University of Northern Iowa
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
"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."
Kate P University of Northern Iowa
"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."
Laura T University of Northern Iowa
"Yes if i could do it again i would"
Rachel K University of Northern Iowa
"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."
Anna H University of Northern Iowa
"It was an amazing experience I wish i could go back! I learned so much about culture. "
jessie m University of Northern Iowa
"yes."
Hilary H University of Northern Iowa
"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!"
Samantha C University of Northern Iowa
"I would do it all over again i would! i loved every minute of it"
Elle J University of Northern Iowa
"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. "
Chelsea O University of Northern Iowa
"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."
Dusty K University of Northern Iowa
"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."
Taylor S University of Northern Iowa
"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!"
Glenna G University of Northern Iowa
"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."
Linda R University of Northern Iowa
"It was very much worth while. Everyone should study abroad!"
Meridith D University of Northern Iowa
"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..."
Tiffany G University of Northern Iowa
"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..."
Shawna H University of Northern Iowa
"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..."
Brittany C University of Northern Iowa
"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 ..."
Shelby G University of Northern Iowa
"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."
Lisa B University of Northern Iowa
"Yes! It was fantastic and opened my eyes to the world."
Sam O University of Northern Iowa
"Yes, I know I learned things that I would not have been able to learn at UNI or anywhere in the United States."
Cristy S University of Northern Iowa
"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."
Mack W University of Northern Iowa
"I gained a lot of cultural awareness as well as education on my study abroad experience. This trip was very eye-opening. "
Emily S University of Northern Iowa
"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!"
Sarah M University of Northern Iowa
"I gained a lot of confidence in going abroad and it was an awesome experience to make me want to go abroad again."
Janessa T University of Northern Iowa
