Exchange Programs
At this time International Programs and Global Engagement at Cal State LA is not accepting study abroad applications. Please complete the Study Abroad Interest Form. Your name will be added to the Study Abroad Interest List and we will contact you when we begin to accept study abroad applications again. Thank you!
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 Education 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
General Eligibility Criteria:
- Good academic standing.
- Cal State LA student at the time of participation.
- Cumulative GPA at least 2.5; some programs have higher requirements.
- Study abroad plans must align with your intended major/degree.
- Study abroad plans should not unnecessarily delay your intended graduation date.
Exchange Partners Include:
Chile
- Universidad Adolfo Ibañez
- Two campuses: Vina Del Mar and Santiago
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Good for Business Administration, Latin American Studies, and Spanish majors at Cal State LA; graduate degrees available.Classes in English and Spanish. List of courses here. Business and Engineering internships are available.
- Fall Semester (July-December) or Spring Semester (February-July).
- Off-campus housing is available; rent is about $500-$800 USD/month (homestay or apartment).
- Chilean student visas are required for U.S. citizens.
China
- Central China Normal University
- Application Deadline: Fall Semester – February 1; Spring Semester – September 1
- Henan University of Economics and Law
- Application Deadline: Fall Semester – March 1; Spring Semester – November 1
Colombia
- Universidad EAN
- Good for Spanish-speaking Engineering and Business Administration majors at Cal State LA; some graduate programs are available.
- Classes are only in Spanish. List of undergraduate programs here.
- Fall Semester (July-December) or Spring Semester (January-June); no summer programs.
- Off-campus housing in Bogota is available; rent is about $200-$300 USD/month.
- Colombia student visas are required for U.S. citizens.
Netherlands
Norway
France
- ECE-Paris (Engineering School)
- Application Deadline: Fall Semester – November 1; Spring Semester – May 1
- ESSCA School of Management
- Application Deadline: to be determined.
Germany
- Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
- Application Deadline: to be determined.
Hong Kong
- Lingnan University
- Application Deadline: Fall Semester – March 1; Summer Semester – February 1
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Application Deadline: to be determined.
Japan
- Kindai University
- Komazawa University
- Application Deadline: Fall Semester – February 1; Spring Semester - August 1
- Okayama University
Mexico
- University of Colima
- Application Deadline: Spring Semester – September 1
- Universidad de las Americas Puebla (UDLAP)
- Good for most degrees at Cal State LA; graduate degrees available. Classes in English and Spanish.
- List of academic degree programs here. Business internships are available.
- Fall Semester (August-December) or Spring Semester (January-May); Spanish language and internship summer programs.
- On-Campus housing is available; rent is about $300-$450 USD/month (excludes meal plan).
- Mexican student visas are required for U.S. citizens.
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
- Ewha Womans University
- Application Deadline: Fall Semester – March 15; 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
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University of Seoul Student Exchange Support Scholarship
- Monthly stipend for fall and spring semester
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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
- University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Northwestern Switzerland School of Business
- Application Deadline: Fall Semester - March 15; Spring Semester - September 1
Taiwan
- Feng Chia University
- Application Deadline: Fall Semester - February 1; Spring Semester – September 1
- National Chengchi University
- Application Deadline: Fall Semester - February 1; Spring Semester - September 1; Summer - March 1
United Kingdom
- Good for most degree programs at Cal State LA; graduate degrees available.
Subject list here.
- Fall Semester (October-February) or Spring Semester (February-June); no summer programs.
- Campus housing is available; costs are about $400-$600 USD/month (excludes meal plan).
*No visa required if you do not plan to work and study in the UK for less than 6 months; visa required if you stay for more than 6 months and/or plan to work.
