Education Abroad

Education Abroad

International student mobility opportunities that can earn you credit towards your degree while improving your interpersonal and intercultural skills, fostering your sense of global citizenship, increasing your motivation for learning and boosting your confidence in pursuing your chosen career path in a competitive global economy.

Our Programs

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Field Schools

Field Schools are uniquely designed by VIU faculty, in collaboration with Education Abroad, and often vary in length from 8 days to 6 weeks.

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Exchange

Study in English at one of our partner universities around the world for 1 or 2 semesters and earn valuable transfer credit towards your degree.

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Internships and Practica

Pursue experiential learning opportunities through international internships and practicum placements and gain valuable hands-on experience in your field.

Find an experiential learning opportunity

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Partner Programs

Condensed and immersive, our partners' offer programs in language and culture, business and more in two to six weeks.

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1-on-1 Appointments

Connect with Education Abroad in-person in Building 255, or virtually via Zoom.

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Virtual Drop-In

Attend an Education Abroad virtual drop-in session. Mondays 10am-12pm