Transform your
academic programs
At World Abroad Connect, we partner with institutions to seamlessly expand their global footprint through scalable, customizable and prestigious study abroad programs. Our faculty-led model ensures we design every experience, so students receive high-quality instruction from top-tier U.S. educators, leaving a lasting cultural, academic and professional impact for everyone.
Our Academic Structure
We make it simple for institutions and faculty to mirror and expand their academic excellence abroad, utilizing a structure designed for growth, flexibility and importantly, student success.
Scalable
World Abroad empowers universities and colleges to expand their global reach with scalable, faculty-led programs designed for institutions to deliver life-changing international learning to more students without the limits of traditional models.
- Our Knowledge Centers help institutions manage over-enrollment by offering students a fully integrated academic experience abroad with the same faculty, curriculum and standards.
- Students can begin or continue their studies without delay, alleviating pressure for classroom capacity.
- From intimate five-person seminars to dynamic group lectures of up to 250, our facilities support a wide range of academic approaches. We have the space and resources to make all teaching styles thrive.
- We are meant to scale with you. As your programs and cohorts expand, so do the World Abroad amenities.
- With the ability to host 250 students, World Abroad can offer scalable packages that grow alongside the university’s enrollment.
Customizable
We know that no two institutions are alike. That’s why World Abroad offers bespoke program options for institutions with unique goals or requirements. You know your students best and you decide what will create the most enriching experience for them abroad. As your trusted partner, we manage all infrastructure, logistics and operations ensuring a flawless process, while you bring the students, the teachers and the curriculum. We’ll work with you to build a customized solution that aligns with your academic vision.
- Curated, flexible programs allow professors to teach their subject in new ways and connect classroom theory to real-world contexts, making learning more dynamic and meaningful.
- Flexibility comes first - with summer, traditional semesters, mini-mesters and two-week intensive options we create study abroad opportunities to fit everyone’s schedule.
- We understand that financial needs vary across institutions, which is why we collaborate with institutions to design meaningful, accessible study abroad programs
Prestigious
World Abroad’s innovative academic program structure offers institutions a competitive differentiator that elevates both student outcomes and institutional reputation. Our framework enables your institution to provide students with accelerated pathways to career readiness while strengthening your university's position in the global education marketplace.
- Our partnerships led to a 30% year-over-year increase in study abroad enrollment, positioning institutions as leaders in cross-cultural education.
- Connecting students with a network of 75+ globally respected companies through specialized internships, we provide students with unique access to international career-building opportunities.
- We bring the top-tier university academic reputation overseas, expanding visibility for the university on a global level.
- Through immersive international experiences, faculty return to campus with enriched global perspectives that elevate the university’s international outlook and academic environment.
- Our flexible program structure empowers partner institutions to offer accelerated academic pathways, including early completion of core and prerequisite courses, that can enhance internship readiness and showcase your university’s commitment to academic and career excellence.
Seamless
World Abroad mirrors your home campus environment. We eliminate administrative complexity by serving as your partner, making study abroad implementation effortless for institutions, empowering for faculty and transformative for students.
- Professors provide their desired academic framework, and World Abroad manages logistical planning and cultural integration, eliminating the variability of third-party partnerships and enabling seamless replication in new regions.
- Having a fully dedicated staff member for every 25 students, we ensure personalized care and support from the moment they land, giving institutions and colleges peace of mind and reinforcing institutions’ commitment to student well-being.
- By leveraging your institution's own professors in our programs, students benefit from guaranteed credit transfer, eliminating concerns about graduation delays or academic disruptions.
- Permanent Knowledge Centers allow faculty to return, year after year, increasing familiarity with the facility and the abroad experience.
Our Programs
At World Abroad we collaborate with leading universities to host and manage their study abroad programs in Europe. These partnerships allow students to pursue accredited academic pathways while immersing themselves in a new culture and international experience.
Business Consulting Internship
Gain hands-on experience with the Business Consulting Internship in Milan and Madrid. Work in teams on real client projects, earn up to 15 credits, and develop professional skills while exploring Europe’s business culture through coursework, company visits, and cultural activities.
Business Fast Track
Get ahead with the Business Core Fast Track program in Milan and Madrid. Complete core business courses and electives, earn up to 14 credits in one summer, and enhance your career opportunities while exploring Europe through professional visits, cultural activities, and extended travel weekends.
Complete Business Minor
Earn a Business Minor while abroad with the Complete Business Minor program in Madrid and Milan. Take live courses on site, complete a hybrid summer class, and experience Europe’s business culture through professional visits, cultural activities, and weekend travel opportunities.
Finance Accelerator
Accelerate your finance studies with the Finance Accelerator program in Milan and Madrid. Gain focused coursework in finance, earn Auburn credits abroad, and complement your academics with professional visits, cultural activities, and travel weekends across Europe.
Flex Summer
Customize your study abroad with the AU Flex Program in Milan and Madrid. Choose from summer or full-semester options, earn 5–15 credits in Auburn courses, and enjoy cultural activities, professional visits, and free weekends to travel and experience Europe.
International Business Minor
Boost your International Business studies with the International Business Minor program in Milan and Madrid. Take live courses on site, earn Auburn credits abroad, and enrich your experience with professional visits, cultural activities, and free weekends to explore Europe.
Management Accelerator
Advance your management studies with the Management Accelerator program in Milan and Madrid. Build core skills in leadership and strategy, earn Auburn credits abroad, and enrich your summer with professional visits, cultural activities, and weekends to explore Europe.
Marketing Accelerator
Boost your marketing studies with the Marketing Accelerator program in Milan and Madrid. Focus on advanced marketing coursework, earn Auburn credits abroad, and enrich your experience with professional visits, cultural activities, and free weekends to explore Europe.