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University of Northern Iowa

March 28, 2024

University Information

The University of Northern Iowa's Study Abroad Center (SAC) offers academic opportunities in over 30 countries and administers over 20 faculty-led programs. SAC programs range in duration from 2 weeks to one year and allow students to earn UNI credit while studying abroad. Programs are designed to accommodate student’s program of study.

Important Dates and Deadlines

October 1 for Spring semester programs
October 15 for Winter Break programs
December 1 for Spring Break programs
February 15 for Summer programs
March 1 for Fall semester programs

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Past Review Amazing Experience University of Northern Iowa: Traveling - UNI Capstone in London and Paris

"There is so much of the world I haven't seen. I was stretched far out of my comfort zone, but it was definitely worth it. My desire to travel and see other cultures has grown tremendously through this experience."

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Past Review Amazing! China Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs

"It was definitely worth while. I gained a greater appreciation for America, I made a ton of new friends, I learned so much about China and its culture. I tried amazing food and made memories I will remember for the rest of my life. "

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Past Review Great Trip In Greece University of Northern Iowa: Capstone in Greece

"Learned a lot of worldly insight."

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Past Review The Defining Moment Of My Life!... So Far!!! University of Stirling: Stirling - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained a sense of independence and self-confidence. I now know so much more about myself and have a new drive to try crazy adventures! I want to continue doing things like this."

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Past Review Back In America With A Whole New Perspective! University of Northern Iowa: Capstone in Southern Italy

"I have learned so much through studying abroad. You not only learn about another culture and the values, morals, and history they have but you also learn more about your own culture. There are things that you do not recognize or appreciate about the country you live in until you have exposure to another country. You learn to be ..."

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Past Review The People Will Make You Fall In Love With China. China Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs

"I gained lifetime friends, an appreciation for a culture I knew nothing about, valuable teaching experience, and the trip of a lifetime. It was definitely worth it."

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Past Review Interesting Experience In Paris, France Studying Luxury Brand Management ISC Paris Business School: Paris - Luxury Brand Management Program

"It was worthwhile. It gave me a good look into various luxury industries, that will help in my future career."

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Past Review Defining Moment Of My Life So Far!! University of Stirling: Stirling - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was worthwhile, I learned to be a more independent and strong person. I was thrown into a country I didn't know with no one around to help me, but I made friends and created a second home!"

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Past Review Fun, But Not Worth It. University of Northern Iowa: Literature in Ireland Capstone

"I didn't really take much away from this program. I learned that travelling in groups is very hard to do."

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Past Review Unforgettable Adventures! University of Northern Iowa: Traveling - UNI Cross-Cultural Capstone in Italy

"I learned a lot about myself as a person and traveler. I also learned a lot about how to make new friends, submerge myself into another culture, how to be more easy going about situations, and what to do in strange situations. It was definitely worth every penny!"

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Past Review It Was The Most Trying, But Most Rewarding, Trip Of My Life. University of Northern Iowa: Dongguan - UNI Summer Camp in China

"I learned how to adapt quickly and to learn to take whatever comes at you. I think it was worthwhile and I learned more than I thought I would, but possibly for the wrong reasons."

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Past Review Descent University of Northern Iowa: Dongguan - UNI Summer Camp in China

"What works and what doesn't work from the student and observer view. Actually, there were times I wish I got a refund. "

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Past Review Y.O.C.O. You're Only In China Once University of Northern Iowa: Dongguan - UNI Summer Camp in China

"Saw an incredible cross-section of China for a incredibly reasonable price. Camp was challenging as a non-ed major but in a highly valuable way. The experienced pushed me and was much more than a vacation in China. Met absolutely awesome people from UNI I would never have interacted with otherwise. Don't go if you're doing it ju..."

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Past Review Amazing University of Northern Iowa: UNI Capstone in Four Countries

"It taught me to slow down my life and not have to be go go go all the time "

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Past Review The Best Experience Of My Life University of Northern Iowa: Dongguan - UNI Summer Camp in China

"I learned a lot about myself. I had never been that far away from home and my family before so it was definitely a new experience for me. I also learned a lot about who I am going to be as a teacher from teaching the chinese students at camp. It was definitely worth while. Especially because I am going to school to become a ..."

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Past Review A Trip Of A Lifetime That Needs To Be Relived!! University of Northern Iowa: Capstone in Greece

"i grew as a person in ways i never could have imagined. "

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Past Review Best/Craziest Experience Of Your Life. University of Northern Iowa: Bamberg - Semester in Bamberg, Germany

"I gained independence. I learned that I can do anything I put my mind to. It was the best experience of my life, yes it was worthwhile!"

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Past Review It Is Not Possible To Sum Up The Experience Of A Lifetime In One Line. University of Northern Iowa: Oviedo - Study Abroad at Universidad de Oviedo / LCDLL

"I wish I would have spent a little more time in Oviedo, and less time traveling to other countries, but overall it was wonderful."

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Past Review Very Fun Trip! University of Northern Iowa: Literature in Ireland Capstone

"I learned a lot about Ireland through literature, and this was interesting."

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Past Review Life Changing!!! University of Northern Iowa: Taipei - UNI Biology and Psychology Research in Taiwan

"Definitely worth while!!! I loved learning from everyone I met there and it was such a great heart-warming experience!!!"

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Past Review Relaxing University of Northern Iowa: Literature in Ireland Capstone

"I learned that if I'm going to study abroad or even travel, I enjoy being in a place much different than America. Very worthwhile."

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Past Review Immersed In China Culture University of Northern Iowa: Dongguan - UNI Summer Camp in China

"culture work experience"

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Past Review Exciting Way To Gain Experience As A Teacher! University of Northern Iowa: Dongguan - UNI Summer Camp in China

"I learned how to have better classroom management and came home with new ideas for teaching my own classroom. I also gained a better sense of the Chinese culture and feel more experienced in terms of international education. "

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Past Review Best Experience I Have Ever Had. University of Northern Iowa: Dongguan - UNI Summer Camp in China

"I gained an understanding of a different culture and made new friends. It was worthwhile. "

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Past Review We Saw More Sights Than I Knew Italy Had! University of Northern Iowa: Traveling - UNI Cross-Cultural Capstone in Italy

"I learned that seeing sights can lose its luster after a week or two. It was worthwhile because we saw so many places. But interacting with locals would have given us more experience with the culture, instead of just seeing the sights that all tourists see! But we had the time of our lives at each place!"

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