Cal State University, Bakersfield | International Students & Programs

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Programs at CSUB

With a wide variety of study abroad programs to choose from, CSUB students will find the appropriate program to fill their academic, personal, and professional needs. Those interested in studying abroad must apply through the Office of International Students & Programs (ISP). Please visit the following sites for detailed information regarding programs and host universities.

1. International Student Exchange Program (ISEP)

ISEP is a network of 275 post-secondary institutions in the United States and 38 other countries cooperating to provide affordable international educational experiences for a diverse student population. The program fee is based on the usual fees and living expenses at your home institution and is paid directly to your home institution in local currency, thus avoiding the costs and inconvenience of paying for room and board at an institution abroad. Most forms of financial aid can be applied toward participation. ISEP exchanges include enrollment for full-time study or research, housing and meals throughout the length of the exchange.

Coordinator: Office of International Students & Programs

For more information, please visit www.isep.org

2. Bi-lateral Programs

This program is based on balanced one-to-one exchanges of CSUB and affiliated institutions. Student pays CSUB tuition and fees before departure to host institution. Room and board is arranged through the hosting institutions. Currently we are contracted with the following universities:

Odense University, in South Eastern Denmark.

Odense University is situated in the city of Odense, the of capital of Funen, which is located in South Eastern Denmark. It was founded in 1966 in connection with the explosive expansion of higher education that took place in Denmark, as in the rest of Europe, in the 1960's. The University has about 10,500 students and some 5,000 employees, corresponding to 991 full-time employees of which the academic staff comprises approximately 573. OU receives approximately 100 exchange students each year. The exchange students enroll in various courses as well as in the Scandinavian Area Studies. OU is a modern institution of higher education, pursuing advanced research in many different areas. Humanities related classes are offered for CSUB students. The deadline for the fall semester is June 17. The fall semester goes from September 1- December 22.

The deadline for the spring semester is October 18. The spring semester goes from February 1- May 31. Please plan ahead so that you can get your application in on time. Click here to view the school's website: University of Southern Denmark

Ludwigshafen School of Business, in Germany

Originally founded in 1971 as one of eight main campuses of the centralized Fachhochschule for the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, Ludwigshafen School of Business became an autonomous institution as of September 1, 1996. Currently, there are about 2,500 students enrolled in full-time or part-time, first degree or post graduate courses in business administration. The courses of study include general courses on business management, functional specializations such as accounting or marketing, courses which combine a functional specialization with a regional specialization, such as Europe or East-Asia, and interdisciplinary course, such as information management, which cut across traditional functional specializations.

The deadline for Winter semester (October-January) is July 1. The deadline for Summer semester (March-mid-July) is December 1. Please plan ahead so your application will be on time.

Universite d'Orleans, in Orléans, France.

The University of Orléans is located in Orléans, France. This program is based on balanced one-to-one exchanges of CSUB and Universite d’Orleans students. Student pays CSUB tuition and fees before departure to host institution. Room and board is arranged through the Universite d’Orleans. Students must have a 2.75 GPA to apply to the Universite d’Orleans. In addition, they must have the equivalent of two years of university French and a 3.0 GPA in the language.

The deadline for Winter semester (October-January) is July 1. The deadline for Summer semester (March-mid-July) is December 1. Please plan ahead so your application will be on time. For more information, please visit: http://www.univ-orleans.fr

d. MICEFA

This program is a Franco-American exchange based on balanced one-to-one exchanges of CSU students (home institution) and those of MICEFA (host institutions are Universities de Paris III, V, VI, VIII, X XI, XII, XIII.

e. Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon City, Korea

The Catholic University also boasts a long tradition. Its own history goes back 149 years and is firmly rooted in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church. Out of that brilliant past comes unlimited potential for the future, and the school will move forward as an educational leader in the age of technology and information, producing competent, talented graduates who embody warmth of intellect and breadth of vision in building a new tradition for the future of education.

CSUB has established its exchanges agreement with CUK in 2006 as part of a long-term plan for globalization. The agreement covers not only student exchange but also exchanges of professors and of scholarship in a variety of programs that include summer and winter language training, joint seminars, and friendship visits. For more information about CUK, please visit http://www.catholic.ac.kr/

3. International Programs (IP)

International Programs (IP) is the system-wide study abroad program of the CSU. IP is affiliated with over 50 distinguished universities and other institutions of higher education in 19 countries where you can pursue coursework for CSU resident credit. Currently in its 43rd year of continuous operation, the academic excellence of IP has been recognized by respected organizations such as the Council on Learning and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

IP provides international academic opportunities in the framework of a California State University degree program. With a focus on academic year studies, IP offers an array of study options related to specific degree and career objectives. It offers international opportunities for both students and Faculty. For more information, please visit http://www.gateway.calstate.edu/csuienet/

Contact: Avalos-Kegley at Office of Student Activities in Student Union Bldg. 138 Tele: 661-654-3346; Fax: 661-654-2174; Email: mavalos@csub.edu