Independent Programs

These study abroad programs are offered by other universities or program providers
You pay tuition and fees directly to the host university or provider
Programs vary in length from a summer, quarter, semester, or academic year
There are hundreds of programs and countries to choose from (a partial list in included below)
The following study abroad search engines can help narrow your search:
- www.studyabroad.com
- www.goabroad.com

Country	Programs
Various	Globalinks offers a wide variety of programs in Australia, New Zeland and the Pacific Rim and Europe.
Worldwide	Semester at Sea's worldwide itineraries offer rigorous coursework coupled with field assignments, service learning in 8-12 international destinations, and the skills necessary to compete in today's rapidly globalizing world. Credit earned is fully transferable by the University of Virginia.
Various	Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA) Global Education sends thousands of students every year on education abroad programs to locations in 14 countries, including Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, South Africa and Spain.
Various	American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) offers a wide range of unique study abroad programs in Asia, Australia, Europe, Africa and the Americas, plus multi-country traveling programs throughout western Europe.
Various	International Studies Abroad (ISA)'s mission is to provide high quality education abroad opportunities to American and Canadian college students at an affordable price.
Various	Academic Programs International (API) offers study abroad programs in 17 different countries in 38 cities across the world.
Various	Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) is a comprehensive international education organization with study abroad programs all over the world including Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America.