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University of Northern Iowa

March 29, 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 Exchange Program At University Of Hull Expanded My Mind. University of Hull: Hull - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"This met my expectations of lfe in the States and has made me want to live abroad again because being confronted by different cultures expands the mind and enriches the everyday, helping you feel more connected to the world."

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Past Review Southern Italy Opened My Eyes To The World Of Traveling University of Northern Iowa: Capstone in Southern Italy

"Studying in Southern Italy gave me a good sense of what Europe is like and better prepared me for future traveling. The trip made me want to travel more and spend more quality time in the outdoors."

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Past Review Capstone In Greece: Great Expirience But A Lot Of Lecture! University of Northern Iowa: Capstone in Greece

"no. I should have visited Greece on my own. But i must say, this class took me places that i wouldn't have visited on my own."

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Past Review Amazing Experience! University of Northern Iowa: Capstone in England and Ireland

"It was an amazing experience I wish i could go back! I learned so much about culture. "

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Past Review Research At Enscr: Great Facilities, Great People, Great Experience! l’Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Rennes: Rennes - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned so many new lab techniques and a greater understanding of organic chemistry. Aside from the actual research learning, the people of France and of ENSCR are fantastic and I learned so much about their culture and country. It was an amazing experience that I will never forget!"

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Past Review Italy: Feels Like Home University of Northern Iowa: Capstone in Southern Italy

"I would do it all over again i would! i loved every minute of it"

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Past Review London, Dublin & Cork Capstone Was The Best Two Weeks Of My Life, Hands Down! University of Northern Iowa: Capstone in England and Ireland

"Absolutely. I learned so much from the trip and met so many great people both from UNI and abroad. I would love to travel back someday. "

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Past Review Italia University of Northern Iowa: Traveling - UNI Sacred Space Honors Capstone in Italy

"Yes, I gained insight into the differences between the American life and life in Italy. I am also more sure of myself when handling new environments."

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Past Review Greece: A Rewarding Hands On Education University of Northern Iowa: Capstone in Greece

"It was so different to experience a foreign culture... It gives you a greater perspective in knowing how much is really out there that is so different from the United States. I know that anybody that goes on this trip with enjoy it greatly."

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Past Review I Found My Sacred Space In Italy! University of Northern Iowa: Traveling - UNI Sacred Space Honors Capstone in Italy

"I definitely enjoyed the trip, although I think I would have liked one with a bit more freedom to travel in smaller groups. It was my first time abroad, but by the end of the trip I wanted a little independence. I want to travel all of Europe now!"

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Past Review Southern Italy: A Cross Section Of Western Civilization University of Northern Iowa: Capstone in Southern Italy

"By traveling to Italy, I gained a deeper appreciation of our current civilization's roots. I feel a direct connection to the events of the Forum in Rome to the events of all levels the US government."

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Past Review Frustrated At Sac But Well Worth It Once In Italy! University of Northern Iowa: Capstone in Southern Italy

"It was very much worth while. Everyone should study abroad!"

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Past Review Global Skills Capstone In China: Best Decision I Have Ever Made University of Northern Iowa: Dalian - Global Skills Capstone in China

"Interacting with people from Brazil, Poland, Colombia, and China has allowed me to make treasured and useful relationships with people from around the world. The challenges that have come with this trip has helped me in the process of becoming a more selfless and open-minded person. Observing and learning how the Chinese student..."

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Past Review Southern Italy: A Once In A Lifetime Experience I'll Never Forget! University of Northern Iowa: Capstone in Southern Italy

"It has helped me grow as a person and be able to make new connections. It helped me see how different people interact and live. I am more culturally aware now and I am able to have a more open perspective on the world. I hope to travel abroad again or work abroad sometime in the future. Being able to be emerged in a different cu..."

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Past Review Capstone London Dublin And Cork University of Northern Iowa: Capstone in England and Ireland

"This study abroad experience was able to allow me to become mroe cultured. You were able to not only get to interact with your professor/classmates, but with the locals as well. IT was a hands on learning experience. I came out learning more than I expected. We studied the themes in a way that was relevant and interesting. I was..."

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Past Review England/Scotland Capstone Was A Once In A Lifetime Experience! University of Northern Iowa: Traveling - UNI Capstone in England and Scotland

"I had always wanted to visit England and the trip was just as amazing as I expected it would be! On the trip you weren't just stuck in London and Edinburgh (though you did get to see them)but, you got to tour all around Great Britain with York, Liverpool, Brighton, Glasgow, Stirling, and the Highlands! I got a good sense of how ..."

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Past Review Spain Was Just Short Of Amazing, With The Exception Of The Professors University of Northern Iowa: Traveling - UNI Climate Change Capstone in Spain

"I loved traveling throughout Spain but I felt like the attitudes of the professors held the students back from making the most of the trip."

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Past Review Life Changing Experience In Italy University of Northern Iowa: Traveling - UNI Cross-Cultural Capstone in Italy

"Yes, I know I learned things that I would not have been able to learn at UNI or anywhere in the United States."

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Past Review Climate Change In Spain: A Contoroversial Beginning To A Promising Program University of Northern Iowa: Traveling - UNI Climate Change Capstone in Spain

"Spain is a beautiful country and I would not hesitate to go back again, however teh course aspect was not good. I did not enjoy being lectured all day. Some of the class items of discussions were redundant. But like I said, I'd do it again just for the experience of being abroad."

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Past Review Climate Change In Spain An Experience Like None Other... University of Northern Iowa: Traveling - UNI Climate Change Capstone in Spain

"I gained a lot of cultural awareness as well as education on my study abroad experience. This trip was very eye-opening. "

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Past Review The Southern Italy Capstone Was The Most Amazing Trip/Class That I Have Ever Taken! University of Northern Iowa: Capstone in Southern Italy

"This was such a worthhile experience; I didn't want to go back! My professor was great and so was my group. I wouldn't change a thing!"

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Past Review Study In Enland And Scotland University of Northern Iowa: Traveling - UNI Capstone in England and Scotland

"I gained a lot of confidence in going abroad and it was an awesome experience to make me want to go abroad again."

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