Students are expected to be active participants, to initiate programming, and to be supportive of the program goals. The Study Abroad Office assists students who would like to study, do an academic internship, volunteer, or work in another country. Opportunities are available for the summer, semester, or year, and many programs cost about the same as studying at NC State. Students may also use their financial aid to study abroad. Programs are available for the summer, the semester, or the year.
Most programs have no foreign language requirement.
The Study Abroad Office will also assist students who wish to study on a program sponsored by another university or organization to obtain academic credit for such programs. Students on these exchanges pay regular NC State tuition. Room and board costs are paid to the host institution, but are typically very similar to those at NC State. The International Student Exchange Program is available in over 30 countries in Asia, Africa, Europe, and Latin America. Students on these exchanges pay regular tuition, room, and board to NC State.