Education Abroad

Study Abroad Programs

Kennesaw State University offers study abroad programs in over 35 countries around the world. Choose from a variety of faculty-led programs, as well as many foreign exchange and international internship opportunities. Regardless of what field of study or country you are passionate about, there is an education abroad program for you. Where will your education take you?

Use our Program Finder to search for a Study Abroad program that best fits you!

Need Immediate Assistance?

If you are experiencing an international or immigration emergency outside of normal business hours, please contact Global Education staff through the KSU Department of Public Safety and University Police at +1.470.578.6666. Please identify yourself as either: 1.) a student, faculty, or staff member experiencing an emergency abroad or 2.) an international student or scholar for your call to be routed appropriately.

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Different Education Abroad programs offered across 35 countries.
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Students attended the Fall 2023 Education Abroad Fair.
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Faculty members supported across 44 proposed faculty-led programs.
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Students impacted by our participation in over 76 programs and events in AY 23-24.

Why Study Abroad?

Students Who Study Abroad

Customize Their KSU Experience

Whether you’re looking to earn course credit, take an entire semester abroad, or complete an internship in another country, the Education Abroad Office can work with you, your department, and your academic advisor to help you get the most out of your time as a KSU student.
Become Global Citizens

Each year hundreds of Kennesaw State University Students participate in education abroad programs. They travel to countries on every continent enhancing their educations and enriching their understanding of the world.
Have Scholarship Opportunities

KSU offers a variety of internal scholarships for studying abroad, in addition to many external study abroad scholarships you can apply for to help offset costs.
Advance Their Careers

We partner with Career Services to offer Incorporating Education Abroad Into Your Career Path workshops. These sessions allow you to reflect on the skills you learned during your experience and teach you how to incorporate them into your resume and future job interviews.

Study Abroad Outcomes

Semesters to Degree

Study abroad students finish their degree 0.26 semesters, or approximately 4 weeks, faster than non-study abroad students.
GPA at Degree

Study abroad students earn a 0.10 higher GPA than non-study abroad students.
Credit Hours Earned

Study abroad students earn 3.84 more credit hours upon graduation compared with non-study abroad students.
Degree in 4 Years

Study abroad students are 11.1 percentage points more likely to graduate in 4 years compared with non-study abroad students.
Degree in 6 Years

Study abroad students are 15.2 percentage points more likely to graduate in 6 years compared with non-study abroad students.

Bell, A., Bhatt, R., Hodges, L., Rubin, D. & Shiflet, C.(2020). CASSIE Study Abroad and World Language Analyses and Infographics. University System of Georgia

Hear From The Students

Learn from other students exactly where your education can take you – academically challenging and personally rewarding education abroad adventures.

“For five weeks, I got to experience the art of Italy and adored every moment of being immersed in the culture. I am so thankful to have experienced a European country with Kennesaw State and to stay in such a darling small town such as Montepulciano.”

– Luda, Italy

“Because of the skills I gained in Prof. Lamle's Oaxaca course, I have been able to successfully pitch and publish articles in various news outlets, taking what I learned in study abroad and applying it to my career.”

– Zack, Mexico

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