Northwestern University offers a variety of study abroad programs for undergraduate students during the academic year and summer.
The following program types are developed by Northwestern to offer a variety of high-quality global learning opportunities for undergraduate students.
A cohort of Northwestern students study abroad for one quarter and take courses about an established theme.
Students earn credit, complete an internship, live in a homestay, and participate in grassroots change with local community partners.
Journalism students complete a residency in Argentina, Qatar, or South Africa, in partnership with a wide variety of newspapers, magazines, media companies, and/or public relations firms.
This intercampus program offers Evanston students the opportunity to study at Northwestern's campus in Qatar.
Northwestern partners with prestigious universities around the world to offer exchange partnerships to students.
Students enroll directly at an exchange partner university abroad and choose among a wide variety of courses.
Northwestern affiliates with external program providers and other universities to offer a variety of other study abroad programs, which Northwestern vets for safety and academic integrity.
Programs run by other providers or universities, including center-based, direct enrollment, and/or field-based programs.
Unaffiliated programs are programs run by providers or other universities that have not been vetted by Northwestern and with which Northwestern does not have a formal agreement. Northwestern may grant students permission to apply to an unaffiliated program provided they have specialized academic needs that cannot be met by one of our many Northwestern and affiliated programs. No financial assistance through Northwestern is available for students who participate in unaffiliated programs. Learn more about unaffiliated programs during the academic year or summer.