Third-Party Programs
Studying abroad through a third-party provider opens up a wealth of additional host institutions and program options.
As opposed to Clemson’s faculty-directed or exchange programs, third-party programs are coordinated by other universities and study abroad organizations, thereby increasing the number of programs available to our students.
Flexibility and Opportunity
This flexibility allows you to choose your program’s length, ranging from a semester or summer session to a full academic year. Under third-party programs, students pay tuition and fees directly to the third-party organization.
Because third-party provider programs are organized by organizations outside of Clemson, course credit offered abroad must be pre-approved by Clemson academic departments in order for students to receive these credits as transferred credits. View the details of the course equivalency and credit transfer process. Some credits taken abroad may not equal the credits earned. This is because credit values differ from country to country; thus, what is listed as one credit in another country might not be equivalent to one credit in the United States.
Find Your Third-Party Program
See the chart below for example programs that offer Science courses and explore other options by meeting with the College of Science International Programs manager, and by visiting the Pam Hendrix Center for Education Abroad website and meeting with the College of Science Global Engagement team.
| Institution/Program | City | Country | Area of Study |
|---|---|---|---|
| USAC Costa Rica Programs | Heredia, San Ramon or Puntarenas | Costa Rica | Biological Sciences |
| University of Nicosia | Nicosia | Cyprus | Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Genetics, Mathematical Sciences, Microbiology, Physics |
| Budapest Semesters in Mathematics | Budapest | Hungary | Mathematical Sciences |
| Lorenzo de Medici | Florence | Italy | Some Biological Sciences courses and General Education courses offered |
| University College Cork | Cork | Ireland | Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Genetics, Mathematical Sciences, Microbiology, Physics |
| University of Limerick | Limerick | Ireland | Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Mathematical Sciences, Microbiology, Physics |
| Massey University | Palmerston North, Wellington | New Zealand | Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Genetics, Mathematical Sciences, Physics |
| Korea University | Seoul | South Korea | Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematical Sciences, Physics |
| Mahidol University | Bangkok | Thailand | Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematical Sciences, Microbiology |
Plan Your Study Abroad Program
Studying abroad requires careful planning to ensure that you receive all the credits you need by your anticipated graduation date. For example, you may have to take prerequisite courses or reorder some courses to free up classes to be taken abroad. You may need to consider how to finance your experience abroad. We are here to help you get to your destination and goal. Make an appointment with the College of Science Global Engagement team at the beginning of your planning process, and we’ll assist you with choosing a program, filling out applications and preparing for your time abroad.
- Step 1: Explore program options using the Pam Hendrix Center for Education Abroad approved programs list and complete a Study Abroad Advising Form.
- Step 2: Schedule an appointment with the Science Global Engagement team via CU Navigate by selecting “Study Abroad” as your care unit. You can also email the College of Science Assistant Director of Global Engagement, Caleb McGill, at jmcgil2@clemson.edu to set up a meeting and discuss the study abroad process, program options, potential coursework, how credit transfer works and anything else you'd like to ask about study abroad.
- Step 3: Once you have narrowed down your program options and know potential coursework you can take at each program, meet with your academic advisor to confirm that your desired coursework fits into your degree plan and meets necessary requirements.
- Step 4: Once you’ve found the ideal program, it’s time to apply and ensure your courses have been approved for credit transfer. Reach out to the Science Global Engagement team as needed for assistance with this process.
