International Relations
Learn about the field of International Relations abroad by embarking on your own real life experience abroad. Studying abroad provides you with unique opportunities to build intercultural communication and problem-solving skills essential to success in the International Relations field. Step out into the world and earn academic credit by studying abroad.
International Relations Programs

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PROGRAM SUGGESTIONS
The programs highlighted on this page are a good fit for students in International Relations
FACULTY-LED PROGRAMS
Location |
Program |
Available Courses |
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France |
FRE 385: French Language (3 credits) AND FRE 386: French Culture (3 credits) *Fulfills Global Perspectives and 1 Issues |
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Germany |
GER 385: Intensive Advanced German, Intensive Intermediate German, or Intensive Beginning German (3 credits) AND GER 386: German Culture and Society (3 credits) *Fulfills Global Perspectives and 1 Issues |
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Netherlands |
GPY 381, SOC 380, ENS 380, PA 380: Cultural Geographies and Sustainable Landscape Planning in the Netherlands (3 credits) *Fulfills Global Perspectives and 1 Issues |
SEMESTER AND ACADEMIC YEAR PROGRAMS
Country |
Host Institution |
Program Type |
Courses |
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Australia |
Partnership |
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China |
Partnership |
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Germany |
Partnership |
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Ireland |
External |
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Japan |
Partnership |
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Morocco |
External |
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Peru |
External |
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Romania |
Partnership |
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Turkey |
Partnership |
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Italy |
Partnership |
INTERNSHIPS
Gain real-world experience globally and build your international network by participating in an internship abroad.
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EXPLORE OTHER PROGRAMS
There are other program options available. Schedule a study abroad advising appointment to learn more or browse our other program options:

ACADEMIC ADVICE
- The earliest you can go abroad is the summer of your first year.
- Students may fulfill General Education Foundation and Issues requirements abroad.
- Students taking at least 3 credits abroad will fulfill their Global Perspectives requirement.
- Students should be working with their faculty mentor to plan and make appropriate course selections for study abroad.
- Students may NOT take IR International Relations Capstone Abroad.
To determine the GVSU course equivalencies for courses taken abroad, please visit our Course Approval page.
Once you have selected a program, schedule a meeting with your academic advisor to discuss your plans.

SCHOLARSHIPS
Murray Study Abroad Scholarship
Explore more scholarship opportunities through our scholarship page

"Studying International Relations at Grand Valley fostered my desire to explore the world and with the biggest asset of IR being the ability to study in practically any location, I found myself in Puntarenas, Costa Rica for an academic year. Start your journey to study abroad and discover the incredible places it will take you!" - Katie LaRue
