Semester Exchange Programs

Students at Lamar University can spend a semester or an entire academic year abroad through our international partner institutions. During semester exchange, students stay enrolled at Lamar University, but take their courses (all taught in English) at one of the following universities. If a student has an interest in learning the local language, they have the opportunity to take introductory language courses.

Student Exchange Fast Facts

Students get all of their courses pre-approved before applying to the program and enroll in placeholder courses at Lamar University which allows them to pay their tuition as normal
Any institution scholarships that students currently receive will apply to tuition expenses (with the exception of accommodation and meals)
Students who receive financial aid can choose to apply to use it to help cover the costs of tuition for their study abroad program
The Office of Study Abroad will assist students in saving for their semester and applying to scholarships to pay for additional expenses (accommodation, food, passport/visa, and other expenses

Lamar University has bilateral exchanges with the following universities:

Zeppelin University (ZU)
Lamar University prospective undergraduate international students majoring in communications, political science, economics, history, business, global studies and sociology are encouraged to experience a semester abroad at Zeppelin University! Zeppelin University (ZU) is in Friedrichshafen, Germany. ZU is a small and highly selective private research university, whose staff is committed to teaching students who are interested in exciting issues at the crossroads between economics, communication, culture, politics, and administration.

“The most noble task of universities is the advancement of knowledge and science. ZU understands science not as a mere activity or profession, but as an expression of an attitude of mind that is committed to argument and plural discourse. On this basis, ZU combines a strong disciplinary anchoring with an interdisciplinary way of thinking and working.” The University of Zeppelin
Important things to know:
- If you are an interested Lamar University student, you have the opportunity to participate in student exchange!
  - Eligibility: full-time enrolled student in good academic standing with at least a 2.0 GPA (undergraduate) or 3.0 GPA (graduate).
What's next?
- Schedule your advising appointment with the Office of Study Abroad today!
- Meet with your Academic Advisor and explore what courses you can take at our partner universities.
- Your academic advisor will help you fill out the Course Equivalency Form that we use to pre-approve courses and ensure they transfer before you embark.
- The Office of Study Abroad will nominate you on behalf of Lamar University and help you submit your application to Zeppelin University
Fall 2024:
- Nomination Deadline: June 1st, 2024
- Application Deadline: June 15th, 2024
Spring 2025:
- Nomination Deadline: November 1st, 2024
- Application Deadline: November 15th, 2024
Housing:
- Exchange students will receive information on dorms upon successful application to Zeppelin University.
Seoul National University of Science and Technology (SNUST)
Lamar University’s undergraduate and graduate STEM students have the opportunity to spend a semester or year-long exchange at the Seoul National University of Science and Technology. Seoul National University of Science and Technology (SeoulTech) is in Nowon-gu, Seoul, South Korea. SeoulTech’s vision is to create a university that dreams for the future of humanity. With this vision, SeoulTech hopes to contribute to their nation and humanity as a global university.
- Course List (SeoulTech) (it's okay if the dates are from the previous year)
- Fact Sheet (SeoulTech)
- More information on exchange at Seoul Tech
Important things to know:
- If you are a Lamar University graduate student of STEM, you have the opportunity to participate in student exchange!
  - Eligibility: full-time enrolled student in good academic standing with at least a 2.0 GPA (undergraduate) or 3.0 GPA (graduate).
What's next?
- Schedule your advising appointment with the Office of Study Abroad today!
- Meet with your Academic Advisor and explore what courses you can take at our partner universities.
- Your academic advisor will help you fill out the Course Equivalency Form that we use to pre-approve courses and ensure they transfer before you embark.
- The Office of Study Abroad will nominate you on behalf of Lamar University and help you submit your application to SeoulTech.
Fall 2024:
- Nomination Deadline: April 15th, 2024
- Application Deadline: May 6th, 2024
Spring 2025:
- Nomination Deadline: October 11th, 2024
- Application Deadline: October 31st, 2024
Housing
- Exchange students are guaranteed a dorm room if they select it on the online application.
ESC Rennes School of Business
Lamar University students have the opportunity to spend a semester or year-long exchange at the ESC Rennes School of Business in France. ESC Rennes is one of the most innovative, responsible, and resilient business schools in Europe with 55% of its student body consisting of foreign exchange students from all over the world.

“The international focus of Rennes School of Business is reflected by a wide range of programs taught entirely in English. Rennes School of Business, located in Britanny welcomes international exchange or non-exchange students, from all over the world. Our International School of Management offers effective and innovative teaching methods including a problem-solving approach and hands-on experience. This encourages cross-fertilization of ideas, international teamwork, and creative and independent thinking.” The Rennes School of Business
- Fact Sheet (Rennes)
- Level 3 course list
- Level 4 course list
- Level 5 course list (postgraduate exchange student)
- More information on exchange at ESC Rennes
Important things to know:
- If you are a Lamar University graduate student majoring or minoring in business, you have the opportunity to participate in student exchange!
  - Eligibility: full-time enrolled student in good academic standing with at least a 2.0 GPA (undergraduate) or 3.0 GPA (graduate)
What's next?
- Schedule your advising appointment with the Office of Study Abroad today!
- Meet with your Academic Advisor and explore what courses you can take at our partner universities.
- Your academic advisor will help you fill out the Course Equivalency Form that we use to pre-approve courses and ensure they transfer before you embark.
- The Office of Study Abroad will nominate you on behalf of Lamar University and help you submit your application to The Rennes School of Business
Fall 2024
- Nomination Deadline: May 10
- Application Deadline: May 20
Spring 2025
- Nomination Deadline: October 10
- Application Deadline: October 20
Housing
- Rennes has a partnership with Studapart, an accommodation platform for students, and students will need to secure housing independently with the help of the Office of Study Abroad (these are similar to apartments)
National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology
Lamar University’s graduate students with STEM related majors have the opportunity to spend a semester or year long exchange at NKUST! National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology (NKUST) is in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Since its establishment in 2018, NKUST has become one of the largest technological universities in Taiwan. As a growing university NKUST hopes to become the think tank of Kaohsiung and the base of southern Taiwan’s industry development.

“As the result of the merger, NKUST not only incorporates the strengths of the three universities—strong connections with industries, innovation and entrepreneurship, and ocean technologies—into the new university, but it also has great advantages in the aspects of vast campuses, strong human resources, complementary resources, and diverse cultural assets, which makes a lively and vigorous academic community and learning environment for students.”
What's next?
- Schedule your advising appointment with the Office of Study Abroad today!
- Meet with your Academic Advisor and explore what courses you can take at our partner universities.
- Your academic advisor will help you fill out the Course Equivalency Form that we use to pre-approve courses and ensure they transfer before you embark.
- The Office of Study Abroad will nominate you on behalf of Lamar University and help you submit your application to NKUST.
Important things to know:
- If you are a Lamar University graduate student of STEM, you have the opportunity to participate in student exchange!
  - Eligibility: full-time enrolled student in good academic standing with at least a 2.0 GPA (undergraduate) or 3.0 GPA (graduate).
Fall 2024
- Nomination Deadline: April 19th, 2024
- Application Deadline: April 26th, 2024
Spring 2025
- TBD Application (Nomination) Deadline: October 31st
Housing
- Housing at NKUST
Chungnam National University (CNU)
Lamar University’s undergraduate students with STEM related majors have the opportunity to spend a semester or year long exchange at Chungnam National University! Chungnam National University (CNU) is in Daejeon, South Korea. CNU prepares their students under the educational motto of “Creativity, Development, and Service to the Community.” Under this motto, CNU has become one of the most prestigious universities in the central region of Korea. CNU values international relations highly, and offers multiple scholarships for international students, including a free Korean language course.

CNU’s Mission:

Chungnam National University’s mission is to provide students with academic theories and application methods which are integral for the development of the nation and human society as a whole, and which nurture creativity, service, mind, spirit, and leadership skills.
- Course List (CNU) (it's okay to use the previous year's course lists)
- Fact Sheet (CNU)
- More information on exchange at CNU
Important things to know:
- If you are a Lamar University student majoring or minoring in STEM, you have the opportunity to participate in student exchange!
  - Eligibility: full-time enrolled student in good academic standing with at least a 2.0 GPA (undergraduate) or 3.0 GPA (graduate)
What's next?
- Schedule your advising appointment with the Office of Study Abroad today!
- Meet with your Academic Advisor and explore what courses you can take at our partner universities.
- Your academic advisor will help you fill out the Course Equivalency Form that we use to pre-approve courses and ensure they transfer before you embark.
- The Office of Study Abroad will nominate you on behalf of Lamar University and help you submit your application to CNU.
Fall 2024:
- Nomination deadline: May 1, 2024
- Application deadline: June 1, 2024
Spring 2025:
- Nomination deadline: November 1, 2024
- Application Deadline: December 1, 2024
Housing
- All exchange students can opt to stay in CNU's dormitory which includes a meal plan
The University of Alicante (UA)
The University of Alicante in Spain offers courses taught in English for the majority of Lamar University's students studying a variety of disciplines! Study in Alicante for a semester or year. The University of Alicante (UA) is known for being “bilingual” at its campus and has courses taught in Spanish and English. You do not need to know Spanish to participate in this program and the course list below lists all courses taught in English. UA has recently added a graduate program in economics that is taught in English. If you happen to be a business student, you qualify for a large scholarship through LU's College of Business.

“The University of Alicante offers a wide variety of prestigious studies, with more than 120 degrees to transform the world.”
- Course List (UA) (it's okay to use the previous year's course lists)
- Fact Sheet (UA)
- More information on exchange at UA
Important things to know:
- If you are a Lamar University student majoring or minoring in business, you have the opportunity to participate in student exchange!
  - Eligibility: full-time enrolled student in good academic standing with at least a 2.0 GPA (undergraduate) or 3.0 GPA (graduate).
What's next?
- Schedule your advising appointment with the Office of Study Abroad today!
- Meet with your Academic Advisor and explore what courses you can take at our partner universities.
- Your academic advisor will help you fill out the Course Equivalency Form that we use to pre-approve courses and ensure they transfer before you embark.
- The Office of Study Abroad will nominate you on behalf of Lamar University and help you submit your application to the University of Alicante.
Fall 2024
- Nomination Deadline: June 1
- Application (Nomination) Deadline: June 15
Spring 2025
- Nomination Deadline: November 1
- Application Deadline: November 15
Housing
- More information on accommodation at UA
ISBR Business School
Study at ISBR Business School in India for a semester or an entire year. Located in Electronic city, the heart of the information technology hub in Bengaluru, ISBR offers a range of business courses taught in English.

"ISBR's journey to becoming one of the best management colleges in South India for international programs, as recognized by the Centre for Education Growth and Research (CEGR) in 2023, has been marked by consistent dedication to quality education. It has also been awarded the title of the Best Industry-Linked Management Institute in India by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Survey in 2021. ISBR has successfully completed the NBA 2nd cycle re-accreditation and achieved Grade 2 level autonomy, signifying our commitment to academic excellence."
Important things to know:
- If you are a Lamar University student majoring or minoring in business, you have the opportunity to participate in student exchange!
  - Eligibility: full-time enrolled student in good academic standing with at least a 2.0 GPA (undergraduate) or 3.0 GPA (graduate).
What's next?
- Schedule your advising appointment with the Office of Study Abroad today!
- Meet with your Academic Advisor and explore what courses you can take at our partner universities.
- Your academic advisor will help you fill out the Course Equivalency Form that we use to pre-approve courses and ensure they transfer before you embark.
- The Office of Study Abroad will nominate you on behalf of Lamar University and help you submit your application to the University of Alicante.
Fall 2024
- Nomination Deadline: June 1
- Application (Nomination) Deadline: June 15
Spring 2025
- Nomination Deadline: November 1
- Application Deadline: November 15
Housing
- More information on accommodation at IBSR

Can't find a program? Explore more program options with one of our partner organizations!

University Studies Abroad Consortium | USAC

With more than 50 programs throughout the world, and variety of in-person or virtual offerings to choose from, thousands of students participate each year in an international education experience with USAC to develop the skills and know-how to succeed in a global society.

Explore USAC programs!

Center for International Studies | CIS Abroad

CIS Abroad has 120 programs, in 22 countries, 44 cities, and caters to 88 majors. CIS Abroad's program development process means they choose international partners who meet the needs of students with prescriptive majors!

Explore CIS Abroad programs!

Documents Required at Orientation

International Travel Release
Student Code of Conduct
Travel Itinerary (if your flight was booked individually)
A color copy of a Valid Passport (6 months expiration date from the date of departure)

If you are interested in pursuing a university that is not one of our partnership universities, please send an email to studyabroad@lamar.edu and we will set up an introductory exchange appointment to review your options and the exchange process.