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
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.
Visit the Hub to Learn MoreCollege of Charleston Sponsored Programs
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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.
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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 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:
- CofC in Belize: Sustainability Education
- CofC in Canada: Hospitality and Tourism Management
- CofC in Costa Rica: Communication, Public Health & Honors
- CofC in Belgium: International Studies
- CofC in Jamaica: English
- CofC in Ghana: Finance, International Business, and Marketing
- CofC in Mexico: Art History
- CofC in the Netherlands: Global Logistics and Transportation
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:
- FYE in Costa Rica: Got Mindfulness?
- FYE in Denmark: Happiness and Sustainability
- FYE in Italy: From the Plate to the Page: Food Writing in Italy
- FYE in the United Kingdom: Soccer Experience
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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: 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.
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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
- Academic Programs International (API)
- American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS)
- Arcadia University's College of Global Studies (Arcadia)
- Academic Studies Abroad (ASA)
- Butler University's Institute for Study Abroad (Butler)
- CEA Study Abroad (CEA)
- Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
- CYA- College Year in Athens
- DIS- Study Abroad in Scandinavia
- International Studies Abroad (ISA)
- ISEP - Direct
- SAI Programs
- Sea Education Association/SEA Semester
- Semester at Sea (SAS)
- School for Field Studies (SFS)
- School for International Training (SIT)
- SRAS
- The Education Abroad Network (TEAN)
- University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC)
- University of Southern Mississippi (USM)
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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.