Study Abroad Opportunities
A GEO center is a student’s home away from home, where dedicated on-site staff arrange housing, organize excursions, offer on-site orientations.
Connect academic study with real-world experiences. Internships are offered in a wide variety of career fields and students can earn UO credits.
Directly enroll in a foreign university and take classes in a wide variety of disciplines alongside full-time local students for a semester or full academic year.
Explore GEO Programs on Interactive Map
Global Education Oregon (GEO) offers more than 200 programs in 60+ countries. Find the program that is right for you.
You are invited to the Study Abroad Club!
The Study Abroad Club is an opportunity for students interested in studying abroad, and international travel to find community on campus.
All Study Abroad Club meetings will be in Esslinger 199 on Thursdays (even weeks 2, 4, 6, 8), from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
View the Study Abroad Club Agenda
Share Your Study Abroad Experience
Submit your photos, videos and stories to be featured on @GEOAbroad social media.
Featured Programs
Immerse yourself in the political landscape of Italy, in a historical and philosophical sense, with exposure to contemporary Italian politics and the relationship between Italy and the European Union. The beautiful Tuscan city of Siena will provide a backdrop for the course, which will be supplemented with a…
This Spanish Language and Culture in Segovia program allows you to immerse yourself in Spanish language studies at the second or third year level. Students at the second year level have the option of the summer or Fall semester. Students at the third year level have the option of the summer, Fall semester, or Spring…
Upcoming information sessions: Come learn more about this program from the faculty leader and program coordinator! Hear about excursions, see photos of the student housing, and ask any questions you may have.
Thursday, October 17th, 2:00 - 3:00 pm in PLC 627
Friday, November 1st, 12:00 - 1:00 pm via Zoom…
Location Overview:
Formerly known as Bombay, Mumbai is an important economic and cultural hub on the west coast of the country. Known as the Gateway to India, it is one of the most populated cities in the world and is the host to a variety of thriving industries including finance, commerce and trade, and…
Location Overview:
In Barcelona, you’ll find a bustling city filled with art, unique Gaudi architecture, affordable tapas bars, and urban parks — all nestled along the warm and inviting Mediterranean Sea. The Spanish people are friendly, outgoing, and very social, so even with minimal knowledge of the Spanish…
Experience life at a small yet highly ranked university by directly enrolling in classes at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH). Founded in 1986, POSTECH has around 3,500 enrolled students and boasts 86 research institutes and centers, indicating the strength of the university’s research mission.…Funding Study Abroad
Most forms of financial aid may be used to pay for your study abroad program costs. However, most students need to supplement their standard financial aid package. There are nearly 40 scholarships of varying requirements and award amounts that UO students can apply for. For specific information about awards and eligibility, you should consult with a financial aid counselor at the Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships.
Study Abroad Global Equity Scholarship
NEW! GEO aims to make study abroad accessible to as many UO students as possible. The SAGE scholarship is for students who identify as BIPOC, First-Gen, and/or low-income.
- $3,000- $5,000
- Deadline November 15
Planning Scholarships
There are four scholarships to help students fund their future study abroad experience. First generation college students, students with disabilities, and first-term freshmen are eligible to apply and use these scholarships at any point in their academic career at UO.
- Deadline December 15
GEO General Scholarships
You will be considered for up to seven need- and merit-based study abroad scholarships for GEO-sponsored programs by completing one general application.
- Eligibility and award amounts vary for each scholarship
- Region-specific scholarships are available
Freeman Fellowship
Students who apply for a GlobalWorks internship in East and Southeast Asia are automatically considered for this scholarship.
- Up to $6,500
- GlobalWorks offers individualized placements in a wide variety of career sectors
GEO Blog
Get insight into students' experience abroad and read how Ducks study abroad with various identities
Application Deadlines
WINTER & SPRING QUARTER*
JAPAN EXCHANGE
SUMMER EXCHANGE
FALL, SPRING & ACADEMIC YEAR EXCHANGE
*Date represents the majority of programs, application deadlines may vary by program.
Please verify deadlines on the web page for the programs you are interested in.
Applications to most programs are reviewed on a rolling basis in the order they are submitted, which means some programs may fill before the deadline has passed. We encourage all students to apply for their first-choice study abroad program as early as possible. We strongly recommend students consider one or two back-up programs in case space is not available in their first-choice program.
Diversity & Inclusion Abroad
Hear six UO students discuss their identities in the context of a study abroad experience.
Mental Health Resource
Free confidential emotional health and well-being support available 24/7.
