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 READY, SET, GO: If you are studying abroad in connection with OU in Spring or Summer 2012, you need to register with OU's Department of Risk Management at least thirty days before your departure. By doing so, you are eligible for health and emergency insurance during your study abroad. Click here to register. STUDY ABROAD WALK-IN STUDENT ADVISING: From May 8 - 31,student interns Michelle Blascak, Matthew Lenda, and Emily Klein are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon - 1 p.m. and Wednesdays from 9 - 10 a.m. in 160 North Foundation Hall to answer your questions about study abroad programs and living abroad. Walk-ins are welcome: An appointment is not necessary. ****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!