Study Abroad

LSU faculty-led programs provide a unique opportunity for LSU students to engage in global learning experiences designed specifically for their academic goals. Led by LSU professors, these programs offer an immersive, hands-on approach to education, allowing students to travel abroad with their peers to gain cultural and academic insights. Each program is tailored to fit the needs of the students' degree programs, ensuring that the experience complements their studies while broadening their perspectives.

Whether you're seeking to enhance your major, conduct research, or explore new subjects, LSU faculty-led programs give you the chance to experience the world in a way that directly supports your academic and personal growth.

LSU's exchange programs offer an amazing opportunity to immerse yourself in a new culture while earning academic credit toward your degree. Through these programs, you'll attend a partner university abroad for a semester or academic year, living and studying alongside local students. In exchange, LSU hosts students from those universities, creating a truly global learning environment.

The best part? Your tuition remains the same as what you'd pay at LSU, and your credits will transfer back to LSU, keeping you on track for graduation. Whether you're interested in language immersion, global business, or cultural studies, our exchange programs provide an enriching experience that goes beyond the classroom.

LSU's affiliate study abroad programs offer you the chance to study at universities or institutions around the world while earning academic credit that transfers directly back to LSU. Unlike exchange programs, which involve a direct swap between LSU and partner universities, affiliate programs are facilitated through third-party providers, such as ISA, CISAbroad, TEAN, and ISEP, who partner with universities abroad. This gives you access to a wider variety of destinations and academic offerings, with the added benefit of comprehensive support services both before and during your time abroad. Plus, guaranteed* placement means that you can pursue academic opportunities at esteemed institutions around the globe.

Whether you want to study in Europe, Asia, Latin America, or beyond, affiliate programs offer a range of flexible options to fit your academic goals and interests. Many of these programs offer tailored courses that align with your major, and you’ll get the benefit of local cultural experiences that deepen your education in ways that can't be replicated in a classroom at home. Get ready to have a life-changing academic adventure while staying on track for graduation!

*contingent on meeting admissions requirements

Direct enrollment study abroad programs are designed for highly independent and self-motivated students who want to immerse themselves in a local academic environment by enrolling directly at a partner university overseas. In this program, it is your responsibility to identify suitable courses, navigate the host university’s educational system, and coordinate your academic and personal arrangements independently. Unlike other study abroad options, this approach requires proactive effort and thorough planning to integrate into the host university’s teaching style, academic culture, and student life.

You will attend classes alongside local students, engage in extracurricular activities, and experience university life as they do, offering an authentic and enriching international perspective. This program challenges you to adapt to a new environment on your own, fostering essential skills like self-reliance, problem-solving, and cultural adaptability. By taking ownership of your study abroad experience, you’ll gain not only academic knowledge but also a deeper understanding of another culture and valuable personal growth. Direct enrollment is perfect for those who seek a transformative, independent journey abroad.