Welcome to the Study Abroad Office at Chico State!
IMPORTANT: This page is for students of our Partner Institutions only (please see the list of our Partner Institutions below). You must first be selected by the International Programs Office at your host university if you wish to come to CSU, Chico on exchange.
CSU, Chico’s Partner Institutions:
- Brazil – Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
- Canada – University of Manitoba
- Costa Rica - National University
- England – University of Essex
- Finland – Central Ostrobothnia Polytechnic
- France - Universite' de Technologe de Troyes.
- France – Euromed Marseille
- Germany - Johannes Gutenberg University
- Germany – University of Hamburg
- Germany – Pforzheim
- Ireland - St. Patrick's College, Dublin (contact the Education Department for more information).
- Japan - Chukyo University
- Japan - Kansai Gaidai University
- Mexico - ITESM campuses in Guadalajara and Colima.
- Netherlands - Amsterdam School of Business.
- Philippines – Manuel S. Enverga University
- Sweden – University of Kalmar
- Taiwan - Feng Chia University, Taichung
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We are happy that you are considering coming to Chico and studying with us.
We do everything we can to guarantee our international students will have a wonderful experience in Chico. While you are here we arrange several activities for you through our International Mentor Program. These activities are arranged to help you meet American students, experience America, and learn more about our culture.
Chico is located north of Sacramento and is only a few hours away from Lake Tahoe, San Francisco and Santa Cruz. A three hour drive will bring you to the mountains, the city or the beach.
Our University offers you a quality education in a gorgeous setting. Whether you enjoy sports, shopping, hiking, mountain biking, eating different types of cuisine or sitting at local cafes, Chico has it all.
We look forward to you coming to Chico and exploring our home to its fullest!

