ISEP (International Student Exchange Program) ISEP is a non-profit network of universities to which SDSU is a member, which provides SDSU students additional study abroad program options. ISEP offers diverse program structures in a variety of destinations unavailable in other program types. On the ISEP Exchange track students pay regular SDSU tuition and fees while on the ISEP Direct track students pay fees to the ISEP organization.
Participants generally enroll in regular classes (taught in English or host language) and integrate into mainstream campus life. However, "learn language" programs are also available for those primarily interested in language and culture.
Students must submit both the preliminary application in Aztecs Abroad and the main application through the ISEP website. It takes up to approximately 8 weeks to receive a response from ISEP concerning placement. Applicants are able to rank up to 10 programs in the ISEP online application.
ISEP programs are a great match for many students because:
ISEP offers 2 types of programs:
Each outbound participant pays the cost of an academic term (tuition, housing and meals) at the home institution, for every student sent abroad, the institution receives one in return. ISEP facilitates the exchanges between our members world wide and manages the exchange balances.
Fee-paid study-abroad programs at member institutions, open to all ISEP-Direct and ISEP-Exchange member institutions; participants pay a fee to ISEP, which covers the host institution’s program cost.