University
of Chicago Office of International Affairs
OIA advises international students and staff about United States
government regulations and University rules and policies and
conducts competitions for overseas study awards such as Fulbright
grants. OIA also maintains a library of catalogs from foreign
universities and a collection of links to government and practical
information. Information is also available for UofC administrators
such as immigration and visa requirements and so forth.
Study Abroad
Opportunities for Students in The College
Available is a wide variety of information on the study abroad
programs approved by the College. This includes a listing of
opportunities that can be accessed by region of the world or by
type such as intensive-language or university-based or study of
civilizations. Practical information about fees, eligibility,
applications, and safety abroad is also available along with
extensive information about fellowships and scholarships for study
abroad program participants. The participants in these programs are
registered as UofC students and receive academic credit, so
consultation with academic advisors is recommended.
International
House
International House at the University of Chicago provides community
and support services for international students and visiting
scholars. I-House also coordinates, with the University's Office of
Graduate Affairs, the English Language Institute
which provides English as a Second Language programs for new
students and their families.
Funding
Opportunites from The Office of Graduate Affairs and FROGS (Fellowships, Research
Opportunities, Grants and more...) from The College
Information for University of Chicago students regarding funding
opportunities for international research.
International Agencies and Organizations
Council on International
Educational Exchange (CIEE)
The Council sponsors a variety of study abroad and cultural
exchange programs, professional conferences and seminars, as well
as opportunities to work or volunteer around the world. CIEE
founded the Journal of Studies in International Education
in 1997 and subsequently spearheaded the founding of the Association for Studies in
International Education (ASIE) which is comprised of
international education organizations from around the world.
European Council of
International Schools (ECIS)
Founded in 1965 and registered as a non-profit corporation in the
United States, this is the largest association of schools and
universities around the world that are accredited and offer
opportunities for international students. Members include more than
570 international schools (primary and secondary), more than 430
institutions of higher education (including the University of
Chicago), more than 160 supporting members such as publishers and
suppliers, and more than 850 individual members who are interested
in international education. ECIS maintains a categorized and
annotated list of links to international
education resources of interest to students, parents, teachers,
and administrators. ECIS also offers a searchable directory of
member schools, colleges, and other institutions. Affiliated
organizations are the Council of
International Schools, which has listings of job vacancies, and
the Council of International
Schools in the Americas.
Forum on Education
Abroad
Located at Smith College, the is an independent organization
devoted to studying the quality of college study-abroad
programs.
Institute of International
Education (IEE)
The Institute is a global higher education agency for students and
faculty offering academic and professional exchanges, training and
development programs, scholarships, and international affairs
services. IEE was founded in 1919 as an independent non-profit
organization and is today funded by a variety of government
agencies, corporations, and foundations. IEE is known as the
administrator of the Fulbright
Program but it operates more than 250 education and development
programs and disburses more than $125 million annually. The website
offers access to information about all of the various programs and
opportunities. A listing of IEE
publications is available. These include research reports,
compilations of data, and directories of study abroad and other
opportunities.
NAFSA: Association of
International Educators
NAFSA is a membership organization that promotes the exchange of
students and scholars to and from the U.S. It provides a forum for
discussion of issues, professional education, and sets and upholds
standards of good practice. The organization also has a
publications program consisting of practice-oriented books,
newsletters and the research journal International Educator. NAFSA's
website offers a variety of information to assist and inform its
members perform work in the areas of recruitment of foreign
students and evaluation of education credentials, administration of
English-as-a-second-language programs, support services for
international students, and operation of study abroad programs.
NAFSA advocates for an international education policy that enhances
global understanding and offers on its website supporting documents
including policy statements, issue briefs, fact sheets, economic
impact analyses and other materials. The website also offers an
Ethics section providing guidelines for individuals,
organizations and institutions engaged in international exchange
programs.
U. S. Network for
Education Information (USNEI)
This is "an interagency and public/private partnership whose
mission is to provide official information assistance for anyone
seeking information about U.S. education and for U.S. citizens
seeking authoritative information about education in other
countries." The website provides a wealth of information and links
about the education systems of countries worldwide, directories of
institutions, study abroad opportunities, and teaching
overseas.
Commercial Resources
American Institute for Foreign
Study (AIFS)
Founded in 1964, this is a family of corporations throughout the
world that organizes cultural exchange, study abroad, and other
enrichment programs for college and high school students. Many of
these programs are affiliated with academic or government
institutions. AIFS also has programs for international students
working in the U.S. as au pairs and as counselors in summer
camps.
GoAbroad.com
Founded in 1999, this website "was conceptualized to provide a
one-stop information center for students wishing to travel
internationally. The site was created to link prospective travelers
with organizations providing international opportunities." Among
its resources are listings of embassies, language schools, U.S.
universities, ecotourism agencies, teaching abroad job openings,
and more. Advertising is prominently included on this site but does
not overwhelm the lists once you navigate to them.
Peterson's
Study Abroad
This well-known publisher of educational directories also offers a
guide for Summer Study Abroad plus a collection of articles that
offer advice.
StudyAbroad.com
This site, from Educational Directories
Unlimited, is a combination of free listings and paid
advertising. StudyAbroad has discussion boards, email newsletters,
resource sections on financial aid, travel information, test
preparation materials from Kaplan and links to related sites
providing information on travel, international exchange, general
education, and language learning.
Study in the USA
This resource is offered for international students seeking to
identify educational programs of interest in the United States.
There is a searchable database of schools ranging from boarding
schools for secondary students to intensive ESL programs and
postgraduate study.
