Education Abroad Programs

Consortiums

KIIS

Kentucky Institute for International Studies (KIIS) offers summer and winter study abroad opportunities, with courses that transfer to MSU. Dr. Adrian Mandzy is the faculty coordinator.

CCSA

Cooperative Center for Study Abroad (CCSA) offers study abroad opportunities in many English-speaking countries with courses that will transfer to MSU. The faculty coordinators are Dr. Ann Andaloro and Dr. Jason Adkins.

Magellan Exchange

The Magellan Exchange allows one to study for a semester, year, or short-term exchange at 18 international universities in various fields. Students pay MSU tuition while paying local housing and food costs. This is an affordable way to experience another country for extended periods. The application fee is $185 for semester or year-long programs and $75 for shorter-term programs. Please visit the Magellan Exchange website for information on partner universities, programs, and application deadlines.

Faculty-led Programs

2025-26 Education Abroad programs

Spring Break

The Netherlands: Dr. Johnathan Nelson (business) and Dr. Kenneth Andries (agricultural sciences).

• Cost: TBD

Galápagos Islands, Ecuador: Dr. Sean O’Keefe (biology) and Dr. Michelle Cudd (education).

• Cost: TBD 

Budapest, Hungary, and Vienna, Austria: Dr. James Masterson (political science) and Prof. Steven Middleton (mass communication).

• Cost: TBD

Belfast, Northern Ireland: Dr. Gera Nelson (education).

• Cost: TBD
• Limited to 15 students
• Contact Dr. Nelson for more info

Maymester

New Zealand: Dr. Sara Lindsey (education) and Dr. Gera Nelson (education).

• Cost: TBD
• Contact Dr. Lindsey for more info

Internships And Volunteering Abroad

• Atlantis Project
• GIVE Volunteers
• Intern HQ
• Kaya Responsible Travel
• Volunteer HQ