Immerse yourself for a semester or full year! Study abroad in another country or study away in the United States—Hampden-Sydney College endorses 100 programs in 30 different countries.

Students are encouraged to meet with the Director of Global Education to determine a program that best fits their academic, professional, and personal goals.

For deadlines and the application process, go back to the Semester Programs page.

Explore Endorsed Programs

Argentina

IES: Institute for the International Education of Students
Location: Buenos Aires
Language of Instruction: Spanish, English
Courses Taught by:

  • IES
  • Universidad de Buenos Aires
  • Universidad Torcuato di Tella
  • Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina

Advanced Spanish Immersion Program
Language Prerequisite: 4 semesters of college-level Spanish; enrollment in a Spanish course in the last year
GPA Minimum:

Latin American Societies & Cultures Program
Language Prerequisite: none
GPA Minimum:

IFSA: Institute for Study Abroad
Location: Buenos Aires
Language of Instruction: Spanish, English
Courses Taught by:

  • IFSA
  • Universidad de Buenos Aires, two campuses
  • Universidad Torcuato di Tella
  • Universidad del Salvador

Argentine Universities Program
Language Prerequisite: 4 semesters of college-level Spanish
GPA Minimum: 2.50

Australia

AIFS: American Institute for Foreign Study 
AIFS Programs in Perth
Location: Perth
Language of Instruction: English
Classes Taught by:

  • Murdoch University, Perth 

GPA Minimum:

IES: Institute for the International Education of Students 
IES Programs in Syndey
Courses taught in English. 

  • Macquarie University, Sydney 
  • University of Sydney, Sydney 

IFSA: Institute for Study Abroad 
IFSA Study Abroad in Australia 
Courses taught in English.

  • Griffith University, Gold Coast 
  • James Cook University, Townsville 
  • Macquarie University, Sydney 
  • Monash University, Melbourne
  • University of Adelaide, Adelaide
  • University of Melbourne, Melbourne
  • University of New South Wales, Sydney
  • University of Queensland, Brisbane
  • University of Sydney, Sydney
  • University of Technology, Sydney
  • University of Wollongong, Wollongong 

Austria

AIFS: American Institute for Foreign Study
AIFS Salzburg: European Studies Program
AIFS courses taught in German or English at the AIFS Center in Salzburg.

IES: Institute for the International Education of Students 
European Society & Culture; Business, Economics & International Relations; Psychology & Social Sciences; and Music Programs 
IES courses taught in German or English at the IES Center in Vienna. 
Advanced German students can take courses at Universität Wien. 

  • Universität Wien 

Chile

IES: Institute for the International Education of Students
Politics, Social Justice & Language Program
Spanish courses and courses in English at the IES Center in Santiago; all local university courses are in Spanish.

  • Pontificia Universidad Catolica
  • Universidad de Chile

AIFS: American Institute for Foreign Study
Study Abroad in Viña del Mar Programs
Spanish courses and courses in English at the AIFS Center in Viña del Mar; students with advanced Spanish may take courses at the local university.

  • Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez

IFSA: Institute for Study Abroad
Chilean Universities Program, Santiago
Courses taught in Spanish at local universities.  Select courses in English, upon approval.

  • Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile
  • Universidad de Chile
  • Universidad Diego Portales

Chilean Universities Program, Valparaiso
Courses taught in Spanish and English at local universities.  

  • Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso
  • Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María

China

IFSA: Institute for Study Abroad
IFSA Study in Shanghai Programs
IFSA courses taught in Chinese or English at the IFSA Center in Shanghai.

Costa Rica

AIFS: American Institute for Foreign Study
Study in Costa Rica Program
AIFS courses taught in Spanish or English at AIFS Center in San José.  Students with advanced Spanish may take courses at local university.

  • Universidad Veritas

IFSA: Institute for Study Abroad
Universidad Nacional Partnership Program
All courses taught in Spanish at local university in Heredia. (IFSA Spanish language study class may be required depending on assessment.)

  • Universidad Nacional

Czech Republic

AIFS: American Institute for Foreign Study
AIFS Program in Czech Republic 
Czech language course optional; all other courses in English. Art history, literature, religion, economics, psychology, and history. 

  • Charles University, Prague 
  • University of Economics (VSE) 

Denmark

DIS: Danish Institute for Study Abroad
Danish Institute for Study Abroad
All courses taught in English. 

  • Copenhagen 


Ecuador

IES: Institute for the International Education of Students 
IES Programs in Ecuador
Classes primarily taught in English. Spanish courses for students who are not fluent are offered at the beginning of the programs. 

  • Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Quito 
  • Galápagos Academic Institute for the Arts and Sciences, San Cristóbal

England

INSTEP: The Institute of Economic and Political Studies 
The Institute of Economic and Political Studies Foreign Studies 

  • Cambridge 

London School of Economics & Political Science 
London School of Economics & Political Science General Course 
Year-long program that involves direct enrollment in foreign institution.
Students are advised to apply to Global Ed no later than January 15. 
IFSA's LSE application requires TWO letters of recommendation. 

Richmond American University London
Liberal arts program in London

AIFS: American Institute for Foreign Study 
AIFS Study Abroad in England 
Classes taught in English. 

  • AIFS Global Education Center, London 
  • Shakespeare’s Globe, London 
  • St. George’s University of London, London 
  • The University of Arts London, London 
  • University College, London 

IES: Institute for the International Education of Students 
IES Programs in England 
Classes taught in English 

  • City University, London 
  • Queen Mary University, London
  • School of Oriental and African Studies, London
  • Slade School of Fine Art, U. of London
  • University College, London
  • Oxford, St. Catherine's College 

IFSA: Institute for Study Abroad 
IFSA Programs in England
23 University sites available. Full range of courses; some internships available.

  • Oxford University: Apps due Dec 15 the prior academic year
  • University of London, Birkbeck 
  • Cambridge University 
  • City University, London 
  • King's College London
  • London School of Economics/Political Science
  • Queen Mary, University of London
  • SOAS, University of London
  • University of Kent, Canterbury
  • University of Leeds
  • University of Sussex, Brighton
  • University of Westminster, London
  • University of York 

Virginia Program at Oxford
VPO is a summer program; see the summer programs page for more information.

France

AIFS: American Institute for Foreign Study 
AIFS Programs in France
French language (elementary thru advanced); other courses taught in English. 

  • College International de Cannes 
  • University of Grenoble 
  • University of Paris IV (Sorbonne)

IAU: Institute of American Universities 
IAU Program in France
Aix-en-Provence: French language and culture; other courses taught in English (Art/Architecture, International Studies, Humanities, Psychology, etc.).
Paris: All courses in French. 

  • Aix-en-Provence 
  • Paris 

IES: Institute for the International Education of Students 
IES Program in France
Courses taught in French. 

  • Nantes, France 
  • Paris, France 

 

Germany

AJY Heidelberg
Direct enrollment into the Universität Heidelberg. 
Program offerings include courses exclusively taught in German, as well as some courses in English (especially in the STEM fields).

  • Universität Heidelberg

IES: Institute for the International Education of Students 
IES Programs in Germany
Program offerings include both programs taught exclusively in English or German, as well as mixed courses. 

  • Berlin 
  • Freiburg 
  • Freiburg- European Union program 

AIFS: American Institute for Foreign Study 
AIFS Program in Germany 
Course offerings include German and English courses. 

  • Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin 
  • Freie Universität Berlin

Greece

AIFS:The American College of Greece 
AIFS Program in Greece
Courses in English 

  • Athens 

College Year in Athens 
Ancient Greek Civilization 
Course offerings in English in East Mediterranean Area Studies: Language, History, Archaeology, Religion, Philosophy, etc. 

Hungary

St. Olaf College, Minnesota
Budapest Semesters in Mathematics
This program is available to junior and senior mathematics and computer science majors.
All courses in English; Hungarian language course optional.

Ireland

AIFS: American Institute for Foreign Study 
AIFS Program in Ireland
Courses offered in English. 

  • University of Limerick

IES: Dublin 
IES Program in Ireland
Courses offered in English.

  • Dublin Irish Studies Program 
  • Dublin City University
  • Theater Performance
  • Trinity College Dublin
  • IES Center 

IFSA: Institute for Study Abroad 
IFSA Programs in Ireland
Courses offered in English.

  • Burren College of Art, Ballyvaughan 
  • National University of Ireland, Galway 
  • Trinity College, Dublin 
  • University College, Cork
  • University College, Dublin
  • University of Limerick 

Northern Ireland

Irish American Scholars Program 
A prestigious scholarship opportunity to study in Northern Ireland.
GPA 3.2 or above required. Applications due early February. Recommendation letters required. 

  • Queens University Belfast 
  • Ulster University 
  • St. Mary's University College 
  • Stranmillis University College
  • Belfast Metropolitan College 

Italy

AIFS: American Institute for Foreign Study 
American Institute of Foreign Study programs in Italy
No previous Italian language required; studio art available; wide range of courses in English. 

  • Florence, Richmond International University 
  • Rome, Richmond International University 

Duke University 
Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies in Rome 
Roman and Greek studies (language, history, archaeology, literature, etc.).
Courses taught in English except for introductory course in Italian.
 

IES: Institute for the International Education of Students 
IES Program in Italy 
Some courses offered in English, some courses offered in Italian. Many programs have both course offerings. 

  • Milan 
  • Rome 
  • Siena (Tuscany) 

Japan

Akita International University 
Akita International University Semester & Year Programs 
No Japanese experience required.  Liberal arts courses in English. 
Interested students are advised to apply to Global Ed Jan 5 (for fall) and Aug 5 (for spring). 
Please note: Akita's spring semester runs from early April to early August.  Their fall semester is from the end of September to mid-February.

IES: Institute for the International Education of Students 
Institute for International Education of Students Programs in Japan 
Course offerings both in Japanese and in English. 

  • Kanda University of International Studies (Tokyo) 

Latvia

Learn Russian in the European Union
Russian Language and Political Science
Russian Language and East European Studies
Russian Language and Natual Sciences
Russian Language, Literature, and Culture
At least two semesters of Russian required before attending.
Course offerings in Russian; some STEM courses in English or English/Russian.

Morocco

IES: Institute for the International Education of Students 
Institute for the International Education of Students 
Courses offered in English, Arabic, and French.

  • Rabat - Université Mohammed V 

The Netherlands

IES:  Institute for the International Education of Students 
Institute for the International Education of Students programs in The Netherlands
This program emphasizes social sciences & the humanities. Courses taught in English. 

  • Amsterdam 

New Zealand

AIFS:  American Institute of Foreign Study 
Victoria University of Wellington 
Courses taught in English. 

  • Victoria University of Wellington 

IES: Institute for the International Education of Students 
Institute for the International Education of Students programs in New Zealand 
Courses taught in English. 

  • University of Auckland 
  • University of Canterbury (Christchurch) 

IFSA: Institute for Study Abroad 
Institute for Study Abroad programs in New Zealand 
Courses taught in English. 

  • University of Auckland 
  • University of Canterbury (Christchurch) 
  • Victoria University Wellington  
  • University of Otago (Dunedin)

Peru

IFSA: Institute for Study Abroad 
Institute for Study Abroad programs in Peru
Courses taught in Spanish.

  •  Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (Lima) 

Poland

None at this time.

Portugal

None at this time.

Scotland

IFSA: Institute for Study Abroad 
Institute for Study Abroad programs in Scotland
Courses taught in English. 

  • University of Edinburgh, including the Parliamentary Internship Program 
  • University of Glasgow
  • Glasgow School of Art
  • University of Stirling 

University of St. Andrews, Fife 
Direct Enrollment into the University of St. Andrews, Fife. 

Semester at Sea

Shipboard Education
Semester at Sea
Institute for Shipboard Education at CSU
Courses in English.

South Africa

AIFS: American Institute for Foreign Study 
American Institute for Foreign Study programs in South Africa 
Courses taught in English. 

  • Stellenbosch University, South Africa 

IES: Institute for the International Education of Students 
Institute for the International Education of Students programs in South Africa
Courses taught in English. 

  • University of Cape Town

South Korea

ISA/GlobaLinks Learning Abroad 
ISA programs in South Korea
All courses, except Korean language courses, are taught in English. 

  • Korea University (Seoul) 
  • Hanyang University (Seoul) 
  • Pusan University (Busan)

Spain

AIFS: American Institute for Foreign Study 
Institute for the International Education of Students programs in Spain
Course offerings for both English and Spanish. 

  • University of Salamanca  
  • University of Granada 
  • Universidad Nebrija 
  • University of Sevilla 
  • Catholic University of Valencia
  • Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona 

IES: Institute for the International Education of Students 
Institute for the International Education of Students programs in Spain
Course offerings for both English and Spanish. 

  • Universitat Barcelona 
  • Universitat Fabra 
  • Universitat Llul 
  • Universidad Complutense de Madrid. All courses taught in Spanish
  • Universidad de Salamanca
  • Universidad de Granada 

Instituto Franklin- Universidad de Alcalá, Alcalá de Heneras, Spain 
Program at the Instituto Franklin  
Courses in Spanish.  Courses are designed for students of all levels of language competencies from beginners to near-native fluency. 

University of Virginia in Valencia 
UVA Program in Valencia
All Classes will be conducted in Spanish by professors selected by the University of Virginia. 

IFSA: Institute for Study Abroad 
IFSA Barcelona Universities Program UAB
Courses offered in English and Spanish.

  • Barcelona: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) 

United States

American University in Washington D.C.
The Washington Semester Program with the School of Government and Public Affairs includes programs in Urban Affairs, Foreign Policy, Criminal Justice, Economic Policy, American Studies, Science and Technology. Credits earned for courses approved by the appropriate department chairs will be calculated into the student's H-SC GPA.
Interested students should contact the Department of Government and Foreign Affairs for more information.

Duke University Marine Laboratory
Marine Science Educational Consortium, term-in-residence program, provides priority access to formal courses and supervised research.  Credits earned for courses approved by the appropriate department chairs will be calculated into the student's H-SC GPA.
Interested students should contact Professor Werth in the Department of Biology.

New York University
The Spring in New York Program, allows visiting students, once accepted, to access hundreds of NYU courses.  Spring semester only and housing with the university is not guaranteed.  Be sure to review the financial implications of this program carefully in consultation with the director of Global Ed. Credits earned for courses approved by the appropriate department chairs will be calculated into the student's H-SC GPA.

The following programs are not organized by the Office of Global Education and Study Abroad.  For thorough information and eligibility requirements, see the Academic Catalogue.

Exchange: A College Consortium
Opportunity to study for a semester or academic year at Hollins University, Randolph-Macon College, Randolph College, Mary Baldwin College, Sweetbriar College, Washington & Lee University
Interested students should contact the Registrar.

Longwood University
Cooperative Program, allows students to enroll in a variety of courses with no added tuition expense
Interested students should contact the Registrar.

Army Reserves Officers Training Corps (ROTC)
The Longwood University Cooperative Program offers this opportunity through Military Science and Leadership courses.

Wales

IFSA: Institute for Study Abroad 
Institute for Study Abroad Programs in Wales 

  • Cardiff University. 

 

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Global Ed Funding


Funding opportunities for study abroad and away programs are available.

Global Ed Funding

Please Note:

  1. Students attending a Global Ed program during the Academic Year (Fall, Spring, or Full-Year) do not pay the program fees listed by the providers on this page. Instead, students pay Hampden-Sydney's Study Abroad/Co-Operative fees. Scroll down at the link for more information: Tuition and Fees.
  2. Students wishing to attend a program not on this list must meet with the Director of Global Education to begin the Non-Endorsed Program petition process.  This process often takes several weeks to a month before a decision is finalized.
  3. Students wishing to attend a Summer/May Term program with one of these providers must first have that program approved by the director of Global Ed; most requests are approved.

updated 1/9/24