Study Abroad

Cross-cultural immersion

As a liberal arts university, we believe that participating in programs like study abroad can provide our students with both academic enrichment and the opportunity to develop real-world skills that will benefit them in their careers and in life. When you study abroad, you will experience different approaches to education and learning and gain new perspectives by living like a local and observing the rules and expectations of another culture day-to-day. This is a chance to elevate your education, build cultural bridges in an increasingly inter-connected world, and experience personal growth.

International Honors Program

This multi-country program allows students to gain a unique global perspective. In the International Honors Program, students travel to three countries on different continents, spending a month in each location. Alongside faculty and local facilitators, students take a comparative approach to examining a specific global issue, using resources and their experiences in each country to form conclusions.

Scholarships and Grants

To help make your dream of studying abroad a reality, all merit-based and need-based aid you receive through the university will apply toward your semester abroad. We offer multiple additional sources of funding specifically designated for study abroad. There are countryspecific funding opportunities as well as scholarships you can use to study abroad in any of our partner locations.

KAWAGOE JAPAN: Salem’s Sister City

Willamette’s unique relationship with Tokyo International University, located in Kawagoe, Japan, has led to the creation of two study abroad programs: the Japanese Studies Program (JSP) and the English Track (E-Track). JSP focuses on developing a deep understanding of Japanese culture and language while E-Track students choose courses in International Relations, Economics, or General Studies.

NOT ONLY WILL YOU LEARN from your host country, but you will encounter people who are curious about your perspectives.

BUILD YOUR RESUME by gaining experiences you can refer to when applying for jobs.

DEVELOP YOUR LANGUAGE SKILLS by immersing yourself in an environment filled with native speakers.

COMBINE WILLAMETTE’S EMPHASIS on experiential learning with your time abroad by participating in research or completing an internship.

Popular Countries: with more than 50 to choose from

Czech Republic, France, Italy, Argentina, England, Japan, South Korea, Greece, Spain.