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Study Abroad Opportunities

GEO Centers

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A GEO center is a student’s home away from home, where dedicated on-site staff arrange housing, organize excursions, offer on-site orientations.

Globalworks internships

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Connect academic study with real-world experiences. Internships are offered in a wide variety of career sectors and students can earn UO credits.

University Exchange

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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.

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Summer 2024 Photo Contest

GEO wants to see the world through your lens this summer!

Submit your photos and videos throughout the summer to be featured on social media and have the chance to win Duck Bucks

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Featured Programs

Food, Culture, and Sustainability in Siena Experience Italian food and culture in the contexts of beautiful Siena and Tuscany. Italian cuisine has influenced food culture around the world and is viewed as a form of art by many. Participating in this program will allow you to gain a deeper understanding of complex food-related issues and develop new insights…

Italian Language and Culture in Siena Combine the study of Italian language (for absolute beginners to advanced) with courses in fields including anthropology, art history, communications, economics, food and culture, history and political science. You can elect to enroll in Italian semi-intensive language courses for 50 contact hours at the beginning,…

Ciao, Siena! History, Art, and Ecology Embark on a transformative academic journey in Siena, Italy, exploring captivating courses that delve into diverse facets of history, culture, and societal bonds. Discover the lesser-known historical ties between Siena and the Silk Road networks that have bridged Europe and Asia for centuries. Unveil the cultural…

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 $5,000
GlobalWorks offers individualized placements in a wide variety of career sectors

Scholarships at a Glance

Application Deadlines

11/15

WINTER & SPRING QUARTER*

12/15

JAPAN EXCHANGE

1/1

SUMMER EXCHANGE

2/1

FALL, SPRING & ACADEMIC YEAR EXCHANGE

3/15

SUMMER TERM*

4/15

FALL QUARTER*

*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.