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
"How important my individual values are to me and that anything is accomplished with an open mind. "
A student University of Northern Iowa
"I learned a lot about the history and culture of Ireland. Yes it was worthwhile. "
A student University of Northern Iowa
"I learned a lot of History about Ireland. It was cool."
A student University of Northern Iowa
"I learned about group dynamics and adaptability. "
A student University of Northern Iowa
"I learned how important communication is and how difficult it is to communicate when you don't know the language. I learned not to take things for granted that I have in the United States. "
skyler.schwanz University of Northern Iowa
"I learned a lot about travel and about myself. I learned how amazing and sanity-saving new friends are and how much I love exploring new cultures and countries."
caitlin.m.kelly.1 University of Northern Iowa
"I learned a lot about culture in Europe"
taisha.thornton University of Northern Iowa
"More vocabulary and how to construct sentences better."
Emily P University of Northern Iowa
"I learned so much from my time abroad. I was able to observe the differences in culture, especially in verbal and non-verbal communication. I learned a little bit of Italian. I also learned a lot about myself. When you're in a different country with 18 others, you learn about yourself as an individual, your thoughts on the world..."
A student University of Northern Iowa
"I learned that not everyone lives the way I do. Americans live a very complicated life, and people in other countries are very simple. I need to live a simpler life and things do not have to be so complicated. "
A student University of Northern Iowa
"I learned more about French culture, and what it would feel like to actually live there. "
bridgette.fritz.3 University of Northern Iowa
"The ability to think of things differently from another country's perspective and cultural similarities/differences."
Haleigh J University of Northern Iowa
"I learned so much about health care in the developing world, and the struggles that they face on a daily basis. I also gained a sense of gratitude for the intangible things in life that we take for granted in countries like the United States."
Daniel L University of Northern Iowa
"I learned so much about myself throughout this whole experience. Who I am now, and where I want to be in the future. It was definitely worthwhile. "
Tina F University of Northern Iowa
"I gained a stamp on my passport. It was worthwhile in the sense that I got to see a new country. It was not worthwhile in the sense that I didn't learn much about the culture, or any of the sites we visited."
A student University of Northern Iowa
"It was worthwhile, and I mostly gained a lot of cultural experience as well as a historical insight into Greece as well."
Christopher A University of Northern Iowa
"Becoming international was probably the most worthwhile. Being able to put myself in a different country and out of my comfort zone was also a great experience for me."
A student University of Northern Iowa
"I learned a lot about myself and the culture around me!"
A student University of Northern Iowa
"I didn't go abroad to sit in the classroom, I went abroad to experience the world. And that is what I did! I visited 11 countries, took over 30 flights, 50 trains, and met people from all over the world! This experience was far beyond what I ever expected!"
Dustin T University of Northern Iowa
"I gained a greater understanding of our world's history and culture by going to London and Paris. I definitely think it was worthwhile. "
Margaret S University of Northern Iowa
"Travelling to another country builds confidence in yourself and your abilities like none other! "
A student University of Northern Iowa
"I learned so much about India and the culture. I also learned about myself and gained perspective on my life. It was a very worthwhile experience."
A student University of Northern Iowa
"I wanted to gain a better understanding of different cultures, traveling in Italy was worthwhile because it allowed you to have the experience of being a minority in a culture"
Randi H University of Northern Iowa
"I gained confidence in speaking, which I never could have gotten in the states. It was definitely worthwhile to experience Latin America and the different culture. I had visited Spain, but this was completely different. "
Ellie B University of Northern Iowa
"I learned a lot about the cultural differences the United States has verses the United Kingdom. I think the thing I enjoyed the most was just walking around and trying to absorb as much information as I possibly could. "
Erinn K University of Northern Iowa
