Education Abroad

Explore the world while earning credits toward your degree. NAU’s study abroad programs offer opportunities for academic, cultural, and personal growth in destinations across the globe.

Study abroad in 75 countries

500+ programs to choose from

Your global journey starts here

NAU’s education abroad programs help you see the world, earn credit, and expand your perspective. You can live and learn in a new country while staying on track to graduate. These experiences build lifelong memories, professional skills, and global connections.

Where you can go

NAU students study abroad in more than 50 countries across six continents. Whether you want to hike in Patagonia, study business in Japan, or learn about urban planning in Scandinavia, there’s a program for you.

Regions:

  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Australia/Pacific Islands
  • Central America
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • Middle East
  • North America
  • Oceania
  • Scandinavia
  • South America
  • West Indies

Choose your adventure

NAU offers many ways to study abroad and explore the world. Find the program that fits your goals, interests, and timeline:

  • Exchange programs: Study at a partner university while paying NAU tuition.
  • Faculty-led programs: Travel with NAU instructors and classmates on short-term academic trips.
  • Private provider programs: Study through a third-party provider offering additional locations and support.
  • Internships, research, and volunteering: Gain real-world international experience aligned with your major.
  • National Student Exchange (NSE): Study at other U.S. universities or in Canada, Guam, or Puerto Rico.
  • Online global experiences: Earn credit and connect with international peers online.
  • Interdisciplinary Global Programs (IGP): Earn two degrees, spend a year abroad, and prepare for a global career.
  • Dual degree exchange programs: Graduate with two degrees, one from NAU and one from an international partner.

Funding your experience

Studying abroad is more affordable than you might think. NAU offers scholarship opportunities and resources to help you make your global experience a reality whether you’re going abroad for a semester, a summer, or just a few weeks.

Featured scholarship opportunity

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program

This US State Department program helps Pell Grant–eligible students fund study or internships abroad. Gain critical global skills while keeping your education affordable.

Learn more about the Benjamin A. Gilman scholarship

Let's talk travel

Have questions? We’re here to help you explore your options and start planning your education abroad journey. Call the Study Abroad office at 928-523-2409 or email us at Studyabroad@nau.edu.