Exchange Programs

Cal State LA Exchange Programs

These programs are bi-lateral exchanges between Cal State LA and the host institution. Students can pay Cal State LA fees or fees at the host institution, depending on the program. Program costs and eligibility criteria vary. For program details, please schedule an appointment with the Study Abroad Advisor.

  • International exchange opportunities for summer, semester or academic year
  • Transfer credit available
  • Required GPA of 2.5 or higher; financial aid and scholarships available

Exchange Partners include:

China

Colombia

Denmark

France

Germany

Hong Kong

  • Lingnan University
  • Application Deadline: Fall Semester – March 1; Summer Semester – Feburary 1

Japan

Mexico

South Korea

  • Chungnam University
  • Application Deadline: Spring Semester – September 1
  • Chungnam National University Global Scholarship Program
    • Free on-campus accommodation
    • Special Scholarship: 1,000,000KW
       
  • Chung-Ang University
  • ​Application Deadline: Fall Semester – February 1; Spring Semester – September 1
  • Korea University 
  • Application Deadline: Fall Semester – February 1; Spring Semester – September 1
     
  • Namseoul University
  • Application Deadline: Fall Semester - February 1; Spring Semester - September 1
     
  • University of Seoul
  • Application Deadline: Fall Semester – February 1; Spring Semester – September 1
  • University of Seoul Student Exchange Support Scholarship 
    • Monthly stipend for fall and spring semester
    • Global Korea Scholarship
      • 200,000KW one time disbursement
      • 800,000KW monthly stipend
      • Health insurance
      • Airfare

Spain

Note: Teacher Education, Business, Nursing and Physiotherapy Courses are not available.

Switzerland

Taiwan

  • Feng Chia University
  • Application Deadline: Fall Semester  - February 1; Spring Semester – September 1

United Kingdom

Application Process

Please Note: Due to scheduled maintenance, the PaGE Online Application Portal (POP) will be unavailable Monday, June 19, 2017 through Wednesday June 21, 2017. This maintenance is required to install new features and maintain the security and performance of the system. If you have any questions, please contact the Cal State LA International Office directly at studyabroad@calstatela.edu. Thank you for your patience as we update our system.

  • Create your new user profile here
  • Login here and complete the Exchange Program Application
  • Submit the following items to the International Office: 
  1. Official Cal State LA Transcripts
  2. Copy of Financial Aid Award Letter (if any)
  3. 2 recommendations/reference letters (one must be from a faculty member)
  4. Language Evaluation (if required)

General Eligibility Criteria

  • Cumulative GPA at least 2.5, some programs have higher requirements
  • Good academic standing
  • Cal State LA student at the time of participation
  • Successful completion of one language, history, or social science course relating to the region prior to departure