Wellesley College
University Information
Wellesley students may select from more than 150 pre-approved programs of study. Select the "Pre-approved Programs" tab to see the full list. Programs featured in the side-bar may or may not be approved for Wellesley students. When in doubt, please contact the Office of International Study at ois@wellesley.edu.
Please note that some programs listed below are pre-approved by Wellesley. If you select one of these programs, you may need to petition the International Study Committee. For more information, please contact OIS.
Important Dates and Deadlines
All Wellesley students who intend to study abroad during the academic year (fall and/or spring) must declare a major and submit a Proposal to Study Away by December 1 each year. Please refer to the Office of International Study website (www.wellesley.edu/OIS/) for details.
"I participated in an entirely different manner of academic study while at CMRS, which would be the same for any program which introduces American students to the Oxford or Cambridge tutorial style of learning, but I was able to do so while at the same time receiving all the support such a transition called for and then some. I s..."
A student Wellesley College
"I would say that the world is a lot bigger than the Wellesley bubble. Although I knew that, it was an eye-opener when I actually went abroad and met different, amazing people. This gives you a chance to learn outside the classroom from people with different backgrounds, passions, and interests. You also learn a lot about yoursel..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned the importance of living in the present and being culturally conscious "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned to be independent, budget effectively, travel, and what a large university was like. I enjoyed my experience and feel that I grew a lot and learned about myself."
A student Wellesley College
"It allowed me to put a lot of things into perspective. It was definitely worthwhile as I learned a lot about myself and others."
A student Wellesley College
"Every second of my time abroad was a learning experience, and most of my learning occurred outside of classrooms and lecture halls. "
A student Wellesley College
"Learned about Spanish culture/history. It was nice to spend an extended period of time in a place that's not the most touristy place in Spain. Cordoba has a long and interesting history, and you can see it in its infrastructure. It was worthwhile."
maanika Wellesley College
"I was forced to be a lot more independent than Wellesley ever made me be and I got to experience one of the best cities in the world."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself intellectually and living in a foreign country. I think my experience was definitely worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"Language Skills, travel competency, a time for self-discovery."
A student Wellesley College
"Language acquisition. "
A student Wellesley College
"My experience abroad was definitely worthwhile. Living in a foreign country was absolutely wonderful for learning about a new culture first-hand. Even if it may seem cliche, it honestly was able to offer me a new perspective on life and the world. Living in a different country and culture and being surrounded by a different lang..."
Cecilia A C Wellesley College
"I had an amazing time in Ireland. I learned so much about responsibility, independence, and myself. My time abroad also gave me a new appreciation for my family, Wellesley, and the opportunities that I have had in life."
A student Wellesley College
"My trip was definitely worthwhile; I became much more self-reliant especially organizing my own travel and expenses. I gained what I'm sure will be life-long friendships and memories."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about health worldwide, and I gained a lot of important travel and cultural competency skills. "
A student Wellesley College
"Deep understanding in the region. It was incredibly valuable since it is a largely ignored region of the world. "
lydia.salz.3 Wellesley College
"I learned about living on my own--especially cooking. I learned that there is so much more out there than what I see in America and there are so many different people and experience left for me to meet. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned what it meant to fail and that I had the ability, will power, and skills to overcome it. I learned that friends can make all the difference but there will always be different types of friends that you'll make and that's okay too."
A student Wellesley College
"It absolutely was worthwhile. Can't really explain, it is something that needs to be experienced. I gave the overall program ten stars because overall, UCL's location and people and reputation made for a really fantastic experience, even though I did not enjoy the frustrating administration or some of my classes. "
A student Wellesley College
"YES!!! This was one of the greatest experiences of my life and I am so grateful to have had this amazing opportunity."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to adapt quickly to living and learning in a city that was so different from where I'd grown up. I absolutely fell in love with the people, the city and the work that I did there, and I would go back in a heartbeat! The academic environment was full of wonderful discussions, the friends I made were warm and inviti..."
A student Wellesley College
"The program was stressful at times and my language skills did not progress as much as I had hoped but in the end, I did enjoy my time in Kyoto and made many great friendships. "
A student Wellesley College
"Friends, cultural experience, travel, language. Yes"
A student Wellesley College
"My German really improved over the semester. I also was able to travel around Germany and Europe, meet people from all over the world, and just enjoy daily life in Germany. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about French language and culture and how to live on my own in a foreign environment. I recommend going abroad in general--it opens your world up entirely."
A student Wellesley College
