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Over 150 programs in more than 60 countries. Find yours!

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 study abroad students pose in front of a sunlit cityscape.
 

 

GW Study Programs

GW Study Programs combine access to top universities and cultural immersion with the support of in-country GW Staff who are there to make each student’s experience a success. GW Study Programs are located in ChileFrance, and Spain and each has a specific program model.

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GW student Yash Katarki at the Sydney Harbor.
 
 

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.

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GW student Giselle Valdes at Zaans Schaans, Netherlands.
 
 

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.

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GW student Tiffany Guerrero with a camel.
 
 

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.

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The Bund waterfront area in Shanghai.
 
 

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.

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Luiss Language Cafe in Luiss University, Rome
 
 

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. 

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Incoming exchange students at the U.S. Capitol Building.
 
 

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.

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