersidad Pompeu Fabra, International Studies, Business, Spring Semester, Spring Quarter, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter, Academic Year

      $9,450

      Summer combination works for spring quarter - This program runs May 11- Jul 12th. For up to 13 quarter credits.

    • ISEP Direct - Summer Spanish Language & Culture in Almeria, Summer Quarter
      • $4,995 - Earn 6 sem/9 quarter credits including housing in a homestay/meal, airport pick-up & excursions!
    • CIEE - Summer Business & Culture - Barcelona, Summer Quarter

      $4,750 Summer

      Discounts and grants for Pell - Grant eligible students!

    • ISEP Direct - Business & Education in Murcia, Spain, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter, Academic Year

       $7,000 per quarter. (Fall/Winter) (Winter/Spring)

      $21,500Academic Year including tuition, housing, meals, internships, excursions, and gym membership.

      • Students need B2 level of Spanish to take courses in English.

      English courses:

      • Auditing, Business Management, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Organizational Behavior, Communications, Elementary Education
    • USAC - Bilbao, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter

      $7,000 for spring semester this spans both winter and spring quarters. $27,730 Academic Year/ $4,980 Summer

      • English coursework in Finance, Management, International Business, & Recreation (Surfing)
    • CIEE Summer Palma de Mallorca, Summer Quarter

      $4,650 Summer 

      Scholarships and grants for Pell Eligible students!

    • ISEP Direct - Summer in Barcelona, Summer Quarter

      $5,495 Earn 9+ quarter credits to study Spanish and courses in English 

    • ISEP - Universidad de Sevilla - Pay In-State Tuition & Fees!, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter
    • ISEP - Universidad Pública de Navarra - Pamplona - Pay In-State Tuition & Fees!, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

      Good Chance of Placement.

      Students taking all courses in English need A1 level of Spanish. If you plan to take courses in Spanish you need B1 level of Spanish.

      English courses in:

      • Business Management, Economics, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Engineering, Law

       

    • AIFS 12-week Internship Barcelona, Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter

      $10,990

    Sweden

    Middle East

    Israel

    • USAC - Haifa, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter

    Jordan

    United Arab Emirates

    Non-Affiliated Programs * Petition Required for Potential Approval*

    Italy

    North America

    Mexico

    • ISEP - Universidad de Monterrey - Pay In-State Tuition & Fees!, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

      Excellent Chance of Placement!

      Courses in English. It is recommended that students taking all their courses in English have at least 1 semester of Spanish at college level (A1/A1). 

      • Courses in Business, Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Business Ethics, Finance, Economics, Law, Politics

      Airport Pickup, Internships, and Excursions available.

    • CIEE - Open Campus Yucatan, Spring Semester, Spring Quarter, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter

      $10,900 for Quarter! 

      Additional scholarships and grants for Pell Grant Eligible students!

    • ISEP - UPAEP University - Puebla City - Pay In-State Tuition & Fees!, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

      Good Chance of Placement.

      Courses in English, Homestay, Internships, Airport Pickup and Excursions Included!

    • ISEP - Universidad Regiomontana - Pay In-State Tuition & Fees!, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

      Excellent Chance of Placement. 

      Courses in English - Students should have at least A2 level of Spanish

      • Courses in Business and Latin American Studies
      • Program includes Homestay, Excursions, Airport Pickup, Internships, and Volunteer opportunities!

    Oceania

    Australia

    New Zealand

    South America

    Argentina

    • CIEE - Intensive Spanish Language in Buenos Aires, Spring Quarter

      $8,450

      • This is an intensive language program that could work for spring quarter dates. It runs mid May through Mid July. 8 weeks. 15 quarter credits. *Additional scholarships for Pell Grant recipients!
    • ISEP Direct - Universidad del Salvador Buenos Aires, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

      $10,995 semester including tuition, homestay with meals, airport pickup and excursions! Spring semester would start around $5,500 per quarter as it spans both winter and spring quarters.

      $20K for the full academic year!

      • Students need at least one year of Spanish to take courses in English. (English courses in Business, Political Science, Linguistics, Geography, Psychology, English Literature and Cultural Studies)
    • ISA - Argentina Intensive Spanish - Intensive Month, Spring Quarter, Summer Quarter, Winter Quarter

      $3,950 for February Intensive Month = 8 sem/12 quarter credits!

    • CEA CAPA Buenos Aires Center, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

      $6,750+ per quarter (after $1000 auto discount for WWU students) for Spring Semester - Spans Winter and Spring Quarters. WWU students get a $500 flight voucher! Earn up to 27+ credits.

    • CIEE - Open Campus Buenos Aires, Spring Semester, Spring Quarter, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter
      • $5,450 Summer for 6 weeks/9 quarter credits
      • $10,900 Quarter options.
      • Additional Discounts and Grants for Pell Grant Recipients!
    • ISA - Argentina Intensive Spanish - Intensive Month, Spring Quarter, Summer Quarter, Winter Quarter

      $3,950

      • February Intensive month is worth 7-8 sem/10-12 quarter credits. 
    • ISEP - Universidad Blas Pascal - Pay In-State Tuition & Fees!, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

      Good Chance of Placement. B1 level of Spanish. Courses in Spanish in many areas.

      • Recommended for Architecture, Urban Planning, Communications, Computer Science, & Environmental Studies/Science
      • Homestay options available
    • ISEP - Universidad del Salvador - Pay In-State Tuition & Fees!, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

      Excellent Change of Placement. One year of Spanish needed for courses in English.

      • English courses in International Relations and Latin American Studies.
      • Spanish language and Linguistics as well as other courses in Spanish
      • Homestay, Excursions, and Airport Pickup!
    • ISEP - Universidad de Palermo - Pay In-State Tuition & Fees!, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

      Excellent chance of placement! B2 level of Spanish.

      • Great for Spanish coursework in performing arts, Social Sciences, and Latin American Studies
    • CEA - Intensive Spanish Language - Buenos Aires, Summer Quarter

      $4,395 + $250 flight voucher for 9 quarter credits summer *after WWU automatic discount

    Bolivia

    Brazil

    Chile

    • ISA - Valparaíso PUCV, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter

      $11,500 spring quarter (Summer 1+2) work for spring quarter dates. Mid-May - July. Earn 18 credits.

      •  Spanish language at all levels.

      $11,900 spring quarter (Summer 3+4) work for spring quarter dates. Mid-May - July. Earn 12-20 credits!

      • For advanced (300 levels) Spanish speakers, looking for an internship in Business
    • ISEP Direct - Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter, Academic Year

      $10,595 Semester/ For spring semester this would be around $5,300 per quarter as it spans both winter and spring quarters. $19,595 Academic Year including homestay and airport pickup!

      English coursework in: 

      • Latin American Studies, Biology, Economics, Engineering, History, Law, Environmental Science

       

    • USAC - Santiago, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter

      $9,680 Semester/ Spring semester would be around $4,840 per quarter as it spans both winter and spring quarters. 

      $17,760 Academic Year

      $4,780 Summer

    • CEA - Valparaiso Chile, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter

      $4,495 summer Spanish language program for 9 quarter credits! (After WWU affiliate $500 discount)

      WWU Students also get a $250 flight voucher!

    • CIEE - Summer in Santiago, Summer Quarter

      $5,450 Summer

      $10,900 Spring quarter (Summer 1 +2 can work for spring quarter - Mid May to early Aug) for 18 quarter credits.

      • Additional discounts and grants for Pell Eligible Students!
    • ISEP - Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso - Pay In-State Tuition & Fees!, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

      Excellent Chance of Placement! Courses in Spanish. B2 level of Spanish

      • Recommended for History & Latin American Studies
      • Homestay and Airport Pickup included.

       

    Peru

    • ISA Service Learning - Cusco, Peru, Summer Quarter

      $3,450 4-week summer.  Placement site, housing, meals & airport pickup.

      Additional $275 for 3 quarter credits

      • Placements 
        • Music Institute - offers music classes to kids, youth, and adults with the goal of bringing music into the lives of the local community.
        • Childhood Education Programs - Childhood Education Program placements are in various public and private schools and after-school centers. Participants placed in these organizations may have opportunities to assist teachers in Cusco with their classroom duties, help lead English classes, support students through mentoring, develop and facilitate activities and educational games, and assist with homework. Additionally, participants may have the chance to observe teaching techniques and assist teachers with lesson planning and preparation.
        • Veterinary Clinics - Participants in the clinic may assist in various areas under the supervision of veterinary staff.
        • Agricultural Animal Care Center - Participants will assist in caring for the animals and learning the traditions of Peruvian heritage. They may also assist with tours of the facility and weaving workshops. Depending on the season, opportunities may be available with planting and harvesting various vegetables that help to feed surrounding communities.
        • Center for Children with Disabilities - Participants will serve as support for children with disabilities and may assist with feeding and skills exercises, as well as facilitating entertaining sensory activities through music and art. Opportunities to observe speech and physical therapists on-site may also be available.
        • Youth Development Organizations - Participants can facilitate games, help with homework, and organize recreational afternoon activities.
        • Senior Citizen's Center - Participants in this organization may assist with mealtimes and daily tasks around the center, socialize with the residents, and help with other assignments as needed. 
        • Dental Clinics - observing and assisting the clinic’s dentists in Cusco as they perform their daily responsibilities.
        • Health Clinic - Health clinic placements are best for students majoring in Pre-Medicine, Pre-Nursing, Public Health, and Health Science or for students interested in learning about foreign health care systems. 
        • Policy & Human Rights Organization - Participants in this organization may work in areas such as Peruvian legal rights, mental health, and training individuals on the topics of human rights. Participants may also be asked to help create educational materials, translate documents, and assist with projects and workshops
    • ISA - Cusco, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter

      $9,850 for spring quarter (Summer dates 1+2) can work for spring quarter - mid May - early August. Earn 18-21 credits. 

      $11,995 Semester/ *For students considering spring semester they can pay $6,000 in Winter and $6,000 in Spring, since this spans both winter and spring quarters! Earn up to 25 quarter credits!

       

    Uruguay

    • USAC - Montevideo, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter

      $9,290 Semester/Spring semester would be around $4,500 per quarter as it spans both winter and spring quarters.

      $17,180 Academic Year!

      Courses in English! Spanish language at all levels. Great for Immersion and internships! Great for LGBTQ+ and WGSS studies.

      *Spring semester students can add on Cuba excursion!

       

    Various

    Service Learning for credit

    • ISA - Service Learning for Credit, Spring Semester, Spring Quarter, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter
      • Program locations in Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ireland, Morocco, New Zealand, Peru, South Africa and Spain
      • Students can participate in 4 week, 6 week, or 8 week or placements
      • Service learning can be combined with traditional semester options depending on program and duration.
      • Students can earn up to 4 quarter credits for a 4 week program, and up to 7 quarter credits for an 8 week program.

    West Indies

    Cuba