Programs

Study Abroad Opportunities

Commencing in the Fall 2010 term through to Spring 2013, PSU provided 2nd-3rd year University students with the opportunity to study abroad via its PSU Year Abroad (PYA) Program. Starting in Spring 2014, the program changed into the PSU Semester Abroad (PSA) Program. Similar to the PYA, there is a formal application process and set of requirements to be met in order to qualify for selection. Starting in Summer 2019, PSU Summer Abroad (PSuA) was launched with opportunities for PSU to take one 3-4 week intensive course listed on the 2023 PSuA list. In November 2023 a select number of PYA opportunities will be announced.

The PSA, PYA and PSuA provide the opportunities to enrich a discrete number of PSU's best students' educational experiences via studying overseas at one of PSU's partner universities. Studying abroad opens minds to new experiences, tempers character with challenges and leads to new friendships. How well the PSU students perform abroad also enables the University to get a sense of its coordinates en route to providing the Middle East with quality education up to the highest international standards. Simply put, the studying abroad benefits both students and the university.

Application Requirements

Requirements to apply for one [1] of the PSA, PYA and PSUA options:

1. University level student who will have 36-110 credits at the end of the previous term.
2. Meet the English proficiency requirements listed for the selected study abroad option must submit official document of the score.
3. Write a 500-word essay explaining why the option was chosen, what courses will likely be taken and how studying at the selected school fits into one’s future plans. This requirement is not necessary for PSuA options.
4. Go through the PSA candidate screening and assessment process:
   • 45 minute, reading and critical thinking exam.
   • 20 minute, in-house essay exam at PSU.
   • 15 minute interview at PSU - if needed.
   • Enclose in the application packet:
     • Most recent official copy of your PSU transcript.
     • Two letters of recommendation from two different PSU faculty.
     • A signed parental consent form allowing the student’s participation in the study abroad program.
     * PSuA Applicants do not need to do the in-house essay exam and only take brief critical thinking exam and grammar test.

PSA Fall 2023

PYA 2023-24

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