Choosing a Program

Exchange Programs

• Sponsored by TAMIU and partner schools/consortia

• Remain enrolled at TAMIU (undergraduate 12 SCH, graduate 9 SCH minimum) and pay TAMIU tuition and fees.

• Study abroad duration typically one semester or one year, some summer program

• Transfer of financial aid (if applicable)

• Automatic $750 for first 10 complete applications for exchange partner school programs (this includes acceptance to host institution; see IE for details)

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Affiliate Programs

• Sponsored by study abroad organizations or other institutions

• Pay program fees directly to program provider

• Study abroad periods: summer, semester, or year-long

• Attend classes with other US students

• Language proficiency is generally not required

• Transfer credit calculated into TAMIU cumulative GPA

• Scholarships available through affiliate programs

• Transfer of financial aid (if applicable)

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Short-Term Programs

• Sponsored by TAMIU, other universities, and affiliate programs

• Remain enrolled at TAMIU and pay TAMIU tuition and fees

• Short-term programs available during maymester, summer, and winter sessions

• Language of instructions typically in English, except for language programs

• Credits calculated into TAMIU GPA (depending on program)

• Transfer of financial aid (if applicable)

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