Whether you are looking for a short-term program or semester-long opportunity, there are a variety of study abroad options available to you:
Faculty-Led Travel Courses:
- Typically 8 to 14 days of travel
- ISU course with international field trip
- Earn academic credits towards your degree
- Travel takes place during university breaks
- Travel with faculty and friends, class sizes vary from 8-30 students
- Enrich your academic learning through field visits, tours and sightseeing
A travel course might be right for you if…
- You've never traveled before
- You want an introduction to international travel
- You want to travel with other students
- You want a snapshot of the different lifestyles or career paths in another part of the world
Learn more about faculty-led travel courses
Semester Programs:
- One semester, summer or year-long options available
- Enroll in courses at a university abroad and transfer those credits back to ISU
- Stay on track for your degree at Iowa State by earning credits abroad
- Step out of your comfort zone and immerse yourself in another culture and place
- Two different types of programs
- Exchange: Pay ISU tuition and fees
- Semester: Pay host university program/ tuition and fees
A semester or year-long program might be right for you if…
- You are tired of being a tourist and want to truly experience another culture (you want to experience an immense cultural immersion)
- You want to check several countries off of your bucket list
- You are ready to gain new skills and a sense of independence
- You are interested in learning another language
Learn more about semester programs
International Internships, Research and Service-Learning Opportunities:
- Typically over the summer or during a semester abroad
- Some internships/service-learning opportunities offer academic credits towards your degree
- Option to participate in ISU and partner university programs or coordinate an experience independently
An international internship, research, or service-learning opportunity might be right for you if…
- You have an interest in working in a different country
- You want to be exposed to new skills and technology
- You want an independent internship experience
- You want an outstanding reference on your resume
Learn more about international internships, research and service-learning
Study USA (Domestic Travel)
Explore all that the United States of America has to offer from Coast to Coast through "Study USA" programs!
- Learn about diverse cultures, food and agriculture systems, natural resources, and life sciences within the U.S.
- ISU course with domestic field trip
- Earn academic credit towards your degree
- Travel with your faculty and friends, class sizes vary from 8-30 students
- Students of any college and major are encouraged to apply for a program
A Study USA domestic travel course might be right for you if...
- You've never traveled before
- You want to experience a different region of the U.S.
- You don't have a passport
- You want to travel with peers and program directors
Learn more about Study USA programs
Interested in learning more about a specific program? Stop by our office, 0018 Curtiss Hall, or set up a meeting with a study abroad advisor!