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Study abroad online and see the world from home! While studying abroad usually means hopping on a plane, virtual programs offer an essential option for remote learners. If travel isn’t in the cards due to budget or time, you can still gain global experience. Need an international study credit before graduation? There’s a virtual program waiting for you.
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243 Online Study Abroad Programs

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Arcos Learning Abroad

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Arcos Online Learning

Arcos Learning Abroad offers year-round online learning options. Students may select from Spanish classes, Electives taught in Spanish, and Internships. All coursework is fully accredited and transcripted by the local university of record. Students may select from courses offered in Argentina, Costa Rica, Mexico and Spain. The typical terms of enrollment are summer, winter break and semester. For those interested in a non-credit option, Arcos Online Learning also offers Spanish Conversation. Students can choose from workshops, group classes or individual classes. This online option is ideal for individuals wanting to maintain or improve their Spanish skills.

AIFS Abroad

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AIFS Abroad Virtual Internships

Gain invaluable professional experience while on a virtual voyage with AIFS Abroad Virtual Internships! Earn academic credit, develop a global perspective, and set yourself apart from your peers to future prospective employers. Virtual internship programs are offered online during fall semester, spring semester, and summer for 8 or 12 weeks. With career-focused workshops and cultural events are included, you'll join a virtual network of AIFS Abroad participants while learning how to spruce up your résumé and ace your next interview. AIFS Abroad is here when you are ready for your next international adventure. Students who complete one of our Virtual Internship programs will receive a $500 discount on future on-location intern abroad programs.

WorldStrides

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Study Abroad in Seoul, South Korea - Sogang University

Study in Seoul at one of Korea’s leading private research universities, renowned for Korean language classes. Here, students live in “Hongdae”, one of the most fun areas in Seoul and famous for its urban arts and indie music culture. Participate in our exclusive on-site orientation in Seoul—get to know the city, learn about Korea’s rich history, and have an adventure while adjusting to your new home. While studying a range of courses in English, students participate in diverse activities organized by WorldStrides and at Sogang, with other exchange and local students. Our team works with you from start to finish and provides in-country assistance. Our staff is readily available to help you with any academic, social, or cultural questions or issues during your time in South Korea.

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Semester at Sea

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Semester at Sea Study Abroad Kenya

For more than 50 years, Semester at Sea has redefined study abroad by offering a dynamic, multi-country learning experience. Over the course of a 100-day voyage, students travel to 10+ destinations across 3–4 continents aboard a floating campus. With a focus on interdisciplinary academics and in-country fieldwork, the program encourages meaningful global engagement. Voyages set sail each fall and spring semester. Fall 2026: European, African, South American, and Asian Adventure Embark: September 9, IJmuiden, The Netherlands Disembark: Dec 22, Bangkok, Thailand Itinerary: Portugal, Morocco, Brazil, St. Helena, South Africa, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Hong Kong Spring 2027: Asia, Africa, and Europe Embark: Jan 5, Bangkok, Thailand Disembark: Apr 20, Bremerhaven, Germany Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, India, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Morocco, Scotland

University of Haifa International School (UHIS)

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July Intensive Hebrew Online Courses

This online intensive Hebrew course at the University of Haifa International School is designed for students who want to immerse themselves in an intensive language acquisition experience that is personally enriching and academically demanding. Instruction will be offered at the beginners and intermediate levels. Classes will be held Mondays through Thursdays for four academic hours per day. The course awards four academic credits. The course will be taught remotely through the Zoom online classroom system and held from 6pm and 9:30pm Israel time, or 11:00am to 2:30pm EDT and 8am to 11:30am PDT. Prior to joining the classes, students will be asked to download and answer the Hebrew Placement Test. Students who are not total beginners should fill out the placement exam to the best of their abilities without the use of aid and then stop once they cannot answer any questions. The course is open to all applicants above the age of 18. Medical forms for the application are not needed.

IES Abroad

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IES Abroad Cape Town - Engineering & Science

Designed for STEM students (with a particular focus on Mechanical, Chemical, and Electrical Engineering) and with the expertise of our Engineering Consortium, the curriculum of this program enables you to continue the specific course progression you need for a timely graduation. While completing your engineering coursework, you will also experience all that Cape Town has to offer by exploring the city and its surroundings and diving into the rich South African culture and history. In this program, you will register for two to four courses at South Africa's leading research university, the University of Cape Town (UCT), located in a pleasant suburban area five miles from the city center. UCT is South Africa's oldest university and has undergone incredible change since its opening, particularly since the end of Apartheid, working to make quality higher education available to students regardless of socioeconomic background. In addition to your engineering-related courses, you will participate in a hands-on IES Abroad course entitled Designing the Sustainable City, a unique project-based course that examines and proposes solutions for issues affecting the local community.

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Reach Cambridge

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Reach Cambridge: Expert Online 1-to-1 Pre-University Tuition

We offer expert one-to-one pre-university courses and tutoring. Prepare for your future at your own pace and with a schedule that suits you. You will learn from a highly-rated, dedicated tutor and receive personalized lessons by choosing from a range of academic courses, including: - Architecture - Biotechnology - Engineering - Life Sciences & Medicine - Business Management - Creative Writing - Computer Science - Exam & Interview Prep - Economics - English Literature - Law - Mathematics - Physics & Astronomy - Psychology - SAT Preparation - English as a Second Language - Study Skills - Global Leadership ...and many more! You can also design your own course together with our experienced advisers! Courses are available in 10, 20, or 40-hour bundles. You can also add optional Enrichment Hours of Study Skills or Leadership Skills — 5 hours each — to complement your academic course. To begin, choose your course and complete our quick personalized learning form. Then, we’ll schedule a free one-to-one session. If you’re interested in learning remotely and expanding your knowledge in an engaging and dynamic way, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Deakin University

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Study Online at Deakin’s Cloud Campus

When you’re seeking continuity and flexibility in your studies amid the pandemic, Deakin University offers the perfect solution. Study online at our Cloud Campus, an advanced platform that gives you access to classes, resources, and live-streamed seminars. While attending lessons online, you’ll also participate in discussions, chat with other students and staff, and submit assignments. Where, when, and how you study is up to you. Choose from more than 200 courses designed for interactive learning on our premium online platform. Study at your own pace as well as collaborate and interact with your peers. You also have the option to complete your studies by sitting an exam at the closest or most convenient location. Check out over 100 exam locations. Interested in Deakin’s Cloud Campus? Get a taste for online study by joining a free online course today! Please feel free to contact us for information about short courses as well as our online study program.

Columbia University School of Professional Studies

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Study Abroad at Columbia University SPS

With 17 Master’s degrees and a variety of flexible courses and formats, Columbia's School of Professional Studies rigorous programs meet students where they are and take them where they want to go — on their terms and throughout their lives. Columbia's location in NYC offers students the unique opportunity to take advantage of one of the most diverse and dynamic places in the world. Whether you’re seeking to take a deep dive into an area of interest or incorporate a cross-disciplinary perspective into your studies, Columbia's Visiting Students program offers students enrolled in a degree program at another institution the specialized, world-class instruction that you would expect in the Ivy League. Visiting students are enrolled alongside matriculated Columbia degree students, and earn credits that may be used toward graduation at your home institution.

EHL Hospitality Business School

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EHL Pre-university Courses - Summer Camps

Join other students for a transformative experience and open your mind to the diverse career opportunities in hospitality, travel, entertainment, luxury brands, high tech, and many more. Our EHL Junior Academy introduces trends and technologies shaping the future based on examples from the hospitality and service industries. Overall, our students will acquire a strong foundation of business knowledge and a useful set of skills for future academic and professional success. Our programs occur during the summer and are offered on-campus in Switzerland and Singapore. Interactive workshops and fun activities will develop knowledge and skills around Business & Innovation, Culinary Arts, International Hospitality, and Luxury Brand Management. We also offer the EHL Virtual Campus, a 100% interactive online course in hospitality, digital marketing, and communication skills. The EHL Digital Academy prepares students to learn and interact in digital environments. Through live sessions and group projects, our participants will discover the latest trends in technology while developing digital skills for online collaboration, communications, and social media.

Webster University Athens

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Virtual Odyssey in Athens

Webster Athens, in response to the global impact of COVID-19 to international educational programs, developed virtual courses for students who are unable to come abroad at this time. Considered as a “Pre-Study Abroad” stepping-stone, these courses enhance your academic experience rather than substituting an entire semester abroad. This fall, have the opportunity to virtually explore Greece through: Virtual Greek Mythology and Religion (3 credits) Fall Term 1: August 23–October 15 Virtual Modern Greek Culture and Society (3 credits) Fall Term 2: October 25–December 17 Each course is 8 weeks long, with 36 hours of live Zoom lessons. You can enroll in one or both and learn through online classroom lectures, educational videos, discussions, and virtual tours of Greek archaeological sites and museums. At the end of the program, you’ll earn academic credit and receive a $500 housing scholarship for your future study abroad with Odyssey in Athens.

Child Family Health International

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Virtual Global Health Elective

The CFHI Virtual Global Health elective offers inter-professional trainees a unique opportunity to build key Global Health competencies. Students will explore global and public health issues broadly, highlighting how health systems around the world deliver healthcare in a variety of environments, examining cultural interplays, developing agility for making healthcare decisions in diverse settings, and expanding self-awareness. Participants will learn how communities are addressing their most pressing health challenges, including chronic disease, maternal-child health, infectious disease, and reproductive health, all while gaining insights into the public health realities internationally, reverse innovation, and interplays of international development and health. This elective is intended to be a full-time, four-week commitment. The elective contains both live sessions with peers and international faculty members and self-paced readings, assignments, and group work. Participants will produce a final e-portfolio compiling all completed assignments and serving as a key component for successful elective completion.

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GVI

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Foundations in Sustainable Development

Foundations in Sustainable Development is our flagship program. It provides those who would like to make a positive impact with an introduction into the “for good” sector. Participants are able to learn a little bit about the field as a whole and gain preliminary insight into a specific field. Two of the courses, the Careers in Sustainable Development course and Leading Teams for Emerging Leaders course, form the groundwork of the Foundations in Sustainable Development program. The final course allows you to specialize in a range of fields from climate change and wildlife conservation to global public health and human rights. The Foundations in Sustainable Development program is included in the program fee of all GVI internships. Those completing a conservation internship must select the Introduction to Scientific Conservation Research course and those who select a community development internship must select the Introduction to Community Development course. Those completing the Foundations in Sustainable Development course are welcome to add on additional specialization courses. All courses, both core and specialization courses, can also be taken individually.

International TEFL and TESOL

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Accredited TEFL/TESOL Certification Online from $89

Start your accredited TEFL/TESOL certification online now—your first step to being an English teacher. Where will you go from there? You decide! You can get your 120-hour TEFL certificate online through ITT, at your own pace, in the comfort of your own home. Use the coupon code GoAbroad15 upon checkout to receive 15% off any course. Take advantage of our Super Sale! Choose from a selection of accredited online TEFL courses, with prices starting from $65. Our 60-hour, 120-hour, 180-hour, and level 5 online TEFL and TESOL courses will prepare you for teaching abroad in a classroom setup and teaching online from the comfort of your own home. Every module has text, videos, quizzes, and your own personal tutor to help you through the course and give you positive feedback. Throughout the course, you will get the opportunity to submit lesson plans to experienced TESOL teachers, gaining valuable feedback from experts who have been teaching abroad for years! Need help finding an English teaching job in any of the above fields? We have contacts all over the world, so we can help set you on your way to the destination of your choice.

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Silk Mandarin - Language Training Institute

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Silk Mandarin's Online Chinese Course

Silk Mandarin’s real-life online courses are designed to replicate the experience of being in a physical classroom, creating an interactive learning environment. Whether you’re in a one-on-one session or a group class, you’ll feel closely connected to your teacher and classmates, fostering a sense of collaboration and engagement that mirrors in-person learning. One of the standout features is the ability to log in from virtually anywhere—whether you’re at home, or traveling, or anywhere at anytime. This allows you to improve your listening , conversational and character recognition skills, ensuring you develop a well-rounded mastery of the language. Additionally, the shared digital blackboard serves as a powerful tool for both during and after class. During the lesson, you and your teacher can interact on the blackboard in real time. After the session, you can save the entire blackboard content for later review, enabling you to revisit the material at your own pace. With Silk Mandarin’s innovative approach, you’ll experience the best of both worlds: the flexibility of online learning and the authenticity of a classroom environment.

Doctors in Italy Fellowship Program

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Experience Veterinary Medicine in Italy's Top Rescues

The Doctors in Italy Pre-Vet Fellowship Program is a unique experience to appreciate the breadth of opportunities that a degree in Veterinary Medicine can offer while immersed in Italian culture and stunning natural landscapes. By shadowing veterinary professionals specializing in different disciplines, you will learn about animal welfare and behavior, basic clinical examination skills, animal nutrition, zoonotic diseases, the importance of human-animal interactions, and many other topics. You’ll spend time with cats, dogs, cows, sheep, horses, boars, rabbits, a spunky llama, and several other animals. From daily care and feeding to special needs, hand rearing, and veterinary checks ─ be in the midst of the action. You will assist veterinarians in clinical settings and during fieldwork in animal sanctuaries and wildlife rescue centers. You will be exposed to various species such as equids, large and small ruminants, wild and domestic pigs, rabbits, llamas, wildlife, birds, dogs, cats, and exotic animals—learning how to approach and care for them.

Intercultural Outreach Initiative (IOI)

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IOI Online Global Competence Certification (GCC)

Prepare for your experience abroad with the GCC, an innovative course that supports individuals participating in international study, volunteer, teaching, internship, work, travel, and au pair programs. IOI offers the Global Competence Certification to build your global competence. Develop the necessary knowledge, understanding, and skills to help make a change in the world. Now available in 7 languages, this course meets fundamental educational goals organized into the following core areas: - Self-awareness - Awareness about others - Emotional intelligence - Bridges across difference

American Councils (ACTR)

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Learn Persian, Georgian, Pashto, Ukrainian, or Uzbek Online

The American Councils are pleased to offer the Eurasian Regional Language Program (ERLP) coursework by way of distance learning. Students will attend daily remote language instruction, be paired with virtual conversation partners, and take part in a wide variety of virtual cultural activities. Languages offered include Dari, Farsi, Georgian, Pashto, Romanian, Tajiki, Ukrainian, and Uzbek. The academic program will feature daily online, synchronous, and asynchronous instruction that will focus on developing language skills in speaking, reading, listening, grammar, and writing. Participants will also complete regular assignments outside of class that expand upon the activities covered in online classes. The program offers a full-time track and a part-time track to accommodate a variety of schedules. Live instruction is approximately 12 academic hours per week for the full-time track and 6 academic hours per week for the part-time track. Class sizes range from two to six students depending on the language level. Additional academic hours per week will be delivered in an asynchronous (recorded) format.

Europass Italian Language School

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University Pathway Program

Studying in Italy is a fantastic blend of great education and an amazing life experience. The universities here offer degrees that are recognized all over Europe, and the tuition is pretty reasonable (around €1,500 a year). Plus, you get access to excellent healthcare and a safe environment for international students. You can even take on a part-time job while you study and stick around after graduation with a post-study work visa. Choosing Italy means you're not just investing in your future, you're also diving into an incredible cultural adventure.

Sotheby's Institute of Art

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Sotheby's Institute of Art Certificates - London

Sotheby's Institute of Art Certificate Programs are tailored for students and professionals who are passionate about the art world and eager to deepen their expertise, offering 12-week learning experience in either Art Business and/or Art History. Whether you’re looking to advance your career, pivot into the art industry, or enrich your understanding of art history and business, our certificates provide a comprehensive and immersive educational experience that enhances your resume and enables you stand out in your professional pursuits. These programs can be taken individually or combined to create a four-day-per-week intensive curriculum, offering a robust introduction to the inner workings of the art world and are designed to give you practical, industry-focused knowledge and skills to navigate today’s global art market with confidence.

A Guide to Study Abroad Online

Overview

Prepare to Study Abroad

Understand the benefits

Online study abroad programs are a game-changer for students who want global exposure without leaving home. Whether it’s for credit, career prep, or just curiosity, going virtual is a smart and accessible way to get international experience on your terms.

  • Stand out globally. Gain academic or professional experience that shows future schools or employers you’re globally minded and adaptable.
  • Save big. Forget flights, housing, and transportation. Online programs make international education way more budget-friendly.
  • Grow real-world skills. Get better at managing your time, staying organized, and communicating across cultures and time zones.

Things to know

Success in a virtual study abroad setting takes a different kind of hustle. It’s not harder. It just means showing up with intention and staying engaged, even when you’re halfway across the world.

  • Connectivity. Don’t fall off the grid. Make sure your internet is reliable and your software is up to date. Keep in touch with professors and classmates to stay in the loop.
  • Responsiveness. Respond to messages quickly and check in regularly. It builds trust and keeps things moving.
  • Routine. Treat your online study time like the real deal. Set up a distraction-free workspace, stick to a routine, and block time for studying and breaks.
  • Initiative. Speak up in class, ask questions, and get involved in discussions. Your visibility and voice matter even more in a remote space, and showing you care goes a long way.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Believe it or not, you can study abroad online! At the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, studying abroad online became much more common. Many providers now offer virtual study abroad opportunities.

Studying abroad online works a lot like studying abroad on-site. You'll take classes, do coursework, and communicate with your classmates. Immersion activities (like language learning and cultural exchange) will take place virtually.

The best online courses for education abroad will be effective at engaging students, and won't cut corners on cultural exchange. Check out online courses from Arcos Learning Abroad, and AIFS.

Latest Program Reviews

A Semester in Seoul

January 14, 2026by: Melissa Puente-Garcia - United States

Program: Study Abroad in Seoul, South Korea - Sogang University

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Studying abroad in South Korea was a wonderful experience. Korea is home to some of the most beautiful places I have ever seen, and I was able to experience them thanks to the excursions organized by the WorldStrides team. I loved the cafe culture, the ease and accessibility of transportation, the 24/7 convenience stores, and how safe it felt to walk the streets even at night. The food was amazing, my favorite dish was probably Galbitang with rice and a generous serving of kimchi. It is especially comforting and delicious during the winter. I studied at Sogang University and had a very pleasant experience. The campus is spacious, surrounded by many restaurants, and located in an area with numerous and convenient transportation options.

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