Explore College of Forestry International Programs
Interested in opportunities abroad? Check out this 2-minute video about opportunities to get out there and explore the world with the College of Forestry! International programs are a great way to fulfill degree requirements while gaining a global perspective on your field, and funding support is available. Visit the International Programs webpage and contact them to start exploring!
Faculty Led Programs
PROGRAMS COMING SOON
Chile (Spring Break!)
Maine (Spring Break!)
Study Abroad / International Exchange
Aruba Spring Break 2026 Study Abroad Program
Sustainability in Action: Small Island State Ecological Systems, Culture and Society – Aruba 4 Credit Course Offered: / March 21- 29 in Aruba
Students will spend eight days in Aruba engaged in a faculty-led introduction to the cultural, historical, and sustainable development of island ecosystems and natural resources. The group will experience a dynamic daily program featuring visits to diverse sites, from ecosystem restoration (coral reefs, mangrove swamps) to cultural and historical landmarks (art galleries, museums). Finally, we will engage with Aruba’s natural resource management and industry sites, including marine-based tourism and renewable energy facilities like the Vader Piet wind farm.
The Priority deadline to apply is December 19, 2025. The final application deadline is January 19, 2026. You can review the application here.
Oil Palms and Orangutans: Forest Conservation in Malaysian Borneo
Join this immersive faculty-led international program exploring one of the world’s most pressing conservation challenges: the conversion of tropical forests to oil palm plantations in Southeast Asia. Students will visit renowned conservation and research sites including the Rainforest Discovery Center, Orangutan Rehabilitation Center, and Bornean Sunbear Conservation Center, as well as forestry departments and research centers located within more than 400 square kilometers of pristine tropical rainforest. Throughout your journey in the Malaysian state of Sabah, Borneo, you’ll examine the ecological, social, economic, and political dimensions of forest conservation in a globally significant biodiversity hotspot. All OSU students are welcome to apply and there may be supplemental internships available for interested students after the program ends!
Apply for Borneo Here! Applications open until February 15.
Join us for an Information Session on January 22nd from 12-1pm in PFSC 316 or over Zoom! We will discuss three faculty-led programs, Borneo, New Zealand, and Slovenia. This is a great opportunity to ask questions to faculty-leaders, inquire about funding support, and connect with other interested students!
Faculty-led program in Slovenia
Discover how Europe is leading the transition to a circular, low-carbon built environment through forests and wood innovation. This faculty-led program in Slovenia takes you from source to product, with site visits to forests, wood manufacturing facilities, construction projects, and innovative buildings. Students will explore sustainable forest management, wood products manufacturing, and circularity in the timber value chain, while learning how the New European Bauhaus is reshaping architecture through sustainability, beauty, and inclusiveness. Cultural and historical site visits round out this immersive experience in one of Europe’s leaders in green building. Open to OSU students from all majors!
📝 Applications close February 15. Apply here!
Join us for an information session on January 22nd from 12-1pm in PFSC 316 or over Zoom! We will discuss three faculty-led programs, Borneo, New Zealand, and Slovenia. This is a great opportunity to ask questions to faculty-leaders, inquire about funding support, and connect with other interested students!
Internships & Research
Malaysia, Sabah Forestry Department
Malaysia, Forever Sabah
Malaysia, Sun Bear Conservation Center & Kinabatangan River Habitat Restoration Project
Brazil, The Biodiversity Research Institute
Colombia, Cauca River Forest Research and Conservation Center
New Zealand, Scion
Chile, Forestry Institute of Chile
Spain, Castilla La Mancha University
France, ESB School of Engineering in Science &Technology of Wood & Bio-based Materials
Uganda, The Kibale Association for Rural and Environmental Development
Ireland, Carlingford Adventure Center
Global Buddies Program
Oregon State University’s Office of International Services is committed to enriching students’ experiences by offering various levels of support services to students during their educational journey. Upon arriving at OSU in Oregon, international students may experience many cultural and social adjustment challenges that can impact their success. Making friends, getting used to the food, social structure, academic system, and way of life can be difficult in a new place. The Global Buddies Program (GBP) connects new and current OSU students for peer support . The Global Buddies Program provides an opportunity for new students to engage with peers who are more experienced with life at OSU and can assist them navigate the new environment. Join us – we look forward to assisting you transition to OSU! Sign up here!
Financial Support is Available
There are a number of scholarships and resources available to students interested in a study abroad experience.
All CoF majors are eligible to apply for the Dean’s Fund for International Engagement.
