International Opportunities for Students

Education Abroad

https://global.tamu.edu/ea/index.html

Texas A&M University is committed to providing access to high-impact international opportunities for all students. The ability to engage successfully across cultures and the development of international leadership skills and global awareness are crucial for success as graduates enter the workforce and commit to lifelong learning. These competencies align well with student success and contribute to their career readiness.

Texas A&M Education Abroad is part of the Department of Global Engagement. Established in 2022, Global Engagement spearheads internationalization at Texas A&M by offering collaborative leadership, strategic coordination, and support for the development and sustainability of global programs and services across the university.

Education Abroad provides access for all Texas A&M students to a broad range of transformational and international experiences lasting from one week to an academic year. Typically, close to 5,000 students each year participate in study, intern, volunteer and research opportunities in over 100 different countries. Our office also contributes to the development of on-campus experiences that foster cultural awareness.

Students are encouraged to make an in-person or virtual appointment with an Education Abroad Advisor by visiting the Meet with An Advisor. Education Abroad, located on the 1st floor of the Pavilion, weekdays from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. for additional information. 

Faculty-led and Field Trip Programs

Programs led by a Texas A&M faculty member designed around specific A&M courses. To learn more about these programs, visit the Faculty-Led webpage.

Exchange Programs

Pay tuition at Texas A&M but “switch places” with counterparts at one of our foreign partner universities. Students can learn more about our exchange partners at the Exchange Programs webpage.

Affiliate Provider Programs

Pursue a study, intern, volunteer, or research program through one of our third-party affiliate providers. Learn more at the Affiliate Providers webpage.

Intern and Volunteer

Students have a variety of options for credit or non-credit intern or volunteer abroad programs through Texas A&M offices and student organizations as well as third-party affiliate providers. Visit Independent Experiences to learn more.

Research and Conferences

Texas A&M faculty engage in research around the world. Students who join faculty to research overseas, who develop independent research opportunities, or attend conferences, must also register with Education Abroad. Learn more at Independent Experiences.

Other Opportunities

Students going abroad on a program not organized by a Texas A&M office or department or through an affiliate provider must complete the Independent Experiences if one or more of the following applies:  

  • receiving credit (TAMU or transfer) for the experience
  • receiving any support from a TAMU entity (e.g. funding or arranging experience)
  • satisfying a degree or graduation requirement (e.g. thesis or dissertation research)
  • representing Texas A&M University in any way

Funding to Go Abroad

Federal and other financial aid may be adjusted to accommodate for extra costs associated with credit-bearing international experiences.  Students interested in exploring funding options should discuss this with your academic department, your education abroad advisor, and Scholarships & Financial Aid.  Learn about funding available through Texas A&M, locally and nationally, and from affiliate providers at the Funding webpage.

University Locations Abroad

Texas A&M has a research and education center in Costa Rica. 

Soltis Center for Research and Education

The Soltis Center for Research and Education in north-central Costa Rica was established in January 2009 to support research, education, and outreach throughout Central America. The unique physical and cultural setting of the center provides students and faculty with research and educational opportunities in tropical ecology, civil engineering, ecosystem sciences, geosciences, public and rural health and agricultural economics. To learn more about the Soltis center, visit the Soltis Center for Research and Education webpage.

Additional Global Engagement On-Campus and Abroad

Students should consult their department and college advisers for additional opportunities to engage in global education on or off campus.