Why Partner
With Us
Gain immediate access to a world of study abroad opportunities. Facilitate improved student outcomes. Connect with leading universities around the globe. There are so many reasons why universities work with the Study Abroad Foundation.
500+ study abroad opportunities
Increase international student mobility with access to a wide range of opportunities for overseas coursework, research, and internship studies for students.
Premium access to Top 100 universities
Gain access to limited-seat programs and exclusive scholarship opportunities offered at SAF's Top 100 prestigious university partners.
Bespoke group programming options
Leverage SAF's access to a broad global university consortium and IES Abroad's 30+ global teachers centers for bespoke, academic study tour programming.
Professional development and networking
Continually improve with SAF's annual professional development, training, and networking opportunities geared to transferring good practice and institutional capacity building.
Access decades of study abroad experience
Access SAF's comprehensive administrative, marketing, and recruiting systems in local languages to compliment your own global university activities.
#1 student care commitment
Minimize the risks associated with student mobility with SAF and IES Abroad's refined safety policies and crisis management procedures.
Host Universities
Your effective and efficient recruitment partner
A pioneer in the field, SAF was among the first to realize the synergies of working collegiately to fully prepare and support short-term, visiting, non-degree students. Today, SAF offers sophisticated enrollment management services to dramatically reduce hosting institutions' time, costs, and efforts to recruit and enroll international students.
SAF Scholars Meet Qualifications, Exceed Expectations
As hosting institutions welcome international students, they’re fielding questions as to whether students can measure up to academic demands. SAF Scholars hail from top universities in Asia; our expert staff evaluate applicants to ensure they meet your specific requirements before being submitted to your university admissions.
Promoting Your Programs
Institutions can’t always commit the resources they would like to promoting their visiting student programs abroad. With our global network of offices and dedicated program specialists, we work with you to identify existing programs to grow or opportunities for customized programs to improve our ability to recruit students for you.
Testimonials
Mr. Lewis Cardenas Michigan State University
I've been very impressed with how well we are received during our visits abroad, and how caring the staff has been in accommodating a busy travel schedule but making sure the goals of my visits are achieved. In addition, we are very impressed at the caliber of candidates coming from SAF. We look forward to continuing.
Ms. Cathy Huber University of Minnesota
The hundreds of SAF Scholars who have studied abroad at the University of Minnesota over the past 15+ years have truly enriched our campus. We appreciate that they have staff in both the US and abroad who serve as advisers and cultural liaisons for students, families, and partner institutions.
Ms. Laura Shier Lewis & Clark
We have worked with SAF since 2010. SAF is professional and extremely responsive in assisting us and students who apply to our program. They work with us to identify students who are a good match for our program and school. We have enjoyed a very collegial relationship with SAF and all of their employees.
Mr. Mark Pickerel University College London
Our partnership with SAF has grown considerably and now embraces year, semester and summer and English language programmes. The growing number of institutions in SAF's university network and in-country connections have been invaluable in terms developing UCL's outreach in these countries.
Mr. Paolo Daniele University of Oregon
Thanks to SAF, we have been able to host a much larger number of students from areas in Asia where we don't have existing partnerships and this has helped us considerably towards achieving our diversity-enhancement objectives.
Mr. Grant Parsons California State University San Marcos
I am always impressed with SAF's in-depth advising of students before, during, and after their studies. We are pleased to continue strengthening our partnership with such a thorough, dedicated, and compassionate group.
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Home Universities
Send your students to over 80 universities and teaching centers in 18 different countries
The broadest range of programs
Our comprehensive program portfolio includes over 500 programs across thousands of disciplines in both the northern and southern hemisphere academic calendars.
Accelerate your internationalization goals
Gain instant access to our prestigious network and annual professional development programs geared toward transferring good practice and institutional capacity building.
Bespoke Group Programming Options
Leverage SAF's access to a broad global university consortium and IES Abroad's 30+ global teachers centers for bespoke, academic study tour programming.
A reliable, nonprofit, US-based organization
SAF is part of IES Abroad, the largest 501(c)3 nonprofit study abroad organization in the United States. IES Abroad has served over 100,000 students since 1950.
Testimonials
Ms. Kirsty Mattin Xi’an Jiaotong-liverpool University
The SAF network extends the study abroad options our students have and the quality of the programs is extremely high. The support SAF gives to students through the process and during their study abroad placements is first class and this combination of quality and support has led SAF to be the first choice among our students.
Dr. Zhang Jinlei Dalian Maritime University
We have cooperated with SAF for many years, so that our students have more opportunities to experience diverse cultures.
Dr. Wang Yong Southwest University
The project... brought to life what students have learnt from books, often leading to an epiphany. This program is the first international project of the School of History and Culture, which marks a significant milestone in the internationalization of the School. Thanks to SAF for its great support and excellent service!
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Our Program Partners
SAF is committed to providing the highest quality programming possible. To do so, SAF works with partners who have extensive and established reputations in specialized fields.
IES Abroad
SUMMER & SEMESTER PROGRAMSIES Abroad is the largest nonprofit study abroad organization in the United States. Offering 125+ programs in 19 countries and 33 cities, IES Abroad has served over 100,000 students since 1950.
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The Washington Semester Program
ACADEMIC INTERNSHIPSWSP provides internship placements in Washington, D.C., where US federal government offices and numerous global headquarters are located.
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IES Abroad Customized & Faculty-Led
ACADEMIC STUDY TOUR PROGRAMSWith 30+ well-resourced global teaching centers and 50 years of experience in group study tour programming, IES Abroad's specialized department builds programs from the ground-up.
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The Study Abroad Foundation is part of IES Abroad, a nonprofit study abroad organization consistently recognized as a leader in the field. Together, our professional associations and awards demonstrate an ongoing commitment to quality and leadership in the field.
GoAbroad.com's Top Study Abroad Organization of 2017 (IES Abroad)
Youth Impact of the Year Award in 2020
Top 100 CSR Companies in China (#22) in 2020
APAIE: Asia-Pacific Association for International Education
EAIE: European Association for International Education
The Forum on Education Abroad
Australia: Future Unlimited
NAFSA Professional Members
PIEoneer Award Winner - Outstanding Contribution: Dr. Mary M. Dwyer, President & CEO
GoAbroad.com's Top Study Abroad Organization of 2016 (IES Abroad)
Best CSR Innovation in China in 2020