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Not sure where to start? Speak with an advisor, read our student guide, or check out upcoming events to ask questions, learn about study abroad opportunities, and find the right program for you.

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Prepare to Go Abroad: Pre-Departure Workshops

Are you studying abroad this upcoming Summer or Fall? Join our essential pre-departure workshops to master budgeting, smart packing strategies, navigating cultural identity challenges, and more to make the most of your international experience!

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Choose Your Global Experience

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GEO Centers

Your home away from home with on-site staff providing housing, excursions, and orientations.

Application deadlines*:

Fall quarter: April 15
Winter & Spring quarter: November 15
Summer term: March 15

GlobalWorks Internships

Connect studies with real-world experience in various career fields while earning UO credits.

Application deadlines*:

Fall quarter: May 15
Winter quarter: September 1
Spring quarter: December 1
Summer term: January 15

University Exchange

Take classes alongside local students at foreign universities for a semester or full year.

Application deadlines*:

Japan exchanges: December 15
All other exchanges: February 1

*Application deadlines may vary by program. Please verify deadlines on the web page for the programs you are interested in.

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Featured Programs

Advancing Your Academic Success: Pre-Freshman Studies in London Can’t wait for college to begin? Get a head start on your University of Oregon academic career while studying in one of the most diverse cities in the world on Global Education Oregon’s study abroad program: Advancing Your Academic Success: Pre-Freshman Studies in London. Watch a Zoom info session with a past Pre-…

GlobalWorks Internship in Seoul, South Korea As the capital and largest city of South Korea, Seoul is steeped in a 2,000 year history and offers visitors a chance to experience the heart of Korean culture. After the 1950s, the city experienced rapid economic and population growth, and now South Korea is a global leader with a thriving economy. Additionally, as a…

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…

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Liberal Arts in London Building on a quarter-century of academic excellence, the London Centre offers multi-disciplinary courses in the liberal arts and humanities. Each course places an important emphasis on experiential learning, transforming the entire city of London into your classroom by incorporating several local outings and…

Intro to Global Leadership: Pre-Freshman Studies in London Can’t wait for college to begin? Get a head start on your University of Oregon business academic career while studying in one of the most diverse cities in the world on Global Education Oregon’s study abroad program: Intro to Global Leadership: Pre-Freshman Studies in London. Watch a Zoom info session with a past Pre…

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Advancing Your Academic Success: Pre-Freshman Studies in Costa Rica Can’t wait for college to begin? Get a head start on your University of Oregon academic career while studying in one of the most environmentally biodiverse and sustainable countries in the world on Global Education Oregon’s study abroad program: Advancing Your Academic Success: Pre-Freshman Studies in Costa Rica.This…

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Funding Study Abroad

Financial aid options are generally available to support your study abroad program costs. However, most students find they need to supplement their standard financial aid package with additional funding sources. The University offers nearly 40 different scholarships with varying eligibility requirements and award amounts specifically for UO students planning to study abroad. For detailed information about available scholarships and your eligibility, please consult with a financial aid counselor at the Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships.

Discover Study Abroad Scholarships

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. GEO is offering multiple SAGE Scholarship awards of up to $5,000.

Deadline: November 15

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

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 and region-specific scholarships are available.

Deadlines vary