Other Major Sources for Study Abroad Information
(formerly American Field Service) "A non-profit volunteer based educational organization offering exchanges for students, young adults and teachers in over 50 countries around the world." Open to applicants from many countries, for exchange among many countries, with offices in many countries, accessible through this site.
Thousands of links to colleges and universities around the world, including the admissions office e-mail addresses for most, organized by country.
Comprehensive directory of graduate schools in the
American Institute For Foreign Study
Organizes intercultural exchanges worldwide.
Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs
"Comprises 29 member schools in the
Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada
Information on Canadian higher education and exchange and study abroad opportunities in that country.
Searchable "comprehensive guide to university courses in
Index of links to the higher education institutions of the world, by continent and country.
Provides fully accredited study abroad opportunities for either a semester or an academic year in ten countries. Courses, calendar year, and subsequent transcripts are compatible with most American colleges and universities.
Comprehensive portal on education, research, and working in Germany, a joint initiative by the German Federal Ministry for Education and Research, the federal states, research organizations, and German business and social partners.
Information about the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), required for admission by many American colleges and universities, and about preparing for American college admission generally.
"Features in-depth [American] college profiles with information about academic programs, athletics, campus life, facilities, expenses, financial aid and much more. From each profile, you can link directly to the home page of each institution." You can choose colleges by location, cost, and majors offered.
Thousands of
College and University Rankings
From the Education and Social Science Library,
Council on International Educational Exchange
A nonprofit, nongovernmental organization, one of the world's leading international exchange programs services for study and work abroad.
Council for International Exchange of Scholars
From the private organization that works with the
Searchable website "produced by the British Council to help international students interested in studying for a
"The gateway to higher education in
Focuses on what an international student needs to know about studying and living in the
Experiment in International Living
An international nonprofit organization promoting intercultural learning through homestays, educational group travel, study abroad, language training, au pair, and other cultural immersion programs in many countries.
"Online community bringing together Fulbrighters and the program's professional support network worldwide," a joint partnership of the Institute of International Education, the Council for International Exchange of Scholars, Commissions/US Embassy Public Diplomacy Sections worldwide, and the United States Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Information and discussions about the program.
German Academic Exchange Service
The main German sponsor of student and professor exchange between Germany and other countries, internationalization of education, promotion of German studies overseas, and German educational cooperation with developing countries-- the best source on study, research, and teaching in Germany, with information on and applications for each program.
Very comprehensive and searchable source of information about graduate schools in the
A meeting place for internationally-minded people, particularly those living outside their home country, with opportunitities to exchange travel, living, cultural, work, and study information with other "internationals."
Comprehensive guide to international education information and opportunities for students worldwide who are considering studying abroad.
"The premier Internet resource providing comprehensive information to international students. At this site you will find advice, useful links, scholarships, grants and other information to assist students in their quest to study abroad."
International Student Travel Confederation
"Network of the world's leading student travel specialists... promoting the cause of student travel for over 50 years. This network of 5000 student travel organisations spans over 100 countries." Site gives information and advice on international travel for students and about the very useful International Student Identity Card.
IPEDS College Opportunities On-Line
From the National Center for Education Statistics of the U.S. Department of Education, a searchable data bank of information on over 9,000 colleges and universities in the United States, with links to their Web sites.
Information on "over 2600 MBA programs from 1300 universities, business schools and management colleges in 126 countries worldwide." Aims to be "the world's most comprehensive MBA program database."
NAFSA: Association of International Educators
"Promotes the exchange of students and scholars to and from the
Excellent study abroad information (including in the
School for International Training
Founded in 1932 as the Experiment in International Living, one of the oldest private, nonprofit, international educational services organizations in the world. SIT offers semesters abroad on several continents.
From the International Education Information Centre, "a European organisation that provides people from all over the world with the information and advice necessary for deciding where to study in
An extensive, searchable guide and database for study in
Comprehensive information for students worldwide who are considering study in another country-- databases of colleges seeking international students, college search facilities, chat, discussions, newsletter, country advice, and articles from leading journals on international education.
Searchable web site "produced by the British Council to help international students interested in studying for a Scottish course or qualification."
Education guide for international students, with information about universities and colleges in the
Information for international students from Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
Official website of Test of English as a Foreign Language programs and services, with tutorials, sample questions, study materials, and downloadable publications.
A bimonthly guide to practical information on affordable alternatives to mass tourism: living, working, studying, or vacationing alongside the people of the host country, with work abroad-related publications, resources, program listings, and articles.
Global overview of many key aspects of study abroad in higher education, with an online copy of Study Abroad, UNESCO's manual about university study opportunities and scholarships worldwide.
Database of thousands of colleges and universities worldwide.
Searchable database of universities around the world, with links to thousands of universities in scores of countries, from the
University Studies Abroad Consortium
From a consortium of 30 American universities that organizes study abroad programs, with information about the programs.
U.S. Network for Education Information
"An interagency and public/private partnership whose mission is to provide official information assistance for anyone seeking information about
GoAbroad.com, a "complete on-line
A leading group of organizations promoting international educational exchange, including the School for International Training, College Semester Abroad, the Experiment in International Living, Executive English, U.S. Language Homestays, Professional Development Training, and Projects in International Development and Training.
