Study Abroad FAQs

Log into our website to find out which programs are offered on our website. Use the filter to tailor the results to your academic field, preferred location, or other needs. For more information, we encourage you to attend our weekly Study Abroad 101 virtual sessions.  

Yes. Rutgers students can choose between semester, academic year, summer, winter or embedded spring/fall programs. We also offer some virtual options (search for RU Virtual on our program page).  

Embedded programs take place during the Fall and Spring semester. However, they differ significantly from a traditional semester study abroad program. Students will take part in a 1-credit study abroad experience with classmates and Rutgers faculty member instructing the program. During a Fall Embedded program, the study abroad experience will occur during Winter break, following completion of the semester. During a Spring Embedded program, the study abroad experience will occur during either Spring Break in March, or immediately following the end of the semester in May. Typically, the study abroad component lasts 7 - 11 days. Embedded programs also consist of 3-credit semester-long seminar. Following acceptance into the program, students will be enrolled in this seminar component by our office. 

Yes! Embedded, Summer, and Winter programs are available and can fit nicely into your academic plans. There have been students who have studied in France, Mexico, Brazil and England, all during their 4 years at Rutgers. 

Yes. Most of our programs offer classes in English. But if you wish to immerse yourself in a language, there are those options too. You may have minimum proficiency requirements, however. 

Our walk in advising will continue to be offered virtually at rutgers.webex.com/meet/ru-studyabroad on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (ET) and Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (ET).  After you attend the 101 Session, you can then schedule a meeting with the program advisor for the program you are interested in. You can book an advising appointment with a member of our team here. 

Yes, but you will need to take a leave of absence and go through the transfer process to get your credits. This may affect your financial aid package, however.  Please work with your academic department to discuss this process. 

Yes! At a minimum they will count towards your graduation total and the grades you earn will factor into your GPA. For information on how to complete Degree Navigator requirements, scroll to the Academic/curriculum/credits section below. 

There are several scholarships available.  A list of those available to students can be found on our website: https://global.rutgers.edu/study-abroad/scholarships  

Yes. Rutgers students studying through our study abroad programs are registered at Rutgers while abroad. Therefore, your financial aid still applies.  If you are eligible for Tuition Remission, that can be applied as well. 

Each program page lists the costs at the bottom of the page. These costs are updated each semester and/or year. There are two types of costs to keep in mind: 1. what goes on your term bill (normally includes tuition, insurance, fees, sometimes housing), and 2. out-of-pocket costs (flights, transportation, meals, sometimes housing).

Budgeting can feel a little overwhelming when thinking about studying abroad.   But if you can attend the “Paying for Study Abroad” virtual sessions, you’ll discover just what you need to consider. In these webinar sessions, we'll cover study abroad program costs, how to find funding, and tips for scholarship applications. 

Visit rutgers.webex.com/meet/ru-studyabroad to join the online meetings. 

Fall 2021 Schedule: Beginning September 8th, join us on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. (ET) at the link above! 

Meet with our Registration and Financial Coordinator, Kelly Andrade. You can email her at kandrade@global.rutgers.edu after you have attended a Paying for Study Abroad virtual session to schedule an appointment. 

Yes, you do. It is a requirement of our Rutgers Global Study Abroad and for immigration requirements. Also, maintaining your full-time status will continue any financial aid you may have. For more information, you should meet with a study abroad advisor. For more information, we encourage you to attend our weekly Study Abroad 101 virtual sessions. 

Yes, they can! No matter what you’re studying at Rutgers, chances are we have a program that offers courses which count toward your major. In all cases, study abroad courses earn credits toward the graduation requirement total and the grades received will also factor into the cumulative GPA. For more information, check our FAQs on Academic Planning. 

On each of our program pages, we provide the link to the partner university academic courses. It will be located under ACADEMICS. 

The Course Equivalency Form will list the courses you will take at the host institution and whether you are taking them for “graduation credit only” or signature approval for equivalent Rutgers course. You should meet with your academic advisor to discuss your plan and if you are trying to get course equivalency approvals, you will meet with the undergraduate dean/chair of the relevant academic department. Please also check out Course Equivalency Database to see if any classes have already been approved. The database is always evolving, so if you don’t see a class there, you should have a discussion with your academic advisor.