Fairfield University
University Information
Fairfield University's study abroad programs emphasize quality education, exposure to new cultures, and excellent student support services. Our programs are open to students from other colleges and universities as well. Explore our site to see "where in the world" you may want to go for your study abroad experience!
Your passport to the world...
We encourage you to consider the many choices Fairfield offers. Spend a semester, a year, a month, or just ten days abroad earning academic credit and gaining the kind of knowledge only an onsite experience can provide.
Fairfield University offers students from other college and universities semester, year, and short-term study abroad opportunities in Florence, Italy; Managua, Nicaragua; Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; Aix-en-Provence, France; Brisbane, Australia; and Galway, Ireland.
Fairfield's programs offer exceptional learning opportunities for you beyond the classroom including internships, service learning, academic excursions, and other events that will make your experience enjoyable and meaningful. We look forward to meeting with you and exploring the possibilities!
Important Dates and Deadlines
An overall GPA of 2.8 is required to study abroad for all programs including short-term and summer. Individual programs have their own criteria and may require higher GPAs. A student must be in good disciplinary standing with the Dean of Students at the time of application and participation. All students who wish to study abroad for a semester or year must submit an online application for their desired study abroad program. Applications will be due February 1st for students wishing to study abroad during the following academic year. Students studying in a non-English speaking country must take one course (3 credits) in the native language. Students with advanced language skills can choose to take a content course instructed in the native language to satisfy the language course requirement.
"Not only did I get to learn about the incredible content covered in my course, but I also got to learn such rich history throughout all of the sites we visited. I gained a sense of independence and confidence when it came to travel and exploring things new to me. I got to learn how other cultures operate socially and how their s..."
Gabby F Fairfield University
"It was so worthwhile. I learned so much about myself. I also learned to be independent and not rely on anyone in a foreign country. I came back to America so confident in myself and my abilities. "
Grace B Fairfield University
"From my experience abroad, I formed connections with students from other universities who I would not have been able to meet had I stayed at my home university. Additionally, I got to learn about the culture and life in a country other than America. Studying abroad provided me with a completely different experience than I would ..."
A student Fairfield University
"I really grew as a person and I learned a lot about myself and gained lots of independence and courage. I also got to learn so much about different cultures and meet so many new people that will forever have an impact on my life. It was 100% worthwhile "
Nicole M Fairfield University
"Studying abroad in Greece was incredibly worthwhile. It broadened my horizons beyond engineering, offering a deeper appreciation for history and culture. Exploring ancient ruins and learning about local traditions enriched my understanding of global perspectives. It's an experience that continues to shape my academic and persona..."
A student Fairfield University
"This experience really taught me about history and connected me with a close group of individuals."
Vincent Gadioma Fairfield University
"This was an incredible experience that I happened to stumble upon almost by accident! I learned so much about myself and the world around me. I wish I could go back in time and experience it again. I also made plenty of incredible friendships that I maintain today, not just with other Americans but with international students wh..."
Isabella Fairfield University
"I went to China alone and really learned how to be by myself and function without the help of others. I knew my experience was really up to me so I ahd to do what I had to in order to get the best of it. "
Aliyah Phipps Fairfield University
"I learned how I truly The independent how to buy my own groceries and cook for myself how to travel and fend for myself when I needed to, and his to trust my own instincts and abilities to take care of myself. I really learned how to relax during this trip: how to not sweat the small stuff and take everything in stride. This was..."
molly.gregory.50 Fairfield University
"I gained a chance to see the greatest cities in the world and meet people who are globally minded."
Renato T Fairfield University
"It was worthwhile, and I would not trade the experiences for anything."
A student Fairfield University
"Learned so much about/how to handle myself in different life situations. also learning the italian culture was amazing"
Vince R Fairfield University
"I learned how people in a different country live. I was able to and learned that I was able to rely on myself and forced to be independent. It was a great experience and I really immersed myself in the culture. "
Shamel G Fairfield University
"It was completely worthwhile. It was a great time for myself to explore and learn more about who I am as a person, while experiencing different cultures. "
Tory C Fairfield University
"I learned to be open minded, how to be independent and how to deal with people of different backgrounds than myself. It was absolutely worthwhile. "
Sara F Fairfield University
"learned so much about myself and the world. definitely challenging but no doubt that it was worthwhile. would do it again. made a second family, too, with my host family."
A student Fairfield University
"It was amazing and I would definitely do it again! While I'm not sure I would use the same program, to be immersed so fully in the culture was an incredible, life changing experience!!! I learned so much about Spanish culture and language! Definitely worthwhile! I recommend study abroad to everyone!!! "
McKenna O Fairfield University
"Independence and freedom "
A student Fairfield University
"The best parts of my experience had nothing to do with the program in which I was enrolled. It was the traveling around Europe and exploring London that made my experience worthwhile. I have learned that a lot of things do not go according to the original plan, but you need to take a step back and decide how you are going to f..."
A student Fairfield University
"Along the way we made a few mistakes while traveling, so we were able to adjust for our other trips and learned from them. We planned every trip on our own without any group guidance, and that alone was a huge learning experience, which I will forever remember because we became that much for independent and resourceful. "
A student Fairfield University
"I learned how to live independently and acclimate to a culture that was very different from my life and Fairfield U. Studying Abroad taught me more about myself than I ever could have imagined. "
Allison K Fairfield University
"Studying abroad was definitely worthwhile. It allowed me to become more independent "
Elizabeth D Fairfield University
"Not to be afraid to branch out and try/explore new things, whether it is with your friends or independently. I enjoyed exploring London on my own as much as I did with a group of people. I became much more open to different experiences and grew much more as an individual and supporting myself while studying abroad."
A student Fairfield University
"Independence, travel "
amandadentico Fairfield University
"The trip abroad was very worthwhile and taught me how to act independently and figure out solutions to problems on my own. "
A student Fairfield University
