Well, they are pretty limitless! Across the various program types, you can choose from programs that allow you to study for TAMU, transfer, or no credit, intern, volunteer, or research with program lengths ranging from 1-2 weeks, 1-2 months, a semester, or even a full academic year.
Take a minute to review our Program Comparison Chart which highlights key differences among our credit-bearing program types.
Below is more information about the program types and application process.
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Affiliate Provider (Authorized Program)
Partner organizations that offer global opportunities at a variety of institutions across the world. Aggies can study, intern, or volunteer with other U.S. students.
Exchange
Programs that involve the reciprocal exchange of students between Texas A&M and partner institutions. These can be international exchanges or exchanges with institutions here in the U.S.
Faculty-Led
Programs with Texas A&M credit courses that contain an international component. Some are led and taught by Texas A&M faculty with a group of fellow Aggies.
Group Trips
International programs coordinated by either a Texas A&M department or student organization for cultural enrichment, study, internship, research, or volunteer/service learning. Trips may be for credit or non-credit bearing.
Registration vs. Program
Students participating in experiences not coordinated by an affiliate provider or Texas A&M office, department or student organization are required to register in one of the below registrations if one of the following applies:
- Receiving credit (Texas A&M credit or transfer credit from another institution),
- Participating in non-credit bearing experiences (e.g., opportunities to research, intern, teach abroad, volunteer, participate in a competition, or attend a conference/workshop/training),
- Receiving any support from a Texas A&M entity (e.g., departmental support for a conference or research), or
- Satisfying a degree or graduation requirement (e.g., thesis or dissertation research).
Registration Process
Complete one of the following Education Abroad Independent Experience applications based on the credit type being received on the program. Students will also apply directly to the provider coordinating the experience or international university for direct enrollment to secure participation.
Independent Experience: TAMU Credit
Students are responsible for discussing logistics with their Academic Advisor on what course to enroll in and what is expected to submit for a grade.
Independent Experience: Transfer Credit
Application includes a Pre-Approval process to determine if the intended courses taken abroad will or will not transfer back to Texas A&M and fit a student's degree plan.
Independent Experience: No Credit
Students are often participating in research, volunteering, interning, or attending a conference abroad.