Summer Programs
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When beginning a registration for a VCU Education Abroad Program, participants will be prompted to pay the following non-refundable fee. Please do not pay this fee unless committing to this program and participation.
- $250 Education Abroad Administration Fee: required for applicants to all education abroad programs
VCU Faculty-Led Programs & International Summer Institutes
Each year VCU faculty members lead study abroad programs with intensive instruction in an international context. VCU also offers innovative, cost-effective programs where a VCU faculty member teaches a course at our international partner institutions.Program | Location | Area of Study |
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Industry and Cultural Immersion Experiences in Buenos Aires | Buenos Aires, Argentina | Engineering/STEM |
Understanding Biodiversity in Coastal Ecosystems in Brazil | Brazil | STEM Education, Environmental Studies, Biology |
Cannes Lions Festival Study Abroad Program: The Power of Creativity | Cannes, France | Brandcenter |
VCU Summer: International Chamber Music: Colombia | Cartagena, Colombia | VCU Department of Music please note this program is by invitation only and a non-credit bearing program. |
France Nuclear Reprocessing and Technology | France | Engineering |
Germany Transatlantic Development Seminar | Kaiserslautern, Germany | Urban Planning (graduate students only) |
Exploring Ghana Through the Lens of Art, Identity, and Social Justice | Ghana | Social Work |
International Consulting Program | Athens, Greece | Business |
Fashion in Florence | Florence, Italy | Fashion. |
Florence Revealed | Florence, Italy | Communication Arts |
Florence, Italy: Slowing Down and Getting Lost | Florence, Italy | Graphic Design |
Sicily: Design + Resiliency | Sicily, Italy | Interior Design |
Oaxaca: Slower and Fairer, Fashioning the World We Want | Oaxaca, Mexico | Fashion |
Eastern Africa: Development and Democracy (Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda) |
Multi-Country | Political Science |
A Cross-Cultural Comparison of Drug Policy | The Netherlands | Criminal Justice |
Design as Resilience: Eastern Shore + Sewanee Field Studio | Eastern Shore and Tennessee, USA | Interior Design |
Global Exploration and Community Engagement | Sorrento, Italy | Pre-Freshman experience for accepted members of the VCU Honors College at the Sant'Anna Institute. *Please note this is a non-credit bearing program* |
The American College of Greece (ACG) | Athens, Greece | VCU Faculty: Psychology & Theatre; Communications, Business, Political Science, English, and flexible options for students in many majors. |
Sant'Anna Institute | Sorrento, Italy | VCU Faculty: UNIV/Focused Inquiry & Psychology; Gender Studies, Italian Language and Culture, Biology, Environmental Studies, Communications, Business, and Arts *Internships Available* |
VCU Summer Partnerships
These programs offer a wide array of courses in a variety of disciplines, in popular locations abroad.
Program | Location | Areas of Study |
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University of Nicosia (UNIC) | Nicosia, Cyprus | Animal Science, Art & Photography, Communications, Engineering, Religion, Digital Currency & Blockchain Tech, Geology, Greek Heritage, Health Management, International Accounting & Marking, International Relations, Music, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Pre-Med |
Freie Universitat: FU BiS | Berlin, Germany | International Relations, History, Political Science, German language |
Santa Reparata International School of Art (SRISA) | Florence, Italy | Art History, Studio Arts, Fashion Design and Merchandising, Italian Language & Culture, Marketing |
Chung Ang University | Seoul, South Korea | Korean culture, language, history |
Kyung Hee University | Seoul, South Korea | Climate Emergency & Global Action. Peace & Civil Society. Globalism & Cultural Diversity |
Fudan University | Shanghai, China | Chinese language/culture/history, International Studies, Business |
University of Westminster | London, UK | Many Majors |
Theatre Academy London (TAL) | London, UK | Theatre |
Accademia Italiana | Florence, Italy | Fashion, Arts, Product Design |
American College of Thessaloniki (ACT) | Thessaloniki, Greece | International Relations, Business, General Studies |
American Business School in Paris | Paris, France | Business, Management, Marketing, French, |
CEPA: European Study Center | Strasbourg, France | Leadership, Cross Cultural Communication |
Featured External Programs (click to expand) >
In addition to VCU Faculty-Led and International Summer Institutes, students can explore other programs through our third party affiliates and other alternatives. Our affiliate providers offer programs, including internships, in a number of destinations, their sites are another great place to browse options, see links below: We recommend that you start by browsing the featured programs below, although keep in mind that you are not limited to these options. External resources like StudyAbroad101.com or GoAProgram | Location | Area of Study |
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CIS Abroad: Universidad Veritas | San José, Costa Rica | Biology, Environmental Studies, Latin American Studies, Pre-Health, Political Science, Spanish. |
USAC: Czech Republic | Prague, Czech Republic | European Studies, Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies, History, Political Science. |
University of Limerick | Limerick, Ireland | Irish Studies, Business, Law, Healthcare |
International School for Jain Studies | Delhi, India & Pune, India | Religious Studies, International Studies, Philosophy See flyers for more details: |
SAI: Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore | Milan, Italy | Political Science, Marketing, Communications, Business, Italian Culture, International Relations, Health Sciences, |
API: Universidad Nebrija | Madrid, Spain | Art History, Business, European Studies, Spanish language and culture. |
Internship in Barcelona | Barcelona, Spain | Internships available in Architecture, Art & Design, Business and Economics, Education, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Environmental and Sustainability Studies, Film and Television, Finance, Government and Politics, Health, Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Planning, IT and Computer Systems, Journalism and Media, Marketing, Advertising, and PR, NGOs and Non-Profit, Performing Arts, Social Work, Sports and Exercise Science (Contact Education Abroad Advisor prior to applying.) |
Internship in Costa Rica | San José, Costa Rica | Internships available in Business and Economics, Education, Environmental and Sustainability Studies, Health, Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Planning, Marketing, Advertising and PR, NGOs and Non-Profit, Performing Arts, and Social Work (Contact Education Abroad Advisor prior to applying.) |