Study Abroad Programs
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ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø was ranked (spring break/ summer) study abroad program participation by the .
We also ranked in study abroad and duration (semester programs) among all Master's Level Colleges & Universities!
Program Type Overview

Whether you're looking for a ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø sponsored program, an exchange program or affiliate program, your first stop should be The Hub! You'll find information on starting the process, financing your experience and how to apply.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Sponsored Programs
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Semester Programs
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø offers several semester programs each academic year. You will pay your normal ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø tuition plus a program fee. This covers costs such as:
- room and board
- comprehensive medical insurance
- co-curricular activities
Please check the program page on to determine what is included in the program fee as it varies by program. You are also responsible for passport fees, student visa fees and personal spending money for the semester.
Fall 2025 Programs:
Current students should visit to learn more.
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Spring Break Programs
Programs for all students
Upperclassmen and first years are eligible for other spring break programs. If you enroll in a spring break program, it will count toward your spring course-load. If you're enrolled full-time (between 12-18 credits), it won't affect your tuition rate. You will pay a program fee that covers costs such as:
- round-trip airfare
- room and board
- comprehensive medical insurance
- co-curricular activities
Check the program page on to see what is included in the program fee as it varies by program. You are also responsible for passport fees, student visa fees and personal spending money for the program.
Spring Break Programs
Spring Break 2025 Programs:
- : Sustainability Education
- : Hospitality and Tourism Management
- : Communication, Public Health & Honors
- : International Studies
- : English
- : Finance, International Business, and Marketing
- : Art History
- : Global Logistics and Transportation
Current students should visit to learn more.
First Year Experience Abroad
Visit the FYE website to learn more. These programs are open to first-year students only and offer the first opportunity for students to study abroad at CofC.
Spring Break 2025 programs:
- : Got Mindfulness?
- : Happiness and Sustainability
- : From the Plate to the Page: Food Writing in Italy
- : Soccer Experience
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Summer Programs
Each summer, we offer a variety of study abroad programs by ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø faculty. You'll pay ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø tuition and a program fee that typically covers:
- room & board
- some meals
- local transportation
- comprehensive international medical insurance
- co-curricular activities
You are responsible for passport fees, student visa fees (if applicable), personal spending money, and sometimes airfare.
Summer 2025 Programs
The Americas
Business and Culture | June 8-25* | Apply by February 15th
*online component one week before and after onsite dates listed*
Students take one or two of the following courses:
SCIM 360/ INTB 309: Special Topics in Supply Chain Management
PORT 328: Portuguese Language Abroad
LTPO 280: Brazilian Business & Culture: The Southeast of Brazil
: Biology | June 16-28 | Apply by February 15th
Students take the following course and lab: BIOL 437 and 437L- Biology of Invertebrates (4)
: Biology | May 13-30 | Apply by February 15
Students take the following course: BIOL 341: General Ecology (4)
Africa
: *Honors International Scholars | May 12-27 | Apply by February 15th
Students take the following course: HONS 102: Sustainable Development (1)
Geology | July 4-30 | Apply by February 15th
Students take one of the following courses:
- GEOL 240: Geology and Environment Field Experience (for non-majors)
- GEOL 365: Geology and Environment Field Experience (for majors)
Asia
Business | June 2-22 | Apply by February 15th
Students take one of the following courses:
MKTG 326: International Marketing
INFM 360: Global Information Technology
Hospitality and Tourism Management | May 12-28 | Apply by February 15th
Students take one of the following courses:
- HTMT 380: Managing Global Tourist
INTB 309: International Business Study Abroad
Asian Studies | May 13-28 | Apply by February 15th
Students take one of the following courses:
- ASST 105: Thailand
- ASST 240: Special Topics
Europe
: Communication | June 1-27* | Apply by February 15th
Courses: COMM 336: Emerging Adulthood & COMM 315: Sustainable Tourism
: French Studies and Italian Studies | July 7-26 | Apply by February 15th
Courses: FRCS 101: French Culture- Global Perspectives & ITST 390: ST: Italian Cultural Studies
CofC in Germany: German Language and Internship | May 11-Aug 2 | Apply by January 15th
- Courses:
- GRMN 328 (3)
- GRMN 3MM (6)
- GRMN 320: Special Assignment Abroad (3)
- Students must enroll in the GRMN 320 internship in order to utilize financial aid.
: Jewish Studies | May 13 - June 3 | Apply by February 15th
JWST 300 European Jewish Life and the Holocaust
Business | May 17 - June 4 | Apply by December 1st
SCIM 371: Green Supply Chain Management & MKTG 326: International Marketing
: Classics | May 24 - June 15 | Apply by February 1st
CLAS 203.01: Panhellenic Sanctuaries & CLAS 203.02: Collapse and Resilience in the Greek World
: Hospitality and Tourism Management | May 12-24 | Apply by February 15th
HTMT 360: Destination Management & Marketing
Anthropology | May 10 – May 23 | Apply by February 15th
ANTH 329: Peoples and Cultures of Ireland & ANTH 352: Folklore of Ireland and the British Isles
: Education | June 1-16 | Apply by February 15th
EDFS 220: Education and Immigration
Psychology and Italian Studies | June 2-28 | Apply by January 15th
Courses:
Undergraduates take: PSYC 410: Special Topic- Cross-cultural Influences: Child and Parent Interactions and Behaviors & ITST 390: Special Topics in Italian
Graduates take: CHLI 650: International Experiences in Child Life and Pediatric Psychosocial Care
Education | May 16-31 | Apply by December 1st
EDEE 462: Arts in Education
Studio Art | TBD | Apply by January 15th
- Special Topics: Digital Processes in Sculpture in Rome & Special Topics: Digital Photography in Rome
Italian Language | June 2-28 | Apply by January 31st
- ITAL 201 & ITAL 202
: English | May 21 - June 15 | Apply by February 15th
- ENGL 370: Spoleto Diaries: Travel Writing through Apps & ENGL 339: Travel Writing and Autobiography
: Art History | May 13-25 | Apply by February 15th
Special Topics: ARTH 290: Traditional Craft in Art and Architecture
: Arts Management | June 5-24 | Apply by February 15th
Students take one of the following courses:
ARTM 255: Presenting in the Performing Arts
ARTM 400: Arts Management Internship
Business | June 3-21 | Apply by February 15th
SCIM 360: Lean processes in Spain Ports & TRAN 360: Global Logistics
Public Health | June 1-21 | Apply by February 15th
HEAL 345: Environmental Health & HEAL 320: Special Topics (Oceans and Human Health)
Spanish Language | May 14 - June 4 |
- SPAN 202: Intermediate Spanish through Culture (3)
- SPAN 275: Comprehensive Skills Review of Spanish through Culture (3)
- SPAN 328: Spanish Language Study Abroad (3)
Political Science | June 5 - July 4 | Apply by February 15th
- GEOG 290: Remapping Europe and the United Kingdom
*All courses, dates, and fees listed are subject to change
Current students should visit to learn more.
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Finances for CofC-Sponsored Programs
To learn more about finances for CofC-sponsored programs, please visit Financing Your Study Abroad.
Exchange Programs
Affiliate Programs
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Affiliate Partners
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Internships
Students may want to consider programs that offer an internship (for credit or not for credit), service learning or volunteer activities that provide pathways to more deeply engage with the local community. Internships, in particular, are a great opportunity for students to gain transferrable as well as industry-specific skills that can enhance their employability post graduation. All three type of activities can provide students with greater cultural learning opportunities which can lead to a more meaningful and impactful experience abroad.
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