Application Process

Applying to Salzburg College is easy and the application process is similar to that of other colleges and universities.

• Study Abroad Programs
• Bachelor, Gap Year, University Prep & Certificate Programs

Study Abroad Program Application

Your home university may have a direct affiliation with Salzburg College, in which case you can apply through your Study Abroad Office.
This affiliation may also exist through CCIS (College Consortium for International Studies). Please check with your Study Abroad Office.

If your home university does not have an affiliation with Salzburg College, please contact us directly or apply through the Study Abroad Office at Northern Illinois University.

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Sophomore, junior, or senior status at an American  undergraduate institution at the time of participation.
2. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.70, based on a 4.0 scale, at the time of application.

Application Deadline Study Abroad Programs:

• July 15 for the Fall Semester
• November 15 for the Spring Semester
• April 1 for Summer Sessions I, II, III & IV
• March 15 for Summer Internship Program

Application Materials

Your application set should include:

• Salzburg College application form (with picture)
• Statement of purpose
• 2 Faculty recommendations
• Copy of transcript
• Course registration
• Housing information (with picture) and autobiography
• Medical statement
• Consent and release form, medical coverage
• Copy of passport
• Proof of language proficiency

Study Abroad Application Form (PDF)

Bachelor, Gap Year, University Prep & Certificate Programs Application

Students wanting to enroll in a degree or certificate program need to apply to Salzburg College through the Study Abroad Office at Northern Illinois University.

Application Materials

Your NIU application set will need to include:

• Completed NIU online application form
• Digital picture
• Statement of purpose
• 2 Recommendations
• Copy of acquired degree(s) & original transcripts
• Copy of High School Diploma or equivalent & original transcripts
• Proof of language proficiency
• Copy of passport

In addition, you will be asked to submit the following form directly to Salzburg College:

• Housing information
• Medical statement
• Consent and release form

Degree & Certificate Application Form (PDF)