Study Abroad

Northwestern has partnered with numerous program partners to offer study abroad options for any major.

As a member of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU), Northwestern has partnered with the following organizations to offer these unique programs:

Semester and Major Specific Options:

• Political Science majors can study in Washington D.C. with CCCU Global Ed
• Spanish majors choose to study in Costa Rica with Students International or in Spain with Semester in Spain

All other majors can study for a Summer or Semester with one of Northwestern's approved program partners:

• American College of Greece: The American College of Greece | Study Abroad at ACG
• International Studies Abroad (ISA)
• LCC International University Lithuania
• Liverpool Hope University
• Stranmillis University, Belfast, Northern Ireland
• Veritas Christian Study Abroad

Faculty-Led Options

• Take Fine Arts and Literature core curriculum courses in Italy (All Majors)

Major Specific Programs

Here are just a few options in our degree programs:

• Practice speaking Spanish in Spain (Spanish Degree)
• Live out your faith in Costa Rica (Spanish Degree)
• Dive into recording arts in Nashville, TN (Media Production Degree)

Discover:

• Students can choose from short-term faculty led programs, full semester, or summer options.
• Meet with Global Programs advisor, Kendra Sundeen, in NAZ4116 for more program details and individual advising.
• Explore approved study away programs to find a good fit.
• Talk with student study abroad alumni to learn about their experience and ask questions to learn more.

Eligibility:

• Traditional undergraduates
• Minimum GPA 2.25
• 18+ years old
• Completed at least 1 UNW semester

Map it Out:

• Meet with the Global Programs advisor
• Meet with your Academic Advisor
• Meet with Registrar for course approvals
• Meet with Financial Aid

Deadlines:

• March 15 (Fall Terms)
• October 15 (Spring Terms)

Apply:

• Apply to the program
• Complete forms
• Obtain a passport and visa if needed
• Explore additional scholarships and apply for them

Eligibility

Matriculated students 18 years or older, with a minimum GPA of 2.25 and one completed semester at Northwestern are eligible to study abroad.

Tuition

With a home tuition model, students pay Northwestern tuition, room, and fees. Northwestern then remits the program costs directly to the program partners.

Financial Aid

Students may be considered for financial assistance for full-time off-campus study. In order to be considered for financial assistance (i.e., Federal and/or State) through University of Northwestern, the program must be recognized by the University, the student must have established at least one semester of enrollment on campus (two semesters on campus if the student desires to be considered for institutional aid), and the student must meet program qualifications.

Students can use all of their Federal and State aid as long as they remain an enrolled Northwestern student. In addition, students may apply for Off-Campus Studies Assistance.

Travel

Students are responsible for travel costs for the majority of the programs.

Application Deadlines

The campus deadline is October 15 for all Spring Semester programs and March 15th for all Summer and Fall Semester programs.