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Thinking about studying away during your four years at Duke? You don’t need a full plan yet — you just need to start asking the right questions early.
Many Duke students start exploring study away during their first year — and some go abroad as early as the summer after first year.
The earlier you start exploring your options, the more flexibility you’ll have later.
Explore the video series below to learn more about study away at Duke. New episodes will be added every Wednesday. And don't forget to follow GEO on Instagram so each new video shows up right in your feed.
Video 1:
Planning For Study Away
Did you know? You have 11 chances to study away during your undergraduate career. Your first opportunity to study away is the summer after your first year!
Video 2:
Saving Classes
The TL;DR: Saving some general education requirements and electives can help create more study away opportunities later.
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Video 3:
Program Types
Duke-Administered programs are designed by Duke faculty, whereas Duke-Approved programs are run by third-party partners.
Video 4:
Choosing the Right Program
When choosing a program, consider: academic goals, language preferences, location, independence level, career interests, and community and culture.
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Video 5:
Can I Afford Study Away?
Did you know? About 40% of Duke students who study away each year receive financial aid support. Duke financial aid can apply to both summer and semester programs.
Video 6:
Health & Safety Planning
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GEO supports students through: pre-departure orientations, healthcare planning, travel registration, safety resources, and emergency support.
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Next Steps & Getting Started
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Study away isn’t something that “just happens.” It’s something you build — piece by piece — with the right support along the way.
Whenever you’re ready, GEO is ready to help.
Ready to start exploring?
- Develop a four-year plan to figure out which courses you might want to take abroad
- Browse programs in MyGlobalEd
- Attend the Global Education Fair in October
- Follow @dukeglobaled on Instagram and check out our Student Stories for real student experiences
- Attend info sessions to learn more about Duke-Administered program options
- Visit GEO drop-in hours to ask questions
- Learn more about the Course Approvals process and explore courses you can take abroad in the Course Approvals Database
- Planning on studying away this summer? Complete GEO's Study Away 101 Canvas course.