•  International Student Exchange Program (ISEP)
•  The Irish American Scholars Northern Ireland Exchange Program (IAS)
•  Ecole Supérieure des Sciences Commerciales d'Angers (ESSCA)
•  EM Strasbourg Business School
•  Aberystwyth University, Wales (UK)

• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Student Essay 
• Faculty letter of recommendation (when necessary)
• Interviews (when necessary)
• Other information, such as the student’s major and intent with the program

Students participating in this program pay the comprehensive tuition, fees, accommodation for a double corridor style room and meal plan to Queens University of Charlotte and in return are given tuition at the host university. Queens University of Charlotte will then award the student funds in the form of a stipend check for room and board while abroad. These funds may not cover the entire housing and meal expenses abroad. Any additional expenses are paid by the student. The PCIE will reimburse visa application fees paid to an embassy or consulate.

This exchange program offers business students the opportunity to study abroad at one of France's highly rated schools of commerce. ESSCA offers programs at two locations in France: Angers and Paris.  During their junior year, students are able to spend a semester at one of these locations studying business in English-taught classes. Students are nominated by their advisor and the Center for International Education to apply to ESSCA. Students are selected each year to participate in this exchange program. The criteria for selection is as follows:

• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Interviews (when necessary)
• Other information such as the student's major and intent with the program

This exchange program is located in Strasbourg, France and offers business students the opportunity to take courses in English. EM Strasbourg Business School is the only French Business School to be part of a multidisciplinary academic center of excellence: the University of Strasbourg. This business school offers an ideal academic setting located in Strasbourg, France - considered the capital of Europe. Several students are selected each year to participate in this program based on: 

• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Interviews (when necessary)
• Other information such as the student's major and intent with the program

Dual degree option: for students from Queens on exchange who spend junior academic year at EM Strasbourg Business School. Upon successful completion of this program, students receive a Bachelor in European Management degree. (BEM) 

Semester and yearlong courses are offered in English or French (for those who have language skills).

Students participating in this exchange pay the comprehensive tuition, fees, accommodation for a double corridor style room and meal plan to Queens University of Charlotte and in return are given tuition at the host university. Queens University of Charlotte will then award the student funds in the form of a stipend check for room and board while abroad. These funds may not cover the entire housing and meal expenses abroad. Any additional expenses are paid by the student. The PCIE will reimburse visa application fees paid to an embassy or consulate.

EM Strasbourg Summer Program - Students interested in studying at EM Strasbourg for a less than a semester or year can participate in a month long program and take university courses in Strasbourg. 

Aberystwyth University

- Spring or Fall 

Aberystwyth University is home to about 9,000 students and located in a lively Welsh seaside town, perfectly nestled between the mountains and the picturesque haven of Cardigan Bay. Aberystwyth has a rich history and boasts many sights including a harbor that was once one of the busiest in Wales, the ruins of Aberystwyth Castle that straddles two sides of the town's promenade and the National Library of Wales, one of the great libraries of the world. 

Aberystwyth is in the top 40 universities in the United Kingdom, ranked 4th for student satisfaction, led by the School of Art and the Department of Welsh & Celtic Studies, both given ratings of 100%. Almost every other department scored 90% for overall satisfaction. Aberystwyth University is top for teaching excellence in Wales and ranked 10th for teaching excellence in the UK. Aber (as it is called for short) offers over 30 subject areas of study including Drama, Theatre, Film & Television Studies, English & Creative Writing, and Marine & Freshwater Biology, with a total of more than 300 courses from which to choose in the undergraduate program.

Several students are selected each year to participate in this program based on: 

• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Interviews (when necessary)
• Other information such as the student's major and intent with the program

Students participating in this program pay the comprehensive tuition, fees, accommodation for a double corridor style room and board to Queens University of Charlotte and in return are given tuition and room at the host university. Queens University of Charlotte will then award the student funds in the form of a stipend check for room and board while abroad. These funds may not cover the entire housing and meal expenses abroad. Any additional expenses are paid by the student. The PCIE will reimburse visa application fees paid to an embassy or consulate. 

**Note Regarding Placements**

Students should note that placement on any of the semester/yearlong exchange programs listed above is not guaranteed. A limited number of students will be selected to apply to these programs, but placements are ultimately made by the program sponsors and/or the Pulliam Center for International Education.

Other Important Information:

Course Registration

Students studying abroad for a year or a semester must have their courses approved at Queens before departing for their year abroad. Courses must be selected from the host university’s course catalog and then approved by the student’s advisor, the chair of the department where the credit is accepted, and the Registrar. Students must complete the Transfer Credit Approval form, which is available from the registrar’s office or from the MyQueens portal and this form must be taken to the registrar’s office upon completion.

Students will then be registered in 12 hours at Queens University of Charlotte as place holders for the credit. Students must enroll in the equivalent of 12 or more US credits while abroad, or will lose their financial aid. When the student successfully completes the courses abroad and a transcript is sent to Queens, the credit will be transferred. Note that students must receive the equivalent of a C- at Queens University to receive credit for any course. The credit transferred from the host university is not factored in the student's G.P.A.

Most countries require visas for US citizens studying abroad for a semester. These requirements will vary depending on the country where the student will study.  The PCIE will reimburse visa application fees paid to an embassy or consulate. The student's International Education advisor will advise  and provide instructions for obtaining the visa, however, it is the student’s responsibility to obtain the visa. If the student is not a US citizen, it is the student’s responsibility to know what visas are needed.

Students who wish to withdraw from semester long or yearlong programs while the courses are running will be responsible to notify the registrar’s office and the Pulliam Center for International Education. Withdrawal from a study abroad course will follow the university’s policy on withdrawals; however students should understand that the dates set out will be the dates at Queens University of Charlotte- not the semester dates abroad.

Please note that students going abroad on exchange programs who withdraw completely from the program will receive no refund of tuition, room or board for the semester from Queens University of Charlotte. Queens accepts an international student in the place of our outgoing student, so the funds paid to Queens will not be refundable.