International Opportunities

UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS

Instituto Franklin - Universidad de Alcalá, Madrid (www.institutofranklin.net)
Study Abroad at Instituto Franklin-Universidad de Alcalá in our Spanish Studies Program for undergraduate students for a semester or an academic year. Thousands of college students from all over the United States have experienced transformative semesters living and learning in Alcalá de Henares at the Instituto Franklin. Students perfect their Spanish, forge lifelong friendships with Spaniards and other Americans and have even launched careers here. For more information, please contact rosi.garciabarroso@uah.es.   Teach & Learn Masters degree!  (Special opportunity given to our study-abroad students: free tuition plus stipend.)
Upon graduation from their home universities, students who have participated in the Spanish Studies program become eligible to apply for a Master´s program which includes free tuition plus stipend and teaching experience as English language assistants in schools of the Region of Madrid. Students spend a whole academic year studying, working and experiencing life in Madrid. For more information please contact iulia@institutofranklin.net

Students can choose one of these Masters programs:

• Master in Bilingual and Multicultural Education.
• Máster en Aprendizaje y Enseñanza del Español como Lengua Extranjera.  
• Master in International Education        (Posted on February 23, 2012)

The Universidad del Turabo and Regis University, in their continuing contributions to the Hispanic Community, invite you to take advantage of this great opportunity to advance your career.  Please click on this link for more information about the Online Dual Language Programs (English/Spanish), an accelerated program for working adults.  (Posted on February 10, 2012) 

Madero University is located in Mexico’s southeast, in the beautiful state of Puebla surrounded by volcanoes and important archaeological zones, with a spectacular downtown that has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The university has signed exchange agreements with universities from United States, Brazil, Argentina, Spain, Canada and Colombia, and promotes the international experience in many different fields including local, national and International Internship Programs. To learn more about this international experiences and accreditations and certifications, please click here. For more information, you can also download our brochure by clicking here. (Posted on October 13, 2011)

Rey Juan Carlos University
Welcome to one of Madrid’s youngest public universities. Rey Juan Carlos University was founded in 1996 and has introduced a new modern Study System. We invite you to visit our website and learn more about our educational offerings in the areas of Health Sciences, Experimental Sciences and Technology, Communication Sciences, and Law and Social Sciences. Rey Juan Carlos University currently has four main campuses in the cities of Alcorcón, Fuenlabrada, Móstoles and Vicálvaro, and a Foundation that is headquartered in Manuel Becerra’s Square in the City Centre.  Along with our many undergraduate offerings, we have Doctoral Programs, Master´s Degree and URJC Master´s Degree Programs. Rey Juan Carlos University also actively promotes partnerships with corporate, scientific and cultural institutions. This is a priority as part of our social responsibility and we are convinced that this approach will provide an environment that promotes academic excellence and develops our students’ professional qualifications.

Additionally, Rey Juan Carlos University is involved extensively in promoting International Programs such as:

• Erasmus exchange studies (Europe)
• Munde exchange studies (Rest of the World)
• Erasmus Internships (Europe)
• California Disney Internships (U.S.)
• Scholarships
• Languages courses (Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese and Arabic)
• Intensive Spanish Courses (600 and 690 hours)
• Summer Camps

We invite you to visit our website at http://www.urjc.es/version_ingles/ for more detailed information on all of our educational opportunities or if you have specific questions, please e-mail us at vice.relacionesinternacionales@urjc.es. For a downloadable pdf file with this information, please click here.  (Posted on July 21, 2011)

Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL)
La Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León es la tercera universidad más grande de México y es la institución pública de educación superior más importante y con la mayor oferta académica del noreste del país.  La oferta educativa de la UANL abarca todas las áreas del conocimiento, en los niveles Medio superior, Superior y Posgrado. Para mayor información sobre las Ofertas Educativas, favor de pulsar aquí y para sus Intercambios Académicos favor de pulsar aquí. (Posted on April 26, 2011) 

Universidad de Belgrano, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Founded in 1964, Universidad de Belgrano is one of the oldest and largest private universities in Argentina. It has a network of 143 agreements with universities worldwide and awards 71 dual degrees together with international partners. In addition to our regular undergraduate and graduate courses and degrees, international students can select our Program of Argentine and Latin American Studies (both in Spanish and English). Director of International Programs: Dr. Martin Furlong, martin.furlong@ub.edu.ar. For information about our Program of Argentine and Latin American Studies you can visit: http://www.ub.edu.ar/studies.php?opcion=PALAS (Posted on April 20, 2011)

University of New Mexico
The Center for English Language and American Culture (CELAC) at the University of New Mexico has enjoyed hosting international students from around the world for over 30 years. CELAC is an intensive English program designed for international students and/or professionals seeking to develop college-level skills in listening, reading, writing, grammar and speaking in order to prepare for US academic studies or for work purposes. Students are placed into one of five levels depending on their English proficiency. Classes meet 20 hours per week during mornings and afternoons.  CELAC this summer will offer an 8-week session from June 6 – July 29. Courses include listening, reading, writing, grammar, and a special 30-hour TOEFL Preparation Course designed to help students prepare for the paper and internet-based TOEFL exams. For students looking for a shorter-term program, it is also possible to study during the month of June only. Throughout the year, we also host short term, specialized courses (for example, intensive English and Teacher training) for non-native English speaking students and faculty from all over the world. Our goal is to meet the needs of all ESL students and professionals who wish to improve their English language and/or pedagogical abilities.  CELAC students can easily transition into University studies at UNM upon successfully completing CELAC classes and receiving a passing score on the institutional (paper-based) TOEFL exam given at the end of each term of our program. For further information or to download an application, please visit our website at www.unm.edu/celac. You may also contact us by telephone (505) 277-7540, (505) 277-2566, or by email at celac@unm.edu. Information related to International Programs and Studies (OIPS) at UNM can be found at www.unm.edu/oips. (Posted on April 20, 2011)

University of the Incarnate Word (UIW)
The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) offers exchange opportunities in more than 90 sister schools located in 37 countries, and two international branches in China and Mexico. During their study abroad experience, students gain firsthand knowledge of the culture, engage in lifelong learning and most importantly, expand their horizons. In addition, our online programs, Prep program and Virtual University, offer global access to students who wish to earn their high school and a variety of Bachelor and graduate degrees. We invite you to visit us online and apply to the University of the Incarnate Word. (Posted on April 19, 2011)

STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES 

The Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit that is dedicated to increasing the number and diversity of U.S. students that study abroad through the provision of scholarships.  Scholarship applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents currently enrolled as undergraduates in US universities/colleges who plan to study abroad for at least four weeks between May 2013 and May 2014. Fund for Education Abroad awards are intended to support students planning to participate in high-quality, rigorous education abroad programs in the summer 2013 or 2013-2014 academic year. Scholarships are awarded with a preference to under-represented students in study abroad programs, including minorities, science and technology majors, community college students and those choosing to study in non-traditional countries. Our scholarship places a high importance on giving back to the community and FEA scholarship winners will be expected to “give back” both to their host and home communities. The next deadline will be January 15, 2013. The funding amount is typically $5,000 for a semester and $10,000 for a year. For more information, please visit
.fundforeducationabroad.org.

Study Abroad Buddies
Study Abroad Buddies is the first academic and social online network that connects students, professors, staff and friends all over the world. The purpose of the online community is for students, professors and staff to establish contact with others that have participated in study abroad programs to ask questions and share information. For more information, please visit www.studyabroadbuddies.com.   (Posted on November 15, 2011)

Global Learning Semesters (GLS)
GLS through an agreement offers HACU-member institutions the excellent Abroad Office software – for free - that is now being used by over twenty universities to administer their study abroad programs. AbroadOffice is a leading (and free) software platform for university study abroad offices that includes:

• A program database, including the capability for custom programs
• An online admissions and enrollment package
• An online reporting package
• An online student support package
• Health and safety information
• All of which is hosted, run and operated by GLS at no charge to schools

The most similar market software package has total first year costs of $50,000-100,000 including licensing fees, hardware costs and implementation costs as well as ongoing licensing fees and operational costs in the range of $10,000 to $30,000. As of Summer 2010, about 20 universities (including non-HACU member institutions) will be using AbroadOffice, including the University of New Mexico, Cochise and Valencia Community College, the whole University of South Dakota system and the University of Alabama. Cumulatively, as of this year, the AbroadOffice users will have received software and services that would have cost $1M to $2M if purchased through commercial solutions.

HACU member institutions that are interested should contact Dr. Sandi Smith, Director of Institutional Relations, GLS, at sandismith@globalsemesters.com. (Posted April 20, 2011)