Study Abroad

Expand your world and your future

By immersing yourself in another culture somewhere across the globe, you will broaden your international perspective, gain greater awareness of your own culture and history — and collect amazing travel stories to share for a lifetime. Studies show that international experience leads to greater employment opportunities after you graduate — isn't that worth the investment of a semester or summer abroad?

Explore the variety of programs and locations available here. Our staff can help you match your goals and interests with the best international options.

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*FGCU Study Abroad Fair: This Wednesday February 5th, 10am to 2pm in the Breezeway next to Griffin Hall

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Program Types

Education Abroad Providers

Outside provider organizations that facilitate independent study abroad experiences for students. There are hundreds of options out there and we will assist you sort through them all and find the best option that matches your academic and personal interests and goals.

Program Map / Explore By Location

Explore By Major (suggested 3rd party provider programs)

Athena in Aberdeen, Scotland (semester)

USAC in Valencia, Spain (summer and semester)

James Cook University in Australia (semester direct enroll)

CIEE, Costa Rica (summer and semester)

CEA Alicante, Spain (summer and semester)

USAC in Torino, Italy (summer and semester)

CIS Abroad in Prague, Czech Republic (summer and semester)

IFSA Butler in Shanghai, China (summer and semester)

London, England in KEI (summer and semester)

See Exchange Partnership Opportunities Below

Sant'Anna Institute, Sorrento Italy (summer and semester)

Athena in Dublin, Ireland (semester)

USAC in Verona, Italy (summer and semester)

EUSA in Seville, Spain, (semester)

CIS Abroad in Salaya, Thailand (summer and semester)

Athena in Florence, Italy (summer and semester)

USAC in Seoul, Korea (semester)

Harlaxton Manor, England (summer and semester, courses)

EUSA in Seville, Spain, (semester)

Harlaxton Manor, England (summer and semester, courses)

IFSA Butler in Edinburgh, Scotland (semester)

USAC in Ireland (summer and semester)

CIS in Costa Rica (summer and semester)

Harlaxton Manor, England (summer and semester, courses)

IFSA Butler in Manipal, India (semester)

Sant'Anna Institute (summer and semester)

USAC in Accra, Ghana (summer and semester)

Sustainable Urban Mobility in the Netherlands with USF (FGCU students must complete FLVC app first)

Harlaxton Manor, England (summer and semester, courses)

Athena in Florence, Italy (summer and semester)

CIS in Salaya Thailand (summer and semester)

USAC in Valencia, Spain (summer and semester)

CEA Abroad Paris (summer and semester)

University of Macerata Exchange Partnership (semester)

CEA Abroad Alicante (summer and semester)

CEA Seville (summer and semester)

USAC Maastricht Netherlands (summer and semester)

IFSA Butler ($2000 off all published program fees for FGCU students)

USAC (Affiliate discounts available)

CIS Abroad (Affiliate discounts available)

Athena Abroad (Affiliate discounts available)

CEA Study Abroad (Affiliate discounts available)

Knowledge Exchange Institute (KEI) (Affiliate discounts available)

TEAN Abroad (Affiliate discounts available)

SAE Barcelona

AIFS Abroad (Affiliate discounts available)

Featured Programs

Harlaxton College in Grantham, England Lion w FGCU Pennent

Imagine studying in a 100-room Victorian manor house in the rolling English countryside one hour north of London. At Harlaxton College, you will do just that. And you'll share the manor with a community of committed faculty, supportive staff and fellow students from UE and our partner colleges. Course Offerings

Sant'Anna Institute in Sorrento, Italy

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Sant'Anna Institute is an international community of constant cultural exchange among faculty, staff and students. Located in southern Italy, the school is an impressive historic structure perched on the cliffs of the Amalfi coast, overlooking the fishing village of Marina Grande and a short walk from the city center. Course Offerings

FGCU Peru: Culture, Migration,Community Health

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This is a faculty led program that combines international classroom instruction and direct exposure to the socioecnomic challenges and health threats that characterize Trujillo Peru's low income population. Program fee is $2400 and includes airfare, accommodation, transportation, meals and activities. It does not include tuition for the 3 credit course. For more information and to apply for this program.

Kookmin University in Seoul, Korea

The Seoul program with provider USAC offers courses that introduce you to the business, politics, economics, philosophy, religion, and language of Korea, one of the most rapidly developing nations in East Asia. Seoul is a city of opposites bustling with palaces, city gates, and temples next to government offices, embassies, theatres, shopping, and more. Courses

Faculty Led Programs – Short term study tours from one week to one month led by FGCU faculty and taking either 1 or 2 FGCU courses
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Faculty Led Programs Approved so far for 2020:

Spain: Exploring Spain's Majestic Cities, from Madrid to Barcelona (Language and Literature Dept)  *Application Closed

Ghana: Conservation Research in West Africa (Fall course, winter travel dates, Spring course, Biological Science and Environmental Studies Depts.) *Application Closed

Czech Republic: Opera Study Abroad in Europe (limited to Music voice students) *Application Open

Peru: Culture, Migration and Community Health in Peru (Anthropology, Health and Human Services) *Application Open

USF in the Netherlands: Sustainable Urban Mobility *Not an FGCU hosted program, FLVC transient application required for FGCU students to apply *Application Open

Hungary: Teaching Experience  (College of Education) *Application Closed

Mexico: Focus on Campeche (Spring Break, Language and Literature Dept.) *Application Closed

Italy: Choir Tour 2020 (Spring Break, limited to Chamber Choir Students)  *Application Closed

Peru: Life in Peru, Iquitos, Amazon, Lima, and Cuzco (Honors College) *Application Closed

France: French in Normandy: Cultural Immersion (Spring course, summer travel dates) *Application Closed

Italy: Art, Life and Time in Italy (Bower School of Music and the Arts) *Application Closed

Mexico: Patrimony for Profit? Politics and the Past in Mexico (Spring Break, Political Science Dept.) Application Closed

China: International Civics, Business and Organizations Program (LCOB) *Application Closed

Dominican Republic: Community Health and Wellness (Health and Human Services) *Application Closed

Greece: Engineering, Science, and Society - Past and Present (College of Engineering) Application Closed

Faculty Led Programs from 2019:

Ecuador Adventure, Culture & Eco-Hospitality in Latin America (application closed)

Puerto Rico: Social Work Practice with Latino/as Coping with the Impact of Natural Disasters (application closed)

Greece, Rome and the Ancient Mediterranean (application closed)

Study Abroad Focus on Campeche, Mexico (application closed)

London/Copenhagen: Designing for Sustainability (application closed)

German Intellectual History and Culture (application closed)

France: World War I Centennial Tour (application closed)

Hungary: Student Teaching Experience (application closed)

Guatemala Global Health: Guatemala Immersion (application closed)

Folklore of Ireland (application closed)

Understanding Contemporary Mexico (application closed)
Exchanges – Programs through partnership universities abroad
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Exchange programs allow you to pay FGCU tuition to study at foreign institutions with which we have exchange agreements. Students earn direct FGCU academic credit for courses taken abroad. Exchange programs are often affiliated with and coordinated by a college or degree program.
- Audencia Business School in Nantes, France (summer program)
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  *For Lutgert College of Business majors
  
  An elite business school accredited by three key international bodies: Equis, AACSB, and the AMBA
  
  Offers a variety of business courses taught in English
  
  Offers an eight-week summer school program on the European Union, Doing Business in Europe, and the European Monetary Market
  
  Audencia Business School International Student Guide
  
  2020 Summer Program Brochure (to be posted soon)
  
  2020 Summer Catalog (to be posted soon)
  
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- University of Barcelona in Spain (semester and summer programs)
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  *For Lutgert College of Business majors or Resort and Hospitality Management majors
  
  Prestigious Spanish university offers a large selection of business courses taught in English
  
  Courses and internship opportunities available for RHM majors at University of Barcelona's School of Tourism, Hospitality and Gastronomy (CETT)
  
  University of Barcelona Student Guide
  
  Courses and Academic Calendar (2018-2019)
  
  About CETT / Summer 2020 course options to be posted soon)
  
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- University of Wuerzburg in Germany (summer program)
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  *For Lutgert College of Business majors
  
  Offers a special summer program (May-July) created for LCOB students majoring in CIS, Accounting and Marketing and students minoring in CIS and Supply Chain Management
  
  University of Wuerzburg
  
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- University of Macerata in Italy (semester program)
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  *best for Political Science or Legal Studies majors
  
  Study at a top university that was founded in 1290 AD in the beautiful city of Macerata located in the Marche region of Italy.
  
  University of Macerata
  
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Internships
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Internships provide students with practical work experience that will overall enhance their personal and professional development. Interns will have hands-on experience abroad that will impact their future career. Below are a few organizations that the Study Abroad office recommends.

FGCU student internship opportunities through International Internships LLC

Other recommended international internship organizations:

The Intern Group

CRCC Asia
Service learning Abroad
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Fulfill your service hours at an approved agency in another country. FGCU students are required to participate in 80 hours of service-learning to graduate. Why not obtain these hours abroad? Below are a few organizations where students have had exceptional experiences giving back.

GIVE VOLUNTEERS

Join the many FGCU students that have practiced sustainable international travel while volunteering abroad in Central America, Asia and Africa with GIVE Volunteers. Watch video. GIVE's mission: Inspire growth, empower global citizens and ignite sustainable change worldwide. Apply

Other recommended organizations that FGCU students have connected with:

PROJECTS ABROAD INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER HQ

Funding Resources

Studying abroad is an amazing opportunity that leads to life-changing experiences. However, the costs associated can seem daunting at first. FGCU is committed to providing its students with the tools and resources necessary to offset the cost of an international experience. On this page, you will find multiple ways to fund your experience abroad.

Scholarships
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FGCU Financial Aid
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Education Abroad Activities & Events

*Email mryan@fgcu.edu to request CANVAS e-version of study abroad info session

name	day	month	year	time	duration	color	location	description
Study Abroad Session	13	1	2020	4:00pm	1	3	Reed 125	Learn about the options for FGCU to study abroad
Study Abroad Info Session	16	1	2020	4:00pm	1	3	Reed 125	Learn about the options for FGCU to study abroad
Study Abroad Fair	5	2	2020	10:00am	1	4	Breezeway / outside Griffin Hall	Study abroad program providers, faculty study abroad program leaders, departments, study abroad alumni and more will be tabling to present their experiences and programs to offer FGCU students a comprehensive look at the study abroad opportunities available

Our staff and student peer advisors are here to answer your questions...

Study Abroad

Matt Ryan
Assistant Director
International Services Office
Reed Hall 122

(239) 590-1494

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