PSU in Paraguay
The PSU in Paraguay program allows students to take university coursework from PSU faculty and to experience the American classroom, all in Paraguay. Students enrolled in this program are considered PSU students and can therefore easily become an international student at PSU to continue their studies.
What is PSU in Paraguay?
PSU is proud to offer undergraduate general education classes in Paraguay through our partnership with Comité Paraguay Kansas (CPK). This cross-cultural exchange is a unique opportunity, as it allows PSU professors to teach in and experience another culture and Paraguayan students to study abroad within their home country. Students participating in this program can easily continue their studies at PSU in Kansas.
Information about our Program
PSU offers undergraduate general education classes in Paraguay. The classes cover a variety of disciplines, such as business, economics, finance, English literature and composition, and communication. Classes are held in English.
PSU offers 9 class sessions every year between March and November. Each class session lasts 3 weeks. Classes are held Monday to Friday from 2:00-5:00 at the Comité Paraguay Kansas (CPK) in Asuncion, Paraguay.
Students can begin their university studies from an accredited U.S. university through the Kansas Paraguay Partnership. Learn from American professors who are specialists in their field of study, learn about the American classroom environment, and begin working toward a Bachelor's degree.
Students can complete their degree program on the PSU Pittsburg, Kansas campus. These academic credits, which will apply toward a bachelor’s degree at PSU, may transfer to other Kansas or US universities and colleges as well.
Interested, but not ready to apply? Fill out this interest form!
History of the Kansas and Paraguay Partnership
The Kansas Paraguay Partnership (KPP) was created in 1968, along with its Paraguayan counterpart, the Comité Paraguay Kansas (CPK). PSU has offered classes in Paraguay through PSU in Paraguay since 2005. Paraguayan students pursue their degrees at PSU and PSU students are able to study abroad in Paraguay. The history of cooperation between the Republic of Paraguay and the State of Kansas fostered by the CPK and KPP make the expansion of cooperative programs between PSU and Paraguay an attractive opportunity for students and faculty.
Apply to be in the PSU in Paraguay Program Now!
Steps to Apply
- Complete the online application
- Select "Paraguay Program"
- Application Fee Waiver - select "pay by check" at the end of the application and the app fee will be waived
- Submit documents required for admission
- School Transcripts (and English translation)
- TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or Duolingo Score
Please upload all documents here or email them to: i-admit@pittstate.edu.
Faculty Interest
If you are a current or interested faculty member who would like to help teach this program, go to our PSU in Paraguay Faculty page!
Requirements and Cost
Admission Requirement:
Grade Point Average (GPA): 2.5 on a 4.0 Scale
*The GPA will be calculated by PSU once the transcript is received.
English Requirement:
TOEFL: 68 overall with 15 section scores
IELTS: 6.0 overall with 5.0 section scores
PTE: 47 overall
Duolingo: 100 overall
Cost
Tuition and fees total $1005 per 3-credit hour class ($335 per credit) for the 2023-2024 academic year (August-June). Payment must be made in U. S. Dollars by the first day of class.
The cost of books for each course will vary and are not included in the tuition and fee payment.
*Refer a friend to take classes with PSU in Paraguay and receive $500 when your friend enrolls!
*Take 4 consecutive classes with PSU in Paraguay and receive $500 toward your next class either with PSU in Paraguay or PSU in Pittsburg.
2024 Course Schedule
March 5-22: MGT 101 Introduction to Business
April 8-26: ART 233 Drawing 1
May 13-31: GT 210 Technology in the World Today
June 10-28: ENGL 113 General Literature
July 8-26: SWK 250 Relationship Skills
August 5-23: ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics
September 2-20: ENGL 299 Intro to Research Writing
September 30-October 18: MATH 143 Elementary Statistics
October 28-November 15: COMM 207 Speech Communication
Student Testimonials
"The Paraguay program brings us closer to excellent professionals and tools to succeed academically. Besides, we learn about the American academic system, so we will be more prepared when times of moving our hometown to finish education come." - Magali Paredes
"My favorite aspect of the program is that both the academic staff and the students are eager to make the program effective and fun." - Diego Martinez
"What I liked the most about the program was the environment. Always talking about interesting topics and everyone were thinking and telling their opinion to start a debate, was really educational sharing knowledge with each other. I'm really grateful." - Giorgio Soto
"My favorite part of the class was how hands-on it was. I really managed to practice the techniques taught in class and that allowed me to internalize them." - Renato Soverina
Contact Information
Contact Information in Paraguay
The Comité Paraguay-Kansas (Facebook Page)
Graciela Ocampos
COMITÉ PARAGUAY KANSAS
Legión Civil Extranjera c/ Las Palmeras.
Barrio Recoleta. Asunción, Paraguay
Tel: 595-21-604 144 / 0994 539667
gocampos@cpk.org.py
Director of the PSU in Paraguay Program
Dr. Angela Moots
118 Whitesitt
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, Kansas 66762
Phone: 620.235.4221
amoots@pittstate.edu