| Deadlines | Spring | Summer I | Summer II | Fall |
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| International Programs & Partnerships(IPP) | October 1 | February 1 | March 1 | April 1 |
Semester-Long/Year-Long Study Abroad
The long-term (individual) programs are opportunities for students to study abroad for one semester or a full academic year. An IPP Specialist helps the student choose a program in a foreign institution that is best suited and beneficial for the student's academic needs.
Current Exchange Programs with Foreign Partner Universities
Universitat Autonoma Barcelona - Spain
- Application for Spring 2022 open from October 1 to November 1, 2021
- Download a Fact Sheet from UAB about the application process.
Soonchunhyang University - South Korea
- Application for Spring 2022 is November 1, 2021
- Webpage from Soonchunhyang University with more information
- The Cultural Intern option is open to UTRGV but for Spring 2022 may only provide partial funding due to the pandemic.
- Cultural Internship Scholarship
- Getting Ready for Soonchunhyang
Universidad Luterana Salvadorña - El Salvador
- Email ipp@utrgv.edu for more information.
Universidad Intercontinental - Mexico
- Email ipp@utrgv.edu for more information.
Eurasian National University - Kazakhstan
- Email ipp@utrgv.edu for more information.
University of Applied Sciences for Management and Communication - Vienna, Austria
- Download a complete FactSheet on the program
- Email ipp@utrgv.edu for more information
- Application for Fall is due May 31
- Application for Spring is due October 31
Click here to apply for long-term study abroad
Book a Virtual meeting with an advisor
Options: Duration of long-term program
- 1 semester
- 1 semester + Summer I
- 1 semester + Summer I + Summer II
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Step 1: Meet with Advisor
- Schedule an appointment with IPP to review application packet and select the location of Study Abroad.
Step 2: Complete Application
- Submit a complete application (the application will be available in Fall 2020) with the required documents online.
- Write a letter of intent (explaining your purpose and goals for the program you wish to enroll, limit 300 words.)
- Get a letter of recommendation from a UTRGV faculty member.
- Official transcript from the Registrars Office in a sealed envelope. (Undergraduate: minimum 30 credits hours and 2.0 GPA / Graduate: 3.0 GPA)
- 2 passport pictures (2 x 2in)
- Copy of passport.
- Copy of visa (if applicable)
- Copy of the Foreign Student Application Form.
- Copy of the Foreign Program Acceptance Letter.
- UTRGV Long Term Study Abroad Student Cost Sheet.
- Pay NON-REFUNDABLE $125 deposit for study abroad program.
Step 3: Orientation
- International S.O.S. Registration
- Attend orientation and pre-departure meeting.