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

Collegial Conversation: Mental Health in the Post-Pandemic Era

Mental health has always been a critical topic in education abroad programmes, but a spotlight has been shone on this issue more than ever during the pandemic. During this collegial conversation, four different institutions (1 x small office, 1 x large office, 1 x provider, 1 x international

Incorporating Diversity and Inclusion into Pre-Departure Orientations for Education Abroad

The NAFSA DEI committee has identified 5 areas (listed below) that should be focused on Intercultural communication and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for all students and advisors before studying abroad. The general idea is that advisors can use video resources and guided questions to create

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

August 15, 2023

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 Bookstore. Advising and Administration Guide to Education Abroad for Advisers

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

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

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

Crafting International Education from the Middle

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

Visa Advising for Education Abroad

International student advisers advise students from all over the world on one immigration process – the process to enter the United States. Education abroad advisers must learn to advise students that travel to any number of countries around the world and keeping up with visa and immigration