Where Will You Go?
Start your journey by exploring our upcoming study abroad programs. Choose what type of program you’re interested in or read more about each option below:
Types of Undergraduate Study Abroad Programs
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Featured Programs
CSP’s featured programs are administered and evaluated by our office. We partner and work directly with universities to offer semester and year-long options.
- Direct Study Programs: Most time is spent living and taking classes at a local university with students and faculty from the host country, much like an international student coming to CSP. You’re expected to perform at the same level as local students, often in a more independent educational system.
- Exchange Programs: A type of study abroad program where you will trade places with an international student and attend each other’s respective institutions.
Begin Advising by creating an Advising Application, make an Advising Appointment, and browse CSP’s program options.
Partner Providers
Looking for something else? CSP’s partner providers offer a wide range of experiences in locations, program types, course options, and majors.
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Looking to fulfill an internship and desire to gain a global experience that will set you apart from your peers? Concordia St. Paul offers a variety of programs in which you can gain invaluable work experience during a semester or over the summer. Take your career preparation to the next level by considering a business internship in Germany or China, a biology field placement in Ecuador or Costa Rica, or student teach in Shanghai or Ireland. The world awaits! Contact [email protected] today to discuss your international internship possibilities.
International Internships
International Internships are unpaid and placements vary with many fields being represented. Add an internship to your semester abroad or complete an internship over the summer. Begin Advising by creating an Advising Application, make an Advising Appointment, and browse internship options.
International Student Teaching
Student teaching abroad enables students to spend one teaching placement abroad practicing their teaching skills in a unique environment. International student teaching placements are based on a number of factors – availability of appropriate sites, housing options, co-op teachers in matching levels or subject areas, etc. Current potential placement locations:
- China
- Italy
- England
- Vietnam
- Germany
- Ireland
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Service Trips
Service Trips are not for credit and available to all undergraduate students. Students must submit an application and a $500 deposit to be considered for a service trip. Service Trips are a great opportunity to travel and serve and will provide excellent life experience to prepare you for your future vocation. Students have the opportunity to fundraise for service trips throughout the year. For more information email [email protected] or stop by the Center for Student Engagement in Meyer Hall 115.
Upcoming:
Service Trip: MSP to Guatemala (application for MSP students)
*Service Trip: Portland to Guatemala (application for Portland students)
**Service Trip: Denver to Guatemala (application for Denver students)
Spring 2027: March 4, 2027 – March 14, 2027Travel Seminars
Interested in studying abroad but can only commit to a week or two? CSP’s Travel Seminars are 6-12 day travel courses led by CSP faculty. Students will be enrolled in the travel course during the Spring Semester. Travel takes place during winter break, spring break, or in May. Travel Seminars change each year, are offered in various locations, and often satisfy general education and major/minor requirements. CSP’s undergraduate travel seminars are open to undergraduate and adult undergraduate students from any major. Each seminar focuses on a specific subject area, but students are not required to be in that major to participate. We encourage students from a variety of programs to travel and learn together.
Upcoming:
Peru: Service and Adventure
Spring 2027: May 11, 2027 – May 22, 2027England & France: Across the Channel
Spring 2027: May 12, 2027 – May 22, 2027Rwanda: Global Christianity
Spring 2027: March 4, 2027 – March 14, 2027
Scholarship opportunities to Study Abroad
Programs in over 40 countries from short-term to semester-long
Featured semester-long study abroad programs in 11 different countries
FAQ
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Eligibility is based on meeting CSP and program-specific requirements. Additional criteria vary by program and are outlined on each program’s webpage.
- Travel Seminars & Service Trips – any undergraduate student with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
- Semester-long & Internships – students holding a sophomore, junior, or senior status at the time of study abroad participation and transfer students must have completed one semester at CSP before they may participate.
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The Study Abroad Office understands that preparing for and participating on a study abroad, travel seminar, or service trip program may be exciting and overwhelming so we are here to provide support and resources in all stages of preparation. We do require students to take an active role in preparing for their experience, this includes completing all necessary steps prior to departure.
Initial Search Phase –
- Meet with students to identify programs that will meet the student’s academic and personal goals, cost, courses, and housing
- Assist with the application process
- Discuss scholarship opportunities and review essays
- Connect students with peers who’ve studied abroad in the same location
After Acceptance
- Host required pre-departure meetings
- Provide packets and further information about the program and steps required pre-departure
- Available by appointment to discuss any questions or concerns students may have about their upcoming program
While Abroad
- Work closely with on-site staff to ensure the health and safety of CSP students abroad
- Keep in touch with students via email, and encourage them to be in contact with any questions or concerns
Back at CSP
- Host a re-entry meeting to help students adjust to life back at CSP (Faculty leaders will host Travel Seminar meetings)
- Connect students to resources including how to translate study abroad experiences onto a resume
- Returned students may sign up to be peer advisors to future study abroad students
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- Make an appointment by emailing [email protected] or stopping by Meyer Hall 115.
- After selecting your program and meeting with a study abroad advisor, complete the application and follow the outlined next steps.
At any point during the process, feel free to reach out to us with any questions! We are here to make the process smooth for you.
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Service trips are not tied to an academic course and offer students the opportunity to serve alongside local community members. The cost includes airfare or van transportation, housing, international insurance, and some meals. Each service trip team sets required group meetings to cover trip preparation and educational research components.
Travel seminars are faculty-led courses that earn spring semester academic credit and culminate in travel excursions tied to the coursework. Travel seminars have a program fee that covers airfare, in-country transportation, activities and excursions, some meals, and international insurance.
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With proper planning, yes! We recommend students come in their first year to plan out their academics for semester-long study abroad.
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No! Many of our programs offer a wide variety of courses in English.
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Yes! There are many programs that offer accommodations for students. The Study Abroad Office encourages students to self-disclose when they first meet. This allows communication to be set up earlier to ensure all accommodations can be requested far enough in advance.
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Yes! You need to work with an academic advisor and study abroad to help transfer the credits, but all of them will.
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It depends. It can be as expensive or inexpensive as you make it. Factors to consider are your program type and living and travel expenses.
- CSP Featured (Direct Enroll or Exchange Programs) Semester-long – Students may apply their full financial aid package including use of Concordia Scholarships and Aid.
- Travel Seminars – The credit for travel seminars is rolled into spring semester tuition as long as you stay between 12-19 credits. This applies to all travel seminars whether during winter break, spring break or in May. All Travel Seminars have an additional program fee that includes flights, in-country transportation, hotels, in-country activities, and some food.
- Service Trips – We offer affordable travel opportunities tied to service experiences.
Meet with a study abroad advisor for more information about program specific costs.
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- CSP offers several service trips on an annual basis.
- Online applications open in August and closes the first week of November.
- Service trips have two staff/faculty who accompany the group to serve as advisers.
- Most trips range around $1,800-$2,600 price range.
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CSP awards the internal Sluberski Study Abroad Scholarship each year to two students, with each recipient receiving $1,000. The application opens in August and closes in October. Students are also encouraged to explore additional external scholarship opportunities through various websites and independent research.
