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June 30, 2025

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Wellesley students may select from more than 150 pre-approved programs of study. Select the "Pre-approved Programs" tab to see the full list. Programs featured in the side-bar may or may not be approved for Wellesley students. When in doubt, please contact the Office of International Study at ois@wellesley.edu.

Please note that some programs listed below are pre-approved by Wellesley. If you select one of these programs, you may need to petition the International Study Committee. For more information, please contact OIS.

Important Dates and Deadlines

All Wellesley students who intend to study abroad during the academic year (fall and/or spring) must declare a major and submit a Proposal to Study Away by December 1 each year. Please refer to the Office of International Study website (www.wellesley.edu/OIS/) for details.

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Past Review Wellesley In Aix Wellesley College: Aix-en-Provence - Wellesley-in-Aix

"My French language skills and my knowledge of French cultural attitudes greatly improved."

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Past Review Great London Experience University College London (UCL): London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Being able to live in the center of London. "

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Past Review Lots Of Books And Pubs! Trinity College - Dublin: Dublin - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was definitely worthwhile. I learned about a different culture and got to explore a new country, and learned a lot about Irish literature."

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Past Review Amazing Australian Adventures! University of Melbourne: Melbourne - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"As I previously mentioned, I made some wonderful new friends abroad and had amazing experiences travelling Australia. Melbourne is also a great city filled with delicious food, interesting artwork, and vibrant culture. Participating in the study abroad program at University of Melbourne is absolutely worthwhile. "

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Past Review Amazing Experience The University of Auckland: Auckland - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained independence, being able to travel alone in NZ and explore. I came to NZ not knowing anyone - with no one from my school coming with me - and I am so thankful for that because I was really pushed out of my comfort zone to meet new people. I met incredible people that I will continue to keep in touch with - totally worth..."

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Past Review A Cosmopolitan Educational Experience University College London (UCL): London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"How to live in a city and navigate London. It was definitely worthwhile."

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Past Review A Wonderful Experience! University of Westminster: London - Study Abroad Semester or Year with an Optional Internship

"I matured a lot by living in a different continent and having to take care of food/money/etc. by myself. London is a diverse and exciting city with countless opportunities so I had many unforgettable experiences. The friendships and memories I made are irreplacable!"

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Past Review Great Experience University of Cambridge, Pembroke College: Cambridge - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I loved my study abroad experience because of the people I was able to meet. Academics were rather rigorous, but I received support from my peers in the exchange program. "

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Past Review Amazing Academics And Friendships University of Cambridge: Cambridge - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"The experience was definitely worthwhile. I learned how to be more independent academically and to navigate situations I'll likely encounter in graduate school. "

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Past Review An Educational Experience That Transformed My Approach To Learning And Life St Peter's College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"I have learned to study independently, to write quickly, speak about my work with confidence even with people who are far more knowledgable about the topic than I am. To admit when I don't know something, that there is no shame in this, and to look for ways to remedy this, rather than to cover it up. I feel like I have learned s..."

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Past Review Fun! Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Berlin

"I learned how to live on my own in a foreign country and I think that that is a very valuable experience."

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Past Review A Semester In Petersburg As A Diy Experience Bard College: St. Petersburg - Liberal Arts study abroad at Smolny College

"My experience living in Russia for a full semester was saturated with new information at every turn, and it was absolutely worthwhile."

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Past Review London Is The City To Study Abroad In SOAS, University of London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned that you must take every chance to expose yourself to new environments, different people, and varying circumstances in order to broaden your understanding of the world."

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Past Review Out Of My Comfort Zone, Exactly Where I Need To Be IFSA/Alliance: Shanghai - 21st Century City

"My language improved dramatically, I met some incredible people who have shown me how many different life paths there are, I gained a huge appreciation for Chinese culture, and I visited some places I likely will never travel to again."

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Past Review Language And Social Immersion Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Valparaiso

"I obviously gained a strong appreciation for the Chilean culture and language, and my ability to meet and connect with people from very different backgrounds from my own was amazing. "

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Past Review A Worthwhile And Challenging School In An Incredible City. King's College London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about living independently in an unfamiliar environment and I think I became more resilient and healthy. "

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Past Review The Semester I Was Reminded How Perfect Wellesley Is For Me University of St. Andrews: St. Andrews - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was definitely a worthwhile experience! I learned a lot about myself and experienced more in one semester than I had hoped I would in my entire college career."

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Past Review An Incredibly Immersive Experience London School of Economics (LSE): London - General Course, Year-Long Study Abroad Programme

"The UK education is very different from the American education system, but I am happy I did it because it made me more appreciative of my home institution. "

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Past Review Exciting City! London School of Economics (LSE): London - General Course, Year-Long Study Abroad Programme

"It was very worthwhile to have an experience very different from that at Wellesley. I feel I learned quite a lot about myself through that, and my perspective somewhat widened. I made good friends and many wonderful memories."

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Past Review Life Changing London School of Economics (LSE): London - General Course, Year-Long Study Abroad Programme

"I learned to live independently in a new country. I did not have any friends or relatives, so I had to make an effort in finding a community. Yes it was worthwhile. "

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Past Review A Year In Provence Wellesley College: Aix-en-Provence - Wellesley-in-Aix

"This experience was definitely worthwhile. I knew it was important to me to improve my French to fluency, and that the best way to do that was to practice it every day by going to France for as long as possible. What I was not prepared for was how I would evolve over this year. I can't say everyone will feel the same way as I do..."

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Past Review Study Abroad Is Not Easy, But It's Still Worthwhile King's College London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned how to live in/navigate a city, learned how to prioritize/set reasonable expectations for myself"

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Past Review An Experience King's College London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"For me, although I had complaints, it was worthwhile. I had never been abroad before, and I needed to get away from Wellesley for a bit. "

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