Study Abroad

Study Abroad

The Office of Global Initiatives supports and promotes study abroad opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students at NJIT.

There is so much to gain when you study abroad!

An Erasmus Impact Study in 2018 showed that 65% of employers consider international experience important for recruitment, and over 90% are looking for transversal skills enhanced by study abroad. In a Social Psychological and Personality Science study, students with study abroad experience had developed the "multicultural engagement" skill, which predicted the number of job offers a student received.

You can:

  1. Create a global network: make friends from all over the world
  2. Earn credits while living a life-changing experience
  3. Gain valuable soft skills: self-reliance, open-mindedness, and problem-solving

How do I know which program is right for me?

Many students are unsure of where they can study abroad, and what is right for them, because of factors like transferring credits or financial aid. Your Office of Global Initiatives has vetted and made agreements with the partners and providers to ensure that the institutions have courses and programs that closely align with NJIT's coursework.

Part of the application process will be about asking these questions, and you have your academic advisors and financial aid advisors who can help you answer these questions. So, where do you rate transferring credits or graduating on time? Are finances a priority? Most students rank these are their top two priorities.

NJIT Exchange Partners and Global E3

Tuition Swap, Housing and Meals paid to partner school

 

These two are great for students who want to pay NJIT tuition and have most or all financial aid and scholarships apply to their tuition. With the tuition-swap feature, studying abroad NJIT Exchange Partners and Global E3 will look mostly the same as your regular NJIT tuition bill.

Only tuition is payable to NJIT, which means you will need to pay housing and for meals when you are abroad. Most financial aid and scholarships still apply but are program-dependent. Please ask your study abroad advisor about scholarships for this part.

ISEP

Tuition Swap, Housing and Meals are paid to NJIT

 

ISEP has the same tuition-swap feature as the Partners and Global E3, and in addition, students are charged NJIT housing and meal plan rates. If you already live on campus, and/or paying the NJIT housing and meal plan rates are within your budget, then this can work well for you.

Study Abroad Providers & Independent Study Abroad

Tuition, housing, meals, etc. to provider or on own

 

These programs are great for students who want short-term programs, a wider variety of locations, and/or have budgeted for these programs. Students will typically pay out of pocket for these programs, sometimes having financial aid apply. 

How do I apply for a study abroad program when I know which program is right for me?

  1. Review the NJIT Study Abroad Application
  2. Meet with your Academic Advisor (we recommend bringing the courses with you)
  3. Meet with your Financial Aid Advisor
  4. Meet with the Dean of Students
  5. Complete the NJIT Application
  6. Submit to studyabroad@59shoushen.com with the additional documents on page 2
  7. Receive the approval and nomination
  8. Apply to the program

NJIT offers multiple programs year round (summer or winter terms, one semester or a full academic year). Many universities offer courses taught in English so language proficiency is not required.

Learn more about study abroad programs

Application Process Applying to study abroad is easy!

Undergraduate students must have a sophomore, junior or senior standing and must have a grade point average of at least 2.75. Graduate students must have at least a 3.0 GPA. After applying to our office and being approved, students must apply directly to their school of choice.

  1. Complete the NJIT study abroad application.
  2. Submit the application with a copy of your passport, insurance card, and essay.
  3. Receive approval to study abroad via email.
  4. Apply to your desired program!

 

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Deadlines:

Check here to see how to plan for your study abroad experience and meet the program deadlines.

Did you know that studying abroad does not have to cost more than a semester at NJIT?

Costs will vary based on location and length of stay. Depending on the program, students can use all of their aid (federal, state, and institutional).

There are many affordable programs and scholarships you can apply for.

Learn more about scholarships