Welcome!
Thank you for supporting your student leading up to, during, and after their study abroad experience.
Brown's Office of International Programs (OIP) provides undergraduate study abroad opportunities to approximately 500 students every year. As part of the College, and in close partnership with Brown faculty, we advise and support students interested in study abroad, manage Brown-sponsored programs worldwide, process credit transfer for study abroad students, and sponsor international scholars visiting Brown.
Browse our website to learn more about our study abroad resources, including:
- Financial Information, including Affording Study Abroad, Tuition & Costs, Program Deposits, Billing, and Refund Policy
- Practical Suggestions for students calling home, money abroad, health and insurance, and packing
- Cultural adjustment – going and returning, including resources to assist your son or daughter with adjustment.
- OIP Policies and Guidelines
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.
Additional Resources
USA Study Abroad Information for Parents, published by the U.S. State Department
Advice for College Students Studying Abroad, and Their Parents, The New York Times, December 2019
A Parent Guide to Study Abroad (English and Spanish versions), Institute for International Education (IIE)
