Global Education Oregon Home | Global Education Oregon
Search Global Education Oregon
Global Education Oregon Menu
Global Education Oregon Home
Get Ready to Take Flight
Interested in studying abroad but not sure where to start? Speak with an advisor, read our student guide, or check out upcoming events to ask questions, learn about study abroad opportunities, and find the right program for you.
Image
Fill Out an Interest Form
Image
Explore Programs on Interactive Map
Image
Meet With an Advisor
Image
Student Guide: Getting Started
Image
Get Ready to Go Abroad: Pre-Departure Workshops
From budgeting to first-time traveling, to mental health resources and navigating your identities abroad. Attend GEO's Pre-Departure Workshops before you go abroad!
Get Ready to Go Abroad!
Image
Costa Rica: GEO's
Newest
Center
Live and study in this charming, vibrant university city in the Central Valley highlands of Costa Rica. Immerse yourself in student life in Heredia, located just 20 minutes from the capital city of San José.
Located in the center of the country, Heredia is the perfect location from which to explore Costa Rica’s spectacular volcanoes, rainforests, cloud forests and beaches.
Costa Rica is also one the most biodiverse regions on the planet and one of the happiest countries in Latin America. Heredia is an ideal place to develop your intercultural competency skills while you experience Latin American culture, history, language, and unparalleled natural beauty.
Explore Costa Rica
Choose Your Global Experience
Image
Need some help deciding?
Take the
GEO Quiz
to be matched with the right program for you!
GEO Centers
Your home away from home with on-site staff providing housing, excursions, and orientations.
Application deadlines*:
Fall quarter: April 15
Winter & Spring quarter: November 15
Summer term: March 15
GlobalWorks Internships
Connect studies with real-world experience in various career fields while earning UO credits.
Application deadlines*:
Fall quarter: May 15
Winter quarter: September 1
Spring quarter: November 15
Summer term: January 15
University Exchange
Take classes alongside local students at foreign universities for a semester or full year.
Application deadlines*:
Japan exchanges: December 15
All other exchanges: February 1
*A
pplication deadlines may vary by program. Please verify deadlines on the web page for the programs you are interested in.
Featured Programs
Advancing Your Academic Success: Pre-Freshman Studies in London
Can’t wait for college to begin? Get a head start on your University of Oregon academic career while studying in one of the most diverse cities in the world on Global Education Oregon’s study abroad program: Advancing Your Academic Success: Pre-Freshman Studies in London.Upon arrival in London, you’ll follow in the…
Advancing Your Academic Success: Pre-Freshman Studies in Costa Rica
Can’t wait for college to begin? Get a head start on your University of Oregon academic career while studying in one of the most environmentally biodiverse and sustainable countries in the world on Global Education Oregon’s study abroad program: Advancing Your Academic Success: Pre-Freshman Studies in Costa Rica.This…
Food, Media and Tourism in Italy and Spain
TWO UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE CITIES - ONE UNFORGETTABLE TERM.Embark on an unforgettable program in two historically and culturally rich cities and take courses that blend culture, sustainability, journalism and business. Spend the first five weeks in Siena, Italy, a city steeped in medieval charm and world renowned for…
Italian Language and Culture in Siena
Discover the charm of Italy with the Italian Language and Culture in Siena program! Dive into the heart of Tuscany for an unforgettable study abroad adventure. Enhance your Italian language skills with courses tailored to your level—whether you’re a beginner or an advanced speaker. Discover the captivating art,…
Food, Culture, and Sustainability in Siena
Experience Italian food and culture in the contexts of beautiful Siena and Tuscany. Italian cuisine has influenced food culture around the world and is viewed as a form of art by many. Participating in this program will allow you to gain a deeper understanding of complex food-related issues and develop new insights…
Liberal Arts in London
Building on a quarter-century of academic excellence, the London Centre offers multi-disciplinary courses in the liberal arts and humanities. Each course places an important emphasis on experiential learning, transforming the entire city of London into your classroom by incorporating several local outings and…
Funding Study Abroad
Financial aid options are generally available to support your study abroad program costs. However, most students find they need to supplement their standard financial aid package with additional funding sources. GEO offers more than
400 scholarships
annually with varying eligibility requirements and award amounts specifically for UO students planning to study abroad. For detailed information about available scholarships and your eligibility, please consult with a financial aid counselor at the
Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships
Discover Study Abroad Scholarships
$450K
GEO SCHOLARSHIPS available each year
400
GEO scholarship Recipients each year
$1,135
Average Scholarship amount awarded
Arlene Schnitzer Study Abroad Scholarship
Available to UO majors in the
Schnitzer School of Global Studies and Languages
who plan to participate in a GEO-sponsored study abroad program or internship. This scholarship encourages students to pursue language learning and global engagement by studying abroad and becoming a major in the Schnitzer School.
Deadline: December 15
Planning Scholarships
There are four scholarships to help students fund their future study abroad experience. First generation college students, students with disabilities, and first-term freshmen are eligible to apply and use these scholarships at any point in their academic career at UO.
Deadline: December 15
GEO General Scholarships
You will be considered for up to seven need- and merit-based study abroad scholarships for GEO-sponsored programs by completing one general application. Eligibility and award amounts vary for each scholarship and region-specific scholarships are available.
Deadlines vary
Study Abroad Global Equity Scholarship
The SAGE scholarship offers up to $5,000 for UO students to participate in credit-bearing GEO study abroad or internship programs. It is open to student populations historically underserved in study abroad.
Deadline: November 15
GEO Blog
Get insight into students' experience abroad and read how Ducks study abroad with various identities.
My First Week in Barcelona
My First Week in London
Reflecting on My Time in Hong Kong
Read the GEO Blog
Share Your Study Abroad Story
Image
Submit your photos, videos and stories to be featured on the GEO blog and
@GEOAbroad
social media.
Submit Content
Image
Seal of Global Engagement
Stand out in today's interconnected world by mastering a foreign language, immersing yourself in an international environment, and gaining cross-cultural professional experience – you'll unlock a distinctive credential that speaks volumes about your global competence. The Seal of Global Engagement is more than an accolade, it's a testament to your commitment to global citizenship.
Learn More About the Seal
Diversity & Inclusion Abroad
Hear six UO students discuss their identities in the context of a study abroad experience.
Learn About Diversity & Inclusion Abroad
Image
Mental Health Resources
Free confidential emotional health and well-being support available 24/7.
Explore Mental Health Resources
US