Study Abroad

Fitchburg State University offers a wide range of opportunities to study abroad and make global learning part of your college experience. Studying abroad is an essential component of undergraduate education, helping students grow academically, professionally, and personally!

Our faculty-led programs allow students to take a Fitchburg State course taught by one of our professors, with an international travel component for part (Spring Break, after graduation in May) or all of the course duration (summer).

To support these experiences, Fitchburg State University offers two in house scholarships for faculty-led study abroad programs:

Global Ambassador Scholarship – available for any faculty-led program (any country besides Italy).
CIC Scholarship – available for any faculty-led program program in Italy.

Spring scholarship applications open every October, and summer scholarship applications open every January.

Through our exchange programs, students can study at partner universities in China, Italy, Germany, or Japan, earning credit while fully immersing themselves in another culture.

We also offer provider-led programs through organizations such as ASA, API, WorldStrides, and AIFS, giving students access to an even wider range of countries and academic opportunities worldwide. These companies have partnerships with universities across the globe, students frequently study abroad in destinations such as Spain, South Africa, Costa Rica, Australia, and Thailand, among many others.

Contact the OIE at inthelp@fitchburgstate.edu or nsalerno@fitchburgstate.edu for additional questions.

Check out this TikTok of our students and faculty taking in all the sites and experiences while abroad.

Ways to Study Abroad

Faculty-led programs

Exchange programs

Provider-led programs

Watch these travel vlogs on YouTube from two 2024 study abroad students in Greece.

Oliver Eason Yer Yang

It will be one of the most unforgettable parts of your college career.

Nicole Salerno prepping students for their trip to Croatia

Before You Leave the Nest

Getting ready to leave for your program? Here's a few tips to consider before you head out the door.

Study abroad group picture from Verona 22

Frequently Asked Questions

You probably have lots of questions. Here's where you can get answers to our most frequently asked questions.

Students on study abroad in Verona Italy

Scholarships

Learn more about available scholarships that are popular with Fitchburg State students who choose to study abroad.

Kris holding a pizza he made in a kitchen in Italy

Student Testimonials

Let previous students tell you all about their experiences studying in other countries.

Study Abroad Returnee Information

You've returned to the nest from study abroad. Now there are many ways that you can leverage your experiences abroad professionally, academically and personally.

Jaliannette study abroad student in Seville on a bridge

Go Abroad Again

Are you interested in living abroad after graduation? Have you considered continuing your education, volunteering or working in another country? So many adventures await.