Study Abroad

The University of South Carolina is a springboard to immersive learning in nearly every part of the world. Choose from 1,500 education abroad experiences that teach more than you can ever imagine.

Studying abroad enhances your college experience in ways that can be difficult to articulate. Once you experience the daily life and culture in another country, you’re bound to see the world through very different eyes. Just like South Carolina's 1,500 program options can take you around the globe, you can also connect with scholarships and grants that help make your dream come true.

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A group of students standing on the street in Japan holding a Gamecock flag.

World of opportunity

Education abroad experiences come in all timeframes and corners of the globe. Participate in a short-term or full-year program to learn about and experience the life and culture of another part of the world.

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College-Level Programs

Learn in a college- or school-developed program that offers an immersive learning experience that supplements all you’re learning in the classroom.

Student scuba diving with a sea turtle.

Short-Term Programs

Have a week or two weeks? You can take part in an education abroad experience to another part of the world through a service-, event- or destination-based opportunity.

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Semesters Abroad

Dedicate an entire semester to living, learning and experiencing life in thousands of unforgettable international experiences around the world.

Student standing in front of the Colosseum in Italy.

Yearlong Experiences

Spend an entire year studying in places ranging from Argentina to Wales. We have thousands of memorable destinations that will expand your world view.

Choose Your Destination

Whether you know exactly where you’d like to study or know exactly how long you’d like to be there, our program directory can help you find your ideal program. Choose among 1,500 learning experiences available through South Carolina.