Study Abroad
Find applied learning in a global context.
Students across Northwestern see study abroad as a key to furthering their intellectual pursuits.
With planning and support, the study abroad experience can be truly life-changing. About half of our students choose to supplement their academic studies with an international experience.
700+
undergrads study abroad each year
Types of study abroad programs:
- Field study
- Cultural immersion
- Internship
- Exchange
- Clinical research
- Service learning
- University courses
- Independent study
Northwestern's Study Abroad Programs
Northwestern-sponsored study abroad programs are developed and administered by Northwestern's Global Learning Office .
In these programs, you'll see the same rigorous standards and academic excellence found here in Evanston.
Northwestern programs study a variety of subjects around the world.
- Nanotechnology in Germany
- Economic development in China
- Culture in Cuba
- Post-genocide restoration in Rwanda
- Community development in Chile
- Energy policy in China
- Modern state of Israel
- Public health in Mexico
- Critical theory in France
- Global Engagement Studies in Ghana
- Renewable energy in Germany
- Community development in Bolivia
- Public health in India
- Field studies in France
- Healthcare technology in South Africa
- EU studies in France
- Conservation in Ecuador
Types of study abroad programs:
- Field study
- Cultural immersion
- Internship
- Exchange
- Clinical research
- Service learning
- University courses
- Independent study