Third-Party Program Providers
UHD student Sergio Calderon on KEI Japan program.
These programs are run by providers that have been approved by UHD but we have not signed official agreements. Though UHD students do not receive discounts, many of these providers have scholarships and grants for which students can apply.
AIFS - American Institute for Foreign Study
Offers programs in Asia, Australia, Europe, South Africa and the Americas. Their program fee uniquely includes meals in the prices as well as the typical tuition, housing, and other fees.
Majors
All major opportunities available, especially those in CLASS, Business, Arts, Hotel
Management, and Natural Science and Mathematics. Use AIFS' Course Search for specific major and class options.
Internships
Students can take courses, intern abroad, or a combination of courses and an internship
abroad. Their internship program includes a seminar and hands on experience at a local
placement.
Scholarships
Affiliate grants awarded automatically $200 summer and Jterm/$400 semester
Gilman matching grants of $250/$500
AIFS Generation Study Abroad Grants of $500/$1,000
HACU Hispanic Student grants for 50% off program fee
API - Academic Programs International
Offers programs in Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Oceania. Their program fee uniquely includes tuition, housing, airport/train station pick-up, on-site staff and orientation, cultural excursions (international excursions in most fall/spring semesters), meals (in select programs), medical and life insurance, cultural and social activities, and volunteer opportunities.
Majors
All major opportunities available. Use API's Program Finder for specific country and program course details.
Internships
Students can take courses, intern abroad, or a combination of courses and an internship
abroad. Their internship program includes pre-departure advising, professional development
(interviewing, networking, seminars), hands on experience at a tailored placement,
housing, airport/train station pick-up, on-site staff and orientation, cultural excursions
(international excursions in most fall/spring semesters), medical and life insurance,
cultural and social activities, and volunteer opportunities.
Scholarships
Affiliate grants ($1000 total per institution)
Gilman matching grants up to $1000
API Regional Scholarship up to $800
API First Generation Scholarship up to $750
API STEM Scholarship up to $750
API Diversity Scholarship up to $750
CIEE Study Abroad - Council on International Educational Exchange
Offers 200 study abroad programs in more than 60 cities and 40 countries. CIEE program fees include tuition, housing, meals, an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, host institution insurance, and other travel benefits. Please refer to the CIEE website for complete information about program fee breakdowns, inclusions, and estimated additional costs.
Majors
All academic major opportunities are available, including arts and sciences, global
architecture and design, and advanced liberal arts. Use CIEE's Course Search for specific major and class options.
Internships
Students can take courses, intern abroad, or a combination of courses and an internship
abroad. Programs range from Architecture and Design in Barcelona to Communications,
New Media, and Journalism in Prague. Their internship program includes health insurance
coverage and opportunities for cultural and professional networking.
Scholarships
GAIN Travel Grant of $350-$2,000 toward airfare
Gain Go Global Grant of $1,000 summer programs and $2,500 semester programs
Mcdermott Health Sciences, Nursing, and Public Health Merit Scholarship - $2,500 semester
program and $750 summer program
Ping Scholarship for Academic Excellence $2,500 semester program and $750 summer program
IES Abroad - The Institute of European Studies
Offers 85+ locations across the globe, including South American, Asian, and European countries. IES Abroad believes that every student should have the opportunity to go abroad—especially in a fun, safe, and superior academic and cultural environment.
Majors
IES Abroad offers 140+ programs in more than 35 locations worldwide for undergraduate
students, some of the majors include anthropology, sociology, art, design, biological,
physical sciences, and many more. Use IES' Program Search for specific major and class options.
Internships
Students can take full-time summer internships, full-time semester internships, and
study abroad with part-time internships. Their internship program includes on-site
orientation, internship seminar, language course, and cultural events to prepare you
for and introduce you to the city and culture in which you’ll be interning.
Scholarships
Adelyn Dougherty Leander Need-Based Urban Issues Scholarship of $3,000
Aurelio Javellana Montinola Jr. Family Scholarship Fund of 2 $5,000 scholarships per
semester
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Scholarships of $2,000
Boren and Gilman Scholarship Support Grant of $1,000 for fall and spring semester,
$500 for summer programs
All scholarships for IES Abroad
KEI Abroad - Knowledge Exchange Institute
Offers affordable, major-specific programs taught in English, so students can stay on course to graduate. Study or intern in Australia, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, England, France, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Peru, Russia, Scotland, Spain, Thailand, or UAE.
Majors
All academic major opportunities are available. Use KEI's Program Finder for specific country and program course details.
Internships
Students can complete an internship during the spring, fall, and summer semesters.
Students can take internships available in business, marketing, finance, banking,
information systems, multimedia development, and other professional areas for course
credit.
Scholarships
KEI Travel Grant of $500-$1,000
KEI Affiliate Grant of $1,000
KEI Consecutive Term Grant of $500
KEI Go Again Grant of $500 for academic year and $250 summer semester
SFS - School for Field Studies
SFS creates transformative study abroad experiences through field-based learning and research. Our educational programs explore the social and ecological dimensions of the complex environmental problems faced by our local partners, contributing to sustainable solutions in the places where we live and work.
Majors
Many major opportunities are available with a focus on environmental issues. Use SFS' Program Finder for specific country and program course details.
Internships
Students can complete undergraduate research or an internship abroad. Programs combine
classroom study with hands-on work in the field. This allows students to learn directly
from local experts, witness local initiatives firsthand, and gain valuable experience.
Scholarships
General Grant
Trailblazer Grant
Diversity Grant
UHD Affiliated Programs
Affiliated programs are run by study abroad providers with which UHD has signed official agreements. Some of these programs offer discounts to their affiliates. UHD financial aid usually transfers.
Arcos Learning Abroad
Offers Spanish courses for all levels, elective courses in English and Spanish for a variety of academic areas and internships. Programs terms available year-round. Arcos focuses on four locations: Granada, Spain / Heredia, Costa Rica / Buenos Aires, Argentina / Oaxaca, Mexico. Students stay with carefully vetted homestays in order to maximize their language learning opportunities and cultural immersion.
Majors
Coursework and programming available for a variety of majors. There is a particular
focus on Spanish language and elective courses. Refer to the Arcos' Areas of Study to explore the different academic and course options available.
Internships
Internship courses for credit are available on Arcos programs. This provides students
with the opportunity to get hands-on experience in their discipline of interest. Internship
options are available for summer and semester terms.
Other Unique Programs
Healthcare, Medical Spanish and Medical Shadowing programs in Argentina and Mexico
Bilingual Education program in Argentina, Animal Studies and Internship program in
Costa Rica
Advanced Electives in Spanish in Spain.
Financing
Unique financing ideas and features are available.
AIFS - American Institute for Foreign Study
Offers programs in Asia, Australia, Europe, South Africa and the Americas. Their program fee uniquely includes meals in the prices as well as the typical tuition, housing, and other fees.
Majors
All major opportunities available, especially those in CLASS, Business, Arts, Hotel
Management, and Natural Science and Mathematics.
Use AIFS' Course Search for specific major and class options.
Internships
Students can take courses, intern abroad, or a combination of courses and an internship
abroad. Their internship program includes a seminar and hands on experience at a local
placement.
Scholarships
Affiliate grants awarded automatically $200 summer and Jterm/$400 semester
Gilman matching grants of $250/$500
AIFS Generation Study Abroad Grants of $500/$1,000
HACU Hispanic Student grants for 50% off program fee
CIS Study Abroad
Offers 120 programs in 22 countries, 44 cities, with 88 majors during semester, quarter, January and summer terms. Their programs are designed to have authentic experiences for an affordable price. The program fee includes housing, medical, and accident insurance.
Majors
88 major opportunities are available, such as art and design, business, communication,
education, and many more. Use CIS' Program Finder for specific country and program course details.
Internships
Students can take courses, intern abroad, or a combination of courses and an internship
abroad.
Their internship program includes first-hand insight and feedback so that you are
fully prepared for your trip overseas.
Scholarships
CIS Abroad Academic Merit Scholarship of $250
CIS Abroad First-Generation Student Scholarship up to $500
CIS Abroad Student of Color Scholarship up to $500
CIS Abroad Rainbow Scholarship up to $500
ESC - The European Study Center in Heidelberg-Germany
ESC takes place in Heidelberg, Germany at the University of the Incarnate Word.
The program fee includes Up to 15 US credits per semester, official transcripts from the University of the Incarnate Word and the SRH University Heidelberg, orientation program, and support from the on-site team.
Majors
All majors are welcomed. Some of the courses available include business, international
marketing, financial management, politics, and cross-cultural communication. Use ESC's Program Finder for specific country and program course details.
Internships
Students can take internship positions that are a minimum of 6 months that start ideally
in January, March or September. Their internship program includes a paid internship,
and housing will be provided at no costs if needed.
Scholarships
Global Ambassador Scholarship offering five $1,000
"GO AGAIN" Grant for CEPA faculty-led students of $500
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship of $5,000
Affiliate Grant of $300 per semester or $150 for summer
IES Abroad - The Institute of European Studies
Offers 85+ locations across the globe, including South American, Asian, and European countries. IES Abroad believes that every student should have the opportunity to go abroad—especially in a fun, safe, and superior academic and cultural environment.
Majors
IES Abroad offers 140+ programs in more than 35 locations worldwide for undergraduate
students, some of the majors include anthropology, sociology, art, design, biological,
physical sciences, and many more. Use IES' Program Search for specific major and class options.
Internships
Students can take full-time summer internships, full-time semester internships, and
study abroad with part-time internships. Their internship program includes on-site
orientation, internship seminar, language course, and cultural events to prepare you
for and introduce you to the city and culture in which you’ll be interning.
Scholarships
Adelyn Dougherty Leander Need-Based Urban Issues Scholarship of $3,000
Aurelio Javellana Montinola Jr. Family Scholarship Fund of 2 $5,000 scholarships per
semester
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Scholarships of $2,000
Boren and Gilman Scholarship Support Grant of $1,000 for fall and spring semester,
$500 for summer programs
All scholarships for IES Abroad
SFS - School for Field Studies
SFS creates transformative study abroad experiences through field-based learning and research. Our educational programs explore the social and ecological dimensions of the complex environmental problems faced by our local partners, contributing to sustainable solutions in the places where we live and work.
Majors
Many major opportunities are available with a focus on environmental issues. Use SFS' Program Finder for specific country and program course details.
Internships
Students can complete undergraduate research or an internship abroad. Programs combine
classroom study with hands-on work in the field. This allows students to learn directly
from local experts, witness local initiatives firsthand, and gain valuable experience.
Scholarships
General Grant
Trailblazer Grant
Diversity Grant
SIT Study Abroad - School for International Training
Offers unique programs in non-traditional locations including Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Australia and Fiji, South America, and some locations in Europe. SIT programs are field-based, immersive experiences with unique course options. All SIT programs include either a research or internship component.
Majors
Many major opportunities are available. SIT courses focus around critical global issues
including Global Health, Development, Economy, Social Change, Human Rights, Migration
and Identity, and the Environment. Use SIT's Program Finder for specific country and program course details.
Internships
Students can complete undergraduate research or an internship abroad. Programs combine
classroom study with hands-on work in the field. This allows students to learn directly
from local experts, witness local initiatives firsthand, and gain valuable experience.
Scholarships
Affiliate grants vary
Pell Grant Match Award
HACU Scholarships (all UH students qualify to apply)
SIT Fund for students with high financial need
USAC - University Studies Abroad Consortium
Offers programs in 28 countries across Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and Central and South America. USAC uniquely offers programs in smaller cities or towns; USAC strategically selects locations where students will have maximum opportunities to immerse themselves in the local culture. Programs in smaller cities also brings program costs down for students.
Majors
All major opportunities available. Use USAC's Program Finder for specific country and program course details.All major opportunities available.
Volunteering and Internships
Students can volunteer abroad at most locations and may also pursue an internship with USAC during the long semesters.
Scholarships
First Generation Scholarship: Multiple awards will be given in the amount of $750-$1,000.
Military Service Scholarship: Multiple awards will be given in the amount of $750-$1,000.
Regional Scholarships: Scholarships are available for each of the five geographic
regions with USAC programs (Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and Oceania). All
degree-seeking students with a minimum 3.0 GPA are eligible. Multiple awards ranging
from $500-$1,000 will be awarded each semester.
Science, Technology, Math, and Engineering (STEM) Scholarship: All degree-seeking
students with a declared STEM major or minor and a minimum 3.0 GPA are eligible for
this scholarship. Multiple awards will be given in the amount of $750-$1,000.