International Programs Office

The IPO at AU

Truly a global community, Augustana University is home to more than 180 international students from 50 countries. In addition, more than 50% of Augustana students study away prior to graduation. Students at AU are supported by well-traveled faculty who bring a global perspective to their classrooms on campus as well.

As a one-stop shop for all things international, the International Programs Office (IPO) supports comprehensive internationalization at AU through international student recruitment, current international student advising and compliance, study away, customized programs, fundraising for international initiatives and fostering strategic partnerships abroad.

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International Programs Office | ipo@augie.edu | 605.274.5050

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Latest News

Augustana University Finds Way to Offset Carbon Emissions From January Study Abroad

Augustana has made its January Interim (J-Term) study-abroad travel carbon neutral for the first time in university history. Thanks to the support of anonymous donors, AU donated $10,000 to the Bio-Itzá Association as a way to offset its carbon footprint for January 2023.

Four Augustana Students Named 2022-23 Gilman Scholarship Award Winners: ‘I still can’t believe they chose me’

During January Interim (J-Term), Augustana University students are getting the chance to make the world their classroom through study-abroad courses. Four students, in particular, are getting their opportunity through the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program — an award that allows students to study abroad who may not have been able to otherwise.

Home Away From Campus

For Augustana’s growing population of international students — a record-breaking 92 new international students for the 2022-23 academic year — the International Programs Office (IPO) works hard to combat homesickness with initiatives like the Friendship Family Program.