TCU Global (Formerly the Center for International Studies: TCU Abroad)
TCU Global serves as a catalyst for students to become exceptional global citizens through active engagement. TCU Global promotes international and domestic programming and structures, including summer study abroad programs led by TCU faculty members, semester-long the Global Scholars program. TCU Global also supports domestic travel. For more information, visit www.tcuglobal.tcu.edu.
Semester and Year Long Opportunities
The TCU in London Program provides a unique opportunity for TCU students to study in one of the major capitals of the world, drawing on the immense intellectual, cultural and human resources of London. TCU partners with the University of Westminster and the University of Roehampton to provide opportunities to take courses in a wide range of disciplines. Students also have the option of choosing an internship for academic credit.
The TCU in Seville Program, in cooperation with Universidad Pablo de Olavide, offers Spanish language and area studies courses for students of all language levels. Students may take courses in literature, art, political science, economics, business and history in Spanish or English. All students live with Spanish host families for a rich cultural experience. Two prior Spanish courses at the college level (or equivalent) are required to attend this program.
The TCU in Florence Program offers students of all majors the opportunity to take classes in English at Lorenzo de Medici Institute. Students take an Italian language course in order to fully appreciate life in Florence. Students live in fully furnished apartments in the center of town and have opportunities to meet Italians through activities organized by the local staff.
The TCU in Rome Program allows students to experience an historically rich environment, while studying in an American-style university rooted in the liberal arts with a solid international focus. Students study and live in Trastevere, along the Tiber River in the heart of Rome. No prior language is required to be accepted to the program, and all students take one Italian language course while in Rome.
The TCU in Madrid Program is an extraordinary opportunity to attend a preeminent public university in Spain, while living in the center of this vibrant international city. Students attend classes at Universidad Carlos III, featuring business, as well as economics, journalism, film studies, communication, sociology and political science. No prior language is required, and students take one Spanish course while in Madrid.
The TCU in Stellenbosch Program offers students the opportunity to study in Stellenbosch, South Africa, a charming college town outside of Cape Town, surrounded by breathtaking mountain and ocean views. Students live on campus and may take courses across a wide range of disciplines at Stellenbosch University including science, business and the liberal arts.
The TCU-In Oxford Program is a prestigious opportunity to study at St. Catherine’s College, one of nearly 40 colleges that make up the University of Oxford. TCU juniors and seniors with high academic qualifications can study at St. Catherine’s College through its Visiting Students Programme. Visiting Students have the opportunity to choose from the widest variety of tutorial courses offered by any college at Oxford.
Other special study abroad opportunities include TCU Affiliated Programs. TCU Affiliated Programs are select study abroad programs offering additional semester- and year-long experiences for students in locations throughout Australia, Asia, Europe, Latin America and Africa.
TCU Summer Programs
TCU summer courses have featured study in various locations, including Argentina, Australia, China, Costa Rica, England, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Scotland, South Africa and Spain. These intensive courses are developed and directed by TCU faculty members from such disciplines as biology, business, environmental science, communication science disorders, strategic communication, history, journalism, literature, nursing, social work, political science, religion, Spanish, and theatre. Carrying TCU credit and the possibility of financial aid, study abroad courses fulfill many of TCU's graduation requirements; while providing opportunities to work closely with some of TCU's best faculty members. TCU students may also study abroad in the summer through TCU Affiliated Programs.