Non-USC Programs

Although the following programs are not affiliated with USC, students can still receive academic credit and financial aid when participating in these programs. Although our office can not guarantee the quality of outside programs, there are several programs and program providers that our students have had very good experiences with. If you are considering one of these programs, please consult with the international programs office and fill out the special enrollment form for credit transfer.

German Language and Culture Along the River Rhine.  This program takes place in a historic and beautiful part of the Rhine Valley in Germany.  You will visit the towns of Koblenz, Worms, Bingen, Ludwegshafen, Mainz, Trier, and Heidelberg. You will also  take part in Rhine cruise along the beautiful Rhine valley. You will receive 3 credits of college German. Cost (not including airfare) is approx. $700. For more information on this program, visit the office of International Programs and the program website http://www.fh-koblenz.de

AustraLearn.  AustraLearn seeks to foster the development of future leaders, who, through international awareness, gain a greater respect for and understanding of the relationship which exists between North America, Australia and New Zealand in the context of the larger global community.

       The staff of AustraLearn is committed to providing a very independent, cross-cultural opportunity that cannot be duplicated through any other source.  AustraLearn consistently works to provide you the best value for your investment that involves personal service and an overwhelming interest in your ability to interact with the Australian and New Zealand cultures while abroad.  For more information on this program, visit the office of International Programs and the program website www.AustraLearn.com.

IFSA - Butler.  Visit Butler University's Study Abroad web site for information on study abroad opportunities in countries such as Argentina, Australia, Chili, Costa Rica, Cuba, England, Ireland, Mexico, New Zealand, N. Ireland, and Scotland.

    Except for one of it's London programs, all IFSA-Butler semester and academic year programs are integrated. On an integrated program, you'll study in regular classes with degree-seeking students. You'll live the way a local student would—in a residence hall, student apartment, or host family, depending on the country. For a short-term study abroad experience, consider one of their summer programs.  For more information on this program, visit the office of International Programs and the program website www.ifsa-butler.org

IIE. IIE (Institute for International Education) is the world's most experienced global higher education and professional exchange agency.  IIE promotes closer educational relations between the people of the United States and other countries, and increases the number of students, scholars and professionals who have the opportunity to study, teach, and conduct research outside of their own country.

For more information on this program, visit the office of International Programs and the program website www.iie.org

IIE also provides a search engine called IIEPassport.  IIEPassport offers a comprehensive search for study abroad programs. You can search for these international education opportunities by country, language, subject and many other criteria. After conducting a search, you will receive a list of study abroad programs that match your needs specifically as well as a list of other education abroad programs in which you may be interested.  http://www.iiepassport.org/