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International Programs & Partnerships Division of Strategic Enrollment and Student Affairs

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Office of Global Engagement
Edinburg Campus ESTAC 3.128_Brownsville Campus BMAIN 1.308
Email: ipp@utrgv.edu
Phone: Edinburg: 956-665-3572
Phone Alt: Brownsville: 956-882-8955
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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.

  • Long-Term Programs
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Current Exchange Programs with Foreign Partner Universities



University of Applied Sciences for Management and Communication - Vienna, Austria

  • Application for Fall is due May 31
  • Download a complete FactSheet on the program
  • Email ipp@utrgv.edu for more information

Audencia Business School - France

  • Download a complete FactSheet on the program
  • Application deadline for Fall 2023 is May 12th
  • Email ipp@utrgv.edu for more information

Universitat Autonoma Barcelona - Spain

  • Download a Fact Sheet from UAB about the application process.
  • Application deadline for Fall 2023 is May 15th
  • Application deadline for Spring 2024 is November 15th
  • Email ipp@utrgv.edu for more information

Soonchunhyang University - South Korea

  • Webpage from Soonchunhyang University with more information
  • Cultural Internship Scholarship 
  • Getting Ready for Soonchunhyang
  • Apply Now! 
    • Deadline April 23rd, 2023
    • Soonchunyang Application
    • Application Instructions
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Universidad Intercontinental - Mexico

  • Email ipp@utrgv.edu for more information.

Universidad Luterana Salvadorña - El Salvador

  • Email ipp@utrgv.edu for more information. 

Eurasian National University - Kazakhstan

  • Email ipp@utrgv.edu for more information.

NEOMA Business School - France

  • Download a fact from NEOMA



Options: Duration of long-term program

  • 1 semester
  • 1 semester + Summer I
  • 1 semester + Summer I + Summer II
Deadlines for study abroad applications
Deadlines
Deadlines Spring Summer I Summer II Fall
International Programs & Partnerships(IPP) October 1 February 1 March 1 April 1

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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

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  • Attend orientation and pre-departure meeting.



Click here to apply for long-term study abroad




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