Vanderbilt’s semester- and academic year-long study abroad opportunities are designed to integrate seamlessly with your academic journey while allowing you to immerse yourself in different cultures, develop global connections, and gain a fresh perspective on your education.
Students remain enrolled full-time at Vanderbilt while studying abroad, earning credit toward their Vanderbilt degree. Talk with both your academic advisor and Study Abroad advisor to ensure that you stay on track while abroad and select a program that meets your academic needs.
Vanderbilt University is committed to ensuring that studying abroad is accessible and affordable for all students. Since students are enrolled at Vanderbilt University while studying abroad, they are eligible for Vanderbilt financial aid and pay VU tuition for participation in a Vanderbilt-administered or Vanderbilt-affiliated program.
Time zone differences can make class registration difficult when abroad. However, fall study abroad participants have the exclusive opportunity to enroll early (before their stateside peers) for spring courses!
Popular programs can have capacity issues in the spring. Lower fall enrollment increases the likelihood that you’ll get into your top-choice programs, internships and research placements.
Many European programs run longer in the spring semester and are thus more costly than in the fall semester. Increased tourism in late spring can cause hotel, airfare, food, and incidental costs to be significantly higher.
Use the summer months to prepare for your trip. After your return, spend the spring semester fully preparing for and participating in internships, research positions, and jobs during the following summer.