Welcome

Welcome to SAI, you’ll find a great home abroad with us!

Join your peers from all over the US on our study abroad programs in Italy, Spain, and France. We offer opportunities for you to study abroad and earn academic credits at host country institutions that will transfer back to your home university, all while providing you with the services and support to ensure that you thrive. You’ll return home changed, having had a culturally immersive, academically robust, and socially expansive experience.

Use this page to help you navigate your study abroad journey: get answers to your questions, find your perfect program, and connect with SAI alumni.

But first, see for yourself what SAI study abroad is like:


Study Abroad with SAI video

Where To?
We offer programs in Italy, Spain and France. Explore what inspires you!

ITALY Florence  |  Rome  |  Milan  |  Sorrento  |  Siena  |  Sicily
SPAIN Barcelona
FRANCE Paris

When?
Are you interested in Semester or Summer? Jan Term, Maymester or a Virtual Internship? We have it all.

Which Courses?
Are you looking to take courses in your major or minor, explore a new field of study, or complete some elective courses? Explore all our Areas of Study to see which program and location is the best fit.

How Can We Help You?
SAI’s 360° Services, included in every program, allow you to focus on your experience without worrying about the details. Our services include:

  • Student housing in apartments or family homestays
  • SAI Viva Experience, which includes cultural activities and trips outside your host city
  • Arrival assistance, including airport pickup, orientation, and welcome events
  • On-site personal assistance throughout your program, to answer questions, advise on academics, and respond to any emergency
  • And much more!

Scholarships, Financial Aid & Discounts
If you’d like to use your home school’s Financial Aid toward your study abroad term, we can help. You’ll be able to defer the cost that your aid will cover until it is disbursed. We also offer Scholarships and Discounts!

We rounded up our most affordable semester programs in Spring 2022

Hear Directly From Us
Want to learn more about our programs and how you can participate? Join one of our upcoming Info Sessions.

Talk to Alumni
We have SAI Ambassadors across the country (maybe even on your home campus!) who are eager to answer your questions about studying abroad. Contact ambassador@saiprograms.com if you’d like to be put in touch with an alum.

Concerned About Safety?
Your safety is our priority, and we have thorough Health & Safety protocols to ensure you have a safe and positive experience. You can also read about our newest protocols regarding COVID-19 safety.

Have Questions? We Have Answers!

  • Use our Live Chat feature (bottom right page) to speak directly with our Admissions team
  • Check out our Students Q&A page
  • Book a meeting with our Admissions team

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