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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

Visit highlights empathy education with University of Galway and Cillian Murphy

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 08:3

Earlier this year, Sabine Klahr, the interim vice provost for Penn State Global, attended an “Acting with Empathy” event in Dublin, alongside Marc Brennan, professor and UNESCO chair; Max Crowle and Michael Donovan from the Penn State Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center; and two student delegates. The event, focused on empathy education, was co-hosted by the UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre with Irish actor and UNESCO patron Cillian Murphy.

Search underway for the next vice provost for Penn State Global

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:2

Penn State is seeking nominations and candidates for the next vice provost for Penn State Global, with responsibilities including global support, international students and scholars, education abroad and global engagement. This search is internal to Penn State.  

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — March 5

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 14:5

As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 17 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University. 

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