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Explore the World. Expand What’s Possible.

Georgia Tech students don’t just study the world; they experience it firsthand. Whether you spend your first semester abroad, study at a top university overseas, or work in an international research lab, global learning helps you grow, connect, and make an impact far beyond campus.

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Compare Your Global Opportunities

Each path offers a different way to live, learn, and work abroad. Use this chart to see which one fits your goals. 

 

First-Year Semester Abroad

Study Abroad / Exchange

Global Internship

International Plan

Earn Georgia Tech credit

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Undergraduates eligible

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Graduate students eligible

 

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(select programs)

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Live abroad

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(first semester)

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(semester or year)

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(six weeks – one year)

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(as part of plan)

Paid or for-credit work

 

 

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(varies)

Part of your degree path

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(first-year experience)

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(formal degree designation)

Best for students who want to …

start college with a global cohort

study while immersed in another culture

gain professional experience abroad

integrate global learning into every part of their degree

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Your Global Learning Options

First-Year Semester Abroad (FYSA)

Start your Georgia Tech journey overseas. Spend your first semester in England or France (Georgia Tech-Europe). Begin with summer classes in Atlanta, then continue abroad with your cohort.

  • Best for: incoming first-year students who want a bold, connected start.
  • Eligibility: first-year undergraduate students.

Discover First-Year Abroad→

Study Abroad and Exchange

Choose from 100+ programs in 50 countries to study for a semester or year while earning Georgia Tech credit. Programs include faculty-led courses and exchange partnerships with top universities.

  • Best for: students who want cultural immersion and academic flexibility.
  • Eligibility: undergraduates and some graduate students. 

Browse Study Abroad Programs→

International Plan (IP)

Make global learning a defining part of your degree. The International Plan combines coursework, language study, and international experiences to help you graduate with a globally recognized distinction on your diploma. 

  • Best for: undergraduates who want a structured academic path with international depth.

Learn About the International Plan→

Global Research and Internship Program

Take your education beyond the classroom. Work, research, or intern abroad for six weeks to a year while gaining professional experience and cross-cultural skills that global employers value.

  • Best for: students who want hands-on work or research experience in an international setting.
  • Eligibility: undergraduate and graduate students.

Search Global Internships→

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International Students and Scholars

Georgia Tech welcomes talented students and researchers from around the world. The Office of International Education provides advising, visa and immigration support, orientation programs, and events that help international students thrive on campus and in Atlanta.

Visit the Office of International Education→