Northwestern College

Northwestern College embraces study abroad as a vibrant extension of its Christian liberal arts philosophy, offering signature semester experiences such as the Romania and Oman Semesters, plus a Denver Urban Semester focused on service-learning in nonprofit settings. All programs—whether led by Northwestern faculty or offered through the Global Education Center—carry full academic credit, fulfilling cross-cultural general education requirements and often counting toward major, minor, or elective coursework. The College also curates short-term study trips during summer and winter, providing immersive global learning opportunities that reflect Northwestern's commitment to courageous, faith-guided scholarship.

Through its membership in the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities and other institutional partnerships, Northwestern offers students a rich array of off-campus study options across continents—including destinations such as England, France, Costa Rica, Uganda, New Zealand, Spain, Italy, and Jerusalem. These programs are carefully vetted and academically approved through Northwestern’s Global Education Center, with oversight from the Academic Affairs Committee to ensure quality, credit transfer, and student readiness. Personalized advising and support guide students through application, academic fit, and credit alignment to help them craft an internationally enriching experience that's tailored to their goals.

For more information, visit https://www.nwciowa.edu/study-abroad.

Study Abroad with Northwestern College