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Find a Graduate Program

From researching rural development in Costa Rica to earning a master’s degree in South Korea, graduate students at the School of International Service can study nearly anywhere in the world through programs designed by SIS Office of International Programs (OIP).

Whether you’re interested in a short, practical experience abroad to enhance your international studies, or you’d like to fully immerse yourself in another culture for a year, OIP offers unique programs to prepare you for the global world in which we live. Choose between specific summer and intersession offerings directly related to your area or region of study, semester-long opportunities that enrich your SIS coursework and chosen field, or year-long studies as you pursue a second master’s degree at a partner university—or build your own experience through a registered internship abroad.

Regardless of where or for how long you go abroad, OIP is here to help you find the right program designed to meet your specific academic, research, career, and personal needs that will enhance your graduate studies at SIS.

Dual Degree

Split your academic experience between two countries while earning two master’s degrees in just two years. This one-of-a-kind dual degree program allows students to earn one degree from SIS and another degree from a renowned partner university. Students gain the knowledge, skills, and practical experience to excel in careers in both countries.

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Semester Abroad

Earn AU credit from anywhere in the world. With more than a dozen partner universities to choose from, students spend a semester studying at and fully integrated in the campus life at another university while earning credit for their SIS degree. Students find that semester abroad programs complement, deepen, and enrich their SIS coursework.

Spend a Semester Abroad

Summer & Intersession

Each summer, OIP organizes multiple short-term, experiential programs and internships abroad that change annually to reflect specific needs and interests of SIS students. Programs are led by SIS faculty or hosted by partner institutions in which SIS students enroll, and are ideal for students interested in a specific region or topic area and wish to interact with local leaders, conduct field research, or pursue a challenging internship.

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Registering Independent Travel Activites: Internships & Research Abroad

Register internships, research projects, conferences, or any other academic work abroad—either credit or non-credit bearing—that you’ve arranged outside of SIS OIP programming to obtain approval for the desired activity, course registration, and to be covered by the mandatory international travel insurance.