Study Abroad
Pack your passport—and leave your comfort zone
Studying abroad is more than a chance to travel — it’s an opportunity to take your creativity global. Whether you're sketching in historic piazzas, exploring sustainable urban design, or attending performances in world-class venues, you'll experience learning in ways that a traditional classroom just can’t provide.
You’ll gain fresh ideas, meet new people, and build confidence while exploring inspiring places, all with the guidance of a faculty expert. Whether you're traveling for a few weeks or an entire semester, study abroad is more than just a trip — it’s a chance to grow as a student, a creator, and a global citizen.
Need help funding your study abroad experience?
College scholarships are available to help cover the costs of overseas study. To learn more about these awards and how to apply, talk to your academic advisor. You can also learn more on the Global Education Office site.
Explore AAD faculty-led study abroad programs
If traveling the globe to hone your skills as a maker and experience other cultures is high on your bucket list, you’ll find a world of opportunities in the college and beyond.
To get started, explore the opportunities below — click on the buttons for details and to learn if the program is currently accepting applications. If a program is not currently active, contact the faculty leader(s) to learn about future travel dates.
You can also visit the Global Education Office to find more travel options.
Application Deadline: March 1, 2020
Architecture Semester Residency Program at the Steger Center
Location: Switzerland
Application Deadline: March 1, 2020
Architecture Travel Program in Europe
Location: Multiple countries such as Austria, Finland, France, Italy, Norway, and Spain
Application Deadline: February 15, 2020
Application Deadline: February 15, 2020
Design Studies of the Built Environment in Western Europe
Location: Multiple countries, such as Croatia, Czech Republic, Italy, and Slovenia
Application Deadline: February 15, 2020
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SOVA Design European Immersion
Location: Italy and Switzerland
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Sustainable Design Investigation with Mass Bamboo in the Global South
Location: Ecuador
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The Iberian Experience: Music in Spain
Location: Spain
Study abroad from home in the Appalachian Futures Lab
Architecture students can now research and study design, history, and theory in an immersive environment right in their own backyard through the Appalachian Futures Lab.
Each semester, students take on a project that will impact a community, engaging with residents and creating designs that support economic development and preservation efforts.
Past projects have taken place in the coal town of Pocahontas, Virginia, and the African American community of Sewanee, Tennessee.