Travel and Study Around the World
Study abroad is a unique experience that often leads students to personal growth and cultural immersion, and one that can help develop academic and professional skills. The University of Oregon offers more than 200 study abroad programs through the Global Education Oregon (GEO) office that can fulfill your Global Studies major or minor requirements while providing a uniquely immersive experience.
Intercultural Experience Requirement: The Global Studies Major requires significant intercultural experience (minimum of 10 weeks). This requirement can be fulfilled by studying abroad or an internship abroad. There are hundreds of programs to choose from and internships can be individually tailored to your interests and goals. Most summer programs do not satisfy this requirement because they are less than 10 weeks.
Study Abroad with UO
The University of Oregon offers over 200 study abroad programs that can fulfill your Global Studies major or minor requirements. Alternatively, you can intern abroad through the GlobalWorks International Internship program in a variety of regions around the world.
International Exchange
Students can enroll as an exchange student at a top international research institution for fall or winter semester, spring semester or quarter, a full academic year, or summer term. Exchange students experience an immersive study abroad experience, living and learning with local students in their chosen city.
Get started: Fill out this interest form to get matched with a GEO advisor.
GEO Centers
The UO has four GEO centers in London, Spain, and Italy where dedicated on-site staff arrange housing, organize excursions, offer on-site orientations, and connect students to the kinds of global experiential learning and professional development opportunities unique to each country.
Arlene Schnitzer Scholarship
The Arlene Schnitzer Study Abroad Scholarship is an award of up to $5,000 (average award will be approximately $3,000) 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. Selection is based on financial need, academic merit, and a well-completed scholarship application.
Students can apply for the Arlene Schnitzer Study Abroad Scholarship as early as their first term at the UO, and the funds can be used at any time during their college career at the UO.
Featured Study Abroad Opportunities in Global Studies
This program, administered by Global Education Oregon (GEO), offers internship opportunities in a wide variety of industry career fields and locations around the world.
Internship opportunities are highly customizable, and we guarantee placement in your preferred career fields and location. Students earn up to eight UO credits as well as life-changing work experience in a different culture.
Please email globalworks@uoregon.edu to discuss your options.
Ghana to the World is a four-week summer program offered by the University of Ghana. During this program, you will be immersed in discussions on Africa-centered topics and experience the vibrant and diverse regions in Ghana. You will learn from local experts about the modern technologies, cultural foundations and evolution, and community systems shaping current initiatives for social impact and transformation in Ghana. As the capital of Ghana, Accra is well known for its traditional and contemporary arts, vibrant music scene, and bustling outdoor markets. Experience the welcoming hospitality of the Ghanaian people as you discover the wide variety of cultural events, festivals, and performances Accra has to offer.