Welcome to the Office of International Programs (OIP), your “Global Gateway” to international opportunities at FAU.  

Students are invited to step through our “Global Gateway” and discover how you can study abroad, conduct international research and specialized training in other countries, study a language abroad or at FAU, and take courses on international, area, and global studies at various FAU campuses.   Faculty are invited to learn how they can design and lead a study abroad program for FAU students, apply for funds to explore program development, or locate resources to allow access to overseas universities for teaching and research activities.  Friends of FAU are invited to learn more about FAU offerings and activities, and to attend public outreach lectures and conferences on international topics.  

Whatever your goals in the international arena, we can help you access FAU’s rich array of resources and opportunities spanning all colleges and multiple departments, with connections and partnerships around the world. 

Global understanding and international experiences are an imperative in the 21st century.  International borders are melting and global connections are intensifying.  Every individual needs to develop global competencies – in language skills, international experiences, and cultural understanding.   International experiences and skills increase personal capacities and generate new opportunities which impact positively on your life, work, and career.  As a leading educational institution in the great State of Florida, FAU takes this responsibility seriously and supports an ever expanding array of opportunities to meet your needs.   

OIP is dedicated to helping you achieve your goals in international education – visit us virtually through the “Global Gateway” of this website or come see us in our offices on the Boca Raton and Jupiter campuses at FAU.   We are here to help you!

Catherine S. Meschievitz
Director, Office of International Programs