Our Mission
Global Education Oregon (GEO) creates pathways to international, experiential learning for students, faculty, and university partners. Founded on the belief that international engagement is integral to developing global citizens, we:
Prepare students for a modern workforce through exceptional academic and professional experiences abroad
Connect faculty to cross-cultural perspectives that enhance their teaching and research
Provide institutional partners with a personalized, progressive approach to international programming and collaboration
Opportunities for UO Faculty and Staff
Develop a program to teach abroad, advise a GlobalWorks intern remotely from Eugene, consult on program development, or apply to travel abroad for a site visit.
Develop a Faculty-Led Program
Take your teaching expertise and research interests abroad with students.
Advise a GlobalWorks Intern
Connect with and guide students during their international internship experience.
Program Consultation & Ideation
Contribute your program ideas or provide guidance throughout the development process—all without leaving Oregon.
UO Staff Study Abroad Grant
Participate in a site visit to select GEO study abroad programs.
Explore GEO's Study Abroad Programs Map
Global Education Oregon (GEO) offers more than 200 programs in more than 60 countries. Explore the world through GEO's comprehensive program map.
Testimonials
Hear from faculty who have worked with GEO
"Working with GEO has given me the extraordinary opportunity of traveling around Europe and South America with some of the best students at the University of Oregon. Studying journalism across cultures and languages with them has invigorated my conviction that learning abroad helps teach perhaps the most important lesson of all: We are all one."
—Peter Laufer, UO Professor of Journalism
Why Study Abroad Matters
Study abroad is among the most effective high-impact practices contributing to student success. A recent UO Institutional Research analysis using propensity score matching to control for incoming GPA, UO GPA, debt load, race, ethnicity, and residency status, found that study abroad participation is associated with:
Advising Hub
Access essential details about GEO programs and requirements to effectively advise students considering studying abroad.