Choosing a Study Abroad Program

Choosing a study abroad program is a process that begins with considering what your goals are and initiating some important personal and academic conversations. You should begin by exploring our study abroad web page for program information, by talking to your adviser and your parents, and by meeting with study abroad staff in the Center for International Education. Ask yourself the following questions:

1. Where do I want to study

• Do I want to study in an English-speaking or non English-speaking country?
• In a country and culture dramatically different from my own?
• At a small or large institution? In a small city or large urban area?
• What kind of lifestyle experiences do I prefer? Do I want to concentrate on cultural experiences or recreational ones?
• What housing plans are available? Do I prefer to live on or off campus? With other Americans or other international students? Would I enjoy the benefits and responsibilities associated with a homestay?
• Do I want to travel outside the host country? Which locations offer easy access to other cities and countries?

2.When can I study abroad?
When is the best time for me to study abroad given my major and other curricular requirements that I have to complete?

3.  For how long do I want to study abroad?
How long do I want to study abroad? A year in one location? 2 semesters in different locations? A 4-6 week summer program? A short-term faculty-led program?

4.  What is the best program for me?

• Do I need to earn credits for my major or minor or can I do my elective or core credits abroad?
• Are there programs available offering courses that satisfy any of my academic requirements? 
• How much credit do I need to earn on a study abroad experience?

To retain status as a full-time student and your financial aid, you must earn at least 12 credits during your semester abroad.

5.  What programs best fit my pocketbook?
What costs are associated with my preferred study abroad location? Consider costs included in the program and any additional costs. If you study abroad for the fall and/or spring semester and normally  live on campus, your costs are often identical to or even less than a semester at Rider. Summer study is not covered by your financial aid package.

6.  What about my financial aid? 
Keep in mind the Rider financial aid policy regarding study abroad. This information is available on the study abroad webpage under "Financial Aid Policy", on theprovider webpages, and in the CIE.

Rider University Study Abroad Programs
Rider University has it own study abroad programs with affiliate universities overseas that also sent their students to our New Jersey campuses.  Exchange Programs are available at:

• Madrid, Spain
  Alcala University and Nebrija University 
• Paris, France
  American Business School
• Graz, Austria
  University of Graz  
  University of Music and Dramatic Arts
• Quito, Ecuador and Galapagos
  Universidad San Francisco de Quito
• Queensland, Australia (Rider direct enrollment program):
  Sunshine Coast University

Affiliate Study Abroad Programs
Study Abroad opportunities are also available to students through Rider University's partnership with AHA Study Abroad and IFSA Butler.

AHA International offers opportunities in: Argentina: Rosario Australia: Canberra Australia: Perth Austria: Vienna England: London France: Angers Ghana: Accra Greece: Athens Ireland: Dublin Italy: Macerata Italy: Siena Mexico: Morelia (Program closed until further notice) New Zealand: Dunedin Spain: Oviedo Spain: Segovia   Alliance for  Global Educaiton offers opportunties in: Pune, India  China   Butler University offers the following programs: Argentina Chile China Costa Rica England Mexico Northern Ireland Peru Republic of Ireland Scotland Wales Summer Programs Internships   CAPA offers opprtunites in: London, England Florence, Italy Beijing, China

AustraLearn: offers the following programs: Perth, Australia  -  Edith Cowan University Brisbane, Australia  -  Griffith University - Brisbane Goald Coast, Australia  -  Griffith University - Gold Coast Sydney, Australia  -  International College of Management Sydney, Australia  -  International College of Man(Study Internship Combo) Cairns, Australia  -  James Cook University - Cairns Townsville, Australia  -  James Cook University - Townsville Melbourne, Australia  -  La Trobe University - Bendigo Melbourne, Australia  -  La Trobe University - Bundoora (Melbourne) Sydney, Australia  -  Macquarie University Perth, Australia  -  Murdoch University Brisbane, Australia  -  Queensland University of Technology Lismore, Australia  -  Southern Cross University Melbourne, Australia  -  Swinburne University of Technology Canberra, Australia  -  University of Canberra Melbourne, Australia  -  University of Melbourne Newcastle, Australia  -  University of Newcastle Newcastle, Australia  -  University of Newcastle (Study Internship Combo) Adelaide, Australia  -  University of South Australia Sydney, Australia  -  University of Sydney Sydney, Australia  -  University of Sydney (Study Internship Combo) Hobart, Australia  -  University of Tasmania Townsville, Australia  -  University of Tasmania (Study Internship Combo) Wollongong, Australia  -  University of Wollongong Sydney, Australia  -  UTS-Sydney Waikato, New Zeland  -  University of Waikato Wellington, New Zeland  -  Victoria University of Wellington Auckland, New Zeland  AUT University Auckland, New Zeland  AUT University (Study Internship Combo) Christchurch, New Zeland  -  Lincoln University Auckland, New Zeland  -  Massey University - Albany Palmerston North, New Zeland  -  Massey University - Palmerston North Wellington, New Zeland  -  Massey University - Wellington Auckland, New Zeland  -  University of Auckland Christchurch, New Zeland  -  University of Canterbury Dunedin, New Zealand  -  University of Otago Suva, Fiji  -  University of the South Pacific AsiaLearn offers the following programs: South Korean - Korea University Japan - Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University Malaysia - Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak China - Sichuan University Singapore - James Cook University Australia - Singapore Campus Bangkok, Thailand - Mahidol University International College Chiang Mai, Thailand - Payap University EuroLearn offers the following programs: EuroScholars - Research Abroad in Europe (multi locations) Carlow, Ireland  -  Institute of Technology-Carlow London, England  -  Kingston University Lancaster, England  -  Lancaster University Manchester, England - University of Manchester Glasgow, Scotland - University of Strathclyde Amsterdam, The Netherlands  -  Leiden University Swansea, Wales-  Swansea University Milan, Italy  -  UCSC Milan Canterbury, England  -  University of Kent Stirling, Scotland  -  University of Stirling

Direct Enrollment Study Abroad
Students can also study abroad in other countries in which Rider does not have its own.  Students who are interested in pursuing an overseas experience elsewhere can explore opportunities with the Institute for International Education or visit Rider's Center for International Education, BLC - first floor.