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Interested in studying abroad but 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.

 Fill out an Interest Form to jump start your journey today!

 Choose Your Global Experience

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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
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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: November 15
  • Summer term: January 15
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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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1,226
students studied abroad this summer
31
different countries

Featured Programs

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. GEO offers more than 485 scholarships annually 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

$700K
GEO Scholarships Available Each Year
485
GEO Scholarship Recipients Each Year
 
Available to UO majors in the Schnitzer School of Global Studies and Languages who plan to participate in a GEO-sponsored study abroad program or internship. This scholarship encourages students to pursue language learning and global engagement by studying abroad and becoming a major in the Schnitzer School.

Deadline: December 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
 
The SAGE scholarship offers up to $5,000 for UO students to participate in credit-bearing GEO study abroad or internship programs. It is open to student populations historically underserved in study abroad.

Deadline: November 15

Your Adventure, Your Story

GEO Blog

Get insight into students' experience abroad and read how Ducks study abroad with various identities. Want to experience the world through the eyes of our students? Dive into the GEO blog and discover captivating tales of adventure, culture, and academic growth.

Read GEO Blog

 

Share Your Study Abroad Story

Submit your photos, videos and stories to be featured on the GEO blog and @GEOAbroad social media.

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Seal of Global Engagement

Stand out in today's interconnected world by mastering a foreign language, immersing yourself in an international environment, and gaining cross-cultural professional experience –  you'll unlock a distinctive credential that speaks volumes about your global competence. 

Expand your global credentials

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