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9000+ Students Across 24 Campuses
70+ International Scholarships
185+ semester programs
100+ embedded programs
300+ education abroad programs
9+ international institution partnerships

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Events

FEB15

12-Month Standard Optional Practical Training (OPT)

ISSA will host a webinar session on Optional Practical Training for F-1 students. Join us to learn about eligibility requirements, application process, important timelines, and what is required afte

MAR01

STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT)

ISSA will host a webinar session on STEM OPT Extension for F-1 students who have qualifying STEM degree. This session will cover eligibility requirements, application process and reporting requirement

MAR12

12-Month Standard Optional Practical Training (OPT)

ISSA will host a webinar session on Optional Practical Training for F-1 students. Join us to learn about eligibility requirements, application process, important timelines, and what is required after

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News

Penn State Global announces faculty and staff Travel Awards Program for 2024

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 1

Penn State Global is announcing Faculty and Staff Travel Awards for 2024. These awards are given on a rolling basis and are meant to support faculty and staff travel related to developing or expanding collaboration with select Penn State global partner universities and organizations.

Global Learning Summer Institute for faculty seeks applications

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 1

Penn State Global, the English for Professional Purposes Intercultural Center, and the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence have partnered to bring professional development opportunities for faculty in global learning outcomes.

Ukrainian youth researchers collaborate in multi-site refugee program

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 1

A multilateral team consisting of Penn State; Leibniz University in Hannover, Germany; Galway University in Ireland; and Maria Grzegorzewska University in Warsaw, Poland, is currently conducting a multi-site study with Ukrainian Refugee Youth.

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