Study Abroad Programs

Gain a global perspective

College of Charleston was ranked No. 1 in short-term (spring break/ summer) study abroad program participation by the 2021-2022 Open Doors Report.

We also ranked No. 2 for total participation in study abroad and No. 7 for mid-length duration (semester programs) among all Master's Level Colleges & Universities!

Program Type Overview

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Watch this video to learn more about our different program types.

Whether you're looking for a College of Charleston 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.

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College of Charleston Sponsored Programs

Students can participate in a semester, summer or spring break program sponsored by the College of Charleston and directed by its faculty. Students pay tuition to the College plus a program fee and receive College of Charleston grades and credits.
  • Semester Programs

    College of Charleston offers several semester programs each academic year. You will pay your normal College of Charleston 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 ViaTRM 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 2024 Programs:

    • La Rochelle, France 
    • Trujillo, Spain  
    • Florence, Italy  
    • Buenos Aires, Argentina  

    Spring 2024 Programs:

    • Trujillo, Spain
    • Havana, Cuba  

    Current students should visit The Hub to learn more.

  • Spring Break Programs

    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 2024 programs:

    • FYE in Denmark: Happiness and Sustainability
    • FYE in Italy: Let's Eat in Italy and Write About It Too!
    • FYE in Jamaica: Jamaica as Inspiration for Literature, Music, and Film
    • FYE in the United Kingdom: Soccer Experience
    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 ViaTRM 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 2024 Programs:

    • Ghana (Business)
    • Ireland (Education)
    • Mexico (History)
    • Netherlands (Business)

    Current students should visit The Hub to learn more. 

  • Summer Programs

    Each summer, we offer a variety of study abroad programs by College of Charleston faculty. You'll pay College of Charleston 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. 
    The dates and the length of the programs will vary. Locations vary each year, but recent courses have traveled to: 

    • The Americas: Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Little Caymen Island, Mexico, Panama 
    • Asia: Japan, Thailand, China  
    • Europe: France, Italy, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, Belgium, Netherlands  

    Current students should visit The Hub to learn more. 

Exchange Programs

The College of Charleston has exchange agreements with academic institutions around the world. This means you can study for a semester or an academic year at a partner institution while still paying regular tuition. With a few exceptions, exchange students pay room and board to the host institution. Normally, all financial aid applies. From Australia to the United Kingdom, there are so many places to study abroad through the exchange programs.

Affiliate Programs

What are Affiliate programs? Approved third-party organizations provide you with the opportunity to study around the world. You can take classes at a foreign institution or at an academic center administered by the host organization. You can study for a semester, year or summer term. To get academic credit for an affiliate program, you must have your credits evaluated before you depart. Unlike our other programs, you won't pay your regular tuition. Instead, you will pay a program fee directly to the host organization plus a study abroad fee of $150 on your College of Charleston eBill.  

Go Global

 
 

To learn more about what our students experience abroad, read our student blog.

Student Blog

Find yourself

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Studying abroad is all about making connections. For Chak Or, the connection was a little more personal. He chose Cambodia, a place his parents left when they immigrated to the United States.