These programs incorporate teaching from UVM faculty while students are abroad.  Federal financial aid, UVM scholarships, grants, and loans may be eligible to travel with students on these programs. Please note that GoAbroad applications for UVM Semester programs must be initiated at least 10 days before the final UVM study abroad application deadline. The application requirements for these programs include multiple requirements and steps that require advanced planning in order to be successfully completed and submitted. The OIE staff is not able to make exceptions to applications initiated in this time or extensions to the application deadline for incomplete requirements.

• UVM Semester in Ireland
  • Students will take one UVM class taught remotely by a UVM professor, in addition to classes taught at the University of Galway by University of Galway professors.
  • Students will apply in GoAbroad.
• UVM Semester in New Zealand
  • Students will take one UVM class taught remotely by a UVM professor, in addition to classes taught at Auckland University of Technology (AUT) by AUT professors.
  • Students will apply in GoAbroad.
• UVM Field Studies in Costa Rica
  • Taught completely by UVM faculty in Costa Rica.
  • Students will apply in GoAbroad and with the faculty leaders of this program.

Exchange programs allow for UVM students to study at an international university and for an international student to take their place at UVM for a semester or year. There are two types of exchange programs: UVM exchange and ISEP exchange. The experience is largely the same between these two programs, however the application process is different. A list of all exchange programs is found in GoAbroad here.

Exchange programs are often the most affordable study abroad options for UVM students. For more information, please see Finances.

Please note that GoAbroad applications for UVM Exchange and ISEP Exchange programs must be initiated at least 10 days before the final UVM study abroad application deadline. The application requirements for these programs include multiple requirements and steps that require advanced planning in order to be successfully completed and submitted. The OIE staff is not able to make exceptions to applications initiated in this time or extensions to the application deadline for incomplete requirements.

UVM Exchange Programs:

UVM has agreements with over 20 institutions around the world. A UVM exchange implies that students study at a host partner institution while an international student in turn studies at UVM. Students interested in participating on a UVM exchange program should apply through GoAbroad. A list of all UVM Exchange programs is found in GoAbroad here.

ISEP Exchange Programs:

ISEP is a consortium of member institutions that allows UVM to expand exchange opportunities to over 40 countries. It is important to note that not all ISEP sites are available to UVM students. Students should research ISEP programs through GoAbroad and communicate with OIE to ensure that an ISEP site is available and is the best fit.

External programs include programs run by other institutions, third party program providers, or direct enroll options. Students should research their options in GoAbroad. Students do not pay UVM tuition during this time. Federal financial aid and UVM loans are eligible to travel with students on these programs. UVM scholarships and grants are not available to students for their duration abroad. A list of all approved external programs is found in GoAbroad here.

Travel Study programs are UVM courses taught by UVM professors abroad and are offered during winter break, spring break, and summer break. Federal financial aid, UVM scholarships, grants, and loans may be eligible to travel with students on these programs. Application requirements and deadlines differ from other study abroad program types, visit the list of currently offered Travel Study programs in GoAbroad for more information. Note that Travel Study program offerings change from year to year. 

UVM students may participate in independent research, internships, practicums, or rotations abroad for credit, or students may pursue experiences abroad during summer or other break periods that they find on their own but do not convey academic credit. For more details, see our page on Independent Travel.