The world is your campus.

International challenges and opportunities call for graduates with international perspectives. That’s why Butler Overseas, a global degree model that builds upon Butler’s nationally recognized study abroad programs, combines rigorous academics with immersive cultural experiences.

Spanning six continents in three years, you’ll engage in place-based learning with a cohort of students from around the world.

Butler Overseas offers two majors that uniquely benefit from global contexts: Environmental Studies and International Business. While abroad, you’ll enroll both in online courses taught by Butler faculty and courses taught in person by local faculty from the Institute for Study Abroad (IFSA). You’ll develop real-world skills through internships and personalized career development, equipping you to engage with an increasingly interconnected world.

If you’re seeking a new kind of college experience, Butler Overseas is your passport to a world-class global degree.

DEGREE PATHS FOR THE GLOBALLY MINDED.

In Butler Overseas, you’ll major in either Environmental Science or International Business—and automatically earn a minor in the other.

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Environmental Studies

Global environmental challenges require solutions informed by global perspectives. The Environmental Studies major uses the place-based learning model to allow students to explore the beauty of our world while advocating for its future.

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International Business

In an ever-changing global economy, culturally competent leaders are in high demand. The International Business major equips students to meet the challenges and opportunities of our interconnected world with curiosity, tenacity, and a spirit of innovation.

Go Farther. Graduate Faster.

Three years.
Eight countries.
Infinite potential.

Indianapolis, USA

Home to the Indianapolis 500, multiple professional sport teams, world-class performing arts and museums, a lively foodie scene, and Butler University’s campus, spend your summers exploring the Crossroads of America.

London, England

England’s capital boasts famous landmarks like Big Ben, the London Eye, and Westminster Abbey; world-class entertainment from BBC Studios to the West End; and layers of cultural and historical influence to explore.

Rome, Italy

Rome is a dream destination for those interested in history, architecture, and art, with The Colosseum, Roman Forum, Pantheon, Vatican City, and Trevi Fountain among the many culturally significant icons in the city.

Sydney, Australia

The coastal city of Sydney is marked by business and economic opportunities, gorgeous beaches, indigenous and First Peoples education and engagement, access to wildlife encounters, and more.

Merida, Mexico

Merida, the colorful capital of the Mexican state of Yucatán, is known for its rich Mayan and colonial heritage, peaceful atmosphere, and close proximity to cultural and architectural landmarks such as Mayan pyramids.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

The birthplace of tango, Buenos Aires is a dynamic city known for its vibrant nightlife, passionate creative scene, pedestrian-friendly streets, beautiful parks, and warm, welcoming people (porteños).

Kandy, Sri Lanka

For those seeking deep spiritual, natural, and cultural immersion, Kandy is known for its revered shrines and temples, its lush natural landscapes and wildlife sanctuaries, and its traditional song, dance, and arts.

Cape Town, South Africa

South Africa

South Africa’s immense variety of natural wonders and rich multicultural history has earned it the nickname “rainbow nation,” making it an ideal location for Butler Overseas’ short-term, rotating summer abroad experience.