Earn your degree across six continents in three years.
Butler Overseas is a first-of-its-kind global degree program with in-person classes taught around the world, complemented by online coursework led by Butler faculty. Through immersive placebased learning, internships, and career mentoring, you’ll build real-world skills for a career without borders.
Butler University’s 30+ year partnership with the Institute for Study Abroad (IFSA) ensures on-the-ground support at every destination. IFSA’s local expertise and established onsite infrastructure promote students’ well-being, safety, and success throughout each semester abroad.
BUTLER OVERSEAS?
Year One
Year Two
Year Three
TWO GLOBAL DEGREES
You’ll major in either Environmental Studies or International Business and choose the other as your minor, building a strong foundation in sustainability and global impact. You’ll complete your internship requirement in Indianapolis and abroad, including either an additional internship or a faculty-guided research experience in Sydney, Australia or Kandy, Sri Lanka.
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies
This major focuses on how people and the environment affect each other. You’ll study today’s biggest sustainability challenges and explore them through science, culture, politics, and economics.
Bachelor
of Science in International Business
This major prepares you to succeed in today’s global business world. You’ll learn how to spot emerging trends and build skills in finance, economics, marketing, and more.
SYDNEY AUSTRALIA
KANDY SRI LANKA
London, England
London, a multicultural global hub shaped by its imperial history, is a perfect starting point to examine how environmental challenges intersect with commerce.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
In Buenos Aires, one of the Americas’ most diverse cities, you’ll strengthen your Spanish while studying international business and global climate.
Rome, Italy
2,000 years of art, architecture, and urban planning make Rome an ideal backdrop for studying economics, art, and power.
Merida, Mexico
Merida’s pre-Columbian and colonial history offers a rich setting to explore the cultural and environmental impacts of European contact with the Americas.
WHERE ADVENTURE MEETS ACADEMICS
Sydney, Australia
The coastal city of Sydney provides vast opportunities for internships and easy access to some of the most stunning natural environments in the world.
South Africa
South Africa’s diverse landscapes, wildlife, and complex colonial legacy make it a compelling short-term summer abroad experience.
You’ll live and learn abroad each semester, with summer terms in Indianapolis and one short-term international experience.
Kandy, Sri Lanka
Surrounded by Kandy’s sacred temples and natural beauty, you’ll complete a capstone project that will bring closure to your unique educational journey.
Indianapolis, IN
Summer terms are held on Butler University’s campus in Indianapolis— home to the Indy 500, pro sports, and a vibrant arts and food scene.
EMBARK ON YOUR JOURNEY
LEARN MORE AND SIGN UP FOR INFO SESSIONS
Scan the QR code or go to butler.edu/overseas/admission
Application Requirements
› An online application form with a $50 nonrefundable application fee
› Written responses to standardized prompts
› Official high school transcript
› Contact information for a letter of recommendation request
› U.S. passport and U.S. citizenship or dual citizenship status
› Optional: test scores and résumé
Tuition and Fees
Butler Overseas is a premier, three-year global degree program with a comparable cost to Butler’s traditional four-year degree. Butler Overseas offers scholarship opportunities with awards ranging from $10,000–$20,000 per year.
Annual Cost per Year Estimate:
Tuition: $62,000 Housing: $11,720 Fees/Excursions: $2,323 Meals: $7,600
Total Cost: $83,643
Is Butler Overseas a good fit for me?
Cohorts are small and space is limited.
This unique program is designed for students who are:
› Adventurous, curious, independent, and eager to make a difference
› Interested in gaining a global perspective and creating a more sustainable future
› Ready to navigate new experiences and cultural differences with resilience
› Seeking to graduate with a unique, competitive résumé
HAVE QUESTIONS?
Key Dates
AUGUST 1, 2026
OCTOBER 1, 2026
NOVEMBER 1, 2026
NOVEMBER 15, 2026
DECEMBER 15, 2026
FEBRUARY 1, 2027
APRIL 1, 2027
MAY 1, 2027
Application opens
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens
Early Action Deadline
Butler Overseas scholarship deadline
Early Action admission notifications released
Regular Decision Deadline Application closes
National Candidates Reply Date
Secure your spot in the class by submitting your $1,000 nonrefundable enrollment deposit by this date.
MAY 13, 2027
JUNE 28, 2027
We’re dedicated to helping you during every phase of your Butler Overseas journey, from admission to graduation. Reach out to us at overseas@butler.edu to learn how your interests and experiences connect to the program.
Required travel documents due
Classes begin at Butler University. Let’s go!
4600 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46205 | 800-368-6852 | overseas@butler.edu | butler.edu/overseas | butleru thebutlerblue
