Due to the great variety in programs, it is required of every TAMIU student to have attended a study abroad information session before their program.  This will allow the student to take into consideration the various aspects of each program and make a choice that fits with their personal interests and needs.  TAMIU study abroad programs can generally be catogorized into following (click on each link to get country and program listings):

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 options with ISEP
• Language of instruction often host country language, with exception of business programs and some Northern European and Asian countries
• Credits calculated into TAMIU's GPA
• Full transfer of financial aid (federal, state, and institutional).

AFFILIATE PROGRAMS

• Sponsored by study abroad organizations or other institutions
• Apply through TAMIU and program provider, pay program fees directly to program provider
• Study abroad periods can be summer, semester, or year-long
• Attend classes with other US students, few integrated programs at host university
• Language proficiency is generally not required, unless enrolling in regular university classes or language courses
• Transfer credit calculated into cumulative TAMIU GPA
• Study abroad organizations often offer their own scholarships to participants
• Full transfer of financial aid (federal, state, and institional)

SHORT-TERM PROGRAMS

• Sponsored by TAMIU or other universities
• Remain enrolled at TAMIU and pay TAMIU tuition and fees
• Duration short-term (4-6 weeks), most in summer, few in winter
• Langauge of instructions typically in English, except for language programs
• Credits calculated into TAMIU's GPA
• Full transfer of financial aid (federal, state, and institutional)