International education is a vast and complex field, but it offers incredible opportunities for counselors and students alike! Thankfully, AIRR-NA is here to help navigate the many questions and issues that international study presents. Use the resources linked below which can be helpful for new professionals, counselors, students, and parents.
Our universities offer a wide range of degree programs and options across a variety of subjects. View our Subject Matrix to get a sense of what we offer. Be sure to check out our special Performing & Visual Arts tab!
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Our universities present at a series of college fairs and counselor luncheons each year. The following presentation from those events contains an overview of how to begin the process of studying internationally.
University Search and Information by Country
NACAC Guide to International University Admissions – Follow this link to resources created by NACAC for anyone searching for high level information about studying outside the US.
Many countries and governments have organizations that promote their higher education systems and provide information for prospective students. These sites will allow you to search for institutions, programs, funding, and other information:
| Country | Website |
| Australia | https://www.studyaustralia.gov.au/ |
| Canada | http://www.educanada.ca/ |
| France | http://www.usa.campusfrance.org/ |
| Ireland | http://www.educationinireland.com/en/ |
| Israel | https://studyisrael.org.il/ |
| Italy | https://www.universitaly.it |
| Netherlands | https://www.studyinholland.nl/ |
| New Zealand | https://www.studyinnewzealand.govt.nz/ |
| Scotland | http://www.studyinscotland.org/ |
| Spain | https://www.studying-in-spain.com |
| Switzerland | https://studyinginswitzerland.com |
| United Kingdom | https://study-uk.britishcouncil.org/ |
Federal Student Aid
The Federal Student Aid website includes an Excel document of every international school that can accept federal aid: https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/international.