Through the University's Global Learning Office, Northwestern offers credit-bearing study abroad, exchange, research and academic internship opportunities that prepare students for success in today’s interconnected world.

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The Global Learning Office offers more than 150 programs on six continents during all academic terms. Choose among a variety of program types.

Northwestern Programs

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Northwestern Programs

Students go abroad for one quarter as part of a Northwestern cohort and take courses around a set theme. A good fit for students who want extra support or lack advanced language skills.

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Northwestern Exchanges

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Northwestern Exchanges

Students enroll directly at a local university and choose among a wide variety of courses. A good fit for students who have advanced language skills and want a lot of independence.

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Journalism Residency Programs Abroad

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Journalism Residency Programs Abroad

Medill journalism students complete a residency in Argentina, Qatar, or South Africa, in partnership with a wide variety of newspapers, magazines, media companies, and/or public relations firms.

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Global Engagement Studies Institute (GESI)

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Global Engagement Studies Institute (GESI)

Students earn credit, complete an internship, live in a homestay, and participate in grassroots change alongside local community partners for 8 weeks during the summer.

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Partner Programs

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Partner Programs

Northwestern partners with programs run by other providers or universities. Program structures vary, including center-based, direct enrollment, and/or field-based.

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Semester in Qatar

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Semester in Qatar

Available to undergraduates in the School of Communication, Medill, or Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, this intercampus program offers Evanston students the opportunity to study at Northwestern’s campus in Qatar.

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The Global Learning Office

The Global Learning Office is committed to making study abroad accessible to all students. Several resources are available to assist in planning a study abroad experience:

• Your Journey to Study Abroad outlines steps, deadlines, and resources and provides a general timeline to help you get started.
• Money Matters provides information regarding program costs, financial aid, scholarships and funding, billing, and budgeting for study abroad.
• Identity Abroad offers information, resources, and student perspectives to support students of all identities, including first-generation students and students with high financial need.

Resources for global experiences are available through several partner offices, including the Office of Undergraduate Research, the Office of Fellowships, Northwestern Career Advancement, and the Office of Undergraduate Financial Aid, among others. Undergraduate students can also pursue non-credit-bearing global experiences through their college or school or through affiliated campus groups.

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