Semester Exchanges
Semester Exchange is the most economical way to study abroad. Earn 12-15 credit hours and see the world! Learn more to understand the qualifications and processes for these programs.Quick Links
Qualifications
- Business major and 3.0 GPA
- Must attend Texas A&M University for at least one full semester after the exchange
- Completion of major foundational coursework prior to the exchange semester:
- Finance majors – FINC 341, 351 & 361
- Management majors – MGMT 363
- Marketing majors – MKTG 321
- Supply Chain Management majors – SCMT 364
- Other majors – check with your academic advisor
Funding
- Apply for CIBS Global Programs Scholarship & Texas A&M University-Wide Scholarships. Students that receive study abroad specific funding from another Mays unit are not eligible for CIBS scholarships but can still apply for the university-wide scholarships.
- Submit Education Abroad Cost of Attendance Adjustment Form (provided by CIBS) to Scholarships & Financial Aid for additional scholarships, grants, and loans.
- Visit the Education Abroad Funding page for additional funding sources.
Courses
- Plan with an academic advisor for degree applicable coursework.
- Look at the criteria to earn a Certificate in International Business.
- Discuss coursework available at Mays exchange partner universities with CIBS.
- Students pay regular Texas A&M University tuition and fees for the term(s) they are abroad.
- Courses taken abroad are converted to transfer credit.
Application Periods
- Spring application period: April–Sept. 1
- Fall application period: Nov.–March 1
Health & Safety
- Students participating in exchanges are permitted to go as long as the host university has confirmed that it is operational, and with the understanding that they do so at their own risk.
- Any financial loss incurred because of travel or health issues will not be reimbursed by CIBS, Education Abroad, or Texas A&M University.
- Please refer to the TAMU Health and Safety Travel Preparations website to prepare for a healthy and safe international experience
Programs
Mays Exchanges are coordinated by the CIBS office. You can learn more about student experiences on the Mays exchange blog. University-wide exchanges are coordinated by TAMU Education Abroad.
Asia | Oceania
| LOCATION | UNIVERSITY | APPLY |
| Australia (Brisbane) | Queensland University of Technology | Fall 2027 opens Nov. 1 |
| Singapore | Singapore Management University | Fall 2027 opens Nov. 1 |
Europe
Universita Commerciale Luigi Bocconi and Universidad Carlos III de Madrid have a priority deadline of June 1 for spring 2027. All students who submit an application by this date will be reviewed after this priority deadline, not before.
| LOCATION | UNIVERSITY | APPLY |
| Austria (Vienna) | WU Vienna University of Economics and Business | Fall 2027 opens Nov. 1 |
| Belgium (Liège) | HEC Liège | Fall 2027 opens Nov. 1 |
| Czech Republic (Prague) | VSE Prague University of Economics and Business | Fall 2027 opens Nov. 1 |
| Denmark (Copenhagen) | Copenhagen Business School | Fall 2027 opens Nov. 1 |
| France (Nice or Lille) | EDHEC Business School | Fall 2027 opens Nov. 1 |
| France (Strasbourg) | EM Strasbourg | Fall 2027 opens Nov. 1 |
| Germany (Oestrich-Winkel) | European Business School | Fall 2027 opens Nov. 1 |
| Germany (Vallendar) | WHU–Otto Beisheim School of Management | Fall 2027 opens Nov. 1 |
| Italy (Venice) | Ca’ Foscari University | Fall 2027 opens Nov. 1 |
| Italy (Milan) | Universita Commerciale Luigi Bocconi | Fall 2027 opens Nov. 1 |
| Netherlands (Maastricht) | Maastricht University School of Business and Economics | Fall 2027 opens Nov. 1 |
| Norway (Oslo) | BI Norwegian Business School | Fall 2027 opens Nov. 1 |
| Spain (Madrid) | Universidad Carlos III de Madrid | Fall 2027 opens Nov. 1 |
| Spain (Barcelona) | Universitat Pompeu Fabra Faculty of Economic and Business Sciences | Fall 2027 opens Nov. 1 |
| Switzerland (Lausanne) | University of Lausanne^ | Fall 2027 opens Nov. 1 |
Contact Mays
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Contact the center for more information at cibs@mays.tamu.edu.