Study abroad

Whether you're exploring the marine ecology of Australia, delving into art and history in France, or using the temples and tombs of ancient Greece as a living laboratory, you'll likely find that overseas studies will be one of your most memorable college experiences.

  • Nearly 60% of Union College students study abroad.
  • Choose from full-term and three-week study programs in 28 countries.
  • Go beyond the classroom with language immersion, research, internships and community service.
  • About 80% of programs are led by Union faculty, offering a personal and immersive global experience.
  • Explore additional options such as independent study, exchange and non-Union programs.
  • All financial aid (except work-study) applies to full terms abroad; some scholarships are also available.
  • Interested? Contact the Office of International Programs to learn more.
Caitlin Williams '23

"My term abroad helped me realize that I am capable of taking on challenges and adapting to new environments."

— Caitlin Williams '23, biology major who studied in Australia

Whether you're exploring the marine ecology of Australia, delving into art and history in France, or using the temples and tombs of ancient Greece as a living laboratory, you'll likely find that overseas studies will be one of your most memorable college experiences.

  • Nearly 60% of Union College students study abroad.
  • Choose from full-term and three-week study programs in 28 countries.
  • Go beyond the classroom with language immersion, research, internships and community service.
  • About 80% of programs are led by Union faculty, offering a personal and immersive global experience.
  • Explore additional options such as independent study, exchange and non-Union programs.
  • All financial aid (except work-study) applies to full terms abroad; some scholarships are also available.
  • Interested? Contact the Office of International Programs to learn more.

"My term abroad helped me realize that I am capable of taking on challenges and adapting to new environments."

— Caitlin Williams '23, biology major who studied in Australia

Choose from full-term and three-week study programs in 28 countries.

A photo collage of two images: In one, three students smile as they surface from a scuba dive. In the other, students listen as their professor explains the historical significance of ancient European walls.
A photo collage of three images: In one, a minaret rises in the distance as passersby walk through the foreground. In another, a student explores ice caves. In the third, a student practices writing Chinese calligraphy on parchment.
A photo collage of three images: In one, students face the camera with a historic building and clock tower in the background. In another, a group of students holds a banner reading “Union College Bali.” In the third, a student accompanies Vietnamese children on a stroll through city streets.
A two-photo collage. In one, a woman in India cradles her child and smiles beside a tall student flashing a “V” sign. In the other, a student smiles at the camera with a European town in the background.