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Education Abroad

The world awaits. Every year thousands of Penn State students and faculty engage the world through academic programs, research, service, internships, and cultural immersion abroad. Personal development, new knowledge and enhanced perspective drives global impact.

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Students

International experiences offer you the opportunity to set yourself apart through cross-cultural competency, expanded resourcefulness, and experience navigating new contexts. Broaden your learning through international coursework, internships, and cultural immersion.

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Faculty & Advisers

As champions of global education, faculty and advisers play an important role in internationalization. Learn about the many ways you can support Penn State in educating the next generation of global citizens.

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Parents & Family

Studying abroad is a unique opportunity for your student to develop academically, personally, and professionally. Obtain information on what it means to provide support to your student through this life-changing experience.

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Returnees & Alumni

Once you have returned from abroad, stay involved with Global Penn State, share your experience, and encourage other students to pursue international opportunities.

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Health & Safety

The well-being of our faculty, staff, and students abroad is our top priority. Learn about the resources available to support you while abroad and what you can do to prepare yourself to stay safe overseas.

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Discover the places you can call your classroom through Education Abroad at Penn State.

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News

Fox Graduate School names recipients of fall 2024 International Travel Grants

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 14:3

The J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School at Penn State and Penn State Global have announced the awardees for the Fall 2024 Graduate Student International Travel Grants. Of 39 applications, seven were selected for $1,500 grants to assist them in presenting their research at international conferences outside the United States. 

Penn State shows academic excellence in 2024 global ranking of academic subjects

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 14:0

Penn State ranks in the top 50 in 19 subject area rankings and in the top 100 in the world in an additional 13 subjects, according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities, which released its 2024 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects on Nov. 11.

Perreault Fellow gains election experience through internship in Dublin, Ireland

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:1

College of the Liberal Arts and Bellisario College of Communications student Teagan Mayr spent eight weeks as a research and communications intern through the Perreault Fellows Program, a competitive global leadership and internship program at Penn State.

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