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Study Abroad

Stretch Your Boundaries – Expand Your World

Develop intercultural communication skills and global awareness through unforgettable experiences abroad. As a study abroad student, you will make friends with local people and classmates, practice a new language, explore your independence, and live with a host family or local students. This experience is attractive to many employers and graduate school admissions committees. Studying abroad will force you to think cross-culturally, creatively adapt to a new way of life, and enjoy a culture other than your own. Get ready for an amazing study abroad experience! 

Quick Facts:

  • 1-2 semester of off-campus study
  • Join on of our established partner programs
  • Available to all NU students
  • Must hold a Sophomore standing

Study Abroad Information

Study Abroad Policies

NU Institutional Aid (NU scholarship) does not apply to Semester Abroad tuition or fees.

External (Federal or State) Financial Aid, Grants, Student Loans, can be applied to Semester Abroad Tuition or Fees. 

Students cannot study abroad in their first year at NU, or in their final semester at NU.  Students need to work with their academic advisor to plan their semester abroad and register for the correct courses to meet graduation requirements.

It is the expectation that students studying in off-campus programs will be exemplary representatives for Northwest University, therefore:

A 3.0 GPA is required for NU application approval to a Semester Abroad program.

Students are expected to abide by the Northwest University Community Handbook Lifestyle Standards, in addition to any other standards that may be imposed by the off-campus program.

Students are responsible for their own travel arrangements, including passports, visas, and transportation to the Semester Abroad site. 

Students need to meet with their Advisor remotely during advising week while on Semester Abroad in order to register for classes for the semester when they return.

Study Abroad as Personal Enrichment

Students are encouraged to study abroad, even if it is not required for their major, as Personal Enrichment. Students may choose to fill the elective credit requirements of their major through a Semester Abroad program.

Korean & Japanese Sister University Exchange Programs

We are proud of our sister university relationships that reflect our strategic Pacific Rim location. Our sister universities offer many courses in English. These credits can be applied to any major’s electives, though they are particularly useful for Business majors.

Our Korean sister universities include: Ewha Womans University, Gachon University, Soongsil University, Hansei University, and Handgong Global University.

Our Japanese sister universities include: Kanagawa University and Toyo University.

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