Study abroad

International study abroad programs

Get more mileage out of your college education by exploring countries and cultures around the globe.

Oman Semester

Northwestern's Oman Semester will take you to the Middle Eastern country of Oman, known for its peacefulness, modernity, hospitality and openness. You'll learn Arabic and study the Islamic religion with a goal of furthering understanding and trust between Christians and Muslims.  Learn more

Romania Semester

Enjoy the beauty of an area known as one of the top backpacking destinations in Europe. Through Northwestern's Romania Semester, you'll study sustainable community development and intern with New Horizons Foundation, a nonprofit that hosts youth clubs and camps and uses experiential education to teach Romanian youth self-confidence, teamwork and trust.  Learn more


Affiliated programs

Study Spanish, Latin American culture or other academic disciplines with Argentine professors at the Universidad de Belgrano or the Universidad Argentina de la Empresa. For more information, contact Northwestern's Global Education Center.

Enroll in the Creation Care Study Program and spend a semester in one of the most spectacular, diverse environments in the world. Belize is home to vast regions of unspoiled tropical rainforest and numerous species of plants and animals. For more information, contact Northwestern's Global Education Center.

Learn leadership, environmental ethics and outdoor skills through courses offered by the National Outdoor Leadership School, a standout in wilderness education. For more information, contact Northwestern's Global Education Center.

Enroll in Casa de la Solidaridad to improve your Spanish language skills in a program focused on accompaniment with those who suffer most, rigorous academic study, simply community living and spirituality. For more information, contact Northwestern's Global Education Center.

This study abroad program, offered through the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, is designed specifically for students who are looking for an academic challenge. You'll live in Wycliffe Hall and take classes at the University of Oxford, which is world-renowned for its 119 libraries. You'll also meet one-on-one with acclaimed Oxford scholars to discuss art, history, literature, musicology, philosophy, science and more. Learn more on the Scholars' Semester in Oxford website. Note that you must  first apply and be accepted to study abroad by Northwestern's Global Education Center before you can apply to the SSO program.

Explore the culture and Celtic traditions of Rennes, France, located two hours from Paris, while taking classes in the liberal arts. For more information, contact Northwestern's Global Education Center.

Improve your German language skills and take courses in your major at at Ruperto Carola, Germany's oldest and highest-ranked university. For more information, contact Northwestern's Global Education Center.

Improve your Spanish language skills while studying the culture of Guatemala and learning about the connections between community ministry and community development. For more information, contact Northwestern's Global Education Center.

While enrolled at Florence University of the Arts, choose from among hundreds of courses in the fashion, interior design and visual arts as well as classes in international business and journalism. For more information, contact Northwestern's Global Education Center.

Located in Amman, Jordan, the Middle East Studies Program (MESP) will immerse you in 6,000 years of history. You'll study the region's diverse religious, social, cultural and political landscape while engaging with the people, values and traditions of the Middle East. Visit the MESP website to learn more about this program offered through the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities. If interested, you must first apply and be accepted to study abroad through Northwestern's Global Education Center before applying to the program.

Explore the culture of Lithuania and the nearby countries of Latvia, Estonia and Russia while taking classes in business, literature, psychology, sociology, theology and more at Lithuania Christian College (LCC) International University. For more information, contact Northwestern's Global Education Center.

Improve your Spanish language skills and understanding of Mexican culture in the business capital of Latin America. Courses are community-based and involve experiential learning. For more information, contact Northwestern's Global Education Center.

Options include a Spanish-language immersive experience and studies in global health that provides Spanish language preparation for students headed into healthcare careers. Internships and service-learning experiences are also available. For more information, contact Northwestern's Global Education Centerr.

This cooperative program with Viaa, a Reformed Christian university in the Netherlands, enables participants to live with host families and engage in the language, culture and art of contemporary Europe. For more information, contact Northwestern's Global Education Center.

Enroll in the Creation Care Study Program and spend a semester between New Zealand's Kaikoura mountain range and the ocean. Participate in ecological field studies, cultural activities and homestays and learn to sustainably care for creation. For more information, contact Northwestern's Global Education Center.

Semester in Spain is a Spanish-language immersion program. Participants take classes, all presented in Spanish, at TCC Sevilla in the center of historic Seville and experience Seville's culture and hospitality. For more information, contact Northwestern's Global Education Center.

Take classes and live with students at Uganda Christian University, an international affiliate of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities. Your semester will include a Faith and Action course that challenges participants to consider the way Christians respond to poverty and suffering. Homestays and excursions are part of the program as well. More information is available on the Uganda Studies Program (USP) website. Note that you first need to apply and be accepted to study abroad through Northwestern's Global Education Center before you can apply to the USP program.

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