How to Apply

For University of Rochester students, applying to study abroad is a four-step process:

Step one: Identifying program(s) of interest

Visit our Programs page to explore some of the many programs that are available. You can also schedule an appointment with us if you have specific questions or need help getting started.

Step two: Review course offerings

You’ll want to be sure that a full course load is available for your program abroad. Be sure to review these specifics based on your program.

Step three: Requesting approval

All eligible students who intend to go abroad, whether on programs sponsored by the University, or on other institutions’ programs, need to first request approval to go abroad.

Students can request approval by creating an application in the Education Abroad Portal. An application must be created for each program of interest. We recommend no more than three applications.

Request approval in the Education Abroad Portal

Step four: Program application

Apply directly to your program!

• Exchange programs require a nomination from CEA. Create an application in the Education Abroad portal and await the nomination.
• Home school authorization will be submitted electronically by CEA by the application deadline for all complete applications.
• IES applicants should apply to their first-choice program on the IES Abroad website. IES Abroad allows one application per student.

Be sure to keep application deadlines in mind. We recommend beginning applications at least four to six weeks before your program deadline to gather recommendations, transcripts, medical clearance, and security reports.