Education Abroad

A deep cultural understanding and knowledge of the social, economic, political, and scientific forces that shape our world are integral components of a liberal arts education and necessary for effective leadership on local, national, and international levels.

Our students embrace education abroad–three-quarters of the student body travel abroad for research, service, work or internship opportunities.

Davidson sponsors multiple study abroad programs in addition to the more than 140 academic programs that are operated by partner programs around the world. Davidson holds programs in England, France, Ghana, Northern Ireland, Peru, Spain and Zambia.

Through these and other study abroad programs, political science majors, as well as students from other disciplines, have the opportunity to travel, conduct original research, learn from international experts, and become responsible global citizens.

Visit the Office of Education Abroad & Away for information about opportunities for work, service and research abroad.

How to Apply

All students planning to study abroad during the academic year or over a break must meet with an advisor in the Office of Education Abroad & Away in order to start an application.  All application materials, including transcripts, recommendations and other supporting documents, must be submitted by the appropriate deadline.

Apply by February 1 for fall semester, academic year or summer programs, and by September 15 for spring semester or winter break programs (a few programs may have different deadlines).  Contact an Education Abroad advisor with any questions, or email edabroad@davidson.edu.

Travel Registration

All students going abroad for College-related purposes besides credit-bearing study abroad programs (e.g. research, internships, volunteer work) are required to register their itinerary in advance and sign the College’s travel waiver.  

Complete a Travel Registration