Programs by Location
Where can I study in Africa?
No matter your major, there are a variety of study abroad opportunities available across the African continent. Many programs are delivered in English-speaking locations and institutions. There are also opportunities for language immersion (in languages like French, Arabic, Swahili, and other Indigenous African languages) for students seeking to include language studies as part of their international education experience.
Students from Framingham State University have studied abroad in locations such as the following:
- CIEE Open Campus Blocks in Cape Town, South Africa
- School for International Training in Yaoundé, Cameroon
- USAC - Stellenbosch University in Stellenbosch, South Africa
- School for International Training in Accra, Ghana
Besides these, there are many other options in countries like Botswana, Kenya, Morocco, Tanzania, Senegal, South Africa, and more! We encourage you to explore the following organizations and institutions offering study abroad in a variety of locations in Africa.
Where can I study in the Americas?
You don't have to leave our hemisphere to have a meaningful international educational experience. Sometimes the most rewarding experiences take place right here in our own region of the globe!
Study abroad programs are available across North America, the Caribbean, and South America. As with other parts of the world, there are many programs available in English as well as a variety of options which include language immersion in languages such as Spanish, Portuguese, and French. In general, studying abroad within the Americas oftentimes tends to be one of the most affordable regions to consider.
Students from Framingham State University have studied in a diverse range of locations, including the following:
- USAC-Universidad de La Habana in Havana, Cuba
- CIEE-Pontificia Universidad Católica in Santiago, Chile
- API-Universidad de Belgrano in Buenos Aires, Argentina
- CIEE Open Campus Blocks in Costa Rica & Argentina
- Université Laval in Québec City, Canada
Explore these programs!
The locations listed are just a few examples of what's possible. There are many additional opportunities for study abroad across the Americas in countries like Argentina, Chile, Canada, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Uruguay, and more! Check out the following programs/organizations to learn more.
| API | IFSA |
| ASA | ISEP |
| CCIS | SEA Semester |
| CIEE | The Washington Center |
| IES | USAC |
No matter your major, it is always a very smart, career-enhancing idea to include the study of languages as part of your undergraduate education at FSU (be sure to contact our FSU World Languages Department for more information on the courses we offer). Ecuador, Chile, Argentina and Uruguay are particularly great destinations for studying Spanish. Brazil is an ideal location to study Portuguese, and Canada is another option for any students wanting to further their French language skills.
Where can I study in Asia?
There are many great opportunities for study abroad across Asia. Programs are available in English and there are also opportunities for language immersion. FSU students have gone to a variety of unique destinations including the following:
- USAC – Chiang Mai University in Chiang Mai, Thailand
- WorldStrides in Busan, South Korea
- USAC-Yonsei & Kookmin Universities in Seoul, South Korea
- International Christian University in Tokyo, Japan
- CIEE Open Campus Blocks in Japan, China, and Singapore
Explore these programs!
In addition to the examples noted above, there are many other possibilities for study abroad in Asia in countries like China, India, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, and more! Have a look at these organizations below which offer a diverse range of options.
| American Councils - Taiwan | SIT |
| API | WorldStrides |
| CIEE | Temple University, Tokyo |
| IFSA | USAC |
| SFS |
Where can I study in Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific?
Australia and New Zealand are popular destinations for American students seeking to study abroad. The following are some great options where Framingham State students have studied:
- Arcadia Abroad in Australia, New Zealand
- University of Wollongong in Wallongong, New South Wales, Australia
- USAC in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- CIEE Open Campus Blocks in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- EcoQuest Field Studies in New Zealand
- USAC in Auckland & Wellington, New Zealand
Explore these programs!
In addition to the options listed above, you could also choose to study elsewhere in Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific region through one of the following study abroad provider organizations. You may also choose to apply directly for admission as a visiting international student to the universities. Contact the FSU Office of International Student Services and Study Abroad for more information. Options are available at various unique institutions in places like Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Samoa, and others!
| AIFS | IES |
| API | IFSA |
| Arcadia | ISEP |
| CIEE | SFS |
| CCIS | SIT |
| EcoQuest (NZ) | TEAN |
| Frontiers Abroad (NZ) | USAC |
Australia Universities:
NZ Universities:
| University of Auckland | Massey University |
| University of Canterbury | Victoria Uni. of Wellington |
| University of Otago |
Where can I study in Europe?
Historically, Western Europe is the most common destination for American study abroad students. Nations like Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, France, and Spain have a wide range of possibilities where FSU students regularly go for semesters, summers, and/or winter sessions abroad. In addition, there are various less commonly visited destinations across the continent which may interest you. Programs are generally taught in English, though there are also ample opportunities to include the study of like Spanish, French, Portuguese, and others.
The following are a few examples of places where students from Framingham State University have studied:
- Great Britain & Ireland
- University of East Anglia (UEA) in Norwich, England
- Edge Hill University in Lancashire, England
- University of Sussex in Brighton, England
- Queen Mary University in London, England
- London College of Fashion in London, England
- Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh, Scotland
- Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland
- Ulster University in Northern Ireland
- University College Cork in Cork, Ireland
- CIEE Open Campus Blocks in Ireland & England
- Western Europe
- Arcadia Abroad in England, Italy, Scotland and Spain
- Maastricht University in Maastricht, Netherlands
- Institute of Spanish Studies in Valencia, Spain
- API-Universidad de Salamanca in Salamanca, Spain
- ASA-Universidad de Sevilla in Seville, Spain
- USAC-Universidad del País Vasco, in Bilbao, Spain
- Study in Portugal Network (SiPN) in Lisbon & the Azores, Portugal
- USAC-Universidade Católica Portuguesa in Lisbon, Portugal
- Lorenzo de Medici Institute in Florence & Tuscania, Italy
- Accademia Italiana in Florence, Italy
- USAC-Université de Pau in Pau, France
- API-Université de Grenoble in Grenoble, France
- CIEE Open Campus Blocks in Germany, Denmark, Italy, & Spain
- Eastern Europe
- API-Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic
- Budapest Semesters in Math Education in Budapest, Hungary
- API-Corvinus University in Budapest, Hungary
- Paideia Hellenic Studies Program in Rhodes, Greece
- API-Libertas International University in Dubrovnik, Croatia
Don't see what you're looking for? Thinking about another destination? Besides the examples listed above, there are numerous other study abroad opportunities in Europe available through the following provider organizations and institutions in countries like Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Estonia, France, Germany, Malta, Poland, Russia, Sweden, and others! We encourage you to look through these websites and contact the FSU Office of International Programs with your questions. For more information, make an appointment with the Office of International Student Services and Study Abroad!
| APA | CIEE |
| API | IES |
| Arcadia | IFSA |
| ASA | ISEP |
| Budapest Semesters in Math | SIT |
| CCIS | USAC |
Faculty-led Study Tours / Travel Courses
Join a faculty member on an academic experience abroad! Professors from FSU or other Massachusetts state universities combine experiential learning with academics to provide you and a small group of other college students with a fast-paced, unique course abroad.
Faculty-led study tours are short-term study abroad opportunities that usually take place during Winter Break, Spring Break, or the Summer Term. They may last anywhere from 1-3 weeks. Some study tours award academic credit to student participants, which can be counted towards your general education requirements, major/minor requirements, and/or gen-eds. Other study tours are purely experiential learning opportunities.
FSU Faculty-led Study Tours
Previous tours led by FSU faculty members have gone to India, Ireland, China, and the Dominican Republic! Details on future trips will be posted and shared through the FSU Office of International Student Services and Study Abroad and FSU academic departments.
Faculty-led Courses Abroad with the Massachusetts State System
Programs offered at the other Massachusetts state universities may be open to FSU students, most of which are an opportunity to earn academic credit. Take a look at the links below to access further information, and feel free to reach out to the FSU Office of International Student Services and Study Abroad and/or the study abroad offices at our sister state schools for more details.
- Bridgewater State University
Recent study tours have gone to Belize, Canada, Cape Verde, China, Hawaii, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, South Korea, and Tanzania. - Fitchburg State University
Recent study tours have gone to Hangzhou, China; Grenoble, France; Verona, Italy; and Barcelona, Spain. - Massachusetts College of Art & Design
Recent travel courses have visited Japan, England, and Southeast Asia. - Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Recent study tours have gone to Germany, Japan, Peru, and domestically within the U.S. - Salem State University
Spring Break courses in Greece, Latvia, Liberia, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. Summer Programs in China, Indonesia, Poland, and Bermuda. Summer Language Programs in Spain, Italy, Canada, and France. - UMass Amherst
Various thematically-focused summer and spring break travel courses around Europe and Latin America. - UMass Boston
Various thematically-focused summer and spring break travel courses in places like Belize, Chile, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Morocco, and the Netherlands. - UMass Lowell
Some recent travel courses have included Spanish language in Spain and Cuba, and Entrepreneurship in India. - Westfield State University
Recent study tours have gone to Belize, Kenya, India, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Spain, Vietnam, Costa Rica, Greece and Israel. - Worcester State University
Recent study tours have visited the Caribbean or Eastern Europe during the January Term, Spring Break, and/or Summer.
Consider an International Internship!
Employers today are looking for candidates who have:
- Relevant global experience
- Cross-cultural communication skills
- Flexibility, adaptability and confidence
- Work experience
Various study abroad programs enable you to undertake an internship for credit as one of your courses during a semester abroad. There are also a variety of internship-focused, credit-bearing programs offered during the semesters and/or summer terms. In most locations, the study abroad program will collaborate with you to identify and place you into an internship that aligns with your academic interests and professional goals. These internship opportunities typically combine a work placement with a regular seminar course that synthesizes academic learning and professional experience.
We encourage you to explore these organizations to investigate what's possible.
Arcadia Abroad - Europe, Australia, New Zealand
Academic Programs International (API) - Latin America, Europe, Asia
Academic Studies Abroad - Latin America & Europe
CAPA International Education - Latin America, Europe, Australia
CIEE - Various locations globally
WorldStrides - Australia, New Zealand, East Asia
Institute for Field Education (IFE) - Belgium & France
Institute for Study Abroad (IFSA) - Various locations globally
IES Abroad - Various locations globally
School for International Training (SIT) - Various locations globally
University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) – Various locations globally