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Penn State Harrisburg: A Global Campus

Penn State Harrisburg: A Global Campus

Penn State Harrisburg is a global leader in education! From world-class academics to real-world impact, we’re shaping a global future right here in Pennsylvania!

Global Engagement Office

The Global Engagement Office focuses on strengthening Penn State Harrisburg's global presence and preparing students for success in an interconnected world. Our office supports international students and scholars, providing pathways from admission to employment, while fostering international partnerships that create opportunities for faculty and students. Penn State Harrisburg Global also offers education abroad programs to broaden students' global perspectives, hosts international delegations, and designs intercultural programming to benefit the campus and surrounding community.

Global Lion Mentors on a field trip

International Students

The International Students Office is a vital part of Global Engagement and is dedicated to meeting the unique needs of students from other countries and cultures, fostering diversity, and promoting cultural explorations on campus.

Global Engagement also works closely with Penn State Global on essential processes for international students, including Visa processing, employment within the U.S., tax preparation, and travel letters.

International Students Office
Skyline of London, England

Study Abroad

Study abroad programs are opportunities to build global skills and perspectives through immersive, experiential learning abroad. You'll enhance your education and learn the skills you need to stand out in your future career.

Penn State offers over 350 education abroad programs, ranging from just a few days up to an entire year, and there are programs with coursework in English for all majors all over the world. These programs award Penn State credit, so it's possible for education abroad programs to fit easily into your degree plan.

Study Abroad Opportunities
The Globe sculpture on the campus quad

Partner Institutions

Penn State Harrisburg continues to advance global academic collaboration with new and renewed international partnerships with educational institutions worldwide. Since 2023, the college has forged several partnerships showcasing its commitment to fostering global connections and enriching educational opportunities for students and research collaboration for faculty. These agreements extend the college’s record number of partnerships established in recent academic years, totaling 15 agreements with 17 universities in Asia, Europe and South America.

Map of Our Collaborations