Virtual Programs
Virtual programs are accessible and can be quite affordable, allowing students to explore globally from the comfort of their homes. While there is no substitute for an in-country experience, virtual internships and classes offer a way to:
- explore another culture
- get unique internship experience
- take courses not offered at VCU
- gain invaluable intercultural, professional and academic skills
Funding opportunities for virtual programs:
Students are eligible to use financial aid towards the cost of virtual classes and internships so long as the credits will be applied towards their VCU degree. Work closely with your VCU Academic Adviser and Education Abroad Adviser to approve virtual global class or internship credits for transfer back to VCU. Non-credit bearing virtual study/intern abroad programs are not eligible for financial aid.
The Baldacci, Buerlein, Gilman, and Presidential International Education Award scholarships are all applicable to virtual programs. Individual program providers may also have scholarship offerings. Please visit our Funding page here for more information about these scholarships and how to apply.
Check out this article highlighting a VCU students summer virtual internship experience!
You can add a virtual internship or course(s) to what you're already planning to take at VCU.
Connect with an Education Abroad Adviser to learn more!
Connect with an Education Abroad Adviser to learn more!
| Virtual Internships | Areas of Study | Terms Available |
| VCU Global Tech Experience 3 credits |
VCU Global Tech Experience offers an innovative virtual global learning experience that offers real world work experience through projects with global companies. | Summer, Semester |
| API 3-6 credits |
Computer Science, Information Technology, Website Development, Health, Human Rights, International Development, Sports Marketing, Graphic Design, Photography, Film/Video Editing, Accounting, Business, Advertising, Communications & Journalism, Education | Semester, Summer |
| Campus B (Brazil) |
Engineering, Computer & IT, Communication, Business | Semester |
| CAPA 3-6 credits |
Advertising, Business, Communications, Education, Finance, Game Design, Graphic Design, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Interior Design, IT & Computer Systems, Marketing, Sports Management, Video Animation, Web Design | Semester, Summer |
| CIEE 6 credits |
Arts, Business, Communications, Data Analytics, Design, Digital Health, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, IT & Computer Science, Marketing, Media/Film/Photography, NGOs, Social Media, Sustainability & Environment | Semester, Summer |
| CIS Abroad 3 credits |
Architecture, Art & Design, Biology & Ecology, Business & Economics, Education, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Environmental & Sustainability, Fashion, Finance, Government & Politics, Health, Hospitality Tourism & Event Planning, IT & Computer Systems, Journalism & Media, Marking Advertising & PR, NGOs and Non-Profits, Performing Arts, Sports & Exercise Science, Social Work | Semester, Summer |
| Global Learning Collective | Team-based consulting projects developing solutions related to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) | Semester |
| ISA 3-6 credits |
Marketing, Communications, Business, Finance, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Tourism, Fashion, Education, Pre-Law, Engineering | Semester, Summer |
| SIT Study Abroad 4 credits |
Women's Rights & Resilience in Conflict Situations, Education & Social Change, Environment/Conservation & Ecosystems, Environment/Development & Sustainability, Public Health in the Tropics, Finance or Social Entrepreneurship, Sexuality Gender & NGOs, Diplomacy/Conflict Resolution & International Relations, Development & Gender | Semester, Summer |
| University of Nicosia (Cyprus) 3 credits |
Communications, Computer Science, Institute for the Future, Life & Health Sciences, Science & Engineering, Management & MIS, Politics & Governance | Semester, Summer |
| USAC 3 credits |
Business, Digital Marketing, Engineering, Translation, NGO/Social Services, English-Language Instruction, Journalism & Communications, Grant-Writing, Research, Health & Wellness, Computer Science, Graphic Design, Human Resources | Semester, Summer |
| Virtual Internships 3 credits |
Business, Computer Science & IT, Engineering, Fashion, Creative Design, Finance, Sustainability, Health & Wellness, Hospitality, Legal, Marketing, Supply Chain, Media & Communications, Human Resources, Urban Planning & Architecture | Year round 1-4 month options |
| Virtual Classes |
Areas of Study | Terms Available |
| CLS Spark | Nationally competitive U.S. Department of State funded program for Arabic, Chinese, or Russian. In 2022-2023 academic year, will be offered with ~18 hours/month of virtual instruction + cultural activities. Applications open in April 2022 with a deadline of May 26, 2022. | Academic Year 2022-2023 |
| Arcos Learning Abroad 3 credits |
Spanish Language, History, Culture, Literature, Spanish for Health Professions | Semester, Summer, Winter Break |
| Curtin University (Australia) | Many Options | Semester |
| FU-Best (Germany) 6 credits |
German Language, European & German History, Politics, Economics, Art (note, all classes offered 9-11am Central European Time) |
Semester, Summer |
| International School for Jain Studies (India) 3 credits |
Religious Studies, International Studies, Philosophy | Winter Break |
| Philipps Universität Marburg (Germany) 3 credits |
German Language & Climate Change | Winter Break |
| Pusan National University (Korea) 2 credits |
Korean Language & Culture (note, classes will be at 4am) | Winter Break, Summer |
| SIT Study Abroad 3 credits |
Language & Culture Learning: Hindi, Arabic, Swahili, Tibetan, Nepali | Semester, Summer |
| Universidad de Deusto (Spain) |
Spanish, Business | Semester |
| University of Nicosia (Cyprus) 5 credits |
Global Health, Medical Terminology | Summer |
| Hybrid Programs | Terms Available |
| Future Nobel Laureate Scholarship Program (Sweden) |
Online Courses Fall 2022 + Travel to Sweden December 5-11, 2022 (Please note that this program includes travel to Sweden that occurs during the last week of VCU's fall semester. If you are selected for this experience, it is at the discretion of your VCU instructors to grant an approved absence and you must communicate with them to seek such approval.) |