As the world becomes increasingly global, international experiences are integral to fostering foreign relations and creating a diverse and inclusive student body here at Auburn University. Studying abroad is an excellent opportunity for students to broaden their horizons through cultural immersion and international experiences. Auburn Abroad, housed within the Office of International Programs, is committed to contributing to the internationalization of the university and is dedicated to helping students and faculty travel abroad!
Study Abroad Options
Auburn Abroad offers a variety of study abroad opportunities for students. Programs are flexible for student needs.
Auburn Abroad Programs
Auburn study abroad programs are led by Auburn faculty. Students can receive both direct Auburn course credit and/or transfer credit for the courses they take while abroad. Programs vary in length (anywhere from one week to a full year) and span a wide range of geographic regions, subject area, and credit type (major, minor, internship, elective, and core). Housing options include residence halls, apartments, homestays, and hotels. Programs are available for all majors and student levels, although students need at least two semesters of college coursework to be eligible to study abroad.
Fun Fact: students can use Auburn scholarships and financial aid toward Auburn study abroad programs!
Non-Auburn Programs
If students cannot find an Auburn program that suits their needs, they can still study abroad with a program from another school or provider. Credit they obtain from courses while abroad can be carried back to Auburn as transfer credits. All students that participate in a Non-Auburn Program will register with our office so that they will still receive guidance and support when preparing for their program. This guidance and support includes knowledge of non-Auburn options, receiving transient/transfer credit, and signing up for insurance.
What We Offer
Study Abroad 101
Study Abroad 101 is a weekly 30-minute group session to help students learn about the study abroad process and all that the Auburn Abroad office has to offer. Students will learn how to choose the right program and are provided the opportunity to ask any general questions they have about studying abroad.
Peer Advising
With Peer Advising, students work one-on-one with our student peer advisors to find the right program and get help with their applications. Peer advisors can also answer any specific questions students have about studying abroad.
How to Find a Program
Our Program Search tool makes it easy to find abroad programs that fit each student’s needs. With simple and advanced search options, students can find programs based on college or school, academic term, location, or type of credit offered. Auburn Abroad offers a number of major/college specific programs as well as more broad programs such as the Core Curriculum program in Barcelona, where students receive two core curriculum credits over four weeks in the summer.
We recommend students speak with their academic advisors when considering studying abroad in order to determine which programs and terms are best fit for their needs. Peer Advising is also beneficial for students who know they want to study abroad but aren’t sure where to start.
Student Stories
If you are interested in learning more about studying abroad at Auburn from the student perspective, please head over to the Auburn Abroad blog, Global Tiger Tales. Here you will learn more about specific programs as students detail their own international experiences.