WorldStrides Faculty-Led Custom Programs offer universities the opportunity to design bespoke study abroad experiences that directly enhance your institution's curriculum goals. Rather than fitting students into pre-set itineraries, you work with WorldStrides' team of experiential learning specialists to create one-of-a-kind programs tailored to your unique academic objectives.

With over 50 years of experience in educational travel and partnerships across 120+ global destinations, WorldStrides brings deep expertise in crafting immersive learning experiences. Whether you're developing a semester abroad, a short-term faculty-led course, or a customized residency component for graduate programs, the platform enables you to combine hands-on cultural immersion, interactive projects, and relevant academic engagements that resonate with your students' learning outcomes.

You'll benefit from WorldStrides' extensive global network and on-the-ground infrastructure. The organization maintains 40+ support offices worldwide, employs dedicated in-country guides, and provides 24/7 emergency support through their World Assist team. This means while you focus on teaching and student development, the logistics—housing coordination, local partnerships, safety protocols, and cultural navigation—are handled by experienced professionals who understand both your curriculum and the destination.

The program is designed for universities seeking to differentiate their study abroad offerings and deepen student learning through real-world, global contexts. Recent partners, including the University of Georgia, University of Washington Foster School of Business, and Purdue University, have praised the transformative impact on their students and the exceptional quality of local coordination. Your dedicated account manager works with you from program conception through execution, ensuring that every element—from academic content to cultural immersion to student support—aligns with your institution's vision.

Financial assistance and scholarship options are available to help make these programs accessible to your student body. Whether you're sending an undergraduate cohort, launching a graduate immersion, or creating a professional development residency, WorldStrides' Custom Programs model gives you the flexibility and support to bring your curriculum to life on a global stage.