Expand your horizons by stepping outside the conventional college environment, meeting and traveling with other college students, and fully experiencing world cultures.

Why Study Abroad?

• Earn college credit in a new environment.
• Experience and appreciate other cultures. 
• Meet and travel with other college students. 
• Offer employees a resume with bilingual and intercultural experiences. 
• Gain a better understanding of your own country and way of life.

How do I get started to Study Abroad?

• There are many opportunities for study abroad at Kirkwood, and more than 130 Kirkwood students study abroad each year. The International Programs office will help you to find the program that is best for you.
• Take a look at our list of programs with specific faculty contact information.
• Attend an information session for one of the programs.
• Stop in the International Programs office to talk to someone about your interests and get an application.
• Complete the Study Abroad application and submit it to the International Programs office with your $500 non-refundable deposit.
• Participation in Study Abroad programs at Kirkwood are contingent upon approval by the lead faculty and the International Programs office. Each program may have different processes for participation approval and notification.