Who We Are
SAF facilitates student mobility between our invitation-only university consortium. We provide students from China, Korea, and Japan with for-credit study abroad opportunities during semester, year-long, and summer terms across the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Europe, New Zealand, and Asia.
SAF is part of IES Abroad, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 1950.
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2018 Winner - PIEoneer's Industry Award -
23 Top 100 University Partners -
2016 & 2017 Winner - GoAbroad.com Awards -
145+ Accredited Program Options -
Registered 501(c)3 Nonprofit Organization -
Over 10,000 Alumni
Our Leadership
Dr. Mary M. Dwyer
President & CEO
Amber Mercier
VP for Strategy & New Business Initiatives
William Hoye
EVP & Chief Operating Officer
Dr. Michael Adewumi
EVP for Academic Programs & Provost
Richard Bartecki
EVP for Marketing & Institutional Relations
Bill Martens
Vice President & CFO
Carol A. Carmody
Executive Director
Melissa Trahyn
Associate Director, Program Management
Joe Sevigny
Senior AVP for Global Enrollment Management
Benjamin Mack
AVP for International Marketing
Lifei Yang
Marketing Director, SAF China
Dr. Michael Zhao
VP for Academic Partner Development, SAF China
Zhao Ning
Director, SAF China
Tracey Tao
Senior Associate Director, SAF China
Henry Oh
Director, SAF Korea
Brett Rumminger
Director, SAF Japan
Our International Offices
China
Beijing , Shanghai , Guangzhou
Korea
Seoul
Japan
Kyoto , Tokyo
Indiana
Indianapolis
What We Do
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Programs We Offer
Academic Programs
Working across our university consortium, SAF enroll students in term-based undergraduate or graduate courses to be assessed on the same basis as degree-seeking students.
Concurrent Programs
Students just shy of normal language requirements have options with hybrid language and academic course combinations in both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Internship Programs
Working with a limited number of quality partners, SAF facilitates professional internship placements to enable students apply their learning in the real world.
Language Standalone Programs
Students with any level of language proficiency can study abroad. SAF partners exclusively with university campus language centers to offer pure language courses designed to improve proficiency.
Language Pathway Programs
Students aspiring toward a for-credit study abroad program who don't yet meet language requirements can take a language pathway program with SAF.
Research Programs
Working in partnership with host university faculty, our students enjoy participation in a dedicated research effort during the academic session.
Summer Programs
Enroll in a summer session at an SAF partner university. Tailored specifically for international students, summer programs often include prearranged extra-curricular activities.
Academic Study Tour Programs
Offered primarily to our home university faculty, SAF facilitates student groups across IES Abroad locations and our university consortium for bespoke, faculty-led programs.
Our Partners
The Study Abroad Foundation's invitation-only university consortium includes a range of hosting universities selected to maximize participating student access to the world's best academia across a broad range of discipline areas.
Host Universities
Home Universities
Careers in SAF
Help students stand out with an overseas university experience
If you're interested in joining a mission-driven organization, you've come to the right place. SAF is part of IES Abroad, a registered nonprofit study abroad organization with an independent Board of Directors registered in the United States and incorporated under the laws of Illinois. Find more information about careers at IES Abroad, and US-based SAF career opportunities, at the IES Abroad Careers Page.
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