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)
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)
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)