Study Abroad Locations
Find your next global destination by exploring ¶¶Òõ’s international exchange and study abroad partners. From the UK to Costa Rica to Japan, there’s no shortage of exciting cultures to explore!
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Exchange Schools and Programs
¶¶Òõ has formed partnerships with prominent international colleges and universities to foster exchange opportunities and intercultural learning between our students.
Students must submit the Intent to Study Abroad Form to globalengagement@marybaldwin.edu to apply for an exchange program.
India
Lady Doak College (Madurai)
Offering undergraduate courses in multiple lab sciences and the liberal arts, as well as a women’s corps of cadets, Lady Doak is committed to the empowerment and academic development of women.
Dates
Jun 14, 2025–December 27, 2025
Application Information
Students must have a 2.0 GPA to apply.
¶¶Òõ students pay ¶¶Òõ tuition, fees, room/board to study at Lady Doak College.
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Application Deadline: March 31, 2025
Courses & Extracurriculars
Lady Doak College has the most extensive course offerings and laboratories in the sciences of any exchange partner:
- Physics
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Chemistry
- Botany
- Zoology
Lady Doak also has a robust liberal arts program, offering courses in Literature, History, Psychology, Sociology, Economics, Math and Business Administration.
This is our only exchange partner that maintains a female corps of cadets that VWIL students can participate in while studying abroad.
Lady Doak also has a Center for Human Rights Education (CHRE) and emphasizes eco-friendly initiatives across the campus.
South Korea
Sungshin Women’s University (Seoul)
At Sungshin Women’s University, ¶¶Òõ students can study Korean language and culture and a range of other courses offered in English. Both men and women are eligible to study abroad at Sungshin.
Dates
September 1, 2025–December 31, 2025
Application Information
Students must have a 2.0 GPA to apply for this program and must be 18 years or older.
Fluency in Korean is encouraged but not required.
¶¶Òõ students pay ¶¶Òõ tuition and fees, and room/board to Sungshin Women’s University.
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Application Deadline: May 1, 2025
Courses
Sungshin Women’s University offers nearly 50 courses a semester across a variety of disciplines. English-taught courses include classes in the following areas:
- International Studies
- English
- Foreign languages: German, French, Japanese, Chinese, Korean
- Business (including Global Business)
- Communication
- Education
Taiwan
National Chengchi University (Taipei City)
Located in Taiwan’s capital with a lovely view of the Zhinan Mountain and the Jingmei River, NCCU is recognized as one of the best schools for humanities, social sciences, and business in Taiwan.
Dates
February 16, 2026–June 19, 2026
Application Information
Students must have a 2.75 GPA to apply.
¶¶Òõ students pay ¶¶Òõ tuition and fees and then room/board to NCCU.
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Application Deadline: October 10, 2025
Courses
At NCCU you can take a wide variety of , including but not limited to the following disciplines:
- Political Science and International Studies
- Economics
- Statistics
- Business Administration
- History
- Sociology
- English, Literature
- Education
While you have the opportunity to study Mandarin Chinese, no coursework or previous experience is required. language study is also available.
Northern Ireland
Through the , high performing ¶¶Òõ students can travel to one of four different schools in Belfast, Ireland. Interested students will apply to the program and list their top three school choices, but their placement will be determined by staff.
Dates
September 6, 2025–December 11, 2025
Application Information
3.2 GPA required to apply. Must be a current Sophomore or Junior to apply. Only students 18 years of age or older are eligible to participate.
Students pay ¶¶Òõ tuition and fees, and then room/board to their host institution.
Course Information
- Research-intensive
- Wide variety of course offerings in the liberal arts and sciences
Application Deadline: January 31, 2025
Dates
September 6, 2025–December 11, 2025
Application Information
3.2 GPA required to apply. Must be a current Sophomore or Junior to apply. Only students 18 years of age or older are eligible to participate.
Students pay ¶¶Òõ tuition and fees, and then room/board to their host institution.
Course Information
- Research-intensive
- Wide variety of course offerings in the liberal arts and sciences
Application Deadline: January 31, 2025
Dates
September 6, 2025–December 11, 2025
Application Information
3.2 GPA required to apply. Must be a current Sophomore or Junior to apply. Only students 18 years of age or older are eligible to participate.
Students pay ¶¶Òõ tuition and fees, and then room/board to their host institution.
Course Information
- Liberal arts
- Education focused
Application Deadline: January 31, 2025
Dates
September 6, 2025–December 11, 2025
Application Information
3.2 GPA required to apply. Must be a current Sophomore or Junior to apply. Only students 18 years of age or older are eligible to participate.
Students pay ¶¶Òõ tuition and fees, and then room/board to their host institution.
Course Information
- Teacher Training
Application Deadline: January 31, 2025
Japan
¶¶Òõ sponsors exchange partnerships with three different Japanese schools. Explore Kyoto, Hirakata, and Hachioji for a semester with your fellow Fighting Squirrels!
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About the School
Doshisha Women’s College of Liberal Arts (DWCLA) has been an ¶¶Òõ exchange partner for more than 30 years. The college is located across the street from the legendary Emperor’s Palace in Kyoto, one of Japan’s most beautiful and historic cities. ¶¶Òõ students attending Doshisha immerse themselves in the Japanese language and culture.
Dates
September 24, 2025-December 17, 2025
Application Information
As this is a Japanese studies program, applicants are required to have one year of previous Japanese language study. A 3.0 GPA is preferred.
¶¶Òõ students are offered a scholarship from DWCLA that covers room/board and food costs at DWCLA. Students must pay the JSP program tuition and fees.
To learn more about DWCLA including program costs and course offerings, please review the 2025 program and .
Course Information
DWCLA offers a each fall from September to December. The program is very small, as a maximum of ten students worldwide can participate each year.
Students participate in small classes with many hands-on learning experiences including field trips to other Japanese cities and club visits. ¶¶Òõ students are expected to take all four culture courses and four Japanese language courses each week. 2025 courses include:
- Zen and the Gardens of Kyoto
- Intercultural skills for living in Japan
- Representation of Nature in Japanese Culture
- Kyoto Culture and History
Application Deadline: April 25, 2025
Decision Deadline: May 30, 2025
About the School
Study abroad for a semester or year at Kansai Gaidai University, a co-ed international university with a study abroad program that focuses on coursework. Kansai Gaidai is located in Hirakata, a city found between Osaka and Kyoto.
Dates
August 19, 2025-December 23, 2025
Application Information
Participants must have a 3.0 GPA to apply for this study abroad program. Preference is given to applicants who have undertaken Japanese study. Japanese language courses must be taken at Kansai Gaidai while the student is abroad.
Students pay tuition, fees and room/board to ¶¶Òõ.
To learn more about Kansai Gaidai, please review this program and .
Course Information
Take a variety of courses across the following disciplines while at Kansai Gaidai:
- Art, including studio art and fashion design
- Music
- Business, marketing and finance
- Gender/sexuality
- History
- Political Science and International Studies
- Religion
It is also possible for students studying at Kansai Gaidai in the spring to apply for summer .
Application Deadline: May 12, 2025
About the School
Spend a semester or a year at Soka University studying Japanese and Japanese culture in a unique teaching/learning model designed to quickly and effectively enhance student competency in the Japanese language. Soka is a co-ed university located in a suburb of Tokyo, providing ready access to one of the world’s most exciting cities.
Dates
September 1, 2025-February 7, 2026
Application Information
Students must have a 2.0 GPA to apply for this study abroad program. No previous Japanese language study is required to participate in this exchange program.
¶¶Òõ students pay ¶¶Òõ tuition and fees, and their room/board to Soka University.
To learn more about Soka, please review this .
Course Information
Soka offers a wide across disciplines:
- Foreign Languages: German, French, Spanish, Korean.
- Education
- Economics and Finance
- History
- Political Science and International Studies
- English
- Asian Studies
- Communication
- Some basic offerings in Biology, Physics, Earth Science and Engineering.
Students also have the opportunity to apply for work-study positions as English conversation partners while at Soka.
It is also possible for students studying at Kansai Gaidai in the spring to apply for summer .
Application Deadline: March 28, 2025
Virginia Program at Oxford
The Virginia Program at Oxford is a six-week session held at St. Anne’s College of the University of Oxford. Six Virginia colleges, including ¶¶Òõ, combine to offer a select group of students the opportunity to study the literature and history of late 16th and early 17th century England.
Dates
June 29, 2026–August 8, 2026
Eligibility and Expenses
All majors and academic years are eligible to apply, though students must be 18 or older. The total cost is $9,750, which includes:
- full tuition
- room (single) in St. Anne’s College
- board (3 meals/day) in St. Anne’s Commons
- group excursions to London and Stratford-upon-Avon to see theatrical productions
- access to the renowned Bodleian Library
Airfare is not included. Students will be required to purchase ¶¶Òõ’s custom travel insurance policy.
Federal, need-based financial aid may be available. The Virginia Program at Oxford also offers generous scholarships.
Application
Applications are available on the website and are due with an initial deposit of $250 by February 1, 2026. Remaining payments are due 15 March 2026, and 17 April 2026.
Course Credit
Lectures and tutorials are conducted by British faculty, focusing on the history and literature of England from the reign of Queen Elizabeth I to the English Civil War.
Students may earn three semester hours of English credit (ENG 390) and three semester hours of history credit (HIST 390) during this program.
Contact
Mary Hill Cole
¶¶Òõ Sponsor & Director, Virginia Program at Oxford
mhcole@marybaldwin.edu