Wittenberg is affiliated with programs operated by American consortia such as IES (Institute for the International Education of Students), and CIEE (Council on International Education Exchange). The university directly enrolls students in these programs. Other programs, including new ones in Latin America and Africa, are available to Wittenberg students. The following list is representative.

China: A CIEE program in the People's Republic of China for a semester or a year, depending on language competence. Copenhagen, Denmark: A semester or a year program in international business, art, architecture, and general studies; language competence may be acquired in the course of study. Beijing, China: An IES/IAS program emphasizing language and culture; homestays available. Durham, England: An IES year-long program in which students enroll at the University of Durham. Freiburg and Berlin, Germany: An IES semester or year program in connection with the University of Freiburg or the Humboldt University in Berlin; instruction is in German. London, England: An IES semester or year program stressing government, literature, or business. Brittany, France: A CIEE program for a year or a semester at the University of Haute Bretagne in Rennes; this program emphasizes French culture and language and can include work in education. Dijon, France: An IES semester program in European business and international economics; business courses are taught in English with French language study required.

Nantes, France: An IES semester or year program with emphasis on French and the humanities; instruction in French. Paris, France: An IES semester or year program with emphasis on French language and culture but with special programs including business and work-study internships; instruction in French. Madrid and Salamanca, Spain: An IES semester or year program stressing Spanish language and literature; instruction in Spanish. Seville, Spain: A CIEE semester or year program in Spanish and the humanities at the University of Seville; instruction in Spanish. Stockholm, Sweden: A one-semester program in conjunction with the University of Stockholm stressing political science and sociology; instruction in English, but Swedish is studied. Vienna, Austria: An IES semester or year program in European culture and society, the humanities, social sciences, and business; instruction in English but German studied; internships available. Perth, Australia: A CIEE semester or year program at Murdoch University; students enroll in one course on Australia and also enrolled directly at Murdoch.

Wittenberg participates in study programs in which students here and abroad exchange places while enrolled in their home institutions.

While participating in a direct exchange, a student pays Wittenberg tuition and fees, including room and board, and also retains all scholarships. Direct exchanges require a high level of independence and superior linguistic skills. If selected by the university and linguistically qualified, the student may enroll directly in: International Student Exchange Program

Through Wittenberg's membership in ISEP, students can enroll directly in more than 200 institutions in 20 different countries around the world. Direct enrollment requires a high level of independence and superior linguistic skills. Liverpool, England: A variety of academic areas of study for one term in Hope College, associated with the University of Liverpool. Osaka, Japan: A semester or year program in East Asian language and culture at Kansai Gaidai; homestays available. Tokyo, Japan: A year's program in Asian Studies including language and area studies is offered at Sophia University.

Competent students who plan well in advance may arrange workstudy internships abroad. Through this program some students have pursued urban development in Guatemala, citizen action efforts in Berlin, special education in Sweden, banking in Hong Kong, and international trade in Taiwan.

In addition to programs which the university operates or with which it affiliates, other programs administered by U.S. colleges and universities are available to Wittenberg students depending on approval by the Faculty Committee on International Education.

Wittenberg maintains a full-time office of International Education to assist students with study and travel plans and to counsel them with integrating international dimensions with educational life goals. A minimum 2.5 grade-point average is required for study abroad.

Bahamas-Smoky Mountains Field Program: A comparative study of biological communities in San Salvador (Bahamas), Florida, and Tennessee. A six-week program, June-July.
The England Theatre Tour:
This is a summer study tour of national theatre in London and regional theatre across England and Scotland.