Study Abroad

Where Would You Like To Go?

Sam Gallagher: Environmental & Earth Sciences major/Geographic Science & Technology minor, spent the Fall 2017 semester at James Cook University in Townsville, Australia with The Education Abroad Network and took courses that satisfied his major/minor. If you click on the photo, you can experience Sam's presentation at the 2018 Undergraduate Research Conference. 

Get Started: 

• This presentation (PDF) will answer many of the basic study abroad questions a student might have. Once you have reviewed the checklist, please complete the study abroad inquiry form in order to begin the process. We will get in touch with you to set up an appointment. 

Fitchburg State Alum Nick Wilson studied abroad in Prague, Czech Republic. Nick satisfied requirements for his  minor in International Studies while studying in Prague. 

Here are some of the most popular scholarships that Fitchburg State students have applied for:

• Fitchburg State University Center for Italian Culture Scholarship-study abroad anywhere in Italy.
• Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program-if you qualify for the Pell Grant, you qualify for a Gilman.
• Fulbright US Student Program- The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides grants for individually designed study/research projects or for English Teaching Assistant Programs, for recent graduates. 
• Boren Awards for International Study-this scholarship helps to fund study abroad in specific countries, for students interested in public service at the federal level.  (list of preferences)
• American Scandinavian Foundation for study in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden.

Many affordable study abroad options led by our faculty

If you would like to apply to any of these programs, an application can be found within each individual program webpage. The faculty-led programs include Fitchburg State courses taught by Fitchburg State faculty and require no transfer of credits. Students participating on a faculty led program need only send an unofficial transcript.

Upcoming Faculty-led options

This section is under construction as we update our 2019 programming.

Check back for exciting updates!

• Spring Break 2019, Trip to the Heart of Europe (Germany-Poland/Side Trips to Amsterdam & Brussels) with Professor Spero
• Summer 1 2019, Verona, Italy with Professors Laytin and Sarefield

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Justine Marsella, an FSU alum majoring in Psychology and former Graduate Assistant in the Office of International Education, studied abroad on a faculty led program with Professor Kisha Tracy in England. Justine participated in the program to satisfy a free elective, here is the link to her testimonial.

Exchange programs with foreign universities

These programs offer a traditional exchange experience, and include you paying Fitchburg State tuition & fees as you normally would. Students participating on a faculty led program must request an official transcript.

Additional fees would come in the form of transportation costs, housing and a student visa.

If you would like to apply to any of these universities, complete an application. Exchange programs and any provider-led programs include courses taught at foreign universities and require additional paperwork (the Preliminary Registration Approval Form (PDF), or "PRAF,") for credits to transfer.

See the Study Abroad Advisor for assistance with this form, and we will work with your Departmental Advisor and the Registrar for course approvals.

*Keep in mind that these prices are subject to change according to currency conversion rate fluctuations.

Our newest university partner offers students the opportunity to live outside of Tokyo and participate in courses in English. 

• Budget sheet for Reitaku University (PDF)
• Dorm life at Reitaku Univeristy

This university offers a range of courses *taught in English* in the Faculty of Global and Science Studies. This university also offers some exciting internship possibilities as well as inexpensive housing on campus.

• Additional information about the Faculty of Global and Science Studies at Yamaguchi University. 
• View this fact sheet on Yamaguchi University (MS Word)

This university offers a wide array of courses *taught in English* in the Applied Sciences Program including International Studies, as well as a "Fab Lab." Students can travel easily from the border town of Kleve to the Netherlands by bicycle or shuttle.

• Budget sheet for a semester at Rhine-Waal University (PDF)
• Courses taught in English at Rhine-Waal University.
• Costs of living in Kleve.

This university offers many opportunities for students in the Communications Department & students interested in the "Business" of Communication to take courses and get hands on experience, all living in the beautiful region of Bavaria.

• Budget sheet for a semester at Media University (PDF)
• 2018-2019 Media University Fact Sheet.
• Courses taught in English at Media University.
• Living in Stuttgart.

Adam DeBenedictis, a Film/Video major who studied abroad in Stuttgart. 

Thomas Begin, a Film/Video major, studied abroad in Stuttgart - read his testimonial!

 

• Budget sheet for a semester at University of Verona (PDF)
• Undergrad programs offered in English at University of Verona.
• Living in Verona.
• Obtaining a student visa from the Boston consulate.

Business students who are interested in China should consider this exciting opportunity to study the language and culture of China as they attend a Business School in beautiful Hangzhou.

• Budget sheet for a semester at Zhejiang Gongshang University (PDF)
• Access the courses taught in English at Zhejiang Gongshang University (PDF)

Direct enroll agreement programs

These programs allow you to enroll directly into the foreign university, paying tuition & fees to that university instead of Fitchburg State (you do not have to pay FSU tuition & fees while you are abroad). You will, however, be responsible for transportation, housing and a student visa.

If you would like to apply to these programs, an application can be completed here. Direct enrollment programs include courses taught at foreign universities and require additional paperwork (the Preliminary Registration Approval Form, or "PRAF,") for credits to transfer. See the Study Abroad Advisor for assistance with this form, and work with your Departmental Advisor and the Registrar for course approval.

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• General courses for Regent’s 2018 fall semester (PDF). There are many more courses to choose from, so do make an appointment to discuss all of the options.
• Budget sheet for a semester at Regent's University (PDF)

 

Fitchburg State University has partnered with Assumption College Rome Campus and the Center for Italian Culture to provide you with a wonderful opportunity to spend a semester in Rome. Stop by and speak with the Study Abroad Advisor for more information.

• Budget sheet for a semester at The Assumption College Rome Program (PDF)
• Courses for The Assumption College Rome Program.
• Living in Rome.

International Education Organization (IEO) Led Programs

International Education Organization led programs include courses taught at foreign universities and require additional paperwork (the Preliminary Registration Approval Form, or "PRAF,") for credits to transfer. See the Study Abroad Advisor for assistance with this form, and work with your Departmental Advisor and the Registrar for course approval.

• If you don't see a University or country above that interests you, click to access the IEO page where a world full of opportunities awaits you!

Find information information on the New England Study Abroad Returnee Conference.​ This is a great opportunity to network with other students and professionals in the field of study abroad!