To stimulate interest in international perspectives and to increase global understanding, Texas Lutheran University sponsors several study abroad programs. Programs and details change frequently. Students should consult Charla Bailey, the director of international education, for the most current information.

TLU has exchange programs with over 140 universities around the world—many with programs in English—plus special exchanges with Japan and Ecuador. TLU is also affiliated with programs through which students can study in Europe, Asia, Central America, and Africa. 

 

In addition to coursework, service learning and internship opportunities are available. Summer terms are available on many programs.

Center for Global Education
TLU is affiliated with Augsburg College's Center for Global Education, which has programs in Mexico and Namibia.   There is also a program in Central America in which students study in Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua. The programs focus on peace and justice and women's issues and include home stays and excursions. 
http://www.augsburg.edu/global/

Central College Abroad
Texas Lutheran University is also is affiliated with Central College's Abroad Program. The programs combine language and regular coursework at some of the best universities in major European capitals, such as London, Paris and Vienna. A language immersion program in Spain, as well programs taught in English in China, the Netherlands, and Wales are available. The program in Mexico has both an English language and a Spanish language tract.
http://www.central.edu/abroad/

Ecuador Exchange
Texas Lutheran has an exchange agreement with Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) just outside Quito, Ecuador, the capital. USFQ is one of the first liberal arts universities in Latin America. Students can take a variety of courses taught in the Spanish language. USFQ also offers a summer program in the Galapagos Islands for students interested in marine environment, anthropology and the interaction between local coastal communities and their environment.
http://www.usfq.edu.ec

ISEP
The International Student Exchange Program, provides for exchanges between Texas Lutheran University and over 140 universities abroad. A student remains enrolled in his or her home institution for purposes of tuition and fees. In recent years, students have studied in countries including Argentina, Australia, Ghana, India, Korea, Northern Ireland, and Spain. Many of the ISEP universities have programs with courses taught in English.
http://www.isep.org

Japan Exchange
TLU has an exchange relationship with Kansai Gaidai University--a private, nonprofit university in Hirakata, Japan. Foreign students participate in the Asian Studies Program which is designed to help students gain firsthand knowledge of Japan and East Asia. Courses taught in English include business, economics, history, religion. Introductory courses in Japanese language and culture are offered as well.
http://www.kansaigaidai.ac.jp/asp