study abroad
Why Study Abroad? It’s Simple…
- Expand your academic background
- Accelerate personal growth
- Increase your career opportunities
- Go for just ten days…or for a whole year
- Second language not required
At Penn State Behrend, your international study experience can be as short as ten days or as long as a full academic year, depending on the type of program you select. International study programs are happening all during the year, too—at semester breaks and in the summer as well as during fall and spring semesters.
And if you are concerned about the cost, check out our Financial Aid and Scholarship Opportunities.
For more information, attend an Information Session.
Semester or Year
- The semester and academic year is very similar in length to Penn State, but classes may start, or end, on a different date than at Behrend. This could impact plans for internships, jobs, or graduation.
- Programs can be more or less expensive than a normal semester, depending on whether a student pays in-state or out-of-state tuition and the program selected. Most, but not all, contracted programs charge only in-state tuition, even if you are an out-of-state student (i.e. IES, CIEE, Arcadia, etc.).
- Total costs can range from $17,000 to $28,000 for a semester.
- College and University scholarships are available. Other scholarships may be available, depending on program and location.
- Minimum GPA is 2.5, but there are a limited number of programs available. A 3.0 GPA will ensure access to nearly all but a few honors programs.
- Most programs are designed for fifth semester or higher students, but a few are available to sophomores.
- Programs in non-English speaking countries offer language courses as well as courses in the major delivered in English. Language proficiency is often tested on-site.
- Courses include those to satisfy requirements for your major or a minor, complete general education requirements, continue language study, or enhance your application for a graduate program.
- A semester abroad is an excellent experience if you’re planning to apply for a Fulbright or other prestigious fellowship.
- Some programs have unpaid internship options.
Read a Student’s Experience:
- Sophia Diplacido, Marketing Major, Aix-en Provence, France
- John Moy, International Business, Shanghai, China
- Aruna Venkataraman, PSCM Major, London, UK
Summer Course
- Programs range in time from 3 to 9 weeks.
- Total cost, including tuition, can range from $6,000 to $13,000.
- College and University scholarships are available. Other scholarships may be available depending on program, location, and length of time abroad.
- Some are led and taught by Penn State faculty; others are courses taught in English at foreign institutions.
- Minimum GPA is 2.5, but some programs have a higher GPA requirement.
- Most programs are open to students of any semester standing.
- Credits range from 3 to 9, depending on the length of the program.
- Available courses vary by program, with some programs requiring specific courses to be taken.
Read a Student’s Experience:
- Amy Ozarchuck, IBE Major, Rosenheim, Germany
- Ethan Moody, Finance Major, Munich, Germany
- Jaime Lunger, Accounting Major, Dublin, Ireland
Embedded Courses
- This is a course that is offered in the spring or fall and includes an overseas field trip.
- Length of the field trip is approximately 10 days.
- Costs are generally between $1,800 and $2,500.
- College and University scholarships are available.
- Faculty members who teach the course also lead the field trip.
- GPA is not a criterion, but a faculty reference is often required.
- Instructor approval is required.
- Students of all semester standings may participate.
- These programs can satisfy the study abroad requirement for International Business majors.
- Summer Programs
- Programs range in time from 3 to 9 weeks.
- Total cost, including tuition, can range from $6,000 to $13,000.
- College and University scholarships are available. Other scholarships may be available depending on program, location, and length of time abroad.
- Some are led and taught by Penn State faculty; others are courses taught in English at foreign institutions.
- Minimum GPA is 2.5, but some programs have a higher GPA requirement.
- Most programs are open to students of any semester standing.
- Credits range from 3 to 9, depending on the length of the program.
- Available courses vary by program, with some programs requiring specific courses to be taken.
Read our students’ experiences:
study abroad
Why Study Abroad? It’s Simple…
- Expand your academic background
- Accelerate personal growth
- Increase your career opportunities
- Go for just ten days…or for a whole year
- Second language not required
At Penn State Behrend, your international study experience can be as short as ten days or as long as a full academic year, depending on the type of program you select. International study programs are happening all during the year, too—at semester breaks and in the summer as well as during fall and spring semesters.
And if you are concerned about the cost, check out our Financial Aid and Scholarship Opportunities.
For more information, attend an Information Session.
Semester or Year
- The semester and academic year is very similar in length to Penn State, but classes may start, or end, on a different date than at Behrend. This could impact plans for internships, jobs, or graduation.
- Programs can be more or less expensive than a normal semester, depending on whether a student pays in-state or out-of-state tuition and the program selected. Most, but not all, contracted programs charge only in-state tuition, even if you are an out-of-state student (i.e. IES, CIEE, Arcadia, etc.).
- Total costs can range from $17,000 to $28,000 for a semester.
- College and University scholarships are available. Other scholarships may be available, depending on program and location.
- Minimum GPA is 2.5, but there are a limited number of programs available. A 3.0 GPA will ensure access to nearly all but a few honors programs.
- Most programs are designed for fifth semester or higher students, but a few are available to sophomores.
- Programs in non-English speaking countries offer language courses as well as courses in the major delivered in English. Language proficiency is often tested on-site.
- Courses include those to satisfy requirements for your major or a minor, complete general education requirements, continue language study, or enhance your application for a graduate program.
- A semester abroad is an excellent experience if you’re planning to apply for a Fulbright or other prestigious fellowship.
- Some programs have unpaid internship options.
Read a Student’s Experience:
- Sophia Diplacido, Marketing Major, Aix-en Provence, France
- John Moy, International Business, Shanghai, China
- Aruna Venkataraman, PSCM Major, London, UK
Summer Course
- Programs range in time from 3 to 9 weeks.
- Total cost, including tuition, can range from $6,000 to $13,000.
- College and University scholarships are available. Other scholarships may be available depending on program, location, and length of time abroad.
- Some are led and taught by Penn State faculty; others are courses taught in English at foreign institutions.
- Minimum GPA is 2.5, but some programs have a higher GPA requirement.
- Most programs are open to students of any semester standing.
- Credits range from 3 to 9, depending on the length of the program.
- Available courses vary by program, with some programs requiring specific courses to be taken.
Read a Student’s Experience:
- Amy Ozarchuck, IBE Major, Rosenheim, Germany
- Ethan Moody, Finance Major, Munich, Germany
- Jaime Lunger, Accounting Major, Dublin, Ireland
Embedded Courses
- This is a course that is offered in the spring or fall and includes an overseas field trip.
- Length of the field trip is approximately 10 days.
- Costs are generally between $1,800 and $2,500.
- College and University scholarships are available.
- Faculty members who teach the course also lead the field trip.
- GPA is not a criterion, but a faculty reference is often required.
- Instructor approval is required.
- Students of all semester standings may participate.
- These programs can satisfy the study abroad requirement for International Business majors.
- Summer Programs
- Programs range in time from 3 to 9 weeks.
- Total cost, including tuition, can range from $6,000 to $13,000.
- College and University scholarships are available. Other scholarships may be available depending on program, location, and length of time abroad.
- Some are led and taught by Penn State faculty; others are courses taught in English at foreign institutions.
- Minimum GPA is 2.5, but some programs have a higher GPA requirement.
- Most programs are open to students of any semester standing.
- Credits range from 3 to 9, depending on the length of the program.
- Available courses vary by program, with some programs requiring specific courses to be taken.
Read our students’ experiences: