Joshua S. McKeown, Associate Provost & Director
100 Sheldon Hall
312-2118
www.oswego.edu/academics/international
In order to enhance students’ global awareness and promote an understanding of different cultures, the Office of International Education and Programs sponsors a wide range of overseas academic programs and remote international experiences. Oswego wishes to enable all students in good academic standing to participate in international education programs, either through semester and summer length education abroad in another country or through short-term faculty-led programs abroad. Overseas programs provide students opportunities for intensive study at universities and centers abroad, as well as specialty designed experiences connected to on-campus courses under the leadership of SUNY Oswego faculty. SUNY Oswego recognizes its responsibility to provide programs on campus relating to key areas of the world not as readily accessible to traveling students. As globalization drives greater interest in the world beyond the United States, international dimensions of the curriculum are being developed including: research and internship programs abroad, academic major and minor programs, international programs and symposia on campus, and short-term faculty-led programs abroad embedded into on-campus courses; as well as encouraging global learning for all by providing opportunities to have an internship or other international program taken remotely.
Credit earned through study abroad programs is SUNY-approved and is applied toward degree requirements. In addition to programs administered by Oswego, students may enroll in programs administered by other SUNY campuses. For more information about individual programs, requirements, credits earned and costs, contact the Office of International Education and Programs, or visit its website.
Overseas Summer Programs
Sydney, Australia and London, England—Summer study and internships in London, England and Sydney, Australia are available through CEA CAPA. Internships will fit in the student’s general area of interest and support services will be provided on a continual basis throughout the session. A diverse curriculum of study is also offered at both sites. Internship students will also take a special internship course.
South Korea– Summer program options in Korea include Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in Seoul, Pusan National University in Busan, and Kyungpook National University in Daegu. A diverse curriculum of academic options is available.
Florence, Italy— Multiple summer programs through CEA CAPA including faculty-led options, give students insight into the significant ways in which Florence has been imagined, invented, and transformed by globalization.
Barcelona, Spain—Oswego offers two summer Barcelona options:
1) a four-week program is held at the Curso de Estudios Hispánicos of the University of Barcelona. Language courses are offered from beginning to advanced levels.
2) Through the CEA CAPA center located in the Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) for direct placement into a variety of courses and disciplines.
Madrid, Spain – SUNY Oswego offers both a faculty-led art summer program, as well as an internship program that gives you the opportunity to get hands-on experience in your field of choice.
Dublin, Ireland—SUNY Oswego’s summer program options in Dublin include
1) a business internship program from Quinn School of Business, University College Dublin (UCD). This is an eight-week, six credit program that places students in internships with area companies. In addition to the internship placement, students take an intensive course in Irish history and culture;
2) Specialized summer programs, in health sciences organized by the UCD College of Nursing and the CEA CAPA summer Dublin program.
France—SUNY Oswego offers two summer study abroad options in France:
1) Paris, summer program: this five-week program includes intensive French language instruction at all levels and a required course in contemporary French society. Housing, orientation, and activities that enhance
understanding of French culture are included. A distinct internship program in Paris is also offered.
2) Nice, France: there are two tracks offered in Nice. French language, literature, and civilization; and business and intercultural studies.
Akita, Japan—The summer intensive Japanese language program is offered at Akita International University in Akita, Japan. The program is designed to improve language skills from beginner to advanced levels.
Cuernavaca, Mexico—SUNY Oswego offers a summer program at the Cuernavaca campus of the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM) also known as (TEC).
Osnabrueck, Germany– Oswego’s summer program offers intensive tracks focused on current themes and relevant topics such as Global Health, Biodiversity, and Intercultural Competencies and includes an intensive German language component.
Hamburg, Germany–The program is specialized for business students and jointly taught by the Hamburg School of Business Administration and SUNY Oswego faculty. The focus is on business ethics and corporate social responsibility in a globalized world.
San Juan, Puerto Rico - The summer intensive Spanish language program is offered at the University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras’ Interdisciplinary and Multicultural Institute (INIM). This four-week, six credit program includes excursions and activities to enhance understanding of Puerto Rican culture.
Valparaiso, Chile: SUNY Oswego’s Chile partner university offers a six-credit summer offering.
Hamilton, New Zealand: Specialized programs in sports performance are offered.
Global Laboratory program with unique experiential research project opportunities in countries such Honduras, Tanzania and others. Students in biological sciences, chemistry, physics, psychology, and others have participated.
Semester and Academic Year Programs
Australia—Oswego offers programs at multiple universities and a dedicated study center throughout Australia. Students are directly enrolled and choose from full curricula at these universities as well as the CEA CAPA center.
Brazil—SUNY Oswego offers a semester program in São Paulo, Brazil at the PUC University. Students on the PUC program take one course in Brazilian culture, as well as a full curriculum of course offerings available at the university. Language ability is required: either some Portuguese ability, or advanced Spanish language proficiency.
China—Students have the opportunity to study abroad pending availability in one of many university partnerships throughout the People’s Republic of China.
Paris, France—This program focuses on French language, culture and arts in courses taken at the Sorbonne, and other Paris universities. Participants take an intensive, ten-day language orientation upon their arrival, and are placed in the appropriate course based on an evaluation of their language skills. French language is offered at all levels. An English track is offered for students wanting courses in other disciplines, and an internship program option is available, as well as housing in residence halls, with host family, or independently.
MICEFA—Paris, France—Oswego administers the SUNY exchange program with MICEFA in Paris, France.
Nice, France—This program, located on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, is for students who want to take business courses in France. In addition, students are enrolled in a French language course at the level of their proficiency (from beginner to advanced).
Germany—SUNY Oswego offers two semester programs in Germany.
1) Osnabrueck students have access to all courses, programs, and activities offered at the University of Osnabrück, including German language, cognitive science, humanities, and more.
2) Kempten University of Applied Sciences: This program allows for study of business and other disciplines in English, as well as courses in German language and culture.
Habana, Cuba—SUNY Oswego offers a U.S. Treasury Department licensed semester program at the Universidad de La Habana, the leading university in Cuba. This direct-enrollment program is a unique opportunity to learn firsthand and gain an in-depth comprehension of Cuban history, society, culture, and politics. Courses will be offered in the following fields of study: sociology, anthropology, philosophy, history, and Spanish language and literature. Students must be at an advanced level of Spanish language.
Korea - SUNY Oswego’s partner universities in South Korea include: Pusan National University in Busan, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) in Seoul, and Kyungpook National University (KNU) in Daegu. Students can study in English a variety of courses designed for international students in disciplines such as business, economics, history, and social sciences. Students also take Korean language and culture courses.
Dublin, Ireland—Students can choose to study at multiple programs located in Dublin:
1) University College Dublin directly enrolled in a wide spectrum of courses;
2) The CEA CAPA Dublin center and direct enrollment through CEA CAPA at Maynooth University or Griffith University.
Japan—Oswego offers four study locations in Japan:
1) Akita International University located in Akita, Japan: Students study for the semester or academic year, in English as well as in Japanese. Courses are offered in business, Japanese language and culture, communications, global studies, and more. No prior Japanese language ability is required.
2) In Kofu, Japan Oswego is partnered with iCLA at Yamanashi Gakuin University, a four-year liberal arts college where the primary language of instruction is English.
3) The University of Tsukuba offers a special core of courses designed for international students to become more acquainted with Japanese language and culture. Scholarships from the Japanese government are available for this program. At least one year of Japanese language study is required. This is a full academic year program.
4) Hamilton, New Zealand: Specialized programs in sports performance are offered.
Mexico—SUNY Oswego is partnered with the Cuernavaca campus of the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM) also known as (TEC). The Cuernavaca campus (CVA) specializes in Spanish Language and Culture courses, College of Business and Social Sciences, and College of Engineering and Science.
Puerto Rico—Oswego offers semester or academic year programs at the University of Puerto Rico campus at Rio Piedras. Courses are conducted in Spanish and English, covering a wide range of subjects.
Spain—Students can choose to study in either Barcelona or Madrid. All program options provide program-arranged housing, orientations, student services and resident staff support.
1) In Barcelona, students have two programs to choose from:
a) at the University of Barcelona students concentrate on Spanish language and culture through the Curso de Estudios Hispánicos, a special program developed at the University of Barcelona for international students. Students study at beginner to advanced Spanish on this program.
b) the CEA CAPA Barcelona center is located at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), an internationally focused research university with English-language offerings in a variety of departments and disciplines, such as business, humanities, and STEM.
2) Oswego’s program in Madrid, Spain is direct placement.
At the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, and includes housing and student support from Oswego site staff.
United Kingdom (England) — Oswego has two semester and academic year programs in England:
1) London, England: hosted by CEA CAPA, the program is comprised of Oswego courses taught by British faculty, the program also has optional internships, which place students at various sites in London according to their skills and interests. CEA CAPA also partners with Queen Mary University of London for direct placement in a broad range of academic options for virtually any major. Courses are in English.
2) Edge Hill University in Ormskirk in northern England offers students access to the university’s full curriculum.
New Zealand—Students can choose from a wide range of courses at any of Oswego’s three programs in New Zealand. Auckland University of Technology, the University of Waikato, the University of Otago offers students courses a full range of disciplines.
Taiwan—Exchange options include:
1) National Central University options in STEM, language, and business disciplines.
2) Yangming Chiotung University options in STEM, language, and business disciplines.
Valparaiso, Chile: Offers an exchange through PUC Valparaiso.
Student Teaching
Oswego students majoring in education have had the opportunity to do part of their student teaching has been offered depending on availability in Australia, England, and New Zealand.
Faculty-led and Specialized Summer International Courses
The Office of International Education and Programs sponsors numerous winter, quarter summer and semester courses that include faculty-led travel and study tours to overseas locations, such as Benin, Brazil, Costa Rica, Honduras, India, and Turkey, and cities including Beijing, Berlin, Buenos Aires, Edinburgh, Havana, London, Madrid, Paris, Rome and many others. These courses are offered in a variety of disciplines including anthropology, art, business, biology, broadcasting, education, geology, global international studies, marketing and more. In addition, through our CEA CAPA partner Oswego faculty-led and stand-alone specialized summer courses are offered in Barcelona, London, Sydney, Florence, and elsewhere in topics such as: communications, sociology, health promotion; wellness, human development, criminal justice, and creative writing.
International Internships - overseas and remote
The Office of International Education and Programs offers upper division undergraduates supervised placements in businesses, government agencies, and other work settings in overseas locations and select remote locations as virtual internships for 3 to 6 hours of credit. The goal of these internships is to give students the opportunity to familiarize themselves with and gain work experience in an experiential setting in culture. Oswego students must meet all internship eligibility requirements, grading, learning agreement procedures, and limitations on internship hours taken per semester, credited toward the major, degree, or graduation found in the undergraduate catalog under “Internship”. Non-Oswego students must meet eligibility requirements and internship procedures at their home institutions.
