$ Pay Less than "In-State" to Study Abroad!

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These pages are currently under revision, and may not have a complete list of programs. Please contact Hannah Nevitt to explore all program options.

WWU Education Abroad offers opportunities that vary in cost.

This list will feature programs that are similar in price, or less than what an In-State student might budget for tuition, housing, and meals at WWU. *Please note students will still need to budget for flights, spending money, application fees, books, visa costs, etc. on top of these estimated costs.

*Keep in mind that the average cost of attendance for a term at WWU (In-State rates) are around $9,700K per quarter/ $29K per Academic Year.

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

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

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

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

Africa

Morocco

  • ISA Service Learning - Meknes, Morocco, Summer Quarter

    $3,100 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.

South Africa

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

    $17,700 for Academic Year/$4,900 per quarter for spring semester (spans both winter/spring quarters) - Includes Tuition, Housing, Meals, and Airport Pickup. (Students budget around $200 per month for meals).

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

Asia

China

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

    $6,580 for semester/$12,160 for Academic Year!

    • Students that study abroad for spring semester (spans both winter/spring quarters) $4300 per quarter.

India

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

    $7,890 Semester/$13,480 Academic Year/ $4,000 per quarter for spring semester (spans both winter/spring quarters)

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

Japan

  • KCP - Language School, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter

    $6,700 quarter/ $13,400 semester/ $20,100 Academic year

    • Program can work for any duration (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer, Academic Year) in Japan. 
    • Intensive language and culture program
  • Western Exchange - Nagoya - Pay In-State Tuition & Fees! Housing Stipends available!, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter
    • Housing costs 40,000-50,000 yen a month.
    • NUFS offers students a guaranteed stipend of 60,000 yen a month. Note that the cost of housing will be deducted from the stipend. The remaining amount will be transferred to your Japanese bank account.

South Korea

  • USAC Gwangju South Korea, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter, Academic Year

    $5,436 semester/ $9,600 Academic year/$3,980 summer - Gwanghju - Chonnam National University

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

Thailand

  • USAC - Chiang Mai, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter

    $17,973 Academic year/$4,500 per quarter for spring semester (spans both winter/spring quarters)

    • English courses in Health, Gender Studies, Religious Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, Sustainability, Economics
  • ISEP Direct - Thammasat University Thailand, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter, Academic Year, Calendar Year

    $8,595 Semester/$15,095 Academic Year/$4,300 per quarter for spring semester (spans both winter/spring quarters)

    Includes Tuition, Housing, and Excursions.

    Courses in English in many areas

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

    $5,330 Semester/ $8,880 Academic Year/ $2,700 per quarter for spring semester (spans both winter/spring quarters)

    • English courses in Global Business, International Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Political Science, Media & Film & Journalism

Central America

Costa Rica

  • ISA - Heredia, Summer Quarter

    $3,250

    • Intermediate Spanish 202
  • AIFS Full Time Internship, Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter

    $6,990 for full-time custom internship.

    • Earning 13+ credits.
    • Multiple Career Fields including NGO's, Museums/Galleries, Marketing, Environmental Research, Civil Engineering & Environmental Engineering 
  • ISA - Intensive Month Combo Costa Rica, Spring Semester, Spring Quarter, Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter

    $6,995 for 12 quarter credits of Spanish language study for Winter Quarter. Includes Homestay and Meals. 

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

    $2,750 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.

Europe

Czech Republic

England

France

  • ISEP Direct - Summer French Language & Culture in Caen, Summer Quarter

    $4,695 for 5 weeks/12 quarter credits.

    $3,695 for 3 weeks/7 quarter credits.

    • Courses in French language, history and culture. 
    • Includes Homestay and Excursions.
  • USAC - Pau, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter

    $17,303 Academic Year/ $4,800 per quarter for spring semester (spans both winter/spring quarters)

    $4,280 Summer 

    • Intensive French language study at all levels.
    • English courses in Environmental Geology, Political Science, Sociology
    • Includes Tuition & Homestay/meals

Germany

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

    $18,460 Academic Year/$5,000 per quarter for spring semester (spans both winter/spring quarters)

    • Students can earn up to 2 years of German in one semester! English courses in Geography, Political Science, Anthropology, & History
    • Includes Tuition, and Homestay/meals.
  • ISEP Direct - Summer in Marburg, Germany, Summer Quarter

    $4,095 - for tuition, housing and excursions! Earn 6 semester credits in 4 weeks.

    • English courses in Political Science and History.
    • German language at all levels also available. 

Ireland

  • 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.
  • ISA Service Learning - Limerick, Ireland, Summer Quarter

    $3,350 4-week summer. $4,250 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.
  • ISA Service Learning - Galway, Ireland, Summer Quarter

    $3,650 4-week summer. $4,650 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.

Italy

  • USAC - Reggio Emilia, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter

    $17,601 Academic Year/ $4,720 per quarter for spring semester (spans both winter/spring quarters)  $3,980 Summer

    • English Coursework in: Psychology, Education, Gender Studies, Film, Health, Nutrition
  • ISEP Direct - Summer Business & Marketing in Milan, Summer Quarter

    $3,595 for 2-week summer program. (4 quarter credits max). 

    • English courses in Business, Fashion, Marketing, Communications, International Relations
  • ISEP Direct - Summer Public Health in Rome, Summer Quarter

    $3,595 for the two-week session/4 quarter credits. 

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

    $18,386 Academic Year/ $5,500 per quarter for spring semester (spans both winter/spring quarters)/ $4,780 Summer

    • English courses in Studio Art, Art History, History, Gender Studies, Literature & Travel Writing

Portugal

  • CIEE - Summer in Lisbon, Summer Quarter

    $4,350 for 4 weeks/ 6 quarter credits.

    • English coursework in Political Science, History, and Culture
    • *Grants for Pell Grant eligible students!
  • API - Lisbon Internship, Summer Quarter

    $6,750 for 10-week quarter long internship!

    • 8-week, 10 week & 12-week internships available: Transcript from University of Massachusetts at Amherst as INTERN 301

    • 4-9 credits for 8-week internships 
    • 12 credits for 10-week internships 
    • 13 credits for 12-week internships

Spain

Sweden

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

    $20,500 Academic Year/$5,600 per quarter for spring semester (spans both winter/spring quarters) 

    • Courses in English - Recommended for Business, Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Bioscience, Literature, Design, Communications, Education, Sports Science, Political Science, Energy Studies, Computer Science, STEM, Leisure, Sports and Recreation.

South America

Argentina

  • ISA Intensive Spanish Language - Buenos Aires, Spring Quarter, Summer Quarter, Winter Quarter

    $7,995 for 8 weeks/18 quarter credits - Summer 1+2 can work for spring quarter. (Tuition, Housing, Meals)

    $4,450 for 4-week summer/12 quarter credits (Tuition, Housing, Meals)

  • API - Internship - Mendoza, Spring Quarter, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter

    $6,900+ for 10-week quarter long internship! 

    • 8-week, 10 week & 12-week internships available: Transcript from University of Massachusetts at Amherst as INTERN 301 for $750.

    • 4-9 credits for 8-week internships 
    • 12 credits for 10-week internships 
    • 13 credits for 12-week internships

    Summer Internship program for 6 sem/9 quarter credits

  • API - Internship Buenos Aires, Spring Quarter, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter

    $6,900+ for 10-week quarter long internship! 

    • 8-week, 10 week & 12-week internships available: Transcript from University of Massachusetts at Amherst as INTERN 301 for $750.

    • 4-9 credits for 8-week internships 
    • 12 credits for 10-week internships 
    • 13 credits for 12-week internships

    Summer internship is worth 9 quarter credits.

  • CEA - Intensive Spanish Language - Buenos Aires, Summer Quarter

    $4,195 for 9 quarter credits summer *after WWU automatic discount ($500 off summer fees & $250 flight voucher)

    • IncludesTuition, Housing, Meals
  • ISA - Argentina Intensive Spanish - Intensive Month, Summer Quarter, Winter Quarter

    $3,850 - (Winter Program) February Intensive month is worth 7-8 sem/10-12 quarter credits! (Tuition, Housing, Meals)

Chile

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

    $4,195 summer Spanish language program for 9 quarter credits! (After WWU affiliate $500 discount)

    • WWU Students also get a $250 flight voucher!
  • API - Internship - Santiago, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter

    $7,900+ for 10-week quarter long internship! 

    • 8-week, 10 week & 12-week internships available: Transcript from University of Massachusetts at Amherst as INTERN 301 for $750.

    • 4-9 credits for 8-week internships 
    • 12 credits for 10-week internships 
    • 13 credits for 12-week internships
  • USAC - Santiago, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter

    $18,155 Academic Year/$4,800 per quarter for spring semester (spans both winter/spring quarters) 

    • Earn up to 2 years of Spanish in one semester! English coursework Political Science & Journalism
  • ISA Service Learning - Valparaiso, Chile, Summer Quarter

    $2,995 4-week summer. Placement site, housing, meals, airport pickup. Additional $275 for 3 quarter credits

    • Placements 
      • Center for Infantile Nutrition - health, web design, marketing, fundraising, construction
      • Technical High School - education - TESOL
      • Community Center- community development, family & youth development - sustainability, education, dance, art, cooking, TESOL, yoga, art therapy, human resources, marketing
      • English Language Institute - TESOL, education, teaching
      • Educational Center for Children with Disabilities - primary education, art workshops, speech therapy, occupational therapy
      • Health Clinics - health

Colombia

  • ISA Colombia - Medellin, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter

    $3,450 Summer/$6,200 per quarter for spring semester (spans both winter/spring quarters)

    • International Business course in English!
    • Accounting, Economics, Finance, International Business, Supply Chain, Management, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering

Peru

  • ISA Service Learning - Cusco, Peru, Summer Quarter

    $2,850 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.

Uruguay

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

    $8,890 Semester/$16,560 Academic Year/$4,500 per quarter for spring semester (spans both winter/spring quarters) - Tuition, Homestay/Meals.

    • Earn up to a full year's worth of Spanish in one semester! All levels of Spanish. 
    • English coursework in Business, Marketing, Management, Gender Studies, Environment, & Health

Various

  • API - Internships, Spring Quarter, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter

    $5,900 + depending on location.

    8-week, 10-week & 12-week internships available: Transcript from University of Massachusetts at Amherst as INTERN 301

    • 4-9 credits for 8-week internships 
    • 12 credits for 10-week internships 
    • 13 credits for 12-week internships
    • Argentina, Australia, Bhutan, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, England, France, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Portugal Scotland, Spain
  • ISA - Intensive Month Combo - Multi Destination, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter

    ISA Intensive Month Programs

    • $7,300 Granada Spain - Intensive Language Study for 2 Intensive Months = including tuition, housing and meals for 15-18 quarter credits. 

Service Learning for credit

  • ISA - Service Learning for Credit, Spring Semester, Spring Quarter, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter

    $3,025 + depending on location:

    • Students can participate in 4-week, 6-week, or 8-week or placements..
    • Students can earn up to 4 quarter credits for a 4-week program, and up to 7 quarter credits for an 8-week program.
    • Program locations in Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ireland, Morocco, New Zealand, Peru, South Africa and Spain

Virtual Global Courses

Virtual Global Courses

  • SIT - Online Courses - Intensive Language Study, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter

    $989 - $1,296 for 4 quarter credits

    • Intensive Online Language courses - Hindi, Arabic, Swahili, Nepali, & Tibetan 
    • Summer & Quarter options