International study

SMU's international partners include Verto Education, Franklin University Switzerland and Richmond, the American International University in London.

International study with SMU partner universities

Join a cohort of other Spring Entry students spending their fall studying abroad at our international university partners.

London International Semester (LIS)

At Richmond University in London, England, choose from a selection of classes that will help you with a smooth transfer to SMU. Undergraduates are based at Richmond’s new campus location in West London’s innovative and vibrant community of Chiswick Park.

Learn more about the program, course offerings, tuition and fees.

 

LIS Requirements

*Select Richmond courses have been reviewed for transferability and applicability toward an SMU degree.

**LIS is a great program for students interested in studying liberal arts. Students interested in business courses must complete a math placement exam. LIS is not available for students interested in STEM, pre-health or engineering tracks as lab sciences are not available.

Swiss International Semester (SIS)

Franklin University in Lugano, Switzerland, is located in the country’s southernmost Italian-speaking region and features small class sizes and cross-cultural perspectives. At Franklin, you will study on location as part of its required Academic Travel Program. An extension of class work, this credit-bearing course includes two weeks of faculty-led travel.

Learn more about the program, tuition and fees.

SIS Requirements

*Select Franklin courses have been reviewed for transferability and applicability toward an SMU degree.

**SIS is a great program for humanities, English and business students. This program is not compatible with performing arts tracks or pre-health and engineering tracks as lab sciences are not available.

The Swiss International Semester was amazing. Studying abroad for the first semester of college is life-changing. As a young adult fresh out of high school, you gain independence while navigating living on your own, traveling, doing school, meeting new people and so many other things – all in a different country! The experience was so valuable because I gained a worldly sense and met so many people from different backgrounds and cultures.

— Carmela Palmieri ’23

Verto Education

Join a cohort of other spring entry students spending their fall term studying abroad with Verto Education. Embark on a global experience at one of four international study centers on your path to enrollment at SMU.

  • Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Prague, Czech Republic
  • Florence, Italy
  • Seville, Spain

Learn more about the program, tuition and fees.

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*Courses are delivered by Verto’s academic provider, the University of New Haven. Select Verto courses have been reviewed for transferability and applicability toward an SMU degree.

**Verto is a great program for students pursuing various areas of study, including, but not limited to: liberal arts, humanities, business and STEM.

Verto Education
SMU-Verto Semester Abroad Program

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