Welcome to International Education

Oakland University’s vision is to provide students with broad cultural and social experiences to prepare them to be effective contributors and leaders in tomorrow’s workplace and society. One way Oakland achieves this is by offering extensive and innovative international education programs. Study-abroad programs give students the opportunity to live, study or work within communities throughout the world.

Advantages of an international education include:

• Travel to exciting destinations
• Immersion in different cultures.
• Development of your language fluency and cultural repertoire
• Expansion of your career potential.

Please feel free to peruse our programs by clicking on any of the links to the left, and contact us if you have questions.

ANNOUNCEMENTS BRITISH STUDIES AT OXFORD INFORMATION MEETINGS:Information meetings for those interested in OU's July 2012 British Studies at Oxford Program are coming up in the Oakland Center: Wednesday, January 11, noon - 1:30 p.m. in the Lake Huron Room; Thursday, January, 19, 5 - 6:30 p.m. in the Heritage Room; Monday, January 23, noon - 1:30 p.m. in the Lake Huron Room; and Wednesday, February 8, 5 - 6:30 p.m. in the Heritage Room. Latecomers and early leavers welcome. Find out more about the program, eat pizza, and get ready to study in England next summer! ****All students and faculty traveling abroad in connection with OU programs should register with the OU's Department of Risk Management at least 30 days before departure. Once you've registered with Risk Management, you will be eligible for health and emergency insurance for the duration of your travel, paid by OU!