Nutrition Study Abroad Programs

Nutrition study abroad programs provide students with access to pertinent courses that may or may not be available in their home country, that are taught from a new perspective that takes into account alternative social issues and cultural considerations. As international understanding of the field, including the effects of food and nutrition on health and disease in a specific location and culture, will expand student’s employability and job opportunities in the future. Students will also have the opportunity to supplement their required courses with more location-specific or specialized courses such as Chinese diet therapy or West African food safety.

Studying nutrition abroad will allow students to dive deeper into the field and examine important questions. Such as how does culture affect nutritional choices and behavior? Or how do other countries approach food science and research? Studying abroad is the chance to explore the field on a global scale, and the benefits of doing so will be both immense and long-lasting.

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Top countries for nutrition study abroad include Australia, the Netherlands, Canada, the UK, and Japan. These countries offer strong academic programs, research opportunities in food science, and hands-on learning through public health or sustainability-focused projects in diverse cultural settings.

Costs for nutrition study abroad programs vary widely but typically range from $5,000 to $20,000 per term. This depends on the country, school, and what's included—like housing, meals, or excursions. Scholarships and funding options through providers like GoAbroad can help reduce expenses.

Nutrition study abroad programs often offer courses like clinical nutrition, global food systems, public health, dietetics, food science, and cultural nutrition. Some programs also include fieldwork, lab research, or community-based projects that explore real-world health and nutrition challenges.

To find top colleges for studying nutrition abroad, look into schools with strong health science departments, accredited nutrition programs, and research or internship options. Use trusted platforms like GoAbroad, explore university rankings by subject, and check if the curriculum matches your career goals.

Studying nutrition online offers flexible schedules, lower costs, and access to international programs, making it ideal for working students or those in remote areas—but it may lack hands-on lab work, real-time feedback, clinical experience, and the peer interaction found in traditional classrooms.

Latest Program Reviews

Exciting Experiences in Another World

December 05, 2025by: Tehami Ammad - United StatesProgram: Study Abroad at the University of Exeter

9

Overall, my time in Exeter was phenomenal! The USF Semester in England program allowed our cohort the right window to truly feel a sense of home away from home in southwest England while remaining directed and specific in goals. With this, I was able to spend time getting to know both local and international students, participate in societies and events, and travel to nearby towns to get a feel for the broader English landscape. It was both fascinating and enjoyable to immerse myself in the culture whether through pub crawls and thrifting, fish and chips and cream teas, or hikes and train rides. In short, each new experience impels one to consider, what is uniquely British and not American here, but also what remains similar? Academically, studying abroad posed a unique but welcome challenge in the more self-directed, term-paper approach in Exeter instead of a structured weekly assignment schedule. Ultimately, the biggest lesson for me was actually being able to better appreciate the value of diversity in thought and the importance of travel to achieve this, and I continue to hope to encourage others to take this kind of chance since such opportunities are not so common in life.

"Cute American Accent"

December 05, 2025by: Robin Triem - United StatesProgram: Study Abroad at the University of Exeter

10

I met so many people from diverse places and backgrounds, however, the most common comment I got when people first met me while I was in England was "you have such a cute American" accent. I don't know why but it made me laugh and overall made all my interactions feel lighter and more comfortable. I had such an amazing time on campus, exploring Exeter, and seeing what England has to offer. Not as many Americans pick the UK for a study abroad location, it just is not as popular for some reason. However, I would like to argue that coming to Exeter is not about beans on toast but about the student, staff, environment, and much more. I had the time of my life in England, went on lots of amazing adventures, met amazing people through societies, classes, and international events, learned and grew as a person, also met my best friend, and didn't want to leave at the end of the semester. There was not a single second in my study abroad that did not feel like an adventure, from the time I stepped foot in Bristol, to having strangers helping through the London underground and tubes late at night on my way back to America!

Exciting Experiences in Another World

December 05, 2025by: Tehami Ammad - United StatesProgram: Study Abroad at the University of Exeter

9

Overall, my time in Exeter was phenomenal! The USF Semester in England program allowed our cohort the right window to truly feel a sense of home away from home in southwest England while remaining directed and specific in goals. With this, I was able to spend time getting to know both local and international students, participate in societies and events, and travel to nearby towns to get a feel for the broader English landscape. It was both fascinating and enjoyable to immerse myself in the culture whether through pub crawls and thrifting, fish and chips and cream teas, or hikes and train rides. In short, each new experience impels one to consider, what is uniquely British and not American here, but also what remains similar? Academically, studying abroad posed a unique but welcome challenge in the more self-directed, term-paper approach in Exeter instead of a structured weekly assignment schedule. Ultimately, the biggest lesson for me was actually being able to better appreciate the value of diversity in thought and the importance of travel to achieve this, and I continue to hope to encourage others to take this kind of chance since such opportunities are not so common in life.

"Cute American Accent"

December 05, 2025by: Robin Triem - United StatesProgram: Study Abroad at the University of Exeter

10

I met so many people from diverse places and backgrounds, however, the most common comment I got when people first met me while I was in England was "you have such a cute American" accent. I don't know why but it made me laugh and overall made all my interactions feel lighter and more comfortable. I had such an amazing time on campus, exploring Exeter, and seeing what England has to offer. Not as many Americans pick the UK for a study abroad location, it just is not as popular for some reason. However, I would like to argue that coming to Exeter is not about beans on toast but about the student, staff, environment, and much more. I had the time of my life in England, went on lots of amazing adventures, met amazing people through societies, classes, and international events, learned and grew as a person, also met my best friend, and didn't want to leave at the end of the semester. There was not a single second in my study abroad that did not feel like an adventure, from the time I stepped foot in Bristol, to having strangers helping through the London underground and tubes late at night on my way back to America!