Study Abroad Program Providers

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At Rhode Island College, you can apply for study abroad in two ways: through the overseas university you want to attend or through a program provider. Program providers, or “third-party providers,” are companies that specialize in matching students with study abroad programs around the world. They offer extensive on-site support, including airport pick-up, course registration, housing placement, cultural excursions and more. You should plan on giving yourself two months to research, decide and apply to a program. Below are some helpful resources.

Resources

Rhode Island College has already established relationships with the following program providers (meaning you will receive financial incentives if you apply to their program):

American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS):  For information on AIFS scholarships, visit this webpage.

Academic Programs International (API):  For information on AIFS scholarships, visit this webpage.

CAPA the Global Education Network (CAPA):  For information on CAPA scholarships, visit this webpage.

Center for International Studies (CIS):  For information on scholarships, visit this webpage.

International Studies Institute Florence (ISI):  For information on ISI-Butler scholarships, visit this webpage.

School for International Training (SIT):  For information on SIT scholarships, visit this webpage.

Study in Portugal Network (SiPN):  For information on SiPN scholarships, visit this webpage.

The Education Abroad Network (TEAN): For information on TEAN scholarships for study in Australia, New Zealand and Asia, visit this webpage.

The Umbra Institute 

BUNAC offers work and volunteer programs abroad for students, including Summer Camp USA.

Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) is the leading U.S. nongovernmental international education organization. CIEE creates and administers programs that allow high school and university students and educators to study and teach abroad.

GoAbroad.com is a leading international education and experiential travel resource. Updated daily, this search engine provides a comprehensive directory of over 17,000 opportunities to study, volunteer, intern, teach English as a foreign language and  learn a language abroad. 

StudyAbroad.com is the Internet's leading source of information on educational opportunities for students to study in other countries. This is a comprehensive directory of study abroad programs, internships, intensive language programs, service learning and volunteer abroad programs.

 

To see how past participants rate specific programs and providers, check out the following:

http://www.studyabroad101.com/program-rankings