Study Abroad Program | Western Technical College

Study Abroad Program

Western Technical College offers study abroad programming through membership in the Illinois Consortium for International Study Programs. Through this partnership, Western students can study abroad in a variety of countries. The schedule and course options vary by term and location.

Summer Programs

Most summer programs last 4 to 5 weeks (but programs vary). Applications for summer programs are due by mid-February:
Carlow, Ireland
Dijon, France
Hyderabad, India
San Jose, Costa Rica
Salzburg, Austria
Seville, Spain
Tuscania, Italy

Fall Programs

Most fall programs span 14 to 16 weeks. Applications for fall programs are due by mid-May:
Canterbury, England
Carlow, Ireland
Salzburg, Austria
Seville, Spain

Spring Programs

Most spring programs span 14 to 16 weeks. Applications for spring programs are due by mid-October:
Canterbury, England
Carlow, Ireland
Salzburg, Austria
Seville, Spain  

At the time of application, students should have completed at least 12 credits at Western with a cumulative g.p.a. of 2.5 or higher. Students should also have completed a writing course (such as English Composition 1 or English 1) with a B or higher. Please note that financial aid may be used for study abroad courses only if the credits earned apply directly to your program of study. 

For more information on a specific program or to obtain an application, please contact Linda Knox in Western’s General Studies Division at KnoxL@westerntc.edu.

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