International Programs Office
Student Success Center
Room 0300
Campus Box 1159
Tel: 618-650-2419
Julie Beall-Marshall
Study Abroad Coordinator
jbeall@siue.edu
Dr. Ronald Schaefer
International Programs Director
rschaef@siue.edu
Click here for information on SIUE study abroad eligibility criteria and the application requirements and procedures to earn SIUE credit for study abroad on one of the following SIUE approved programs. To schedule a study abroad advisement appointment, fill out the online Appointment Request Form.
SIUE Affiliated Programs
SIUE Affiliated Programs are offered by study abroad organizations that have an official partnership agreement with SIUE. SIUE affiliates have been chosen for their commitment to academic quality, opportunities for cultural integration, and reputation for their close attention to student health and safety abroad.
These programs frequently include tuition at the host school, accommodation, meals, on-site staff, in-coutnry orientation programs, airport pick-up , insurance, overnight excursions, and local field trips as part of a comprehensive program package. Compare costs carefully because not all programs include the same features. Affiliates may offer specific scholarships or discounts for SIUE students. Check with the SIUE Study Abroad Coordinator for details.
All affiliate program costs are paid by the student directly to the SIUE -Affiliated Program sponsor. In addition, SIUE bills the student's SIUE account for $75 study abroad fee for the semester the student is abroad. SIUE Affiliated Programs include: CEA, AIFS, and AustraLearn / AsiaLearn.
SIUE students must work through the SIUE Office of Study Abroad to obtain approval to earn SIUE credit through SIUE Affliated Programs (CEA, AIFS, Australearn/ AsiaLearn). For SIUE Study Abroad Eligibility Criteria and Application Procedures, click HERE.
CEA offers various semester long and summer programs at host universities in Argentina, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Poland, Russia, South Africa and Spain.
One $500 CEA Affiliate Scholarship is awarded to an SIUE student accepted in a CEA program each fall and spring semester. The recipient is selected on the basis of financial need. CEA offers other scholarship opportunities to students accepted to their programs
AIFS - American Institute for Foreign Study offers a variety of programs at universities in Australia, Austria, China, Czech Rep., England, France, India, Ireland, Italy, Peru, Russia, South Africa, and Spain.
AIFS Grants to SIUE students: Effective Summer 2009 - Through SIUE's Affiliation with AIFS, AIFS will provide a grant of $400 for each SIUE student enrolling in an academic semester program and $200 for each SIUE student enrolling in a summer program. The grant is applied directly to each student's program invoice as a reduction of the program fee.
AustraLearn provides student with study abroad opportunities at more than 30 major universities in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific.
AsiaLearn offers programs in China, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea and Thailand. No minimum foreign language required. Wide range of subjects taught in English. In-country cultural program & 24 - hour support.
Application Fee Waiver & Program Fee Discount for SIUE Students:
All SIUE students approved to study abroad through AustraLearn may receive a special code from the SIUE Office of Study Abroad that will waive the $30 AustraLearn application fee. Also, a $250 program fee discount will be given to students from affiliated universities (like SIUE) for 2010 semester long AustraLearn and AsiaLearn programs. This discount does not require any application. It will be granted automatically to all accepted students from affiliated universities. SIUE is an AustraLearn affiliated university.
ISEP - International Student Exchange Program
(SIUE is a member!)
ISEP Exchange and Direct Placement Programs are available in more than 35 counties. Placement is competitive and students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher to be considered for an ISEP nomination. Application deadline are early (Aug. 15 for Spring semester applications & Jan. 15 for Fall semester applications). Students interested in an ISEP placement should contact the SIUE Study Abroad Coordinator well in advance of the application deadline (at least 3 - 6 months).
ISEP Direct Program - pdf brochure
ISEP Summer Programs
2009/10 ISEP Exchange Program Fee for SIUE students:
$6,534 per semester (covers tuition, room and board)
2009/10 ISEP Direct Program Fees: click HERE
"How to Apply" for an ISEP Program
Direct Placement
SIUE has direct relationships with the following institutions. Students pay tuition and housing costs directly to the host institution. In addition, SIUE bills the student's SIUE account for $75 study abroad fee for the semester the student is abroad. Some offers scholarships or other discounts to SIUE students. SIUE students must work through the SIUE Office of Study Abroad to obtain approval to earn SIUE credit.
SIUE's School of Business has exchange agreements with universities in following countries:
England Sheffield Hallam University & University of Northumbria
France ESSCA Business School in Angers
Germany Fachhochschule Hannover (FHH)
Hungary ESSCA Business School in Budapest (for MBA students)
For more information, click on http://www.siue.edu/business/international/.
Business majors or minors interested in study abroad at a SIUE School of Business exchange partner institution should contact Cyndi Peterson, Assistant. Director for SIUE School of Business International Programs.