Believe it or not, pursuing a graduate degree abroad can often be less expensive and less time-consuming than studying for your Master's/Doctorate in the U.S.! Completing a graduate degree abroad strengthens your resume, and demonstrates your global understanding of key topics and issues.
Financing a degree abroad may seem challenging, but it doesn't need to be. Many international institutions offer scholarships and funding for U.S. students, and you may even be able to use federal student aid.
Graduate schools
Below is a listing of some universities abroad with which the Center for International Programs frequently partners and includes programs across the fields of liberal arts, business, and science. Consider reviewing these programs as a guide to begin looking at available graduate programs.
- American Universities Abroad - multiple locations across Europe
- Lingnan University - Hong Kong
- London School of Economics - London, UK
- Newcastle University, Business School - Tyne, UK
- Queen's University - Belfast, UK
- Radboud University - Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- University of Cape Town - Cape Town, South Africa
- University College Cork - Cork, Ireland
- University of Edinburgh, Business School - Edinburgh, UK
- University of Glasgow - Glasgow, UK
- University of Leeds, Leeds University Business School - Leeds, UK
- University of Manchester, Alliance Manchester Business School - Manchester, UK
- University of Roehampton - London, UK
Some graduate schools, especially those in the United Kingdom and Ireland, have different "terms" for their degrees - such as MSc, PGDip or PGCert. To help explain this terminology, read through this helpful guide.
further resources
Use the links below to read further about graduate programs abroad and kick-start your international graduate school search:
- Freie Universität Berlin Continuing Education Program - Although not a graduate program, Freie Universität offers low-cost, online courses annually to help grow your professional experience. Topics include mindful communication in the workplace, sustainable business, diversity management, and much more!
- International Graduate Programs (GradSchools.com)
- Go Overseas: Graduate Studies
- The Degree Abroad Pod - Check out this podcast sponsored by Queen's University Belfast to discuss the opportunities, experiences, and challenges of pursuing a degree overseas!