Study forensic science in Australia. Organize a medical clinic in Panama. Learn about ancient art in India. Discover techniques for international marketing in the Netherlands.
Whether you want to spend a whole semester learning in (and about) another country, or only a few weeks, your options to travel and study overseas at IU are boundless.
380+overseas study programs to choose from
#5in the nation for number of students studying abroad
Solomon Mabry taught English in Rwanda as part of his overseas adventure. “I would definitely encourage students to have a study abroad experience just because it’s really eye-opening to see a different culture and a different way of living. . . . Studying abroad takes you out of that comfort zone, and it kind of forces you to reinterpret the way you live life.”
Where would you like to study? How long do you want to stay—a semester, a summer, a year? Would you prefer to live with a family, with students from the host country, or with other Americans?
These are just a few things you should take into consideration. You can earn education abroad scholarships through IU and other units, such as your school or department, based on financial need and academic performance.
Learn more at Education Abroad. They help students earn course credit for trips, find funding, and even decide what to pack.
Explore education abroad options110countries are represented in our student body
5,000+international students enrolled at IU Bloomington in fall 2024
IU offers courses in more than 80 languages—more than any other public university. And our Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies enables you to immerse yourself in the history and culture of a specific country—or an entire region of the world.
The iconic Sample Gates on Kirkwood Avenue don’t just serve as an entrance to campus. They remind all who pass through that IU Bloomington offers access to the other side of the world.
