International Experience

Gain a global perspective through international study.

Our world is shrinking. Technology allows companies to build functional teams across continents, not just cubicles. Study abroad options offered through OBSS International Experience expand your worldview. Participants come home with much more than souvenirs; these experiences provide independence, resilience, and flexibility. In a competitive job market, international experience can help you stand out from other candidates.

OBSS International Experience offers a variety of options; in most cases, students can earn course credits.

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Global learning opportunities

These short programs are offered during winter and summer break. Participating students can earn upper-level business credit. Seminars are faculty-led, sometimes by Ourso College professors.

Get more information about international study programs, contact International Experience director, Laura Wiley.

2025 Summer Programs

Summer Europe Seminar
Locations: Munich, Germany; Innsbruck, Austria; Verona Italy; Lausanne, Switzerland; Paris, France; and London, United Kingdom
May 17 to June 8, 2025
Sold out

Summer Japan Seminar
Locations: Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan
June 21 to July 3, 2025
Apply by April 21.

Summer Iceland Seminar
Location: Reykjavík, Iceland
August 4-13, 2025
Apply by June 4.

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2025-26 Winter Programs

Winter Europe Seminar
Locations: London, Paris, and The Hague, The Netherlands
December 29, 2025 - January 11, 2026

Winter Southeast Asia Seminar
Bangkok, Thailand and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
January 2-11, 2026

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Exchange Programs

Students can participate in semester- or year-long academic national or international exchange programs. Classes are taught in English, and students can choose from various business courses. The program is ideal for those entering their junior year in the fall. International exchange program locations include Otto von Guericke University and Radboud University. In most cases, students who exchange through an LSU-sponsored program can pay LSU tuition while using TOPS and other financial aid or scholarships.

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Where do you want to geaux?

LSU has your ticket to explore the globe and broaden your academic horizons. Check out all the ways your can immerse yourself in international travel at LSU.

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Study Abroad Scholarships & Funding

NEW! Business in Taiwan

Let’s geaux to Taiwan! Learn about international business and Taiwanese culture with an educational visit to the island of Taiwan. We’ll visit Taipei (the capital) and Tainan.

When: December 27, 2025 through January 9, 2026

Course: GBUS 4991, Topics in International Business (open to undergraduate and graduate students). The course will appear on your Spring 2026 schedule.

Deadline to apply: September 15

Space is limited so apply sooner rather than later!

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Business Tigers Around the World

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Mary Deshotel (right, BS Marketing ’24) says working behind the scenes at Men’s Fashion Week in Paris was a highlight of the LSU Fashion in Paris program. This international experience was offered through LSU Academic Programs Abroad.

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