OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
Augsburg College has a comprehensive Office of International Programs (OIP) that guides and supports the international activities at the college.
Frequently requested information
* Are you an Augsburg student who wants to study abroad?
* Are you an international student looking for services?
* Are you a non-Augsburg student, school, or community group wanting to go abroad?
* Are you a program provider or educational institution looking to partner with Augsburg?
* Are you an existing partner school or student at a partner school in Norway, Germany, or Finland?
Below are brief descriptions of the offices that make up OIP.
Augsburg Abroad is the main study-abroad office for Augsburg College and the first step for students and faculty at Augsburg looking to study abroad or take students abroad. Additionally, international universities or program providers interested in working with Augsburg College should contact Augsburg Abroad directly.
International Student Advising (ISA) provides advising and advocacy for international students in achieving their personal development and educational goals in a way that embraces common humanity and cultural diversity. The director of ISA serves as the Designated School Official and Responsible Officer for the college’s F and J visa programs.
The Center for Global Education (CGE) is a nationally recognized international service provider that works with community groups and educational institutions across the nation. The Center for Global Education specializes in short-term travel seminars and semester long programs. Through CGE, Augsburg has branch campuses and adjunct faculty in Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua and Namibia. In addition, the Center works with partners and consultants in other areas of the world.
International Partners manages Augsburg College’s exchange programs based on reciprocal agreements in Norway, Germany, and Finland. Its mission is to provide high quality learning opportunities that combine rigorous academic work, practical professional experiences, and daily immersion in another culture.
