International Opportunities
The natural resources challenges facing our world impact every country, community and person on our planet. To bridge the gap between local learning and global impact, we offer diverse study abroad opportunities and international degree programs.

Study Abroad
From sport management classes in the United Kingdom to biodiversity programs in Equatorial Guinea, the College of Natural Resources offers international experiences that let you gain hands-on skills, engage with diverse cultures and apply your learning in real-world global contexts.
Explore the departmental pages listed below to learn more about opportunities for your major:
- Forest Biomaterials International Page
- Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management International Page
- Forestry and Environmental Resources Study Abroad Page
If you’re looking for additional programs or scholarship opportunities, visit the NC State Study Abroad Office.
International Degree Programs
- The Master’s of Natural Resources International Resources Technical Option is designed to enhance students’ understanding of international forestry and natural resource management and prepare them for careers abroad or with internationally-oriented institutions and companies in the United States.
- The Transatlantic Paper Science and Engineering Undergraduate Dual Degree Program (TAPS) is an integrated undergraduate student exchange program created by a consortium of respected and prominent paper science and engineering institutions in the U.S., Germany and Finland, under the leadership of the U.S. Department of Education and the European Union. The TAPS program provides U.S., German and Finnish students with two internationally recognized bachelor’s degrees and international work experience to launch their professional careers.
Information for International Students and Scholars
