Study Abroad & International Education

See the World. Find Yourself.

Study abroad changes you. A week, a summer or a semester abroad–you'll return with a powerful new perspective on your studies, your career path and your world. Developing a global mindset and collaborating cross-culturally is more important than ever in our increasingly interconnected world. That's why a College of Charleston education often includes meaningful, firsthand experiences with another culture, language and people.

Study Abroad

Through the Center for International Education, you can choose from three different types of exciting study abroad options.

College of Charleston Sponsored Programs

We offer programs organized by College of Charleston faculty during spring break, over the summer, and for a full semester. You'll pay College of Charleston tuition and fees plus a study abroad program fee. You can use College of Charleston financial aid and take courses taught by both College of Charleston professors and faculty from the host country.

Exchange Programs

We've built close partnerships with dozens of colleges and universities around the world. These partnerships offer you the opportunity to pay College of Charleston tuition and fees and utilize College of Charleston financial aid as full-time students at another university. Students will earn transfer credit at the College of Charleston for courses that they have earned the equivalent of a C or better. All courses must be pre-approved for transfer credit.

Affiliate Programs

College of Charleston students may decide to explore the hundreds of study abroad programs offered by other U.S. universities and third-party organizations. All classes must be pre-approved for credit, and you won't pay College of Charleston tuition for the time that you're abroad. Students pay a study abroad fee to the College of Charleston. Students will earn transfer credit at the College of Charleston for courses that they have earned the equivalent of a C or better.

“This experience abroad challenged me, brought me to new heights and taught me more about myself than I ever imagined. I’m humbled to have taken part in this long-awaited, unparalleled experience.” —Ciana Feliccia ’22, Communication major who studied in Florence