Webster University: International Opportunities

We cannot succeed in today’s globalized world without understanding the variety of cultures and traditions that shape it. The events, trends, people and products that influence us every day are increasingly the result of a global melting pot of international traditions and aspirations.

Preparing students for this reality is a core part of Webster University’s mission. With total immersion academic programs including the new Global MBA and the Global MA in International Relations, an acclaimed study abroad program, campuses on three continents, and students from nearly every country in the world, Webster’s growing international network of campuses, faculty and students ensures each student has ample opportunity for a truly international education.

Indeed, “The sun never sets on Webster University.”

To learn how Webster can broaden your horizons, explore the programs and offices below.

The Center for International Education (CIE) is a crossroads of international opportunities and activities for the University and surrounding communities. It arranges housing for the international studies major and certificate programs and serves as an information resource for faculty, staff, and students seeking international fellowships, grants, internships and other programs.

The International Business Internship Exchange (IBIE) places American students from Webster University in overseas “total immersion” internships that entail extensive foreign language and intercultural experience. Likewise, students from universities in Germany, Ghana, Japan, Mexico and the U.K. complete internships with corporations in Missouri. IBIE is a unique partnership among Webster University, the State of Missouri and several Missouri corporate sponsors.

As a leader in study abroad education, Webster understands the varying regulations governing travel and study within our network of international campuses. The friendly staff in International Recruitment & International Services assist Webster students from all over the world with these issues, providing help with visas, work, health services, lodging and much more.

The Multicultural Center provides programs and services to students and faculty to help foster a community environment that recognizes social differences, respects cultural uniqueness, and facilitates cross-cultural interaction, learning and appreciation.

International Study Opportunities for Webster Students

The Office of Study Abroad is the place to start for U.S. based students looking to study at any of Webster’s international campuses and beyond. The office prepares students for their travel and connects them with the campus directors and program coordinators who will help them succeed. It’s also where faculty start when they’re ready to teach at another Webster international campus.

For non-U.S. based students wanting to study abroad at an international campus, please apply to your local campus using the Application for Permanent Site Transfer and International Study Abroad; check the box labeled International Study Abroad.

Permanent Site Transfer – For current Webster University students intending to permanently transfer from one country to another within the International Network of Campuses to complete their program of study, please submit an Application for Permanent Site Transfer and International Study Abroad to your local campus. Make sure you check the box labeled Permanent Site Transfer.

Webster University staff connects students with campus directors and program coordinators who will help them succeed.
- International Study Abroad and Student Services Contact Information
- Visa and Immigration Information

International Academic Programs

In addition to our offices and centers that facilitate international education, Webster also offers several academic programs designed specifically with an international perspective in mind:

Foreign languages
International Studies programs
MA in International Relations
Global MBA
Global MA in International Relations
B.A. in Journalism with an emphasis in Global Journalism
B.A. in Management with an emphasis in International Business

International Opportunities for Webster Faculty

Faculty Mobility Fellowship: Full-time Webster faculty who have completed one academic year at the University are eligible for the Faculty Mobility Fellowship. Adjunct faculty who have taught six courses at the University are eligible for the Faculty Mobility Fellowship.
Faculty-led Programs: Short-term international study abroad programs enrich the curriculum by taking learning to new dimensions outside the classroom. These programs allow participants to understand the world around them by immersing them in other languages and cultures. They are also a necessary alternative for students who cannot accommodate year-long or semester programs. Members of the Webster faculty are invited to plan and propose short-term study abroad courses, which may include hybrid courses combining online teaching with an international travel component.