Independent Programs
Please be aware of the following regarding independent programs. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Education Abroad Office.
- Only preliminary advising from the SDSU Education Abroad Office
- Transfer credit
- Generally higher cost than SDSU exchanges
- Some scholarships are available
- Many locations
- Often lower language requirements
Download the list of items to consider when selecting an independent program
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In addition to SDSU Exchanges, Faculty Led Programs, ISEP, CSU IP, and independent programs, SDSU students can take advantage of the following opportunities: (If you’re not sure of the differences between the programs mentioned above, please see the Programs Overview link on the left!)
- Travel/Study and Language Immersion Programs are also offered through SDSU's College of Extended Studies.
- Many study abroad opportunities are open to SDSU students through other universities in the CSU system. Visit the other CSU schools’ web sites to learn more!
- Students interested in earning lower division credit abroad may participate in study abroad programs run through local Community Colleges.
- Check out UCSD's College of Extended Studies and USD's Studies Abroad to learn about their study abroad opportunities!
Have another question about an overseas programs or services offered through the International Student Center? Send an email to studyabroad@sdsu.edu