The Study Abroad Planner is a free 16-page printable PDF for students planning study abroad. It includes trip overview, itinerary, day plan, bookings and trip budget, in A4, US Letter and a hyperlinked digital version. Every page is undated, so you can start on any day and print as many copies as you need.

Plan your semester overseas with this study abroad planner. Includes overview, itinerary, day plans, bookings, budget, packing list, before you go, course plan, monthly budget abroad and weekend trips.

What's inside the study abroad planner

  • Trip Overview
  • Itinerary
  • Day Plan
  • Bookings
  • Trip Budget
  • Packing List
  • Before You Go
  • Course Plan
  • Monthly Budget Abroad
  • Weekend Trips
  • Trip Memories
  • Notes

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All 16 pages of the US Letter version, exactly as they print. Tap a page to see it larger.

  • 1. Cover
  • 2. This Planner Belongs To
  • 3. Contents
  • 4. Trip Overview
  • 5. Itinerary
  • 6. Day Plan
  • 7. Bookings
  • 8. Trip Budget
  • 9. Packing List
  • 10. Before You Go
  • 11. Course Plan
  • 12. Monthly Budget Abroad
  • 13. Weekend Trips
  • 14. Trip Memories
  • 15. Notes
  • 16. Thank you page

Who this study abroad planner is for

This planner is for students preparing to study abroad for a semester, a year or a summer program. It suits college students, high school exchange students and graduate students heading overseas. Studying in another country involves applications, visas, courses, housing, money and travel, and having every detail organized lets you relax and enjoy one of the most exciting experiences of your life instead of worrying about paperwork.

How to use your study abroad planner

Fill in the trip overview with program, dates and host university. Track applications, visas and deadlines. Plan courses and credit transfers with your home school. Record flights and housing bookings. Set a budget and plan how you will handle money and banking abroad. Pack with the packing list. Plan weekend trips, map your itinerary and day plans, and capture memories as you go.

Formats included

A4 PDF

For printing in most of the world (210 × 297 mm).

US Letter PDF

For printing in the US and Canada (8.5 × 11 in).

Digital PDF

Hyperlinked tabs for tablets and PDF annotation apps.

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Study Abroad Planner questions

Can I track visa and application deadlines?

Yes. Other pages in the 16-page study abroad planner include "Trip Overview", "Itinerary" and "Day Plan", so related notes stay together. Every page is undated, so you can start any day and reprint a page whenever it fills up. Download it free, print only the pages you need and add more copies of any page later.

Does it help plan course credits?

Yes. Look for the "Course Plan" page in the 16-page study abroad planner. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet. Every page is undated, so you can start any day and reprint a page whenever it fills up.

Is there a budget page?

Yes. Look for the "Trip Budget" and "Monthly Budget Abroad" pages in the 16-page study abroad planner. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet. Every page is undated, so you can start any day and reprint a page whenever it fills up.

Is the Study Abroad Planner really free?

Yes, the Study Abroad Planner is completely free for personal use. Download the 16-page PDF without an account or email address, print it at home as often as you like and share the page link with friends. FolarraStudio is free to use. In the future, a few clearly labeled ads may help keep it free.

What size is the Study Abroad Planner?

The Study Abroad Planner comes in A4 (210 x 297 mm) and US Letter (8.5 x 11 inches), plus a hyperlinked digital PDF for tablets. Choose the file that matches the paper in your printer and print at Actual size or 100%, so nothing is cut off. Both paper sizes have the same 16 pages.