Developing & Proposing an Education Abroad Program

There are several different kinds of education abroad programs that faculty or staff may want to develop for their students. Please review the program types and relevant program development processes.

NOTE: New education abroad program proposals (excluding Embedded programs) are currently closed through at least the '25-26 academic year, with an update regarding the process to propose and develop a new program expected after April 15, 2026. Penn State academic departments can still consult with the Education Abroad team on global learning priorities and potential future study abroad programs by contacting EducationAbroad@psu.edu.

Develop a Customized Program

Where Penn State faculty and staff are the instructors and program leaders for a group traveling together abroad

Develop a Semester/Summer Direct Enroll Program

Where Penn State students enroll in courses at a foreign institution or third-party provider for the duration of the experience

Develop an Exchange Program

Where Penn State students enroll in courses at a foreign institution and students from the foreign university enroll in courses at Penn State

Develop a Graduate Education Abroad Program

For graduate students seeking international experiences to enrich their academic program at Penn State

Develop a Non-Credit International Experience

For assistance determining whether the activity should be included in an education abroad program or recorded as a non-credit experience

Apply for Travel Grants & Scholarships

Opportunities to apply for funding available to assist with global travel - study abroad, research, or conference attendance