Welcome to The Forum on Education Abroad

The Forum envisions a future in which education abroad is integral to the mission of higher education, meets the Standards of Good Practice, and is accessible to all students.

Our mission is to cultivate educators who champion high-quality education abroad experiences that ignite curiosity, impact lives, and contribute to a better world. 

To achieve this, The Forum serves the field of education abroad with the Standards​ and training, events, resources, and expertise related to them. ​

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Study Abroad Is a Career Accelerator

Education Abroad: The Career Catalyst is a field‑wide, data‑driven campaign showcasing how global learning prepares students to lead, adapt, and thrive in today’s workforce—backed by national research and alumni outcomes.

Higher earnings from the start

Students who studied abroad earned an average of $4,159 more in their first job—a 6.3% salary boost.

Skills employers actually want

90% of alumni say studying abroad was important to their personal and professional development.

Long-term career impact

More than half of alumni say study abroad had a very or extremely important influence on their career path.

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Forum Membership is Institutional

The value of membership with The Forum is unmatched in our field. With an institutional membership model, all of your staff and faculty can benefit from The Forum's services, training, and resources. 

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Upcoming Featured Events

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For professional development, learning, and networking, The Forum's Institutes, Seminars, and Conferences are second to none.

​Click on an event image to learn more or visit the calendar to see all The Forum's events, workshops, and webinars. 

Event Calendar

Stay in-the-know with The ​Forum News

​The Forum News is a free weekly e-newsletter with announcements about upcoming events, research, member opportunities, and the latest in the field of study abroad. Forum members, non-members, professionals at large, and the general public are invited to subscribe.

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