Welcome to Study Abroad at Northwestern
Interested in study abroad? Study Abroad Office staff and advisers are ready to work closely with you to help you connect your academic and personal goals to an international credit-bearing experience.
This section outlines the steps to study abroad, from making the decision to study abroad to selecting programs and creating strong applications. Read this section thoroughly when you first start thinking about study abroad, and refer to it again before you start filling out your study abroad application.
- Why study abroad?
- Steps to study abroad
- Choosing a study abroad program
- Eligibility requirements
- Application FAQs
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