Why Study Abroad?
At Study Abroad & Global Engagement, we are deeply passionate about helping students experience the world. Studying abroad is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit another country and truly immerse in its culture.
Our team serves all of Embry‑Riddle’s residential and worldwide campuses, helping students achieve their dream of studying abroad for a summer, semester, year, and more!
There are many benefits to studying abroad:
- Make yourself more attractive to employers by having international experience
- Advance your degree program while traveling abroad
- Develop independence, adaptability, and self-confidence
- Build a network of friends, professors, and professionals
- Gain new insights and perspectives in your field of study
- Broaden your horizons exploring new countries, traditions, languages, and cultures
Award-Winning Leadership in Global Engagement
Study Abroad & Global Engagement at Embry‑Riddle has been nationally and internationally recognized for its innovation, student support, and commitment to expanding global learning opportunities. These awards reflect our dedication to providing transformative experiences and high-impact practices that prepare students to thrive in a globalized world.
- 2024 NASPA International Education Knowledge Community Best Practices in International Education Award Winner
- 2024 Andrew Heiskell Award for Innovation in International Education Honorable Mention - Student Mobility & Exchange
- 2023 Innovation in Alumni Engagement Award Finalist
- 2020 PIEoneer Award Winner for Real-life learning
- 2016 Bronze Award for Strategic Investment, Cooperation & Development - Greek Tourism Awards presented by the Greek Ministry of Economy, Development and Tourism
- 2013 Andrew Heiskell Award for Innovation in International Education Special Recognition - Internationalizing the Professions
Contact Us
Center for International Education
Global Offerings
Study Abroad/Study America
Short-term, faculty-led, domestic and overseas programs.
International Education Week
Celebrate the power of global learning through a week of inspiring events, cultural exchange and opportunities to connect across borders.
Academic and Financial Pathways
Study abroad does not have to delay your graduation or be cost-prohibitive.
Scholarships are available for qualified students to offset the cost of traveling abroad. Financial aid packages, including grants and loans, can also be applied to faculty-led and exchange programs.
Our team works closely with students and academic advisors to ensure that study abroad and exchange experiences fit into academic programs, allowing students to continue their academic progress.
For more information, please contact goglobal@erau.edu.
As I prepare for the workforce, I am already seeing the benefits of my time abroad, and I cannot wait to apply the knowledge from this experience after graduation.
Phi Beta Delta International Honor Society
Phi Beta Delta, founded in 1986 in California, is the first honor society dedicated to recognizing scholarly achievement in international education.
Embry‑Riddle is proud to have chapters on all three campuses!
- Theta Mu Chapter in Daytona Beach
- Omicron Chapter in Prescott
- Theta Sigma Chapter at Worldwide
Students who complete a study abroad or exchange program and meet the minimum academic requirements are eligible for induction to this prestigious honor society.
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