FIND YOUR BEST FIT
EARN COURSE CREDITS ALL OVER THE WORLD
DUKE-ADMINISTERED PROGRAMS
• Earn regular Duke credits and grades in most cases (transfer credit in some)
• Organized by Duke (in full or in part)
• Guided by Duke faculty
120+DUKE-APPROVED PROGRAMS
• Earn transfer credit
• Sponsored by other U.S. or foreign universities and providers
• Reviewed and approved by a committee of Duke faculty and staff
Duke’s Global Education Office believes that the best possible study away experience offers students high caliber academics, a strong support system, and the chance to integrate intellectual inquiry into a mosaic of cultural and personal experiences.
CREDITS IN A WIDE RANGE OF SUBJECTS
You don’t have to be a language major or minor – or even have knowledge of a second language – to study away. In fact, many programs are taught in English and offer credits in a variety of subjects like economics, public policy, biology, and computer science, just to name a few.
“This program was a great jump to help get me closer to taking the Spanish for the Medical Professions class at Duke so that I can speak Spanish with my future Hispanic/ Latinx patients!
In the U.S., there are over 43 million people who speak Spanish, making it more likely than not to have a patient that speaks Spanish, but doesn’t know English. To make sure that I can provide the best possible care, I feel that it is important to learn Spanish. Duke in Alicante is only six weeks and a year’s worth of Spanish credits are earned in basically no time at all!”
Thomas Van Etten II (‘28) Duke in Alicante
Duke in Alicante - Summer 2025.
Photo by Thomas Van Etten (‘28).
Duke in Australia - Summer 2024.
Photo by Alyssa Ramirez (‘26).
FIND YOUR BEST FIT
THIS IS ABOUT YOU
When it comes time to choose a program, the array of options can be overwhelming. It might seem easier to follow friends’ recommendations, but we encourage you to make study away be about your own path, putting emphasis on the program aspects that matter to you.
CONSIDERATIONS FOR CHOOSING A PROGRAM
ACADEMICS: How might study away tie into my academic interests and goals? What courses are offered? Which course credits would benefit me most?
COST & COST OF LIVING: How much will it cost for airfare, visa/residency permit, books, mobile phone, and laundry? How expensive are things like food, public transportation, and activities in the host country?
PRE-PROFESSIONAL: Where around the world is current research or innovation happening in fields that interest me? Where could I learn from industry leaders? Where might I want to intern or work later?
TIMING: What programs are offered during the terms that work for me (summer, spring, fall, or full academic year)? Could I try a summer program first to see if I want to do a full semester later?
LANGUAGE: What is the language of instruction? If it’s not my first language, what are the language requirements?
HOUSING: How much immersion with the host culture will the housing offer? Will I live with a host family? Will I live with other students?
IDENTITY: How do my intersectional identities come into play? Will I be welcome to be myself?
11 TIMES YOU COULD STUDY AWAY
There are 11 terms in a typical four-year undergraduate career that you could plan to study away: six summer sessions and five semester terms.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WHO YOU ARE
Reaching outside your comfort zone is a powerful way to increase self-awareness, build character, reexamine your place in the world, and define what’s important to you.
AUTHENTIC INTERCULTURAL IMMERSION
When you study at the source, in context and in real time, with access to resources local to the host location, you’ll learn at an unmatched intensity.
Duke in Russia: Nice, France - Summer 2025. Photo by Margaret MacGurn (‘28).
DUKEAPPROVED
Duke-Approved programs are sponsored by other U.S./foreign universities and providers. While each program on this list has been reviewed for academic quality and approved by a committee, they are not run or managed by Duke University.
On Duke-Approved programs, you pay the tuition and fees of the administering university or provider, in addition to a study abroad fee payable to Duke to maintain your enrollment at Duke.
120+ PROGRAM CHOICES
THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS
• Hosted by a study abroad company or organization OR a U.S.-based higher education institution
• Students take classes at a host university and/or with the provider
• Programs tend to be more expensive than direct enroll due to additional support services
• Students receive transfer credit and a transcript from the host university or provider’s school of record
DIRECT ENROLL
• Students are admitted to the host university as a visiting international student
• Students are housed with international students or students from the host university
• Programs are typically less expensive than other provider options
• Students receive transfer credit and a transcript from the host university
DUKE-APPROVED APPLICATION PROCESS
1 LEARN
Complete the mandatory Study Away 101 Canvas course (visit duke.is/GEO101 to enroll)
Research your program choices and available approved courses at my.globaled.duke.edu
Complete a General Application(s) and Worksheet(s) (up to two per term) through MyGlobalEd and await GEO approval
2 APPLY
Worksheet(s) Approved: complete your application(s) with the program provider
Waitlisted or Redirected: complete another worksheet or apply to a Duke-In program. Schedule a GEO Advisor meeting for individualized help.
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CONFIRM
If accepted by the program provider, digitally sign the “Commitment to Participate” in MyGlobalEd
Sign your Participant Agreement and get your parent/guardian to also sign
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COMPLETE
Register with the Duke Travel Registry for international programs
Complete the online pre-departure orientation
Once these items are complete, you will see ‘REG-100 Study Away’ appear on DukeHub to indicate that you are on Study Away Agreement
Complete all of your program’s requirements and pay the program provider directly
Submit the Medical Disclosure Form and Emergency Contact Form in MyGlobalEd
Pay the Study Abroad Fee through the Bursar
DUKE-ADMINISTERED
APPLICATION PROCESS
LEARN & APPLY
Complete the mandatory Study Away 101 Canvas course (visit duke.is/GEO101 to enroll)
Research your program choices at my.globaled.duke.edu or attend an Info Session!
Complete MyGlobalEd’s General Application
Request a faculty recommendation
Submit an official transcript
Complete an in-person interview (if required)
CONFIRM
Application Accepted: Read your acceptance letter carefully and change your status to “Committed” if you plan on attending or “Withdrawn” if you do not
Waitlisted or Denied: apply to another program. Schedule a GEO Advisor meeting for individualized help.
COMPLETE
For semester and AY programs, pay a nonrefundable $1,000 deposit. If you receive financial aid, submit the Deposit Waiver Form. Once received, your MyGlobalEd status will change to “Enrolled”.
Sign your Participant Agreement and get your parent/guardian to sign via AdobeSign
Register with the Duke Travel Registry for international programs
Complete the online and in person pre-departure orientations
Submit the Medical Disclosure Form and Emergency Contact Form in MyGlobalEd
Once these items are complete, you will see ‘REG-100 Study Away’ appear on DukeHub to indicate that you are on Study Away Agreement
Complete any program-specific forms
Sign the Data Privacy Policy and Explicit Consent form through AdobeSign
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DUKEADMINISTERED
Duke University administers and supervises the Duke-Administered Programs, either fully or in partnerships with other institutions; and Duke faculty are directly involved. You’ll often see “Duke-Administered” programs referred to as “Duke-In”.
35+ DUKE-IN PROGRAMS ON SIX CONTINENTS
DUKE FACULTY
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• Duke’s globally recognized faculty are directly involved, infusing the same scholarship, pride, and personal attention they dedicate to courses delivered on the Durham campus
DUKE CREDIT & GRADES
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• Students earn Duke credits and grades (in most cases) that count toward curricular requirements
DUKE SUPPORT SYSTEM
• Students benefit from a continuous, dedicated support system that bridges resources at Duke with resources at the program location
INNOVATIVE EXCURSIONS
• Excursions connect students with unique host location opportunities
DUKE ALUMNI NETWORK
• Duke alumni often contribute to programs through private tours, guest lectures, and networking meetups
DUKE-ADMINISTERED INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS SEMESTER & ACADEMIC YEARLONG PROGRAMS
Duke in the Arab World - Summer 2025. Photo by Raahim Hashmi (‘28).
SUMMER TERM I PROGRAMS
Program
Duke in Aix-enProvence Aix-en-Provence, France French 2 2 semesters of college-level French
Duke in Alicante Alicante, Spain Spanish 2 Elementary track: None; Intermediate track: 2 semesters of college-level Spanish or placement interview
Duke in the Arab World Fez and Rabat, Morocco; Cairo, Egypt English, Arabic 2 None
Duke in Berlin Berlin, Germany German, English 2 Varies depending on courses chosen
Duke in Bologna Bologna, Italy Italian, English 2 2 semesters of college-level Italian
Duke in Costa Rica Turialba, Costa Rica Spanish 1 4 semesters of college-level Spanish
Duke in Paris Paris, France French 2 4 semesters of college-level French
Duke in Russia: Nice, France Nice, France Russian 2 2 semesters of college-level Russian or equivalent
Duke in Spain Madrid, Spain Spanish 2 4 semesters of college-level Spanish
Duke in Venice Venice, Italy English 1 None
SUMMER TERM II PROGRAMS
Duke in Australia
Duke Pratt in Costa Rica San José, Costa Rica
Duke in Geneva Geneva, Switzerland English 2 None
Duke Pratt in Ireland Dublin, Ireland English 1 None
Duke in London - Arts London, UK English 1 None
Duke in LondonFinance London, UK English 2 None
Duke in Oxford Oxford, UK English 2 None
Duke in Peru Cuzco, Peru Spanish, Quechua
Duke in Tanzania Field Studies Laetoli, Tanzania
4 semesters of college-level Spanish
U.S.-BASED PROGRAMS
In addition to study abroad programs, the Global Education Office for Undergraduates administers a host of credit-bearing study away programs based in iconic locations around the United States. These innovative and academically stimulating theme-based programs offer a chance to extend your Duke experience to major U.S. hubs for finance, entrepreneurship, arts and entertainment, and public policy.
DUKE-ADMINISTERED STUDY AWAY PROGRAMS
U.S.-BASED EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
Trinity College of Arts & Sciences has exchange programs with Howard University and Spelman College. Duke students may study for a semester at either institution and enroll in a wide variety of courses, for which they will receive transfer credit.
Duke in LA introduced me to careers I never knew existed, helped me understand how production departments function—especially in commercials and music videos—and gave me the confidence to move forward in this industry. While I’m still interested in editing, as I was at the beginning of the semester, I’m now much more open to other paths, such as production management and entertainment law. I’d also like to explore working at an ad agency, which I plan to pursue during my junior year back at Duke.”
Shankul Lohakare (‘27), Duke in LA
FINANCIAL AID
DON’T LET COST DETER YOU COST STRUCTURES
DukeAdministered Programs Duke-Approved Programs
Tuition + Fees
Other Fees
Standard Duke tuition plus program fee
Housing fee for some U.S.-based programs
Tuition and fees of host institution
Duke study abroad fee (2025-2026 fee: $4,580 per semester)
Additional Expenses
Varies by program. Research what’s included in the program fee and what you’ll have to budget to pay on your own. Some common additional expenses are airfare, visa/residency permit, books, mobile phone, public transportation, laundry, weekend meals, personal travel outside the program itinerary, etc.
Duke has established robust financial aid programs to support students’ global academic endeavors. Duke financial aid, as well as federal financial aid, can be used to study away.
Scholarship funding is also an option. Consider applying to a scholarship awarded uniquely to study away participants or inquire about using funds from your general scholarship to pursue a study away program.
Consult the Karsh Study Away webpage for more information. Non-Duke students should consult with their home institution.
Duke-Administered Programs Duke-Approved Programs
Financial Aid for Semester Programs* Your family contribution will remain the same as a semester on campus, even if the budgeted cost of your program is more expensive. Your family contribution will remain the same, provided the cost of the program doesn’t exceed the cost of a semester at Duke.
Financial Aid for Summer Programs*
You may receive financial aid for up to two Duke-In summer programs (and/or summer sessions in Durham). No institutional aid provided for non-Duke summer programs.
*Available to undergraduate Duke students already receiving federal or institutional aid for study on the Durham campus. Eligibility varies per cost of program and family contribution.
Duke in Silicon Valley - Summer 2025 at the Airbnb HQ. Photo by Mia Pao (‘28).
PLAN NOW TO MAKE STUDY AWAY WORK FOR YOU
HOW TO ENGAGE THE GEO ADVISING NETWORK
STUDY AWAY 101 WALK-IN ADVISING
Study Away 101 is required for all students applying to study away. This Canvas course should take no more than 45 minutes to complete and topics covered include:
• Identifying programs that complement your area of study
• Finances overview
• How credit works on study away programs
• Application process and requirements
Visit the link below to enroll: duke.is/GEO101
IMPORTANT
Walk-In Advising can answer your quick questions. If you don’t need a full 30-minute appointment, consider stopping by a drop-in session hosted by our peer advisors.
Drop-in advising can be used to double-check a policy or procedure or to confirm you’re on track with your application or pre-departure steps.
Visit the link below to find upcoming walk-in times: globaled.duke.edu/events
APPLICATION DATES
DUKE-ADMINISTERED PROGRAMS
INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENTS
After completing the Study Away 101 course, you can meet with a GEO advisor for individualized help.
Common topics discussed with GEO advisors include:
• Program specific questions
• Identity & culture
• Safety & security
• Health & wellness
• Finances
• Accommodations
• Practicum course approvals
• Program petitions
Visit the link below to schedule: globaled.duke.edu/advising
Duke-Administered programs process applications through GEO. Some example Duke-Administered programs include: Duke in Madrid, Duke in LA, and Duke in the Arab World. Duke-Administered programs typically follow this enrollment schedule:
• Applications open April 15th
• Apply by October 1st*
• Applications open November 1st
• Apply by February 1st*
*See my.globaled.duke.edu for exceptions and deadline extensions.
DUKE-APPROVED PROGRAMS
• Applications open November 1st
• Apply by March 1st*
Duke-Approved programs are operated by partner organizations and universities. Some example DukeApproved programs include: Middlebury in Jordan, SIT Buenos Aires, and NYU Shanghai. Duke students must be approved by GEO to apply. The priority deadline for GEO worksheet and Study Away 101 completion is December 1 for Fall programs and rolling for Spring programs. Deadlines for program provider applications vary. Consult the program’s website for more details.
POSITION YOURSELF TO ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS
The connections you make with other people during a study away program can shape the path of your future in surprising ways.
Whether it be members of your cohort from Duke or other universities, students at a foreign university, your host family, faculty members, internship supervisors, guest speakers, or even Duke alumni, you’ll interact with new people on a regular basis who could evolve into colleagues or mentors down the road.
INTERNSHIPS, RESEARCH, & SERVICE LEARNING
In select cases, it is possible to complete a practicum as part of your study away program. In addition to some experiential opportunities abroad, GEO programs offer U.S.-based internships in cities such as Washington, D.C., New York City, and Los Angeles. For assistance finding study away programs that offer an experiential component, please email globaled@duke.edu
DUKE ALUMNI
Many program activities strategically involve Duke alumni living and working in host locations. Alumni might offer their time as a guest speaker or host for behind-the-scenes tours, or as a resource for students looking to get plugged into an area and find opportunities.
NEW CONNECTIONS
Study away is about exploring what’s new and different, but it can also be a chance to bond with others around shared experiences and interests. You never know who might end up referring you for an internship or employment, or who might write your next letter of recommendation for a scholarship, research opportunity, or graduate program.
STORIES TO SHARE
What does a study away experience on your resumé say about you? For starters, it says you are curious, willing to try new things, and able to adapt to new situations. It also says you value intellectual pursuits. Your study away experience gives you a rich source of interesting stories that will help you connect with people who also have a tie to the area where you studied.
“There’s a word in French called “flâner” which means “to stroll” or “to wander”. I cannot count the number of times that this concept came up almost every single day that I was in Paris. When you first get to Paris, you automatically start thinking about all the things you’re going to see and do and all the places you want to travel, but the first thing that this program teaches you is how to put the breaks on that fast moving brain of yours.”
FIND COURSES PREAPPROVED FOR CREDIT
If a study away course is listed in the GEO Approved Course Database, you can see right away which Duke course corresponds and whether you will earn Duke credit or transfer credit for it. The database is ever-growing. Students can always request new courses to be added. Visit the GEO Approved Course Database: courses.globaled.duke.edu
CONSULT YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISING NETWORK
You can talk to anyone in your academic advising network about study away. Reach out to your academic advisor with any questions about studying away during your undergraduate career.
ATTEND A GLOBAL EDUCATION EVENT
The Global Education Office holds multiple informational events throughout the year giving you convenient access to study away planning resources. Visit the GEO Events webpage to find upcoming events.
Our Global Education Fair is scheduled for Tuesday, September 30, 2025, from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, in Penn Pavilion.
Amelia Barr (‘28) Duke in Paris
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Your opportunities at Duke span the globe. We believe that the chance to study and learn in a different culture is an integral part of your education. A global program gives you a new perspective on the world, and on your academic pursuits, putting your education in action as you discover new ways of looking at issues, ideas and cultures. And our global programs are accessible to all Duke students: both federal and university financial aid is fully portable – it goes wherever you go. Make this the year that your Duke experience goes global.”
Vincent E. Price President, Duke University
Duke in Costa Rica - Summer 2025.
Photo by Ashley Cabrera (‘28)
Cover photo: Duke in Russia: Nice, FranceSummer 2025. Photo by Margaret MacGurn (‘28)