Students can study abroad for a semester with an approved program. Opportunities are available where students can be immersed in a language or study in English. Internships are available in many locations around the world. Modern Languages majors are required to study abroad for a May Term and then for one semester prior to graduation. Application for Study Abroad is competitive. Deadline for application for the following academic year is Feb. 1. Wartburg College does not allow students to go to countries that are under a travel warning. Determine what countries are under a travel warning by visiting the U.S. Department of State.

Wartburg Diers Program

Diers programs have been developed by Wartburg College and are community-based semester programs.

• Adelaide, Australia: Lutheran Community Care

Language Programs

German: contact Prof. Losch, #8218    

• University of Bonn; Bonn
• Kentucky Institute for International Studies; Regensburg, Germany
• Jena

Spanish: contact Dr. Boerigter, #8219; Dr. Montgomery, #8435

• USAC– University Studies Abroad Consortium:  Heredia, San Ramon, Costa Rica, Medical Spanish with internship
• Spanish Studies– The Center for Cross-Cultural Study: Seville, Spain and Cordoba, Argentina
• CIEE– Council on International Educational Exchange:  Seville, Spain; or Buenos Aires, Argentina

Study Abroad Campus Program Curriculum and Internships

University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC)  Experience a life-changing opportunity to live and learn in global communities in 27 countries around the world. Explore the many unique experiences USAC has to offer!

Budapest Semester in Mathematics One of the most prestigious and essential study-abroad programs for undergraduate students of Mathematics.

Have questions? Contact call or make an appointment to visit with our program staff today at 319-352-8427 or email studyabroad.wartburg.edu.

International Semester Internships

Combine academics with work experience while abroad.  Wartburg College has academic semester internship programs abroad which will enable you to apply what you have learned on campus to a workplace abroad. Up to two internship credits may be earned.

• Adelaide Australia, Diers Program
• USAC – University Studies Abroad Consortium:  Heredia, San Ramon, Costa Rica, Medical Spanish with internship

Health Information

The CDC website is an excellent source of accurate and current information to stay well while abroad. We encourage our students and family to become familiar with their country prior to departure to facilitate a healthy experience while they are abroad.

Wartburg Study Abroad staff are trained to anticipate and respond responsibly to student health, safety, or security issues. Students are trained to responsibly manage their own health, safety, and security while abroad. Wartburg Study Abroad program does not have oversight over non-academic travel.

Safety While Abroad

The safety of our students is our highest priority. For this reason and because of the current climate of increased terrorist attacks at home and abroad we monitor global news each day, remain in contact with the U.S. State Department, and have communication with our on-site hosts in countries where are students are or will be studying. While abroad, students need to be aware that it is their responsibility to make wise personal choices, follow pre departure instructions as well as on site orientation instructions, and stay in contact with their on-site supervisor. 

Our program follows the FORUM’s Best Practice Guidelines to keep our students safe. Our thoughts and condolences go out to all who have been affected by recent tragic events.