Study Abroad
Explore the World. Expand Your Future.
At Fayetteville State University, we believe that learning should extend beyond the classroom. Study abroad gives you the opportunity to experience the world, engage with new cultures, develop global perspectives, and discover possibilities you may never have imagined.
Whether you spend a semester studying at an international partner university, participate in a faculty-led program, or join a short-term international experience, studying abroad can become one of the most transformative experiences of your college career.
Why Study Abroad?
Studying abroad is more than traveling—it is an opportunity to learn, grow, and see the world from a new perspective.
Through international experiences, FSU students can:
- Experience new cultures and build meaningful connections with people around the world.
- Earn academic credit while learning in new and exciting environments.
- Develop language and intercultural communication skills.
- Build skills valued by employers, including adaptability, independence, problem-solving, and cross-cultural communication.
- Gain confidence and independence by navigating new places and experiences.
- Develop a global perspective that can enrich your academic, professional, and personal life.
- Build an international network of friends, classmates, faculty, and future colleagues.
From Europe and Asia to Africa, the Caribbean, and Latin America, your FSU education can take you far beyond campus.
Your Global Experience Starts Here
FSU students have participated in international programs and traveled to destinations around the world through university-sponsored and partner programs.
Study abroad opportunities may include:
Faculty-Led Programs
Travel with FSU faculty while taking courses designed around a specific academic, cultural, or professional theme.
Exchange Programs
Study at one of FSU's international partner universities and experience university life in another country.
Short-Term International Programs
Participate in focused programs, field experiences, cultural excursions, and international study opportunities ranging from several days to several weeks.
Semester or Year-Long Programs
Immerse yourself in another country for a semester or academic year while continuing to make progress toward your FSU degree.
International Internships and Experiential Learning
Gain practical experience in an international setting while developing skills that can strengthen your résumé and career preparation.
Faculty & Global Learning
FSU's commitment to international education extends beyond student mobility. The university supports opportunities for faculty to teach, conduct research, collaborate with international colleagues, and develop globally focused courses and curricula.
Faculty partnerships with international institutions create new opportunities for students to connect classroom learning with the world beyond FSU.
The Office of International Education works with colleges, departments, faculty, and staff to develop international programs and pursue funding opportunities that expand access to global learning.
Scholarships & Funding
Don't let cost keep you from exploring the world.
A variety of national scholarships and fellowships can help students finance international study and language learning opportunities. Students can also adjust and use their financial aid to travel abroad. Students should begin researching funding opportunities early and work with the Office of International Education to identify programs for which they may be eligible.
- Boren Scholarship Program — Funding opportunities for undergraduate students interested in studying less commonly taught languages and areas of the world important to U.S. interests.
- Boren Fellowship Program — Graduate-level funding for intensive international study and language learning.
- Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program — An intensive overseas language-learning opportunity for eligible U.S. undergraduate students.
- Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship — Scholarships designed to help undergraduate students with financial need participate in credit-bearing study abroad programs.
International Opportunities
Your international education can continue long after your study abroad experience. FSU students can explore opportunities such as:
- Fulbright Programs
- Peace Corps
- International internships
- International research
- Language study
- Graduate fellowships
- International service-learning
- Global careers and professional opportunities
Scholarships
- Boren Fellowship Program
- Boren Scholarship Program
- Critical Language Scholarship Program
- Gilman Scholarship Program
Of Interest
Find more information on Office of International Programs (OIP)
FSU Around the World
Barbados: Learning Beyond the Classroom
FSU faculty, staff, and students have traveled to Barbados for international educational experiences that connect academic learning with cultural exploration and real-world experiences.
China: A Nine-Day Educational & Cultural Expedition
In May 2014, a group of 13 FSU faculty, staff, and students traveled to the People's Republic of China for a nine-day educational and cultural expedition.
The experience provided participants with an opportunity to explore China's history, culture, educational institutions, and contemporary society while experiencing life on the other side of the world.
Read more about this trip (PDF)
Ready to See the World?
Your FSU education can take you farther than you ever imagined.
You don't have to wait until graduation to explore the world. Start planning your international experience today.
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Office of International Education
The Office of International Education is here to help you explore programs, understand the application process, identify funding opportunities, and prepare for your international experience.
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