Explore Study Abroad Programs

CSU Bakersfield offers about 50 exchange programs in 15-plus countries of various durations — summer, semester, or year-long programs. Below, you'll find a list of bilateral exchange programs and corresponding links to the program or school's website. Feel free to explore all the programs or setup an appointment with the study abroad office to discuss your goals and we'll help you narrow down your options.

Please note that short-term program dates, such as semester-long or summer programs, may not exactly align with the CSUB academic calendar. Please also note that the application due dates are general; some partner universities have slightly different application due dates that are generally the semester prior to the start date.

If any of these partner universities catch your eye, fill out our interest form so you can connect with us and learn more!

CSU International Programs

CSUB students are welcome to apply for CSU International Programs (IP) opportunities that are available to all CSU campuses. Check out the IP Exchange Partners and reach out to our office to discuss eligibility, compatibility, and deadlines alongside your goals and programs of interest!

Bilateral Exchange Programs

Bilateral Exchange Programs are the study abroad opportunities available to just CSU Bakersfield students: no other CSU campuses involved in the application process like CSU International Programs. Check out these partner universities we have a 1:1 partnership with and likewise contact our office about your program interests!

Study Abroad Programs
University Country City Duration Campus Office Application Due Date (General)
Universidad de los Andes Chile Santiago Fall, Spring, Summer Global Outreach

Summer: March 1
Fall: March 1
Spring: October 1
Maximo Nivel Costa Rica San Jose Fall, Spring, Summer Global Outreach Summer: March 1
Fall: March 1
Spring: October 1
Paris School of Business France Paris Fall, Spring, Summer Global Outreach Summer: March 1
Fall: March 1
Spring: October 1
Nuertingen-Geislingen University Germany Nuertingen Fall, Spring, Summer Global Outreach Summer: March 1
Spring: October 1
Johannes Gutenburg University Mainz Germany Mainz Fall, Spring, Summer Global Outreach Summer: March 1
Spring: October 1
Rhein-Waal University of Applied Sciences Germany Kleve Fall, Spring, Summer Global Outreach Summer: March 1
Spring: October 1
University of Osnabruck Germany Osnabruck Fall, Spring, Summer Global Outreach Summer: March 1
Spring: October 1
Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences Germany Karlsruhe Fall, Spring, Summer Global Outreach Summer: March 1
Spring: October 1

Maynooth University

*Program on Hiatus until further notice

 Ireland Maynooth (near Dublin) Fall, Spring, Summer Global Outreach Summer: March 1
Fall: March 1
Spring: October 1
Daito Bunka University Japan Saitama (near Tokyo) Fall, Spring, Summer Global Outreach Summer: March 1
Fall: March 1
Spring: October 1
J.F. Oberlin University Japan Tokyo Fall, Spring, Summer Global Outreach Summer: March 1
Fall: March 1
Spring: October 1
Kansai University Japan  Osaka Fall, Spring, Summer Global Outreach Summer: March 1
Fall: March 1
Spring: October 1
Kobe College (Women's college) Japan Hyogo Fall, Spring, Summer Global Outreach Summer: March 1
Fall: March 1
Spring: October 1
Nagoya University of Foreign Studies (NUFS) Japan Nagoya Fall, Spring, Summer Global Outreach Summer: March 1
Fall: March 1
Spring: October 1
Shibaura Institute of Technology (SIT) Japan Tokyo Fall, Spring, Summer Global Outreach Summer: March 1
Fall: March 1
Spring: October 1
Toyo University Japan Tokyo Fall, Spring, Summer Global Outreach Summer: March 1
Fall: March 1
Spring: October 1
University of Agder Norway Kristiansand or Grimstad Fall, Spring, Summer Global Outreach Summer: March 1
Fall: March 1
Spring: October 1
University of Stavanger Norway Stavanger Fall, Spring Global Outreach Summer: March 1
Fall: March 1
Spring: October 1
Maximo Nivel Peru Cuzco Fall, Spring, Summer Global Outreach Summer: March 1
Fall: March 1
Spring: October 1
Nysa University of Applied Sciences Poland Nysa Fall, Spring Global Outreach

Summer: March 1
Fall: March 1
Spring: October 1
Chung-ang University South Korea Seoul, Anseong Fall, Spring, Summer Global Outreach Summer: March 1
Fall: March 1
Spring: October 1
Sogang University South Korea Seoul Fall, Spring, Summer Global Outreach

Summer: March 1
Fall: March 1
Spring: October 1
Comillas Pontifical University CIHS School of Humanities and Social Sciences Spain Madrid Fall, Spring, Summer Global Outreach Summer: March 1
Fall: March 1
Spring: October 1
Comillas Pontifical University ICAI School of Engineering Spain Madrid Fall, Spring, Summer Global Outreach Summer: March 1
Fall: March 1
Spring: October 1
University of Castilla La Mancha, Toledo Spain  Toledo Fall, Spring, Summer Global Outreach

Summer: March 1
Fall: March 1
Spring: October 1
University del Pais Vasco Spain Basque Country Fall, Spring, Summer Global Outreach

Summer: March 1

Fall: March 1
Spring: October 1
University Loyola, Andalucia Spain Cordoba, Sevilla Fall, Spring, Summer Global Outreach Summer: March 1
Fall: March 1
Spring: October 1
Fontys University of Applied Sciences The Netherlands Eindoven Fall, Spring, Summer Global Outreach Summer: March 1
Spring: October 1
The Hague University of Applied Sciences The Netherlands The Hague Fall, Spring, Summer Global Outreach Summer: March 1
Fall: March 1
Spring: October 1