History Abroad

Program Suggestions

Explore these featured programs, offering courses that can help history majors meet their requirements while experiencing the world! Note that History students are not limited to these programs or locations. The Padnos International Center is happy to help students find additional programs that meet thier degree requirements. 
Study Abroad participants can use their experiences to fufill issues, global perspectives, gen-eds, and electives as well as specific major requirements. 

Faculty-Led Programs

Location

Program, Host Institution, or University Name

Notes

Courses

   

Summer 2026 Faculty-Led study abroad programs will be anounced in August of 2025.
Please email [email protected] if you have questions about faculty-led programs!

 

Semester and Academic Year Programs

Location

Program, Host Institution, or University Name

Program Type

Notes

Courses

Australia

 Macquarie program brochure

Exchange

MU is a major research institution in a large city. 

Pre-approved Courses

Australia

 Sunshine Coast program brochure

Exchange

University Sunshine Coast (UniSC)
UniSC is a mid size university in a costal city.

Pre-approved Courses

Czech Republic

 ISA program brochure

Provider

Small, Immersive Classes with Service-Learning Option

Available Courses

Japan

 ICU program brochure

Exchange

International Christian University (ICU) in Tokyo
This program is only available for a full academic year 

Pre-approved Courses

Spain

 GVSU in Spain program brochure

Provider

This is a GVSU signature program offering additonal support and discounts for students!

Pre-approved Courses

Turkey

 METU program brochure 

Exchange

MUN events, and guest speaker series featuring scholars and diplomats.

Pre-approved Courses

Summer Programs

Location

Program, Host Institution, or University Name

Program Type

Notes

Courses

     

It may be difficult for history majors to find major requirement courses during summer study abroad programs. Students planning to study abroad for the summer should aim to complete general education credits! Questions? Email [email protected]

 

Italy

 John Cabot program brochure

Exchange

Average class size is just 15 students, fostering close interaction with professors and peer discussion .

Pre-approved Courses

Czech Republic 

 ISA program brochure 

Provider

Access to a research-intensive academic setting, with options to pursue independent projects under expert supervision.

Pre-approved Courses

Explore Other Program Options

There are other program options available. Schedule a study abroad advising appointment to learn more or browse our other program options:

Browse More Programs

Other Opportunities

Internships

Gain real-world experience globally and build your international network by participating in a history internship abroad. 

Internships Abroad

Internships

Scholarship Opportunities

GVSU Frances Anne Kelleher Memorial Scholarship 

Global Programs Scholarship

Padnos International Center Mark A & Elizabeth C. Murray Study Abroad Scholarship

Barbara H. Padnos International Scholarship

Apply for these scholarships: myScholarships 

Explore more scholarship opportunities through our scholarship page.

Scholarships

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[email protected]

 



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