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Incoming International Exchange (Undergraduate) (Exchange Program) (Incoming Program)

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  • Locations: San Marcos, United States
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Restrictions: Non-TXSTATE applicants only
  • Dates / Deadlines
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Program Type: Exchange Language of Instruction: English
Minimum Texas State GPA: 2 Type of Housing: Apartment, Dormitory, Independent
Academic Field: Agriculture, All, Anthropology, Art, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Child Development, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Education, Engineering, English, Fashion Merchandising, French Language, Geography, German Language, Health and Human Performance, Health Professions, History, Honors, Interior Design, International Studies, Italian Language, Japanese Language, Liberal Arts, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Music, Nutrition, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sciences, Social Work, Sociology, Spanish Language, Technology Undergraduate/Graduate: Undergraduate
Application Fee: 250
Program Description:

Texas State University

Texas State
 
Texas State's 38,808 students choose from 98 bachelor’s, 91 master’s and 13 doctoral degree programs offered by the following colleges: Applied Arts, McCoy College of Business Administration, Education, Fine Arts and Communication, Health Professions, Liberal Arts, Science and Engineering, University College and The Graduate College. As an Emerging Research University, Texas State offers opportunities for discovery and innovation to faculty and students.
Our students come from around the globe, and our student body is diverse. Fifty percent of Texas State students are ethnic minorities. Texas State ranks 14th in the nation for total bachelor’s degrees awarded to Hispanic students. See the Facts and Data page for more information on our student body.

University Website
Website for International Students

Location

Texas State's San Marcos campus is located in a growing community of 60,000 people in the Austin Metropolitan Area. Located in the Texas Hill Country, where backland prairies roll into beautiful hills, Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities.
The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and oak trees on the campus add to the charm of the university’s picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides recreational activities for students throughout the year.
 

Academics

All areas of study open to undergraduate and graduate exchange students


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Language requirements

The exchange students are required to upload to their application a proof of Proficiency in the English language that can be demonstrated by one of the following:
 
TOEFL iBT – 78 (with minimum scores of 19 on each subsection and 18 or higher on writing section)
TOEFL PBT – 550
Cambridge IELTS – 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 score in all sections)
Letter of Evaluation from your institution certifying the university level English proficiency of the candidates

Important Dates

 

Fall

Spring
Program Dates End of August – Beginning of December Mid-January – Beginning of May
Exam Dates: Beginning of December (1 week) Beginning of may (1 week)

*Please note, these are estimated dates and are subject to change. For the most updated information, please visit the host university website.

Costs

Estimated Monthly Costs in USD:

  • Housing: $750
  • Meals: $300
  • Course Materials: $500/Semester
  • Health Insurance: $650/Semester

Housing

Texas State University has reserved limited spaces at Blanco Residence Hall for exchange students. More information about Blanco Hall can be found at: https://www.reslife.txstate.edu/livingoptions/options/ blanco.html. More information about campus living can be found at: reslife.txstate.edu/livingoptions/ options.html

All students residing on campus are required to purchase a meal plan. Students can select one of the three meal plan options. Please note that it will be important for students to know which one of the three meal plans to select before applying online. More information can be found at: www.dineoncampus.com/txstate/

Students can also choose off-campus accommodations. There are many off-campus housing options that are either walking distance to campus or have a shuttle bus to and from campus. More information can be found at: reslife.txstate.edu/OffCampusLiving.html. For additional information, please contact: Margaret A. Yackel, Off-Campus Living Coordinator, my01@txstate.edu, 512.245.5595. After being admitted to Texas State, further housing application instructions will be provided to students.

 

Helpful Links

TEXAS STATE FACT SHEET


 
 


Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2025 10/15/2024 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.