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 2025 Programs:

    Fall 2025 Programs:

    Current students should visit The Hub to learn more.

  • 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 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 Break Programs

    Spring Break 2025 Programs:

    Current students should visit The Hub 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:

  • 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. 

    Summer 2025 Programs

    The Americas

    CofC in Brazil: 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

    CofC in Costa Rica: Supply Chain Management | July 5-26* | Apply by February 15th

    • Students take the following course: SCIM 360: Implementation of Lean Tools in Small Companies

    CofC in Little Cayman Islands: Biology | June 16-28 | Apply by February 15th

    • Students take the following course and lab: BIOL 437 and 437L- Biology of Invertebrates (4)

    CofC in Panama: Biology | May 13-30 | Apply by February 15

    • Students take the following course: BIOL 341: General Ecology (4)

    Africa

    CofC in Ghana: *Honors International Scholars | May 12-27 | Apply by February 15th

    • Students take the following course: HONS 102: Sustainable Development (1)

    CofC in South Africa: 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

    CofC in Japan and Taiwan: Business | June 2-22 | Apply by February 15th

    • Students take one of the following courses: 

      • MKTG 326: International Marketing

      • INFM 360: Global Information Technology

         

    CofC in South Korea: 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

         

    CofC in Thailand: Asian Studies | May 13-28 | Apply by February 15th

    • Students take one of the following courses: 

      • ASST 105: Thailand
      • ASST 240: Special Topics

    Europe

    CofC in Croatia: Communication | June 1-27* | Apply by February 15th

    • Courses: COMM 336: Emerging Adulthood & COMM 315: Sustainable Tourism

    CofC in France and Italy: 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, Lithuania, Poland: Jewish Studies | May 13 - June 3 | Apply by February 15th

    • JWST 300 European Jewish Life and the Holocaust

       

    CofC in Greece: Business | May 17 - June 4 | Apply by December 1st

    • SCIM 371: Green Supply Chain Management & MKTG 326: International Marketing

       

    CofC in Greece: Classics | May 24 - June 15 | Apply by February 1st

    • CLAS 203.01: Panhellenic Sanctuaries & CLAS 203.02: Collapse and Resilience in the Greek World

       

    CofC in Iceland: Geology | June 12 - June 21 | Apply by February 15th

    • GEOL-240 (Special Topics in Geology)

    CofC in Iceland: Hospitality and Tourism Management | May 12-24 | Apply by February 15th

    • HTMT 360: Destination Management & Marketing 

    CofC in Ireland: 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

    CofC in Ireland: Education | June 1-16 | Apply by February 15th

    • EDFS 220: Education and Immigration

    CofC in Italy (Florence): 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

     

    CofC in Italy (Reggio Emilia): Education | May 16-31 | Apply by December 1st

    • EDEE 462: Arts in Education

       

    CofC in Italy (Rome): Studio Art | TBD | Apply by January 15th

    • Special Topics: Digital Processes in Sculpture in Rome & Special Topics: Digital Photography in Rome

    CofC in Italy (Sorrento): Italian Language | June 2-28 | Apply by January 31st

    • ITAL 201 & ITAL 202

    CofC in Italy (Spoleto): English | May 21 - June 15 | Apply by February 15th

    • ENGL 370: Spoleto Diaries: Travel Writing through Apps & ENGL 339: Travel Writing and Autobiography

    CofC in Scotland: Art History | May 13-25 | Apply by February 15th

    • Special Topics: ARTH 290: Traditional Craft in Art and Architecture

    CofC in Scotland: 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

    CofC in Spain (Barcelona): Business | June 3-21 | Apply by February 15th

    • SCIM 360: Lean processes in Spain Ports & TRAN 360: Global Logistics

    CofC in Spain (Barcelona): Public Health | June 1-21 | Apply by February 15th

    • HEAL 345: Environmental Health & HEAL 320: Special Topics (Oceans and Human Health)

    CofC in Southern Spain: Spanish Language | May 14 - June 4 | 

    • SPAN 275 Comprehensive Skills Review of Spanish through Culture (3)  
    • SPAN 328 - Spanish Language Study Abroad (3)

    CofC in the United Kingdom: 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 The Hub to learn more. 

  • Finances for CofC-Sponsored Programs

    To learn more about finances for CofC-sponsored programs, please visit Financing Your Study Abroad.

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.