Study Away Programs

PNW’s Study Away programs open the door to transformative experiences, cultural understanding and a global perspective that will help you grow personally and professionally!

PNW students are allowed to participate in any program. However, admittance to a program is subject to faculty leader approval. If you are interested in joining a program, please contact the faculty leader or fill out the Study Away Interest Form.

PNW’s Study Away programs also provide course credit! Upon acceptance to a program, students can register for one of the associated programs, listed in each program’s “Additional Information” section.

Fall 2024 Programs

Programs coming soon!

A group of students and staff pose together in Puerto Rico

With Program Options Around the Globe, How Do You Choose the Right One?

Our resources will start you on your path to studying abroad!

Choosing the Right Program

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See Past Trips

Barcelona - Park Guell, Spain

COB Study Away

Barcelona, Spain and Toulouse, France

Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of French and Spanish cultures through visits to iconic landmarks.

Peaceful sunset at the island of Andros, Bahamas

Educational Study Cruise

Bahamas

The Educational Study Cruise allows you to combine academic rigor and hands-on experiences that will transform your understanding of this dynamic industry.

Morning view of Amalfi cityscape on coast line of mediterranean sea, Italy

Going Global – Explore Healthcare Services

Costa Rica

This immersive nursing program focuses on international healthcare by comparing the cultural, political, educational, technological and economic forces influencing healthcare systems.

Marketsquare (Obermarkt) in the heart of Gelnhausen with historical half-timbered houses

International Summer University in Sustainable Energy Technologies

Germany

You can receive an immersive experience that provides insights into sustainable energy technologies and Germany’s rich cultural tapestry!

Students stand in front of a waterfall in the Smoky Mountains

Natural History of the Smoky Mountains

Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Tennessee

Live and study for a week inside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park!

PNW students at Machu Picchu in Peru

PNW in Peru

Peru

Come explore Lima’s colonial past and cosmopolitan present, heading north to join archaeologists in uncovering history, while also engaging in hands-on community projects.

Paris, Eiffel Tower and river Seine at sunrise. Paris, France.

Study Abroad in Paris

Paris, France

Explore Paris off the beaten path, steering clear of over-tourism, and engage in authentic intercultural interactions and a sustainable way of life.

Arco de la Estrella, Arch of the Star overlooking the Main square of Caceres in Extremadura, Spain.

Study Away in Spain

Spain

You can explore the Extremadura, Cáceres, celebrated for its historical significance as a UNESCO World Heritage site, in this study away program!

 

Statue of the national hero Juan Santamaria in Alajuela - Costa Rica, Central America

Sustainability and the Environment

Costa Rica

This exclusive Honors-only study abroad program introduces students to the country, people, and environment of Costa Rica.