Study Abroad Program Online Application

Application Deadline: Thursday, September 26^th 2024

The study abroad program provides the opportunities to enrich a discrete number of PSU's best students' educational experiences via studying overseas at one of PSU's partner universities. Studying abroad opens minds to new experiences, tempers character with challenges and leads to new friendships. How well the PSU students perform abroad also enables the University to get a sense of its coordinates en route to providing Saudi Arabia with quality education up to the highest international standards.

Requirements for the Study Abroad Program

• Stage 1: Initial Application Requirements
  1. Application Form:Complete the online application form above as directed by the International Affairs Office team.
  2. GPA Requirement: Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.00/4.
  3. Credit Hours Requirement: Undergraduate students (Bachelor’s degree) must have completed between 36-104 credit hours by the end of the current term.
  4. IELTS/TOEFL Proof: Meet the English proficiency requirements listed for the selected study abroad option found on the PSU website under the International Affairs Study Abroad Program. Submit proof of booking the IELTS/TOEFL exam. (If results are not ready, the deadline for submitting the official exam results is October 7th, 2024.)
• Stage 2: Requirements for Shortlisted Applicants

  Once shortlisted, applicants will be required to submit the following as soft copies to IAO email:

  1. IELTS/TOEFL Official Score: Provide an official document of the IELTS or TOEFL score.
  2. Statement of Purpose: Submit a 500-word essay explaining why the study abroad option was chosen and how it aligns with your personal, academic, and career goals. Highlight what you hope to gain from the experience and any relevant skills or interests.
  3. Academic Transcript: Submit an official soft copy of your most recent PSU transcript
  4. Letters of Recommendation: Provide at least two letters of recommendation from two different PSU faculty members.
  5. Passport Copy: Submit a soft copy of your valid passport.
  6. National ID Copy: Submit a soft copy of your valid national ID.
• Stage 3: Interview

  Interview: Successfully pass a 15-minute interview with the selection committee to discuss your motivation, goals, and preparedness for the study abroad experience.

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Summer Trips

Starting in 2006, PSU is annually sending groups of 24 students and 2-3 members of PSU admin and faculty to spend two-weeks abroad in a different country. Two PSU groups – one for each campus - are hosted by one or more universities for the first week. The second week is spent exploring major cities, famed cultural sites and trekking about the hills and valleys. The IAO Directors on men and women campuses work with the host school(s) in planning on the cultural immersion on the summer study-travel trips.

Past Summer Trips

Year	Country		Institution
2024		China	Shenzhen University
2018		Poland (SP)	University of Strathclyde
2018		Slovakia	Comenius University Bratislava
2017		Netherlands	University of Twente
2017		Italy	Politecnico di Torino
2016		Ireland	Enterprise Ireland
2016		Italy	Politecnico di Torino
2015		Poland	Warsaw University of Technology
2015		Sweden	Stockholm University
2014		Ireland	National University of Ireland, Galway
2014		Korea	Ewha Womans University
2013		Sweden	Jönköping University
2013		Spain	IE University & Cordova U
2012		Korea	Seoul National University
2012		Japan	Nagoya University of Commerce & Business
2010		Malaysia	University of Malaya
2009		Japan	Nagoya University of Commerce & Business
2008		China	Fudan University
2007		United States	Kansas State University
2006		Germany	University of Hamburg

Cultural Bridging

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At PSU, we believe that cultural understanding is crucial for fostering a global community of respect and collaboration. Our Cultural Bridging Program aims to bridge gaps of cultural understanding across different nations by providing opportunities for our PSU community to encounter, engage with, and appreciate diverse cultures from around the world. Join us in this journey of cultural discovery and become a part of a vibrant, inclusive community that values and celebrates diversity. Together, let us build bridges of understanding and create a more connected world.