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June 9, 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 An Overall Enjoyable Experience University College London (UCL): London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Living in a city was certainly a challenge but it taught me how to be more independent and take advantage of my environment. London is a great city and there was always more to do each day. Traveling around Europe and learning about distinctiveness of each city was the highlight of my experience and London is in a very central l..."

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Past Review Fabulous Experience In Stunning Córdoba PRESHCO: Study Abroad in Córdoba, Spain

"My host family will be lifetime friends of mine, I made new Wellesley and Smith friends, my Spanish improved immensely, and I got to spend four months in one of the most beautiful and ancient European cities. The program and university did have its flaws, but not enough to make me regret this experience in any way. I learned to ..."

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Past Review Seasoned Food Changes Your Life Spelman College: Atlanta - Domestic Exchange for Visiting Students

"I think it was worthwhile. I learned more about how I handle stress and unfamiliar challenges, and how your environment definitely affects how you perform in certain areas both academically and personally. "

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Past Review Overall Good Experience Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Santiago

"Definitely worthwhile to study abroad. Got to travel, new people, new experiences. I had a good experience. It was fun to live as an adult in a different country and make a home for myself there. Helped to improve my Spanish, learned about a foreign country. I don't think I learned anything specifically new, but is was a chance ..."

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Past Review I Never Wanted To Leave And Now I Miss It So Much American University of Paris: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned more French, got to travel a lot, see new places and cultures, and experienced incredible things; it was definitely worthwhile. "

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Past Review Everything Is Possible When You Put Your Mind To It University of Manchester: Manchester - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"The world is a beautiful place. I learned a lot about geography. I met people from countries I did not know they exist. I learned a lot about different cultures and learned about social issues that affect other parts of the world. I am now more aware of the role that the United States plays in the world and how the decisions tha..."

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Past Review My Time In Tokyo Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Tokyo

"My ability in the language improved a lot, and I was able to get most of my points across. "

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Past Review Wellesley At Jacobs Constructor University: Bremen - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I saw how other countries function differently from the US, and how social norms differ by country. I got to travel to many countries and meet people from all over the world. From being away for a semester, I also came to appreciate Wellesley and the people at Wellesley more."

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Past Review Meet The Church! University of Bristol: Bristol - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was undoubtedly worthwhile! For one, I learned how to live on a budget. "

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Past Review Living In Copenhagen DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"The program experience was good, although the academic portion was different what I had imagined, not all the classes I took went the way I expected them to."

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Past Review Cordo Bae PRESHCO: Study Abroad in Córdoba, Spain

"I learned so much about Spanish and European culture, and even a little about Moroccan culture. I also learned some things about myself and about Wellesley. I have seen a society that is able to function without constant stress, I knew it existed, and I hope to emulate it, but I know it will be even more difficult for my Wellesl..."

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Past Review A Challenging But Rewarding Exploration Of Race, Power, And Identity SIT Study Abroad: South Africa - Multiculturalism and Human Rights

"I learned about South Africa's histories of colonialism, apartheid, and the liberation struggle. I had difficult, complex conversations about race, identity, privilege, and history with the other American students on the program. I reflected on current events in Cape Town and South Africa, and related them back to the United Sta..."

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Past Review Small And New School, English Speaking, Good Location And Transportation Constructor University: Bremen - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"America's has a heavy influence in the international sphere, but its economy is not the most flourishing, and in my opinion can learn from the welfare state models of Europe English is really the international language Europe has a very rich culture - a lot of ingrained traditions Germany is leading the effort in sustainabi..."

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Past Review Incredible Learning Experience PRESHCO: Study Abroad in Córdoba, Spain

"I gained a bigger perspective on life and the world I thought I knew. I had never traveled outside the U.S. previous to this, and it really opened my eyes to how large the world really is. A very worthwhile experience. "

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Past Review Eye Opening, Chaotic, Life Changing, Fun! / Ihp Social Entre SIT Study Abroad: Reviews from Former Locations

"I learned to be open minded when meeting and interacting with people who are very different from me. I learned about social enterprises and am inspired to continue in this field. I gained so much knowledge on different countries and cultures and lifestyles, as well as a set of new skills. "

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Past Review I Learned More In One Semester Than My Previous 3 Years Of College. CIEE: Madrid - Liberal Arts

"I gained a new perspective and outlook along with new ways of connecting with people. My favorite aspect was how my relationship with time changed."

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Past Review A Good Program For Science Majors Or Pre Meds Looking To Study Abroad Constructor University: Bremen - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I got the chance to travel to a bunch of different cities in Europe (both through class and for fun). I also got the chance to attend and experience a different university and a new academic environment. "

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Past Review The Program Was Great! IFSA: Merida - Universidad Autonoma de Yucatan

"I gained language experience and cultural awareness. Yes very worthwhile."

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Past Review An Amazing Adventure / Ihp Social Entre SIT Study Abroad: Reviews from Former Locations

"I gained a great new group of friends, a hugely broadened perspective, experiential knowledge based in three different countries and regions, and a host of amazing new experiences."

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Past Review The Best Four Months Of My Life CIEE: Barcelona - Liberal Arts

"My speaking skills definitely improved a lot. I also learned a lot about the Spanish/Catalan culture and gained a new perspective on the world. It was definitely worthwhile."

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

"My French improved dramatically, which was my main reason for studying abroad, and I learned a lot about how race and other cultures are viewed in Europe. It was absolutely worthwhile because of, as I said, my wonderful host family. "

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Past Review Intensive Language Component, Interesting City Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury In Amman

"Learned the language, learned the culture. "

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Past Review Productive And Effective And Awesome Wellesley College: Aix-en-Provence - Wellesley-in-Aix

"Totally worthwhile. The complete immersion we have here really helps to work on your French. "

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Past Review Middlebury In Chile Santiago Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Santiago

"I am much more comfortable with my Spanish, I learned a lot about Chilean culture and university life, and the experience was definitely worthwhile. "

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