Education Abroad

Contributing to Comprehensive Internationalization

Developing and Implementing Programs (from a U.S. Campus)

Funding and Financing

Office Administration

Risk Assessment and Crisis Management

Student Advising

Student Health and Safety

Health and Safety Considerations for Managing Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs Prepared for One Person Offices

Faculty-led programs abroad have long been one of the signature features of an education abroad portfolio for higher education institutions. Short-term, faculty-led programs offer many advantages for students and institutions; however, their typical shorter duration and customized structure can be

Education Abroad Publications

May 16, 2022

NAFSA supports education abroad professionals in their daily work with a variety of publications. This page contains a select listing of NAFSA’s education abroad publications. For a complete list, please visit the NAFSA Shop. Advising and Administration Guide to Education Abroad for Advisers and

Best practices for Determining Credit for Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs

The success of study abroad relies on an institution’s understanding that short-term courses offered for credit have the same academic rigor and standards as those taught in a campus classroom. An institution should have a clear policy regarding contact and credit hours for short-term study abroad

Environmental Sustainability and Internationalization: Challenges and Opportunities

May 2, 2022

Download the May 2022 Issue By Karen McBride, EdD, and Daniel Ponce-Taylor, MSc We have dealt with crises before: terrorism, a global financial crisis, racial injustice, and two years of a global pandemic, to name a recent few. The irreparable harm being done to the planet has been rapidly

Considerations When Creating a Travel Policy

This resource is to help colleges and universities consider international travel policies for faculty and staff traveling abroad. In addition to the common elements of travel, it is essential to have resources to mitigate risks to travelers' health, safety, and security in this post pandemic world.

Glossary for Education Abroad Visa Advising

This glossary was designed to support education abroad advisers in understanding common terms used when advising students who need a visa for education abroad. Please visit the NAFSA Shop for an on-demand training course on 'Visa Advising for Education Abroad'. Apostille An Apostille authenticates

Management Development Program - May 2022 Cohort

The NAFSA Management Development Program (MDP) is the most trusted and comprehensive management training program for international education (IE) professionals. Since its inception, more than 700 IE managers have gained applicable real-world skills that have helped each take their career to the next

Management Development Program - July 2022 Cohort

July 13 - 30, 2022 | 1:30 pm

Management Development Program

Develop Exceptional Management Skills The NAFSA Management Development Program (MDP) is the most trusted and comprehensive management training program for international education (IE) professionals. Build managerial and leadership competencies by enrolling in this essential program for building

Crafting International Education from the Middle

March 16, 2022

Download the March 2022 Issue By Jonathan L. Larson, PhD, and Kari B. Henquinet, PhD The COVID-19 pandemic has forced international educators to adapt to new conditions, structures, and modes of work. As has already been aptly noted, self-examination, open-mindedness, and innovation are general