Santa Clara University

Thinking of Studying Abroad?

• Going is Not Enough: A Self-Assessment Guide...

  Setting your personal, academic, and vocational goals will only help you find the appropriate study abroad program that's right for you. Use this guide to ask yourself some questions.
  
  

• How to Apply?

  Wondering what steps you need to take to get you closer to your goal of joining the more 600 Broncos studying abroad each year? All study abroad candidates must follow the 4-step process of researching, petitioning, applying, and preparing for a study abroad program.
  
  

• Eligibility Requirements

  Study abroad applicants must be in good standing with the University at all times. Find out the specific terms of the University's study abroad eligibility requirements. 

• Program Search

  Find the most suitable study abroad program for you in more than 200 options in over 40 countries with a variety course offerings, housing options, academic and language requirements, GPA requirements, cost, etc.
  
  
  

• Important Deadlines

  Review all important University deadlines for study abroad students. It is always the student's responsibility to know and abide by University deadlines.
  
  

• Study Abroad Fees

  Study abroad students are charged the standard SCU tuition plus a study abroad housing & program fee based on the study abroad location. Review the pricing list for all the approved study abroad programs as approved by the University Board of Trustees.
  
  

• Funding Your Study Abroad Program

  Need some external funding opportunities for your study abroad program? Review a list of scholarship opportunities here.

• Pre-Approved Courses

  Search our online database of study abroad courses that have been pre-approved to fulfill certain major, minor, core, or elective requirements at SCU.
  
  

• Download Forms

  Download or connect to online application forms including the required Petition to Study Abroad and program-specific application forms for all approved study abroad program providers.

• Student Agreements

  Download the various Study Abroad Student Agreements which cover the student and the University responsibilities. Download the appropriate Student Agreements for your review before signing off on the Petition to Study Abroad form.
  

• Study Abroad Workshop Series

  Whether you're just trying to make a decision on a study abroad location or ready to submit an application while meeting other students or preparing for your program abroad...you want to participate in as many of these workshops as you can. 
  

• For Approved Study Abroad Students

  Important advisory for students who have submitted their Petition to Study Abroad forms and their program-specific application forms to the International Programs Office.