SVSU Study Abroad

Faculty-led study abroad trips are a very popular option for SVSU students. A group of 10-20 SVSU students travels with two faculty leaders and take a course on the trip. Here are some reasons why we love faculty-led study abroad:

• These trips are short! Usually between 1-3 weeks. Some faculty-led groups travel over spring break. Others travel during the spring and summer semesters.
• You travel as a group. Some students prefer traveling with others rather than alone - these trips are great for that.
• Flights, travel insurance, and sometimes visas are arranged by the Office of International Programs, which is convenient for students.
• Destinations, subjects, and courses vary every year

Students who choose faculty-led trips receive all the same benefits as other study abroad participants. Pre-departure orientation, emergency support, and re-entry support are included in the faculty-led study abroad programs.

Applications for 2026 Faculty-led Study Abroad are closed

Check back in August 2026 for information about 2027 Faculty-led Study Abroad Experiences!

SVSU has relationships with many universities overseas that allow the exchange of students between universities.  In most cases, students live on campus and study alongside local students. These programs are the most affordable type of program.

Exchange Partners:

• Ming Chuan University (Taiwan)
• Kansai Gaidai University (Japan)
• Daegu University (South Korea)
  • intensive Korean language program
• Kyung Hee University (South Korea)
  • Also available: 4-week summer program
• Sungshin Women's University (South Korea)
• Ansbach University (Germany)
  • German language required
• Universidad Argentina de la Empresa (Argentina)
  • Spanish language required

Make an appointment with the Study Abroad Office for more information!

SVSU has current relationships with the following universities that allow you to enroll directly at their institution for a semester or summer program. Direct enrollment can make studying abroad extremely affordable depending on the location. 

Direct Enroll Partners:

• Edge Hill University (England)
• Maynooth University (Ireland)
• University of Salamanca (Spain)
• University of the Sunshine Coast (Australia)
  
• Universidad Vina Del Mar (Chile)
• Hellenic International Studies in the Arts (Greece)
• Universidad de las Americas Puebla (Mexico)
• John Cabot University (Italy)

Make an appointment with the Study Abroad Office to learn more!

Program providers are companies that work with SVSU to send students abroad.  They help to coordinate the logistics for you by providing students with on-site orientations, securing housing, course registration, in-country support, cultural activities, excursions, and more. 

On provider programs you'll have the option to choose between many different destinations, course options, housing options, and program dates.  You're also guaranteed to receive SVSU credit and are able to use all of your financial aid and scholarship toward the program cost. Explore provider websites:

SVSU Affiliated Providers:

• University Studies Abroad Consortium
• Academic Programs International
• CIS Abroad
• Knowledge Exchange Institute
• Academic Studies Abroad
• WorldStrides
• CEA CAPA
• Loop Abroad - Veterinary Study Abroad
• Atlantis - Pre-health Medical Shadowing
• Semester at Sea

Japan Center for Michigan Universities

• JCMU is partnered with various schools both in and out of Michigan in order to promote study abroad programs in Japan
• Born from the strong sister state relationship existing between the State of Michigan and Shiga Prefecture, the Japan Center for Michigan Universities (JCMU) has run programs in Hikone since 1989

The Study Abroad Office has teamed up with the College of Education to offer future teachers the opportunity to complete part of their student teaching semester abroad. In partnership with Global Gateway, you have the option of completing half of your student teaching abroad semester in Michigan and the other half in one of many exciting destinations abroad!

K-12 and Secondary Education majors qualify.

Available student teaching destinations include:

In any of the locations listed above, you are not required to speak a foreign language. All student teaching will be conducted in English.

If you're interested in a career-building experience that looks great on a résumé, an internship abroad is a great option for you.  SVSU works with its providers to offer internships all over the world, either combined with a study abroad experience or as a stand-alone trip. 

Contact the Study Abroad Office to begin the process of finding the internship of your dreams!

Internship program providers:

CEA CAPA

ISA by Worldstrides

Loop Abroad - Veterinary Internships

Academic Programs International

CIS Abroad

Academic Studies Abroad - Study and Intern

University Studies Abroad Consortium - Study and Intern