Education should always be more than classrooms and textbooks. At Tiffin University, we believe in education for real life. We live in a global community, and there are few events that can influence a person more than the experience of studying and traveling abroad.
Tiffin University has established a number of semester abroad opportunities including three separate programs in England and several European locations with Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri. Webster programs are located in the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Austria. Students interested in programs in other locations should contact the Study Abroad Coordinator to determine if they are eligible programs.
Real Engagement, Real Connections
Studying abroad means becoming part of the community in which you are living. You will be more than simply a tourist. You will experience real engagement and real connections. Part of developing your independence means learning to handle simple daily tasks that you take for granted at home: using a pay phone, negotiating the public transit system, posting a letter, shopping for groceries, and doing the laundry. All of these tasks and more must be re-learned when you enter a new culture.
Tiffin University currently has semester abroad programs located on campuses in Geneva, Switzerland; Leiden, Netherlands; London, England; and Vienna, Austria. All courses are accredited in the United States and are taught in English.
Studying abroad takes your education one step farther. After all, education combines all of those experiences over a lifetime which – taken together – make us uniquely who we are.
Locations
Located near the banks of the Danube and just a few blocks from the United Nations, the University features an American education in an active central European environment. Generations of students, artists, and connoisseurs of living have sought out Vienna for its inspirational art, architecture, parks, palaces, music, opera and, of course, the wonderful coffee houses. Don't pass up an opportunity to sit quietly in one of these coffee houses.
Facilities on campus include classrooms, library, computer labs, a student center, restaurant, bookstore, and resident quarters where students may live in shared apartments. Students may elect to live on campus in double rooms or are free to secure their own housing. Housing assignments are made on a space-available basis, taking into consideration students' requests. Students may shop for and prepare their own meals and commute independently, either on foot or via the safe and efficient tram system that serves the entire community.
London, England - There are two locations in London; Regent's College and Huron University. Each location has something different to offer.
Regent's American College London
As a British-American center of international education, Regent's College draws upon the academic traditions and resources of both countries. The College offers students a splendid environment in which to develop the international perspective that is becoming an increasingly desirable part of academic and professional preparation.
The Regent's College campus is located in the heart of London within the 487 acre Regent's Park, which includes the Queen's Rose Garden. As the capital of Great Britain, London is the political and cultural center of the country, with a wealth of museums, galleries, theatres, and literary and historic associations. In a city so rich and filled with attractions and distractions, Tiffin University students find that there is just not enough time to see and do everything. While London is one of the largest cities in the world its extensive public transit system of double-decker buses and subways (the tube) provide an efficient way to take it all in. And yet, it is still incredibly safe. Don't hesitate to explore this wonderful city.
The Student Services Office at Regent's provides many of the same services students are used to receiving at Tiffin University. These services include on-campus room and board, counseling, and student activities, as well as handling health, safety and security issues. In addition to the usual services, the staff can also assist students with travel in the British Isles or on the European continent.
Huron Univesity offers an American style education with an international flavor. Students from all over the world attend Huron. Most of the American students attending Huron take advantage of the opportunity to participate in an unpaid internship.
- Internships can be three credits/150 hours or six credits/300 hours in a 15 week semester.
- Marketing and Public Relations in entertainment,
- Art and Museum management ,
- Events Management, such as charity events, etc.
- Non-governmental organizations
- Work with detainee and refugee groups
- Finance is available, but has some limitations. See the Study Abroad Coordinator for more information.
- Visit their website for more information on internships
- Residence Hall available with a large kitchen where students can prepare meals.
- Students have access to University of London facilities, gym, library, student union.
- Located in the heart of London near the British Museum .
Tiffin University’s program at Oxford is offered through an arrangement with the Oxford Study Abroad Program (insert link). This program is offered both fall and spring semesters as well as summer. While fall and spring are for full-time attendance, the summer term is usually part-time.
Accepted students become affiliated members of the junior common rooms of their Oxford colleges. They live in double room housing with one or more British or other non-American student residents and may take most of their meals in their Oxford college dining hall at a low cost.
Students study for 12-13 weeks in 14 tutorials (usually regarded as the equivalent of 14 US semester credits) taught by members of the faculty of Oxford University. Each tutorial has one tutor and one or two students. The tutorial reports from these distinguished scholars are normally accepted by US home colleges for the award of credits toward the home college degree. Students should always secure the approval of their own academic department before enrolling in overseas study. Study abroad students are always candidates for degrees in their US home college; they are not candidates for degrees in Oxford. Students may receive US transcripts as overseas students of an accredited US college.
About 30 minutes from Amsterdam, Leiden is noted as the oldest and largest university town in The Netherlands. Leiden can be traversed on foot in an afternoon, but many students choose to rent or purchase a bicycle while living there. Next to walking, bicycles are the most popular form of transit. Located along one of Leiden's many canals, the campus houses classrooms, offices, a library, snack bar, and student lounge. The student population is quite international due to the proximity of Amsterdam with its multinational companies and The Hague, which is home to many international political organizations.
Beautiful new housing facilities are available. These accommodations are in a renovated dormitory that houses international students attending the University. The dormitory offers bright, fully furnished rooms and a beautiful courtyard. Dorm spaces are in high demand, and an early deposit is encouraged for students who want to live here.
Study-abroad students from the U.S. make up a small part of the overall enrollment here. The presence of the United Nations in Geneva, along with corporate representation from around the world, creates a multinational community that is reflected in the student and faculty population. The campus comprises approximately five acres, and its multiple buildings contain classrooms, the library, a computer lab, offices and a cafeteria. Outside the classroom, students may elect to become involved in a variety of activities, including participation in community soccer, volleyball, and basketball teams.
Housing assistance is guaranteed for all students throughout their studies. University life is part classroom learning, part moving out into the larger world. To help ease the transition towards independence, we offer both on- and off-campus housing options. Our modern Living and Learning Center makes Webster University Geneva the only American university in Geneva to offer a residential campus.
Webster University Thailand offers an exciting educational adventure. You will earn American accredited credits with courses taught in English. The university's international education is daily life. Every day, every class, every social event is an international experience. Your classmates come from over 40 countries, practice half dozen religions and many speak three or more languages. From the classroom to the dining room you will live cultural diversity and cultural interaction.
The faculty represents a dozen different nationalities and all have professional experience in their field. Whether it's marketing or computer technology; creative writing or business; psycholofy or photography they have real life knowledge and skills to share.
The Center for Cross-Cultural Study
The Center for Cross-Cultural Study is an educational organization dedicated to promoting in-depth understanding of Spanish-speaking countries for our students, through specifically designed academically rigorous university-level study abroad and cultural travel programs. CCCS has academic university-level programs in Seville and Alicante, Spain and in Cordoba, Argentina.