Valparaiso University

March 28, 2024

University Information

Apply to study abroad in Africa, Asia, Europe or Latin America! Click on the "Getting Started" section of our website to learn more about the programs, application process and available courses. Scholarships and financial aid apply!

Important Dates and Deadlines

For Spring Enrollment: October 1
For Fall Enrollment: February 15*

*some programs have early acceptance deadlines, check each program for specific deadlines

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Past Review Life Changing ISA Study Abroad in Brisbane, Australia

"I learned that most people are not different from myself, but learning how other people think has helped me further understand myself. I learned that studying is very important as is the positives that come along with time management. This experience has taught me so much and I really want to set aside accounts so that my nieces..."

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Past Review Excellent. University of Zaragoza: Zaragoza - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was definitely worthwhile. I didn't gain a lot of tangible things from this trip. It was more how it grew me as a person and how it made me so much more confident. "

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Past Review Amazing Valparaiso University: Cambridge - Valparaiso University Study Center

"Learned how to travel on my own as well as adjusting to a new city/ country. "

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Past Review Granada, Spain: Go! Central College Abroad: Granada - University of Granada

"I became fluent in Spanish from being forced to speak it all of the time. In addition, I experienced a ton of different cultural experiences and met some incredible people. I miss it everyday and want to go back ASAP. "

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Past Review Granada: An Incredible And Life Changing Experience Central College Abroad: Granada - University of Granada

"To say that my experience was worthwhile is an extreme understatement. I learned so much about the world and I learned how to be independent as well. There is no way I could ever get this experience elsewhere."

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Past Review Paris City Of Americans Boston University: Paris - Internship Program

"Confidence"

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Past Review La France: Friend Or Foe? A Little Of Both! Boston University: Paris - Internship Program

"On one hand, learned that being a foreigner can be more frusterating than fun, learned that misunderstandings are fact of life, specifically within the context of a foreign culture... On the other hand, learned that the most fundamental of human experience and emotion surpass any language or culture barrier...."

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Past Review Paris Internship Program: Too Much Focus On Initial Schooling, Needs More Focus On Actual Internship Boston University: Paris - Internship Program

"It was worth it for the internship part of the program. The staff could have handled different issues that many students had in a bit more of a compassionate manner, and if there was less of a focus on schoolwork and assignments while working full-time at the internship, I feel I could have profited more from experiencing daily ..."

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Past Review Germany; The Promised Land. Valparaiso University: Reutlingen - Hochschule Reutlingen

"The international experience available from going to Reutlingen is incredible. There are more than just Germans at this university, and you can meet people from all over the world. I am presently planning on going back to Germany to begin my masters program."

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Past Review Opening My Eyes But All Alone Valparaiso University: Reutlingen - Hochschule Reutlingen

"Definitely. Every person should go abroad for at least a semester at some point in their life. "

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Past Review Granada, Spain: Cultural, Social, And Academic Enrichment Central College Abroad: Granada - University of Granada

"It was completely worthwhile. I've gained so much understanding of the world through being in Spain, as well as the travel opportunities I've taken advantage of throughout Europe. This is perfect for my future as an International Business major."

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Past Review China: An Invaluable Experience Valparaiso University: Fall Hangzhou Study Program

"Not only has my Chinese improved, but I am a more mature individual. I feel more independent, I mean I survived a whole semester in China! I had to deal with all of my day to day issues, there was not anyone to hold my hand and guide me through it. Also, most of the other international students were older Europeans. So, natu..."

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Past Review Aotearoa: Your Gorgeous Home Away From Home IFSA: Dunedin - University of Otago

"I am more culturally aware and have accepted many new cultures into my life. I am more open and environmentally-aware, and now know that I can deal with so much more than I ever thoguht I could. "

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Past Review Germany : Chance Of A Life Time Valparaiso University: Reutlingen - Hochschule Reutlingen

"Yes, it was beyond amazing!"

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Past Review Reutlingen Study Abroad Experience Reutlingen University: Reutlingen - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"This experience was invaluable. Speaking/hanging out with people of different cultures truly helped me become a more worldly person. I a much more understanding of different cultures and their perspective on our country. Valpo makes it easy for students to study abroad."

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Past Review Go To Reutlingen For An Eye Opening Semester Valparaiso University: Reutlingen - Hochschule Reutlingen

"Probably the best decision I have made for my college career"

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Past Review Namibia: Challenging And Overwhelming In All The Best Ways Possible! CGEE: Windhoek - Nation-Building, Globalization, and Decolonizing the Mind

"My time in Namibia has just opened my eyes to more clearly see the effect that "

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Past Review Mexico: Come And See What It's Really Like Universidad de las Americas - Puebla / UDLAP : Puebla - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"YES! I learned a lot more about myself and the kind of person I want to be. It has definitely impacted my future plans because I want to return there (or possibly another country in Latin America) to live and work for a year or two after graduation."

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Past Review Valpo's Reutlingen Program Offers Flexibility To Learn Abroad In Your Own Chosen Way Valparaiso University: Reutlingen - Hochschule Reutlingen

"The experience helped me learn more about myself. My limitations and shortcomings became very apparent, especially my language skills. I also learned to be very flexible and not make too many assumptions in new environments"

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Past Review Kansai Gaidai: I Wish I Could Have Stayed Longer. Kansai Gaidai University: Hirakata - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I wish I could have done it for a lot longer."

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Past Review Wooohooo I'm In Europe!!! Reutlingen University: Reutlingen - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I wouldn't have changed it for the world. I know so much more about Germany, the EU, and many of the other countries in Europe, i expanded my past knowledge and history of Europe and got to learn so many other viewpoints of foreigners and their viewpoints about America. I got to leave my mark on people as they left their mark on..."

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Past Review Greatest Vacation Of My Life Valparaiso University: Reutlingen - Hochschule Reutlingen

"Wouldn't trade it for the world"

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Past Review Southwestern Germany: Goofy In Its Seriousness Eberhard Karls Universitat Tubingen: Tubingen - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes. I gained a whole new level of independence, altered my political understanding, came to understand German politics, learned about the joys and perils of copious amounts of Hefeweizen, came to understand the English people, and improved my general knowledge of the world. "

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