The world is your classroom!
We are committed to serving GovState students by providing partnerships with high quality and well-coordinated programs that match the interest of each individual student. We want students to have the opportunity to achieve and develop important learning adventures through an international educational experience.
Faculty-Led Programs
Short-term study abroad programs led by GSU faculty. The duration abroad is typically one to three weeks long during the academic breaks.
Partner School Programs
Program offerings from GSU partner universities which may include a summer or semester at our partner institution.
Independent Programs
Study abroad programs that are run by program providers. Study abroad programs that are run by program providers and offer academic credit that is external to GovState. Program offerings can vary from summer and J-term, semester, year-long, internship and service programs on every continent.
Application Process
Application
Study abroad includes semester/year programs and short-term programs which take place during official breaks (i.e. faculty-led programs, service learning abroad, J-term, summer sessions or Spring Break). If you're ready to explore study abroad or start your education abroad experience, you'll find all the necessary information here.
Study Abroad
- Office of International Services
- Governors State University
- 1 University Pkwy, GMT 168, University Park, IL, 60484
- 708.235.7611
- studyabroad@govst.edu