Global Education: Studying Abroad
Studying abroad gives you the chance to learn in a new cultural setting while advancing your education at Gettysburg College.
You can spend a semester or academic year studying abroad for credit. Gettysburg also offers summer global study opportunities.
Your experience can help you explore your interests, see the world from a new perspective, and build skills that stay with you long after you return to campus.
Why study abroad at Gettysburg College?
Gettysburg College consistently among the best in the nation for its mid-length study abroad programs by the Power of International Education (IIE) Open Doors Report:
- No. 1 in Pennsylvania
- No. 2 in the United States
Among the Class of 2026, 46% of graduates studied abroad for academic credit for a semester or academic year.
Your time abroad is more than travel. Whether you study the sciences, humanities, arts, or social sciences, global study can add new context to what you learn at Gettysburg.
Where can you study abroad?
Study abroad programs can place you in communities around the world, where coursework and daily life become part of the learning experience. Depending on the program, you may study in another language, take courses connected to your major, or explore subjects outside your main field of study.
Gettysburg offers international and domestic off-campus study programs that serve students across academic disciplines. Students may take part in affiliated or non-affiliated programs. Summer study abroad is also available. Program options, requirements, costs, and academic considerations vary.
Here, you can pursue learning opportunities across Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. Explore programs in locations such as:
- Athens, Greece
- Amman, Jordan
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Lancaster, England
- Tokyo, Japan
- Rome, Italy
- And many more!
Who can study abroad?
Students from all majors can pursue study abroad opportunities. Your academic progress, class year, and standing with the College help determine when you are eligible to participate.
Planning early can help you find an experience that works with your major and other academic goals. Your academic advisor and the Center for Global Education can help you understand how global study may fit into your Gettysburg education.
How do you pay for study abroad?
Cost is an important part of planning a global study experience. Financial aid may apply to eligible study abroad programs, and some students may qualify for additional scholarships or funding.inancial policies differ based on the type of program. Students should review current program and financial information through the Center for Global Education.
How can the Center for Global Education help?
The Center for Global Education (CGE) supports Gettysburg students as they plan and take part in global study. CGE provides current information about programs, eligibility, academics, finances, deadlines, and other requirements.
Check out their Global Education experience page to see more content from students who have spent time abroad.