Faculty-led Programs
These are Texas A&M University sponsored programs led by Texas A&M University faculty and designed around specific courses. The faculty-led program model allows students to go abroad with a group of fellow Aggies, with whom they can share the hands-on experience of doing activities they cannot do in a classroom in College Station. While faculty-led programs are primarily offered during the summer 1 or 2 term, there are others that take place during the fall and spring semesters or that go abroad during the winter, spring, May or August break periods.
- Students go abroad with other Aggies under the supervision of a Texas A&M University faculty member
- On-site logistics such as accommodations, in-country transportation, and excursions are arranged for the students
- Instruction is in English, except for language programs, giving students the opportunity to study abroad in a country they might not otherwise be able to
- The courses taught are Texas A&M courses, which means there’s no process of transferring courses back
- Many programs are designed for rigid degree programs, providing education abroad options to students of nearly every major
Eligibility criteria vary from program to program. The minimum requirements are:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPR
- Good academic and conduct standing
- Attendance at pre-departure orientations/seminars
Some programs may have additional requirements, such as:
- Higher GPR
- Meeting or interview with faculty
Some programs accept applications on a rolling basis, while others wait until the deadline has passed. Additionally some programs accept students based on the minimum requirements on a first come, first served basis, while others accept students on a competitive basis.
- Explore program options using the program search.
- Meet with the program’s education abroad advisor and faculty leader to get more information about program. Create and complete the TAMU faculty-led program application by clicking the “Apply Now” button on the program-specific webpage.
- Once the application is complete, it will be reviewed by the education abroad advisor and/or faculty leader, after which you will be notified of a decision. Please note that the timeline of application review varies from program to program.
- Once the application is approved, you will be notified and asked to confirm your participation.
- Complete all pre-departure application items in the Education Abroad Portal application.
Education Abroad coordinates over 90 faculty-led programs over the course of the academic year. Click below to see the list of faculty-led program offerings by term.
Each program has its own contact(s) within Education Abroad. Please consult the program-specific webpage for the specific person to contact.