Undergraduate International Programs & Resources

Study & Internships Abroad - The Global Business Center connects students with study abroad and international internship opportunities.

Global Business Center Scholarships - To support the additional expenses of an exchange or study abroad program, Global Business Center scholarships are available for undergraduate Foster School of Business students.

Study Abroad Photo Contest - The Global Business Center is hosting a photo contest for students who studied or interned abroad between fall 2008 and summer 2009, including 2009 exploration seminars.

International Biz Email Listserv - Sign up to receive notices for study abroad opportunities, international internships, global speakers in Seattle, event sponsorship opportunities, and more.

Foster Buddy Program - Foster School students are paired up with incoming exchange students to help orient them to the school. Buddies email with the incoming students before their arrival, meet them at the airport, and are a friend for them during their stay here at the school.

Undergrads Go Global Blog - Foster School students are studying and interning abroad all over the world. This blog captures their adventures in and out of the classroom.

Global Business Case Competition - This annual international case competition brings together undergraduate university students from the United States and 12 - 14 other countries to compete in a fast-paced and challenging business case study.

IKEA International Case Competition - This case competition is an annual internal event in which teams of undergraduate UW business students apply their knowledge and skills to a real-life international business problem.

Certificate of International Studies in Business - Get a certificate that focuses on the cross-cultural skills and knowledge needed in today’s global marketplace through international business studies, practical experience, and immersion in a foreign culture.

Selling Your International Experience Podcast - The Undergraduate Advising Center and the UW Career Center have teamed up to create this international podcast. A roundtable of advisors discuss how traveling abroad during college can pay dividends in the job market.




“You know, study abroad is like spring training for this century. It helps you develop the fundamentals, the teamwork, and the determination to succeed. And we want more American students to have that opportunity."

Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State
May 13, 2009

Study abroad advice from Foster School alumna who studied in Shanghai, China.  Read about Victoria Wong's top three reasons on why you should study abroad, and why she tells other students to Just Do It
Undergrad students share first-hand experiences of studying and interning abroad. Through the student blog, testimonials, and videos, learn how Foster global programs can prepare you for business leadership.
Foster School student, Rebecca Ridenour, describes how she decided to apply for a summer finance internship in London and how it was her Smartest College Decision.