Academic Programs Abroad

College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS)

CCIS programs are offered in over 30 countries and each program has a United States sponsoring institution acting as a liaison between the student and host institution abroad. As a member, ISU students are able to use all financial aid to participate and in all cases benefit from a reduced price. Program costs vary depending on the location, and tend to be reasonable and affordable given the location.

What are the requirements?

Most programs require a minimum GPA of 2.5, several higher; some programs require junior standing

How competitive is this program?

All qualified students are able to participate. Several locations require early applications due to housing space.

How do I apply?

CCIS applications are available from the Coordinator for Study Abroad

What is the deadline for submitting an application?

Each program sets its own deadline; for most April 15 is the deadline for fall and summer; October 15 for spring programs. Be sure and check the details on the CCIS site: www.ccisabroad.org

What about payment?

A bill will be sent from the Study abroad Office for tuition and fees. In many cases you would be required to pay for the housing costs and program deposit upon notification of official acceptance in order to save your space.

CCIS offers both semester as well as summer programs in the following countries:

Austria - Salzburg College – European studies, Communications, International Business

Canada - Universite du Quebec a Chioutimi - French language and Quebec culture

China - Nanjing University - Chinese language culture and Business in contemporary China

Costa Rica - Centro Linguistico CONVERSA; Universisad Veritas - Spanish language and Tropical Ecology (in English)

Denmark - DIS: Denmark’s International Study Program in Copenhagen - International Business, Architecture and Design

Ecuador - Universidad Catolica de Santiago de Guayaquil – Intensive Spanish language; Galapagos Academic Institute for Arts and Sciences - Ecology and Biology

England - Kingston University (near London) - Humanities; Sciences Technology, Design and Business

France - Institute for American Universities (Aix-en-Provence) - French language; Marchutz School of Drawing and Painting Studio Art; Institut Francais des Alpes; Institut de Preparation a l’Administration et a la Gestion (IPAG) in Nice – Business

Germany - Schiller International University – Intensive German language, Business, Liberal Arts

Hungary - Zoltan Kodaly Pedagogical Institute of Music - Music Education and Performance

India - Center for American Education (Bangalore) - Indian art, history, culture, and language

Ireland - National University of Ireland at Galway – Humanities; general education; Irish studies; University of Limerick – general education; National University of Ireland at Maynooth – Irish Society

Italy - Lorenzo de Medici - The Art Institute of Florence – Italian language, Liberal Arts and Studio Arts; American University of Rome – general education, art history, Italian language, business;  Instituto Venezia ( Venice) Italian language

Japan - KCP International Language Institute (Tokyo) – Intensive Japanese language

Mexico - Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara – Spanish language

Morocco - Al Akhawayn University - Arabic language, Business, Social Sciences, Science

Peru - Instituto Peruano de Publicidad (Lima) - Spanish language, literature, art, and history

Portugal - CIAL Ventro de Linguas (Lisbon) – Portuguese language

Russia - Moscow Academy for the Humanities and Social Sciences – Russian language

Scotland - James Watt College; University of Dundee; University of Stirling – General education

Spain - Instituto de Estudios Internationales (Seville) - Spanish language

Switzerland - Franklin College (Lugano) – General education, Business, International Law