Best international programs

Explore the Morocco program Apply to volunteer in Morocco. Known for its laid back culture and beautiful beaches, rainforests and volcanoes, Costa Rica is consistently a top pick for those looking to volunteer in Central America. Volunteering in Guatemala is the ultimate adventure for those who like to go off the beaten track. With a rich fusion of Mayan and Spanish cultures, there are plenty of fascinating colonial towns, ancient Mayan ruins and quaint rural villages to explore.

Explore the Guatemala program Apply to volunteer in Guatemala. For many volunteers, their experiences volunteering in Peru are some of the best of their lives. With 10 different project options , you can choose volunteer work such as Amazonian Jungle Conservation or the Medical Volunteer project. Explore the Peru program Apply to volunteer in Peru. Nestled high in the Andes, Quito is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful cities in South America, however there is still a great need for volunteers to assist with the development of the city.

Explore the Ecuador program Apply to volunteer in Ecuador. Argentina draws in tourists from around the globe for many reasons - its natural beauty, delicious cuisine, vibrant culture and so much more. Explore the Argentina program Apply to volunteer in Argentina. Our local team on the ground is extremely passionate about their local initiatives, making it easy for volunteers to go above and beyond to make a difference.

Volunteer work in Colombia is based either in the capital of Bogota or the coastal city of Cartagena. Programs include Childcare , Elderly Care , Teaching and more. Explore the Colombia program Apply to volunteer in Colombia. Our Belize program is based on a stunning private island 45 minutes from mainland Belize in the Caribbean, with a focus on preserving endangered marine life.

Volunteers receive comprehensive training so they can assist local marine biologists to gather data, conduct surveys and remove invasive species. You can expect to see lionfish, corals, whale sharks, turtles, queen conch and many more fascinating underwater species on your dives. Volunteers monitor the reef, whale sharks and other marine life, eradicate invasive species, help set sustainable fishing limits and take part in weekly beach clean-ups to preserve the fragile reef ecosystem, protect against global warming and remove harmful plastics from the ocean.

Explore the Belize program Apply to volunteer in Belize. Our USA volunteer programs bring people from all walks of life together under one common cause. This is a unique opportunity to support local organizations and NGOs that work to empower marginalized communities, minority populations and important environmental causes in some of the most vibrant cities across the US. With volunteer programs in San Diego, New Orleans, Philadelphia and Chicago, this is an exciting chance for Americans to gain a new cultural perspective without crossing any borders.

A stunning island in the Caribbean, Puerto Rico is bursting with character and culture. The country is a unique melting pot of influences from South America, Europe, North America and the wider Caribbean, resulting in a laid back, tropical and Latin feel.

A gem of the Mediterranean, Croatia is a glistening coastal country that has fast become a favorite for travelers to Europe - especially in the summer and fall. Our Croatia volunteer program is based in the popular city of Split, which is vibrant all year round, and has become iconic as the film set to a whole bunch of Game of Thrones scenes. Explore the Croatia program Apply to volunteer in Croatia. Lisbon is the capital of Portugal and one of the most vibrant cultural cities in Europe.

The city is bursting with beautiful architecture, rich cultural history, incredible street art and museums. As one of the sunniest places in Europe, Lisbon benefits from balmy temperatures year-round with a lovely Mediterranean climate.

This involves helping restore native forests just outside of Lisbon to help tackle climate change and protect precious ecosystems. Explore the Portugal program Apply to volunteer in Portugal. Is the appeal of Europe drawing you in? Maintaining a diverse community of approximately 5, international students who comprise 20 percent of the total student body, Paris 7 is known for having an all-star faculty, featuring two winners of the Nobel Prize one, an American , and professors who are internationally renowned for their work in the field of psychoanalytics and cultural theory, including Julia Kristeva.

Although the primary language of instruction is French, a growing number of courses are taught in English , especially at the graduate level. Located in the country capital, the Technical University of Berlin has the highest portion of international students in attendance of any institution in Germany. Among its international student body, 55 percent are undergraduates, while the remaining 45 percent are postgraduates, making its undergraduate-to-postgraduate ratio a near-even Based in the northwest of Italy, Polytechnic University of Turin is the oldest technical university in the nation.

Maintaining and international student population of 5, international students who comprise 16 percent of the total student body, the university is known worldwide for its excellence in the fields of Architecture and Engineering.

Among its international student population, 56 percent are undergraduates, while the remaining 44 percent are postgraduates, making its undergraduate-to-postgraduate ratio a near-even And although the primary language of instruction at Polytechnic University of Turin is Italian, 14 degree programs are taught entirely in English, so U. Based in the Provence region of southern France, Aix-Marseille University is the largest university in the country with the largest endowment of any institution in the French-speaking world.

Home to approximately 10, international students who comprise 14 percent of its total student body, AMU is known for being the alumni institution of countless world leaders, including but not limited to the U.

Located in the country capital of Canberra, Australian National University is the only collegiate institution in Australia to be have been created by its parliament. Home to approximately 2, international students who comprise 31 percent of its total student body, Heriot-Watt is known for ranking inside the top world universities, as well as for its outstanding job-placement rate : 80 percent of graduates landing jobs within six months of leaving the institution.

Among its international student population, 56 percent are undergraduates, while the remaining 44 percent are postgraduates, making it undergraduate-to-graduate student ratio a near-even With over students from the U. Hosting approximately 5, international students who comprise 18 percent of the total student population, Heidelberg is known for having taught the likes of such world-famous names as Friedrich Hegel, Hannah Arendt, and Somerset Maugham, in addition to having ranked as the number one university in Germany according to the big three world university indexes, who have also consistently ranked it inside the top 75 universities worldwide.

Among its international student population, 61 percent are undergraduates, while the remaining 39 percent are postgraduates, making its undergraduate-to-postgraduate student ratio in favor of international undergraduates. Based in a southern suburb of the country capital, the University of Paris-Sud is one of the largest and most renowned universities in France, particularly when it comes to math and science. Although the primary language of instruction is French, the university offers a growing number of international degree programs that are taught entirely in English, so U.

With English as its primary language of instruction and a strong U. Although U. Hosting a diverse community of approximately 6, international students who comprise 14 percent of the total student body, RWTW Aachen is known for fostering close ties with local and international industry, as well as for having the highest amount of third-party funds of any German university.

Based in the small town of Buckingham, the University of Buckingham is the only private university in the United Kingdom operating under a royal charter.

The Times Higher Education index also ranked the University of Buckingham the 17th international university with the best graduate employment performance. Home to approximately 5, international students who comprise 15 percent of the total student body, HU Berlin is known for being the teaching institution of the likes of Albert Einstein, Karl Marx, and W. Du Bois, as well as for ranking consistently inside the top world universities according to QS and Times Higher Education.

Although the primary language of instruction is German, two degree programs in Gender Studies are offered in English. Hosting approximately 5, international students who comprise 16 percent of the total student body, Duisburg-Essen is known for giving the mid-sized German town of Essen an international flair.

Although the primary language of instruction is German, it offers a Master of Science in International Economics and International Policy entirely in English. Based in Perth, the capital city of Western Australia, the University of Western Australia is the oldest university in its state.

Because its language of instruction is English, American students have little difficulty transitioning from home to abroad at UWA. Located in the heart of the country capital, Trinity College Dublin is oldest, most recognized university in Ireland. Home to approximately 3, international students who comprise 21 percent of the total student body, Trinity is known for being one of the seven ancient universities of Britain and Ireland, for having ranked consistently inside the top universities in the world by all three international ranking indexes, as well as for its vibrant student culture and rich literary history.

Through the bonds of common language and often heritage, U. And since it is accredited to offer U. The passport office serves both the UI community and the general public.

Hao Zhou, a third-year MFA student in film and video production, recently added a Student Academy Award to the list of film awards and nominations he has received over the years. Learn more about Hao Zhou. In , the UI ranked 12th nationally among research universities.

Learn more about the UI Fulbright program. View all events. We cannot learn to live together if we do not live to learn from each other. Travel is an important part of the Assumption Rome program, and trips to other sites and cities are included in the tuition. Housing includes both classrooms and living accommodations where students enjoy family style meals, while enjoying a warm, collegial environment.

Butler University offers a unique program which allows students to spend a semester traveling to multiple locations alongside a Butler faculty member. This program is perfect for the student who does not want to settle in one place, but wants to experience several cultures.

While traveling, the faculty member teaches one course, and then students are joined at different locations by other faculty who teach other courses related to the locale. Carleton College has been sending students abroad for over 40 years.

Currently, Carleton offers 18 faculty-led programs along with numerous other programs sponsored by other organizations and universities. Travel with a faculty member and study ecology in Australia, Chinese in China, geology in New Zealand, and urbanization in Tanzania. Students are supported by faculty who strive to encourage personal growth and development of each student while overseas.

The University of Washington offers students hundreds of study abroad opportunities. Students are looking for a small group working closely with a faculty member, the UW Faculty-led Study Abroad has many rewarding opportunities. Study architecture in Rome, art in Spain, literature in France, or Spanish in Peru, all while working closely and traveling with a trusted university faculty member.

Notably, each program is specially designed by the leading faculty member and is open to students from any of the three University of Washington campuses.

This community-based organization provides services in South Australia such as food, shelter, clothing, care, and educational programs. Most students spend a semester immersed in another culture in locations all over the world: Africa, Asia, Latin America, or the Middle East. During their time abroad, students work closely with faculty members who serve as mentors as students discuss, journal, and process their experience.

Students will spend part of the semester living with local host families, forming relationships and learning more about the culture first-hand. Along with partner programs and third party programs, the University offers various faculty-led programs for students looking for a personal experience alongside trusted and expert faculty.

Students have the opportunity to spend a semester in South Africa working in human services. Visiting cultural and historical locations, listening to guest speakers, and touring scenic locations are also part of the curriculum. Exciting weekend activities in the area include shark diving, sky diving, and bungee jumping.

Students live and study in historic old town Heidelberg an education in itself while attending concerts in beautiful concert halls, visiting museums, and spending time at a wide variety of wonderful historic and cultural sites. Extended trips are common to Austria and northern Germany and form an integral part of the program. It is worth noting the program is offered in both the spring and fall semesters. When Sarah Lawrence College students study abroad, not only do they get to experience a new culture, they receive the added benefit of small seminar experience and individual work with faculty.

During a SATA semester, students will carry a regular course load with a specific academic focus, and spend time taking field trips designed to help develop an appreciation for the history, culture, and social customs of the region. Rhodes College offers students a full semester abroad studying in various locations all over Europe. Students will travel to England, then Oxford, followed by five weeks of travel around Western Europe.

This program is one of a kind because students are accompanied by British tutors in Art History. There are two tracks available: one with a focus on Ancient Greece and Rome, and another focused on Western Europe in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Upon successful completion of the program, students will receive 18 credits, meeting general degree requirements.

While abroad, students will earn between twelve and eighteen credits. Students studying in Salzburg, Austria will live in a University of Portland residence hall, with the classroom, library, and common room attached in one campus center. The birthplace of Mozart provides an excellent backdrop to students earning credits in art, history, theology, philosophy, and literature.

The campus is a short walk from the railway station, which makes the rest of Europe a train ticket away. Situated in the quaint city of Leiden, The Netherlands, Webster University has an international campus that was established in Webster students can fulfill academic requirements while discovering the rich history Leiden has to offer. Home to the famous artist Rembrandt, and a center of historical and commercial importance for centuries, this city offers easy access to almost anywhere in Western Europe.

Students work closely with professors to reach their academic goals while learning the culture and history of the city and region. Located where ancient Rome got its start and where Romans and popes take their summer rest, students can meander through the five acres of vineyards that are a part of this breathtaking campus. While in Rome, students take courses designed to maximize their understanding of the roots and development of European civilization.

Students will take two substantial trips during their semester, one to Greece and the other through Northern Italy; they also visit many archaeological sites and museums while in Rome.