Study Abroad Programs

We are proud to offer the following Study Abroad programs through various partnerships including with the Illinois Consortium for International Studies and Programs (ICISP), for whom Heartland Community College is the Host College.

These programs vary in length from two weeks to three month and provide students with exceptional choices of programming and experiences. No matter what your interests, we can find a program that fits your needs! 

*Please note that program availability is based on U.S. Department of State travel advisories*

As you explore the program that best fits your educational needs, remember that there are multiple ways to help pay for the experience. For more information, please review the Study Abroad Scholarships page.

Austria

Salzburg is situated in the northern foothills of the Alps. Famous as the birthplace of Mozart and host to the Salzburg Festival, the city has long been a cultural center...

China

Explore the world and gain invaluable intercultural experience! In partnership with the College of Lake County’s semester abroad program in Kunming, China you will live in the beautiful city of Kunming, called the “City of Eternal Spring” because of its weather.

Costa Rica

Adventure awaits as you explore beautiful Costa Rica. It is a peaceful and democratic country. The capital, San José, enjoys year-round temperatures in the 70s and is the cultural center...

England

You will have the opportunity to travel through time as you explore the social, political and historical aspects of British culture while you take classes with British students from British teachers.

France

In partnership with the Cultural Services of the French Embassy in the U.S., and the Illinois Consortium for International Studies and Programs (ICISP), Heartland Community College is proud to offer two different summer programs to France. 

Ireland

Located just 45 miles southwest of Dublin and east of the Wicklow Mountains, Carlow is a wonderful study abroad location for students interested in small town feel and intimate Irish experiences

Italy

As a place that has inspired famous artists for centuries, Tuscania has developed a reputation as a center for new artistic forms of expression. This hilltop town is located on the border of the Tuscany and Lazio regions of central Italy, south of Florence and close to Rome, in the breathtaking countryside.

Japan

In partnership with College of DuPage and Parkland College, we are proud to offer two summer programs that will allow students to experience either a two-week or month-long program to Japan focused on either humanities or culinary experiences.

South Africa

These two short-term programs will allow agriculture and nursing students to gain service-learning experience in Cape Town by working with local organizations at the front lines of agriculture sustainability and community health work.

Spain

At the heart of the beautiful and rugged region of Andalucia can be found the lovely city of Seville. It has a rich and varied history and thoroughly Spanish personality...