Become a Saluki Abroad!

SIU offers study abroad programs as short as a spring break week or up to an academic year all around the world.

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Last Updated: Sep 18, 2025, 02:44 PM

We make sure study abroad is possible for students in all majors. You can spend a few weeks during the summer or a full semester in another country, earning credit while gaining real-world experience. Whether you're interested in language, culture, science, or something else entirely, there's a program that fits. And you're never on your own, we'll guide you through the process, from choosing a destination to making it affordable.

How do I apply for study abroad?

All students initially apply through SIU Study Abroad Programs, either directly for the faculty-led Global Seminars or complete the advising application for all other programs. Each individual external program or study abroad organization will have their own application. These may be in the form of a printed application, a downloadable application or an on-line application. In all cases, the application — or a copy if you apply on-line — must be turned in to SIU Study Abroad Programs.

Advising Application

  • First Steps

    Visit Getting Started to learn about the process, including funding, and then use the Map Search to get a feel for the types of program available.

  • Applications In Process

    Start by checking out MyStudyAbroad or Program Search to explore your options.

    If you're ready to apply, go to Before You Go.

    For general info, visit the Resources page.

Check out our SIU Faculty-Led Global Seminars!

Global Seminars are short-term, SIU faculty-led programs abroad. We offer programs during the Winter Intersession, Spring Break, and Summer/Intersession. Imagine the world as your classroom and earning credits to your degree.

Study abroad students in the desert

How will I find out about what I need to do to participate?

Each semester, we will offer an on-campus orientation for students going on any program. There will also be individual orientations for specific programs, particularly the SIU faculty-led Global Seminars. These will be supplemented by written materials provided by SIU and your program provider. Every student enrolling fpr a program other than an SIU Global Seminar is required to take the on-line LAC 288 Study Abroad Orientation, offered in cooperation with Global Scholar, during the first term abroad. Students will be assigned a password to log in to the Global Scholar site.

In addition, semester or year students are required to go through the following sites for additional information. We recommend that short-term program students also review them.

  • StudentsAbroad.com

    On-line study abroad handbook orientation with general planning information and country-specific links.

  • Global Scholar

    The Global Scholar courses show you how to prepare, what to do while abroad and how to continue your international learning at home.

  • Personalized Study Abroad Handbook

    We recommend that you prepare a Personalized Study Abroad Handbook. Although this was developed for the International Student Exchange Program, it can be easily adapted.