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

Calendar of Cultural & Social Awareness

April 9, 2024

This calendar was curated by the Education Abroad Knowledge Community’s subcommittee on diversity and inclusion in education abroad with important diversity, equity, and inclusion dates. The goal was to help international education professionals to celebrate and support different populations or

Collegial Conversation: Forming and Managing an Education Abroad Advisory Council

Education Abroad Advisory Councils are formed for a multitude of reasons, to oversee internationalization efforts, to approve faculty led short term programming or to review ongoing study abroad partnerships. Tune in for this Collegial Conversation to learn from your colleagues about how they

Creating Budgets for Short-Term Education Abroad Programs

Developing budgets for short-term programs can be a confusing and stressful exercise, albeit critical for determining the fee charged to students and managing the expenses of a program on-site. Education Abroad offices should have clear structures and templates for creating budgets that align with

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