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
"Yes it was worthwhile"
Jason H University of Northern Iowa
"I gained a very broad new perspective on how to live your life. I experienced everything from the french perspective that work is not everything in life to their environmental conservation efforts. Seeing life lived in an alternate way made me really look at how I live my life and if I will employ any of these new observations i..."
Melani T University of Northern Iowa
"I found the program extremely worthwhile. You can sit in a classroom and learn about international countries, but I feel you learn so much more when you can experience it on a trip with your school."
Jillane S University of Northern Iowa
"My experience abroad was definitely worth the time and the money. I have come away with a new conception of my world and my culture. I am now more open minded and I'm willing to try new things. I guess you can say I have the travel bug now. "
Danielle S University of Northern Iowa
"I learned about cultural differences, understanding why people have different political, religious, and ethical viewpoints."
Kristen G University of Northern Iowa
"It was definitely worthwhile to be able to see how people live across the world; it helped me realize the things we all have in common and the things we view differently, even in the modern age. I would love to be able to travel to Europe again to visit other countries--you can always learn something from traveling!"
Clarissa M University of Northern Iowa
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Megan S University of Northern Iowa
"Yes, definitely. It allowed me to see a different perspective on our environmental status. I had not realized how wasteful we are in the US. Entire countries are we would consider 'Green' everyday. "
Tessa R University of Northern Iowa
"My experience was very worthwhile. I learned a lot about the history of Ireland and its people, got to interact with the locals, and try some of their traditional, tastey foods and drinks. I am also glad that this program included a few days in the famous city of London. After the calm and relaxed atmosphere in Ireland, the busy..."
Courtney H University of Northern Iowa
"My study abroad experience was absolutely worthwhile. As it was my first time out of the United States, it gave me a much greater sense of perspective in this world. It's taken me quite awhile to process everything I saw and experienced in Nicaragua, but I've loved being out of my comfort zone and forced to think about the quest..."
Julia B University of Northern Iowa
"I really enjoyed my study abroad experience, and I wished it could have been a bit longer. It was very worthwhile, as I gained new insight on myself and was able to meet new people and create new friensdhips!"
Michelle W University of Northern Iowa
"I gained a lot of new qualities that I didn't know I had. I am really good at making sucky situations better, as well as finding my way around citys. I was never good at using maps but now I can successfully use a map!"
Julia B University of Northern Iowa
"I gained a lot of new qualities that I didn't know I had. I am really good at making sucky situations better, as well as finding my way around citys. I was never good at using maps but now I can successfully use a map!"
Julia B University of Northern Iowa
"It was a very great opportunity to experience and was very worthwhile. It has made me more culturally aware about what else is out there and look deeper into my own culture. It was a great vacation."
Amy P University of Northern Iowa
"I think it was definitely worthwhile. It was an awesome experience and we got to see some amazing things. Dr. Zeman and Maddie were great. "
Allison T University of Northern Iowa
"I will be going abroad again."
KERRI D University of Northern Iowa
"I gained a new sense of independence and confidence. "
Julia B University of Northern Iowa
"The study abroad experience was definitely worthwhile. I learned more about different cultures and how those cultures feel about Americans. I gave this trip a 4 because it was a lot of fun and I learned a lot, but I got a little bored at some points of the trip. My experience abroad did not change my future plans, but it has mad..."
Kayla G University of Northern Iowa
"I enjoyed my time spent studying abroad in England and Ireland. It was interesting to exprience how other cultures lived and travel to all the different tourist sites. Traveling abroad made me want to visit other countries and gave me a better appreciation for the life we have here in America. "
Julia B University of Northern Iowa
"It was an amazing experience. I am very away of the different cultures and what it's like to be a minority. I am wanting to travel more and see more of the world after my experience. "
Julia B University of Northern Iowa
"yes! I learned so much about the culture and experienced more than I imagined. We created memories that will last a lifetime! I would love to continue to travel other countries!"
Jamie R University of Northern Iowa
"I learned a lot about religion and different cultures, I expanded my experiences. I am much more willing now to try new things. I definitely plan to go back to some of the places we visited now."
Liz M University of Northern Iowa
"My study abroad experience was very worthwile.I understand now that Americans take large amounts of spacce for granted. The citizens of the UK are very conservative when it comes to volume of space per individual, whether it is a house, a car, furniture, etc. My study abroad experience has given a lot of insight of the of Europe..."
Brad H University of Northern Iowa
"This experience was WONDERFUL! it really opened my eyes to different cultures I have never seen before and made me repsect many more cultures."
Julia B University of Northern Iowa
"My study abroad trip was outstanding. I met many new friends as I toured the United Kingdom."
Julia B University of Northern Iowa
