Providers
Alliance for Global Education
The Alliance for Global Education, LLC is a not-for-profit partnership of the Arcadia University Center for Education Abroad and the Institute for Study Abroad at Butler University. The Alliance was formed with the vision of opening study abroad destinations in Asia to an ever-growing and more diverse U.S. undergraduate population. The Alliance provides stimulating, interdisciplinary study abroad programs in China and India that maintain the high academic standards, strong student services, and careful health and safety measures of our partner institutions. Our core mission is to develop and promote innovative programs in vibrant, dynamic Asian countries that are of ever-increasing scholarly, political, and economic interest. Visit Alliance's website.
American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS)
A semester or year of study abroad with the American Institute For Foreign Study® (AIFS) is an exciting and educational experience you will remember all your life. AIFS has programs in 18 countries including Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Costa Rica, China, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Peru, Russia, South Africa and Spain. AIFS programs provide an educational and economical way to experience a new culture. Our programs provide superior value for affordable fees, and cost less than if you made arrangements on your own. With AIFS, studying abroad is more affordable than you think.
The AIFS fee includes airfare if selected, housing, insurance, a meal plan, tuition and special services. All these costs are covered, payable in U.S. dollars, before you leave. With AIFS, you have no worries and no additional bills!
We are pleased to offer a fixed grant for each UND student participating in a semester ($400) or summer program ($200). AIFS also offers 40 semester scholarships at $1,000 each which can be used in conjunction with federal and state grants, awards and loans. Visit AIFS' website.
CEA Global Education
CEA Global Education was founded in 1997 to provide international education opportunities and the highest quality student support for U.S. and Canadian university students interested in exploring global issues in exciting global cities. Today, CEA sends thousands of students every year on education abroad programs to locations in several countries, including Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, South Africa and Spain.
Scholarships are available to UND students. Visit CEA's website.
Educators Abroad, Ltd
Educators Abroad, Ltd’s Student Teaching (EAST) program offers prospective k-12 teachers the opportunity to develop their teaching abilities and expand their cultural awareness by completing student teaching requirements in more than 40 countries around the world.
Student teaching in a cultural setting different from one’s own broadens one’s perspective on life, education, educational policy, and the teaching/learning process. It increases the ability of educators to effectively educate students of different cultural backgrounds and to prepare them for the global community they will live in.
UND is affiliated with EAST offered by Educators Abroad, an organization with a recognized reputation for excellence in international educational opportunities. Educators Abroad is accredited by the British Accreditation Council. Through this affiliation, UND students are able to meet their student teaching requirement in schools throughout the world. Visit Educators Abroad's website.
GlobaLinks: AustraLearn, AsiaLearn and EuroLearn
AustraLearn, AsiaLearn, and EuroLearn, educational programs of GlobaLinks, offer study abroad opportunities for university/college students in numerous destinations worldwide. With more than 19 years experience, we provide the most comprehensive services to prepare students for a successful abroad experience. Having sent over 20,000 students abroad, we strive to offer programs that are both academically and culturally enriching for students. Unlike other programs, cultural integration is a cornerstone of our program whereby we supply extensive country and cultural information, offer counseling and support, house our students with locals and other international students, and offer flexible travel opportunities that do not group you only with Americans and Canadians. Visit GlobaLinks' website.
Institute for Study Abroad, Butler University (IFSA-Butler)
The Institute for Study Abroad, Butler University (IFSA-Butler) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1988 at Butler University. Our primary goal is to provide quality study abroad opportunities, plus academic and personal support services, for qualified North American undergraduates seeking to earn academic credit through study abroad. While the Institute for Study Abroad is affiliated with Butler University, it is not a department of the university.
IFSA-Butler is organized to assist our students from the time they apply until after they return. Our staff in Indianapolis prepare students for the academic and cultural changes that await them, and our offices around the world provide on-site support to help students make the most of their study abroad experiences.
IFSA-Butler currently operates programs in Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Costa Rica, England, India, Mexico, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Peru, the Republic of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. Visit IFSA-Butler's website.
University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC)
USAC is a non-profit consortium of 33 U.S. universities that provide quality summer, semester & yearlong study abroad programs. USAC offers students the opportunity to earn university credit while abroad in Australia, China, Chile, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Scotland, Spain, Sweden and Thailand.
USAC programs vary in their course offerings and try to take full advantage of the area they are located in. Many programs offer intensive language with no pre-requisites which allow students from any level to earn up to two years of foreign language credit in just one semester. Most USAC programs include courses in English, internships, field trips and optional field studies courses. Visit USAC's website.
Semester at Sea
Semester at Sea is a multi-country study abroad program committed to providing profoundly transformative study abroad experiences that emphasize global exchange and awareness. A variety of coursework from 20-25 disciplines is integrated with relevant field experience in up to a dozen countries, allowing for a comparative study abroad experience that is truly global. Students from all over the United States and the world participate on Semester at Sea and earn transferable credits from the University of Virginia, one of the nation’s top institutions. Since 1963, more than 50,000 students have traveled to more than 60 countries with Semester at Sea. Each fall and spring semester, about 700 students representing 300 colleges and universities embark upon a 100-110 day worldwide voyage. Unique itineraries include 10-12 visits to destinations such as India, Viet Nam, South Africa, China, and Brazil. Regional summer voyages explore the Pacific Rim, Latin America, or Europe and last 65-70 days. Participants travel aboard the MV Explorer, a ship that has been outfitted as a floating campus with nine classrooms, a library, dining halls, computer lab, student union, fitness center, campus store, and a diverse living/learning community. Semester at Sea offers $3.25 million in scholarships and aid each year. Merit and needs-based awards can be combined and each student application is measured against the applicant pool-not against federal guidelines or Pell eligibility. Multiple load options are also available. Visit Semester at Sea's website.
World Endeavors
World Endeavors provides international study, internship, and volunteer programs in over 20 countries in Europe, Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. With a focus on cultural immersion, World Endeavors programs are designed to give participants the opportunity to truly engage in their host culture. World Endeavors programs aim to have a direct, positive impact on participants and their host communities by providing the opportunity for life-changing experiences.
• Study Abroad
World Endeavors offers affordable study abroad programs in unique locations across the globe. World Endeavors students study and live alongside local students, sometimes as the only foreign student on their dorm floor or in their classes, while earning credit for courses that can be transferred back to UND.
• Intern Abroad
World Endeavors interns gain practical experience in their field through a customized internship that gives them insight into local business and cultural practices. Internship placements are available in over ten countries in a wide range of fields, many with no foreign language requirement.
• Volunteer Abroad
World Endeavors volunteers contribute to their host communities through work with locally run organizations. Volunteer placements range in duration from 2-12 weeks, and include teaching, orphanage, health care, environmental and wildlife conservation, deaf education, and women’s assistance projects. Many programs include language classes and home stays. Visit World Endeavor's website.