Getting Started
Find Your Program
With 30+ program options and over 175 courses from which to choose, KIIS can help you find your perfect study abroad program. Visit the Choosing a Program page for more information on how to select the correct program for you.
Talk to Your Advisor or KIIS Campus Representative
Make sure to talk to your advisor about course credit equivalencies. It is your responsibility to make sure program credits transfer.
Discuss Funding with Financial Aid Advisor
Studying abroad is affordable. KIIS offers approximately $80,000 in scholarships for our programs. Talk to your university’s Financial Aid and Education Abroad offices to learn about additional scholarship and financial aid information. Gilman International Scholarships provide Pell-eligible students the chance to study abroad and Gilman-McCain Scholarships provide awards for dependents of active duty service members to study abroad. Gilman awards may be applied to all KIIS programs. Review the scholarships page for further details.
Start Your Home Campus Paperwork (If Required)
Check with your KIIS Campus Representative to see if your university has a separate application process to study abroad.
Start Your KIIS Application
Find your KIIS application below. Don’t forget to check the application deadlines. If you need help filling out your application, visit our How to Apply page.
Apply for Your Passport
You must have your passport before you can go on your KIIS program. Visit the Passports & Visas page for more information.
“I was incredibly nervous before my trip, but it turned out to be the most enlightening and extraordinary experience of my life. Seeing the medieval towns, ancient pieces of art and where our civilization began in person defy the ability to describe. The professors and my fellow students made it all the more enjoyable, and I know I have made lifelong friends. Spending a month abroad is the best way to experience, understand and enjoy the culture and the people and I wouldn’t trade my time there for anything.”
– Sarah, Italy