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, a year, or a 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 $165 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

2026-27 Education Abroad programs

Spring Break 2027

• Belfast, Northern Ireland (Dr. Gera Nelson – Teacher Education) – $3,800 (includes flight, accommodations, and activities)
• Budapest, Hungary/Prague, Czechia (Dr. James Masterson – Political Science, Steven Middleton – Mass Communication, Bethany Lay – Agricultural Sciences, and Dr. Johnathan Nelson/Dr. Fatma Mohamed – Business Management) – $3,500 (includes flight, accommodations, and activities)

Summer 2027 (August 3-15, 2027)

Edinburgh, Scotland (Prof. Becky Earehart/Prof. Octavia Biggs – Theatre) – $7,339 ($7,039 Worldstrides program fee + $300 education abroad course fee)

Internships And Volunteering Abroad

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