Experience the World

Study at the best social science university in Germany on a campus centered around a palace! Students can take English-taught courses in Mannheim’s School of Social Sciences as well as courses of general interest elsewhere in the university. Only students in psychology or neuroscience (major, certificate, or minor) are eligible for this program.

The Mannheim exchange program partnered with IU where you attend another university for 1 semester or academic year. Check out the Mannheim: Exchange fact sheet Links to an external site. and the University of Mannheim Links to an external site. exchange information.

Application Form Links to an external site.

Have questions? Email College International Office at collOIA@indiana.edu.

The College of Arts + Sciences offers Programs for International Experience.  One program is Arts + Sciences Program for International Research and Education (ASPIRE). The ASPIRE Program provides you with opportunities to study what interests you while you explore another country. You can pursue personal and professional development while making progress toward your degree.

The ASPIRE Exchange Programs Links to an external site. are an exchange program partnered with IU where you attend another university for 1 semester or academic year.

The ASPIRE Semester Links to an external site. program provides you an opportunity to complete IU GenEd credits in Salerno Italy.

The Office of Overseas Study Links to an external site. (OVST) offers over 130 Programs open to any eligible student within the IU system.

Programs with courses in Psychology Links to an external site. and Neuroscience Links to an external site. are popular for PBS majors, however feel free to investigate abroad programs based in a Language Links to an external site. or by Region Links to an external site.. 

To learn more visit the Getting Started Handbook Links to an external site., OVST Planning Page Links to an external site., the Study Abroad 101 Presentation Links to an external site., How To Apply Presentation Links to an external site. and How to Apply Procedures Links to an external site..

For more specific information visit Office of Overseas Study Links to an external site..

Gilman-McCain Scholarship

The Gilman-McCain Scholarship Links to an external site. provides awards of $5,000 for child dependents of active duty service members to study or intern abroad on credit-bearing programs (see website for all eligibility requirements). If you know of students who may meet the Gilman-McCain eligibility, please either let us know (and we’ll reach out to the student) or suggest the student contact overseas@iu.edu for more information. The next Gilman-McCain Scholarship is due October 5, and includes awards for study abroad in spring, summer, and fall 2022.

The standard Gilman Scholarship Links to an external site. (for Pell Grant recipients) is also due October 5. See this Gilman Scholarship events flyer Links to an external site..

Explore Links to an external site. Language Links to an external site.! IU offers 70+ Languages. Take advantage and broaden your cultural understanding with language conversation tables Links to an external site.. 

All majors in PBS require language. Review the Bulletin Links to an external site. to see the specific requirements for your major.

If you are pursuing a Bachelor of Arts you must demonstrate proficiency equivalent to the fourth semester. For our Bachelor of Science degrees third semester proficiency is required.

The Summer Language Workshop Links to an external site. is the most diverse program of its kind in the United States, offering intensive study in more than 22 languages and at a variety of skill levels. Earn one year of language in 2 months!

Look into the Campus Cultural Centers Links to an external site. and Community Cultural Centers Links to an external site.!

Become a Conversation Partner Links to an external site. with a native language speaker.

Explore International Education Week Links to an external site. and IU World’s Fare Links to an external site..

Join the Center for the Study of Global Change’s Global-L Listserv Links to an external site.

The Global Living-Learning Community Links to an external site. (GLLC) explores the world with other students interested in a global community.

Check out Hamilton Lugar School international Events and News Links to an external site..

Gain hands-on experience through Abroad Internships Links to an external site.. Use the opportunity to apply what you have learned in the classroom to the real world.

Volunteering Abroad Links to an external site. is an excellent way to acquire a cross-cultural experience. This link provides IU partnered and non-IU volunteer organizations utilized by students.

IU Language Flagship Links to an external site. Programs in Arabic, Chinese, Russian, and Turkish offer the opportunity for professional level language proficiency. These innovative learning programs include considerable study abroad and internship opportunities. You can study any major and work toward a Language Flagship but you will want to look into these programs as early as possible.