Eligibility

This program is open to UI students who fulfill the following requirements:

  • Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA: Students must have at least a 2.5 GPA.
  • Major Requirements: Participants must be nursing students in their final semester of the program.
  • Good academic and disciplinary standing: Students must be in good academic and disciplinary standing at the University of Iowa. Academic and disciplinary history will also be considered when determining whether a student is prepared to represent the University of Iowa as part of this program. Students who, even after being accepted into a program, are put on either academic and/or disciplinary probation for any period of time overlapping with the study abroad program dates are ineligible to study abroad. In these cases, students must forfeit their acceptance, will not be allowed to study abroad, and are wholly responsible for any and all financial expenses incurred.
  • Demonstrated preparedness and maturity: Students must meet entry requirements for the countries and venues visited by the program. Students must demonstrate preparedness to take on the heightened responsibilities associated with international study and travel and demonstrate a commitment to behave responsibly abroad while respecting cultural differences. Students are expected to obey both local laws and program directives conveyed to participants before and during the program. The University of Iowa Code of Student Life applies to all program participants while abroad.

Cost Sheet

Cost Sheet Spring 2026

Key points to note are:

  • The Course Fee, Study Abroad Fee, and CISI Insurance fee are billed to confirmed students' U-bills after registration.  
  • All other amounts are estimated out-of-pocket expenses and will vary for each participant.

Fast Facts

Sessions Offered:

Spring, Fall

Location:

Eswatini

Credit:

Resident

Eligibility:

Students must be in good academic and disciplinary standing. Minimum 2.5 GPA. Students must be nursing students in their last semester. See Application tab for all prerequisites.

Spring 2026 Application:

August 27th to September 19th, 2025

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Financial aid received to attend the University of Iowa (scholarships, grants, and loans) may be applied toward the program cost. Students are encouraged to speak with someone in Financial Aid to explore financial aid options.

How to Apply

College of Nursing Study Abroad Application

The application process requires:
• Completing the online application demographic information and short answer questions
• Completing the statement of purpose questions (found in the application) and uploading them to the application
• Uploading a copy of the information page of your passport (if you are applying for a passport, please indicate this on the application and you can bypass this requirement temporarily)
Click here to add your passport copy.

IMPORTANT: Please note that this program is highly competitive and there is a possibility that some applicants may be waitlisted. We cannot guarantee placement in the program if students are waitlisted.

Application Deadline

Spring 2026: August 27th - September 19th, 2025
Fall 2026: February 13th, 2026