Students at Lamar University can spend a semester or an entire academic year abroad through our international partner institutions. During semester exchange, students stay enrolled at Lamar University, but take their courses (all taught in English) at one of the following universities. If a student has an interest in learning the local language, they have the opportunity to take introductory language courses.
Student Exchange Fast Facts
Lamar University prospective undergraduate international students majoring in communications, political science, economics, history, business, global studies and sociology are encouraged to experience a semester abroad at Zeppelin University! Zeppelin University (ZU) is in Friedrichshafen, Germany. ZU is a small and highly selective private research university, whose staff is committed to teaching students who are interested in exciting issues at the crossroads between economics, communication, culture, politics, and administration.
“The most noble task of universities is the advancement of knowledge and science. ZU understands science not as a mere activity or profession, but as an expression of an attitude of mind that is committed to argument and plural discourse. On this basis, ZU combines a strong disciplinary anchoring with an interdisciplinary way of thinking and working.” The University of Zeppelin
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Lamar University’s undergraduate and graduate STEM students have the opportunity to spend a semester or year-long exchange at the Seoul National University of Science and Technology. Seoul National University of Science and Technology (SeoulTech) is in Nowon-gu, Seoul, South Korea. SeoulTech’s vision is to create a university that dreams for the future of humanity. With this vision, SeoulTech hopes to contribute to their nation and humanity as a global university.
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Lamar University students have the opportunity to spend a semester or year-long exchange at the ESC Rennes School of Business in France. ESC Rennes is one of the most innovative, responsible, and resilient business schools in Europe with 55% of its student body consisting of foreign exchange students from all over the world.
“The international focus of Rennes School of Business is reflected by a wide range of programs taught entirely in English. Rennes School of Business, located in Britanny welcomes international exchange or non-exchange students, from all over the world. Our International School of Management offers effective and innovative teaching methods including a problem-solving approach and hands-on experience. This encourages cross-fertilization of ideas, international teamwork, and creative and independent thinking.” The Rennes School of Business
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Lamar University’s graduate students with STEM related majors have the opportunity to spend a semester or year long exchange at NKUST! National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology (NKUST) is in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Since its establishment in 2018, NKUST has become one of the largest technological universities in Taiwan. As a growing university NKUST hopes to become the think tank of Kaohsiung and the base of southern Taiwan’s industry development.
“As the result of the merger, NKUST not only incorporates the strengths of the three universities—strong connections with industries, innovation and entrepreneurship, and ocean technologies—into the new university, but it also has great advantages in the aspects of vast campuses, strong human resources, complementary resources, and diverse cultural assets, which makes a lively and vigorous academic community and learning environment for students.”
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Lamar University’s undergraduate students with STEM related majors have the opportunity to spend a semester or year long exchange at Chungnam National University! Chungnam National University (CNU) is in Daejeon, South Korea. CNU prepares their students under the educational motto of “Creativity, Development, and Service to the Community.” Under this motto, CNU has become one of the most prestigious universities in the central region of Korea. CNU values international relations highly, and offers multiple scholarships for international students, including a free Korean language course.
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Chungnam National University’s mission is to provide students with academic theories and application methods which are integral for the development of the nation and human society as a whole, and which nurture creativity, service, mind, spirit, and leadership skills.
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The University of Alicante in Spain offers courses taught in English for the majority of Lamar University's students studying a variety of disciplines! Study in Alicante for a semester or year. The University of Alicante (UA) is known for being “bilingual” at its campus and has courses taught in Spanish and English. You do not need to know Spanish to participate in this program and the course list below lists all courses taught in English. UA has recently added a graduate program in economics that is taught in English. If you happen to be a business student, you qualify for a large scholarship through LU's College of Business.
“The University of Alicante offers a wide variety of prestigious studies, with more than 120 degrees to transform the world.”
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University Studies Abroad Consortium | USAC
With more than 50 programs throughout the world, and variety of in-person or virtual offerings to choose from, thousands of students participate each year in an international education experience with USAC to develop the skills and know-how to succeed in a global society.
Center for International Studies | CIS Abroad
CIS Abroad has 120 programs, in 22 countries, 44 cities, and caters to 88 majors. CIS Abroad's program development process means they choose international partners who meet the needs of students with prescriptive majors!