Study, Work, Internships, and Service Abroad

CollegeAtlas.org-- Non-commercial site to help "aspiring students and education-minded professionals make better, more informed choices by providing them with relevant, reliable and up-to-date information about college and higher education opportunities," in the United States and around the world.

EdRef.com-- "Free online college directory providing information on more than 7,000 US colleges and trade schools. EdRef.com tries to present unbiased information on substantially all of the colleges in the country."

Educations.com-- "Search engine for education abroad, aimed at students and potential students worldwide who wish to study abroad. Visitors can search for university, college and language education around the world, as well as find more information on specific countries, and get into contact with others in a similar situation to themselves." Also posts a "series of free guides online, providing information regarding studies in a variety of countries worldwide."

GoAbroad.com-- Excellent and large site "committed to providing the most comprehensive international education and alternative travel databases... [a] one-stop information center for students wishing to travel internationally... In addition to some of the largest directories of their kind on the Internet, GoAbroad.com provides extensive additional information within its dynamically constructed Travel Guides, currency converter, and Embassy directories." Fine suite of sites covers overseas study, U.S. universities, scholarships, language schools, jobs, teaching, internships, volunteer work, travel information, and more.

Institute of International Education -- A world-class source on study abroad,  IIE conducts statistical and policy research and provides information on international study and work opportunities. A large, searchable site with numerous publications online, including about the USIA Fulbright Program. Their Open Doors section contains much online information about international student mobility in the United States and the world. The IIE Passport is a well-refined search engine for thousands of IIE study abroad program listings, from many organizations, to match user needs and interests closely with programs, plus other content about US education programs abroad.

Language Course Finder-- "The largest online directory of language courses and language schools worldwide" to "find the right language school by using search criteria that is important to you," with much information related to language learning in a large and easily searched database and linkage network.

Matchcollege-- College search and information site, providing information on admissions, financial aid, tuition and more on over 6,000 colleges and universities throughout the U.S.

Office of Career Services, Harvard College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences has a site that gives practical information on study and work abroad. Note especially the very helpful Harvard University International Travel Handbook For Research, Study, Internships and Service.

SearchEdu.com-- Millions of university and education pages indexed and ranked in order of popularity.

SearchMBA-- "Search engine dedicated to MBA's and Executive Educations. Our goal is to help individuals and companies find relevant MBA programs and training all over the world."

Studyabroad.com-- A major directory for study abroad information, to search programs by country, time of year, experiential, college, high school, language, etc.  Includes listings for thousands of study abroad programs in more than 100 countries throughout the world, travel information, and pictures. Also provides related travel, health, and safety information and the very useful online manual It's Your World: Student's Guide to Education Abroad as well as other guides.

Study Abroad Domain-- "Created to help make the process of planning a study abroad experience easier." Covers a wide range, including choosing the length of a study abroad experience, joining an international volunteer or work-study program, being well-prepared for an overseas trip, and choosing the most exciting and educational location to visit.

VolunteerInternational.org--  Searchable directory and information from the International Volunteer Programs Association, "an alliance of nonprofit, non-governmental organizations based in North America, that are involved in international volunteer and internship exchanges." Projects are sorted by world region, country, type of work, and duration. Note the helpful page on Recommended Resources about volunteering overseas.

WorldWide Classroom-- A "library of international programs," including universities, adult enrichment, foreign language immersion, teen camps,volunteerism, internships, and cultural, craft and heritage programs. You can find schools and programs worldwide, get news and student comments about the schools and countries, and plan your travel there.

 • AFS Intercultural Programs-- "A non-profit volunteer based educational organization offering exchanges for students, young adults and teachers in over 50 countries around the world." Open to applicants from many countries, for exchange among many countries, with offices in many countries, accessible through this site.

•  Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs-- "Comprises 34 member schools in North America, Asia and Europe dedicated to the improvement of professional education in international affairs and the advancement thereby of international understanding, prosperity, peace, and security." Information about APSIA and its member schools and affiliates.

•  Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada-- Information on Canadian higher education and exchange and study abroad opportunities in that country.

•  Australian Graduate-- Searchable "comprehensive guide to university courses in Australia."

•  BCA Study Abroad-- Provides fully accredited study abroad opportunities for either a semester or an academic year in many countries. Courses, calendar year, and subsequent transcripts are compatible with most American colleges and universities.

•  Campus France-- "Under the oversight of the French government and in close cooperation with institutions of higher education and their associations... promotes French higher education programs throughout the world, offering international students a pathway to success through postsecondary study in France... from home country to host country and from answering prospective students' first inquiries right down to helping them plan their stay in France and their return home."

•  College Board-- Information about the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), required for admission by many American colleges and universities, and about preparing for American college admission generally.

•  College Navigator-- From  the National Center for Education Statistics of the U.S. Department of Education, a searchable data bank of information on thousands of colleges and universities in the United States, with links to their Web sites.

•  College Profiles-- "Features in-depth [American] college profiles with information about academic programs, athletics, campus life, facilities, expenses, financial aid and much more. From each profile, you can link directly to the home page of each institution." You can choose colleges by location, cost, and majors offered.

•  CollegeSource Online-- Thousands of United States college and university catalogs online, in complete cover-to-cover original page PDF format, including 2-year, 4-year, graduate, and professional schools-- features catalogs, profiles, and website links.

•  Complete University Guide-- A thorough and wide-ranging guide for those students interested in applying to universities in the United Kingdom, "managed by Constable and Robinson in collaboration with Mayfield University Consultants and the University of Sheffield."

•  Council on International Educational Exchange-- A nonprofit, nongovernmental organization, one of the world's leading international exchange programs services for study and work abroad.

•  Council for International Exchange of Scholars-- From the private organization that works with the U.S. government in administering the Fulbright Scholar Program, information on Fulbright awards, for both American faculty and professionals seeking to go overseas and non-U.S. faculty and professionals seeking to go to the U.S.

•  Education UK-- Searchable website "produced by the British Council to help international students interested in studying for a UK course or qualification."

•  eduPASS-- Focuses on what an international student needs to know about studying and living in the United States, from FinAid!, "The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid."

•  Experiment in International Living-- An international nonprofit organization promoting intercultural learning through homestays, educational group travel, study abroad, language training, au pair, and other cultural immersion programs in many countries.

•  Financial Times Business School Rankings-- From the Financial Times of London, rankings of business programs worldwide, especially MBA programs--"the best management programmes available."

•  German Academic Exchange Service-- The main German sponsor of student and professor exchange between Germany and other countries, internationalization of education, promotion of German studies overseas, and German educational cooperation with developing countries-- the best source on study, research, and teaching in Germany, with information on and applications for each program.

•  iAgora-- "Provides first jobs and internships all over Europe, university reviews and ratings by international graduates, Erasmus and exchange students, and language course deals and reviews."

•  International Student.com-- "The premier Internet resource providing comprehensive information to international students. At this site you will find advice, useful links, scholarships, grants and other information to assist students in their quest to study abroad."

•  International Student Advisor-- "Provides a range of free, interactive subject guides and country-specific information to help you plan your future as an international student, covering everything from courses and careers, to visas and scholarships."

•  NAFSA: Association of International Educators-- "Promotes the exchange of students and scholars to and from the United States. Our members share a belief that international educational exchange advances learning and scholarship, builds respect among different peoples and encourages constructive leadership in a global community."

•  Schools in Canada-- "Provides international students with information on studying in Canada," covering secondary schools, colleges and universities, and language courses, plus other relevant information.

•  StudyOverseas.com-- Comprehensive information for students worldwide who are considering study in another country-- databases of colleges seeking international students, college search facilities, chat, discussions, newsletter, country advice, and articles from leading journals on international education.

•  Study in Scotland-- Searchable web site "produced by the British Council to help international students interested in studying for a Scottish course or qualification."

•  Study in the USA-- Education guide for international students, with information about universities and colleges in the USA, and intensive English programs.

•  TOEFL-- Official website of Test of English as a Foreign Language programs and services, with tutorials, sample questions, study materials, and downloadable publications.

•  Transitions Abroad-- Guide to practical information on affordable alternatives to mass tourism: living, working, studying, or vacationing alongside the people of the host country, with work abroad-related publications, resources, program listings, and articles.

•  Universities.com-- Database of thousands of colleges and universities worldwide.

•  Universities Worldwide-- Searchable database of universities around the world, with links to thousands of universities in over 200 countries.

•  University Studies Abroad Consortium-- From a consortium of American universities that organizes study abroad programs, with information about the programs.

•  University World-- "Collection of links to all colleges, schools and universities in the US, Canada and Europe offering either undergraduate or graduate programs."

•  World Learning-- A leading group of organizations promoting international educational exchange, including the School for International Training, College Semester Abroad, the Experiment in International Living, Executive English, U.S. Language Homestays, Professional Development Training, and Projects in International Development and Training.

•  A Broader View Volunteers-- "Offers volunteer travel placements in many countries which support local organizations in low income communities... allow[s] volunteers to live and work side by side with local people in a range of fields such as orphanage work, day care, community development, teaching and much more."

•  Careers United-- "Bringing together employers and job seekers in international development and humanitarian relief," an e-recruitment tool designed entirely by an NGO for NGOs. Requires a free account.

•  Cross-Cultural Solutions-- Non-profit American volunteer organization that works to empower local communities, foster cultural sensitivity and understanding, and contribute grassroots solutions to the global challenges of providing health care, education, and social development. Short and long-term volunteer placements are available in Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe.

•  ESL Herald-- "Created with the sole intention of being the online headquarters for all things ESL," an international job search resource for teachers, with recruiting and teaching toolkit sections plus a forum. 

•  Global Volunteer Network-- Non-profit organization in New Zealand that places international volunteers in community projects in developing countries to support the work of local community organizations for "local solutions to local problems."

•  Graduate's Guide to Teaching English as a Foreign Language-- From i-to-i, useful tips in PDF about seeking employment as an ESL or EFL teacher, worldwide.

•  Idealist-- Global clearinghouse of nonprofit and volunteering resources, listing thousands of nonprofit and community organizations in scores of countries, searchable by name, location or mission, with much information on job, internship, and volunteer opportunities.

•  iHipo-- Combination social network and jobsite for young professionals and students to browse through many challenging international job and internship offers from prestigious employers and to create a professional profile for international recruiters and for networking with peers around the globe.

•  International Professor Exchange-- From the Office of International Programs and the Information Technology Systems Division of the University of North Carolina Wilmington, a free "Web site where professors with similar teaching/research positions interested in a teaching/research exchange can list and find each other... for short term or longer term job exchanges between universities around the world."

•  OverseasJobs.com-- Resources for international employment and work abroad, featuring a job database searchable by keywords or locations.

•  Oxford Seminars-- Provides "the most professional, internationally recognized, and convenient... Teacher Training Certification Course for teaching English abroad." The site has a great amount of free content about certification, job search, country information, directory of schools, preparing to teach and travel abroad, etc.

•  Political Science and International Studies-- Solid directory page from the Career Center of the University of South Carolina, with links to much practical information about international employment. See the useful related information on the rest of the Career Center site as well.

•  Projects Abroad-- "One of the largest volunteer abroad organizations in the world... We offer a diverse range of international service projects, plus the opportunity to become part of one of our volunteer communities abroad." Offers staff presence overseas and close in-country support for placements in many developing countries.

•  Riley Guide (Employment Opportunities and Job Resources on the Internet)-- Standard and excellent source "to guide you through the many online sites and services that are useful for your job search." Look under various "international" topical headings in the A-Z Index.

•  United Planet-- International non-profit organization that offers volunteer opportunities from one week to a year in 50 countries around the world in a range of areas, such as healthcare, child/orphan care, environmental conservation, construction, women's empowerment, sustainable development, and more.  Programs are open to both skilled and unskilled volunteers as well as groups and individuals.

•  WorldTeach-- "Separate affiliate of the Center for International Development at Harvard University" that provides opportunities for individuals to make a meaningful contribution to international education by living and working as volunteer teachers in developing countries.