Psychology Abroad
Program Suggestions
Explore these featured programs, offering courses that can help Psychology majors meet their requirements while experiencing the world! Note that Psychology 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
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Program |
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Northern Ireland |
Students will register for a total of 6 credits: PSY 386: The Psychology of Peace, Conflict, and Reconciliation in Northern Ireland (6 credits) Fulfills General Education Global Perspectives requirement. Fulfills (1) General Education Issues course requirement. Reflection required. Language of instruction: English
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Semester and Academic Year Programs
Location |
Program, Host Institution, or University Name |
Program Type |
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Courses |
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Australia |
To apply, check out the Macquarie program brochure For more information, visit the Macquarie University website |
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Greece |
To apply, check out the ISA program brochure For more information, visit the ISA website |
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Italy |
To Apply check out the Umbra Psychology program brochure |
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Italy |
To apply, check out the John Cabot Program Brochure For more information, visit the John Cabot University website |
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Japan |
To apply, check out the ICU program brochure For more information, visit the International Christian University website |
Exchange |
This program is only available for a full academic year. |
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Netherlands |
To apply, check out the USAC program brochure |
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Romania |
To apply, check out the BBU program brochure |
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Sweden |
To apply, check out the DIS Program Brochure |
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Spain |
To apply, check out the GVSU in Spain Program Brochure
For more information, visit the ISA Seville website |
Provider |
This is a GVSU signature program, offering additional support and discounts for GVSU students. This program is also available to students during their freshman year. |
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Thailand |
To apply, check out the Thailand program brochure |
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United Kingdom |
To apply, check out the Edge Hill program brochure
For more information, visit the Edge Hill University website |
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Summer Programs
Location |
Program |
Program Type |
Notes |
Courses |
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Greece |
To apply, check out the CIS Greece program brochure |
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Italy |
To apply, check out the Umbra program brochure |
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Spain |
To apply, check out the GVSU in Spain program brochure |
Provider |
This is a GVSU signature program, offering additional support and discounts for GVSU students. This program is also available to students during their freshman year. |
Restrictions
- As a matter of department policy, we do not transfer independent study or internship credit from other institutions (whether or not they are in a different country)
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:

Scholarship Opportunities
Explore more scholarship opportunities through our scholarship page.
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"The world is a smaller place, and a more interdependent place, than we imagine. We are immersed in our own culture like a fish in water, and we often can't even see it until we get a perspective from outside our culture."
- Mary Bower-Russa, Professor of Psychology