Study Abroad
Global education is a vital component of Rutgers University’s commitment to preparing students for an interconnected world. In an era defined by global challenges and opportunities, study abroad and international programs provide transformative experiences that deepen students’ academic, professional, and personal growth. This page serves as a comprehensive resource for Rutgers faculty and staff interested in global education initiatives, providing access to professional development opportunities, guidelines for program development, and resources to support student success abroad.
Staff Global Fellow Program
One notable opportunity for Rutgers staff is the Staff Global Learning Fellows Program (GLFP). This program is designed for mid-career professionals who seek hands-on experience in designing and leading global learning programs. Selected Fellows work closely with a seasoned Rutgers faculty mentor, gaining field-based experience in program management and student engagement while supporting Rutgers' broader mission of “Global Learning for All.” This initiative emphasizes equitable access to global learning, focusing on creating pathways for underrepresented students to study abroad.
Applications are open now for Summer 2025.
Deadline to Apply: December 15
Application can be found here: https://forms.office.com/r/yWgD7zdTrF
Global Collaborative Education Lab
The mission of the Global Collaborative Education Lab at Rutgers is to assist faculty in providing all students access to global experiences through virtual collaboration with peers from around the globe. Faculty work together with international partners to develop curriculum-focused assignments and activities, providing their students a variety of learning opportunities that do not require international travel.
Rutgers Global is here to support faculty in facilitating these experiences, which can, in turn, foster faculty professional development, nurture new and existing institutional partnerships, and provide the chance to network with colleagues from around the world.
Course Equivalency Database
The Rutgers Global–Study Abroad Course Equivalency Database is a searchable index of study abroad courses that have been reviewed and approved by Rutgers faculty for equivalent credit at Rutgers. This database is designed to help students explore course offerings at partner schools, and offer faculty a resource to begin curriculum advising with any potential study abroad student. It is not intended to replace formal academic advisement or specific guidance given by any school or department.
Study Abroad Course Equivalency Approval Guidelines for Rutgers Academic Departments
Additional Resources
Proposing A Program +
Rutgers Global–Study Abroad encourages all academic departments to identify strong study abroad options that can be integrated into their undergraduate majors and/or minors. We already offer over 180 programs in more than 50 countries, and are happy to meet with departmental representatives to identify existing opportunities in a particular subject area.
We strongly encourage setting up a preliminary meeting with us to discuss the feasibility of any new partnerships. Please review the guidelines, program proposal forms, and review process timeline on our website prior to a meeting.
Short-term programs, which are typically faculty-led, can be the easiest way to integrate study abroad into an academic curriculum, as the threshold for participation is lower than for semester programs. Departments should think carefully about how best to embed such a program into a major and/or minor in order to ensure healthy enrollments. Short-term programs can be offered in summer term, winter term, or during either the fall or spring semester as an embedded program.
Semester Program Proposal Form
Short-term Program Proposal Form
Service Learning Abroad Program Proposal Form
Request Help Identifying Programs for Your Students +
Rutgers Global–Study Abroad administers over 180 programs in more than 60 countries around the globe. Academic advisers play a very important role in helping our students select programs that are best suited to their needs and achieve success in their study abroad experience.
We are always happy to help you identify programs that are particularly suited to your students’ needs. Please email your request to ru_abroad@global.rutgers.edu.
Request a Classroom Visit for Your Students +
Classroom presentations about study abroad can run from five minutes to 30 minutes, depending on your request. Our staff can tailor talks to suit specific needs or the particular interests of an audience. When requesting a classroom visit, please include your name and contact information, course number/title, classroom location, preferred date and time, preferred length of presentation, and approximate number of students in the class.
To request a class visit, email ru_abroad@global.rutgers.edu.
Request an Info Session for Your Department +
We offer “Study Abroad 101 for Advisers” sessions, a 30-minute informational meeting to familiarize the Rutgers community with study abroad opportunities. To schedule a session for your department, contact us at ru_abroad@global.rutgers.edu.