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Faculty-Led Custom Programs

WHY ACM-IAU?

AT-A-GLANCE

LOCATIONS

Programs in over 15 countries

CUSTOMIZEABLE PROGRAMMING

Hosting morethan 60 programs a year

900+ STUDENTS ANNUALLY

Programs from 8 students up to 120

PROGRAMS FROM 1 WEEK TO 1 YEAR

Flexible program start dates and durations

UNIQUE OFFERINGS

EXTENSIVE NETWORK

Relationships with local businesses, IAU faculty and NGOs

UNIQUE CAMPUS AMENITIES

Including an Art Studio, Vineyard and Wine and Gastronomy Center in Aix. Student Cafes in Aix and Barcelona. Performance Art Classes in Florence.

CUSTOM INTERNSHIPS

Custom Academic internships in many disciplines in Aix, Barcelona, Madrid and Florence

OUR SERVICES

  • Pre-departure preparation of students including presenting at PDO meetings
  • Student materials collection management
  • One-on-one guidance to faculty and group leaders
  • Onsite orientation
  • Student and faculty housing
  • Transportation from arrival to departure
  • Group Meals
  • Logistics for all activities
  • Academics – ACM-IAU professors to teach courses, guest lectures or company/organization visits
  • Local day trips
  • Overnight excursions
  • Facilities and classroom space
  • One on-site point person (coordinator)
  • Optional participant insurance
  • Financial
  • Legal paperwork
  • 24/7 Emergency support onsite
  • Health and Safety

ELIGIBILITY

IAU welcomes proposals from all faculty from educational institutions. The Director of Faculty-led Programs works with each faculty member to ensure a program’s viability both in terms of cost and itinerary. Preference is given to IAU partner institutions.

TESTIMONIALS

I would recommend ACM-IAU for its exceptional faculty, beautiful facilities, and great infrastructure both before and during our program.
Professor Catherine Dent
Professor Catherine DentSusquehanna University
The leadership and staff at ACM-IAU are all first class. I couldn't have done this study abroad without them. There's no amount or words that I can write to convey how much I appreciated the help and support from everyone at ACM-IAU.
Professor Britt Hogg
Professor Britt HoggUniversity of South Carolina
It was great working with IAU; they were both very communicative and responsive. All of the guides and guest instructors were amazing, and the site visit hosts were so welcoming and passionate about what they do
Professor Yumi Petrisko
Professor Yumi PetriskoSan Diego State University
[IAU] is every thing you need as a faculty study abroad teacher.
Ryan TurcottGonzaga University
Really helpful; an all hands on deck approach from IAU personnel kept things moving smoothly for us.
Professor Dan HancheyBaylor University
From day 1 of dreaming and planning to the very end, IAU staff were so patient, worked with us, answered a myriad of questions - all with grace. So grateful.
Professor Sheri AbelWheaton College
The support staff up and down the line were phenomenal, and the preparation was such that we ran almost 100% perfectly.
Professor Andrew CooperstockUniversity of Colorado, Boulder

PLANNING

Faculty have the opportunity to plan their course based on locations, sites, curriculum, and budgets with the expertise of IAU’s experienced staff.  Please contact us at custom@iau.edu with any questions or to submit your Maymester, Summer, or January Term program proposal.