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The GW Office for Study Abroad maintains a list of approved study abroad programs for GW undergraduate students studying abroad for a semester or year, which gets reviewed and updated periodically. Approved programs consist of a wide selection of options within the programs types detailed below, including our Incoming Exchange program for inbound international students. A variety in program types and locations allows there to be something for everyone! With diverse offerings suitable for different majors, personal goals and comfort levels, we strive to support all undergraduate students with their goals to study abroad. Whoever you are, whatever you want to study, and whenever you want to go, there is an option for you! Learn more below.
GW Undergraduate Exchange Programs
The GW Undergraduate Exchange program fosters academic immersion via enrollment in one of our over forty higher education exchange partners around the world. GW Exchanges are recommended for independent students ready to engage in their host institution abroad.
Direct Enroll Programs
The Direct Enroll programs, like exchanges, also foster academic immersion via direct enrollment in a foreign university. However, they offer a greater level of onsite support in addition to significant programming, cultural activities and events.
Provider Programs
Study abroad providers are organizations that administer all aspects of the study abroad experience: from application management to onsite support. Approved provider programs can be found in 60 countries and allow students to complete courses at study centers designed for American students or at local institutions through direct enrollments.
Global Bachelor's Program
The GW Global Bachelor's Program is an exciting opportunity for freshman applicants to make study abroad a central part of your undergraduate degree. The Global Bachelor’s Program begins with a first semester abroad cohort experience during sophomore year in either the Asia Pacific or Belfast, Northern Ireland. After the first semester abroad, Global Bachelor's students will choose two additional international experiences.
ACE Triple Degree Program
The ACE (America, China, Europe) triple degree in business is a four-year Bachelor’s Degree in business jointly offered in coordination with Luiss University in Rome and Renmin University of China in Beijing. Students begin their studies at GW, travel to Luiss University in Rome, Italy in their Sophomore year, then Renmin University in Beijing, China in their Junior year, before returning to GW for their Senior year.
Incoming Exchanges
GW welcomes international students each semester and year from our over 40 exchange partners. Incoming exchange students have the opportunity to experience U.S. college life in the nation's capital and are supported by our Incoming Exchange team who coordinate our semesterly orientation as well as various events throughout the semester.