The Office of Education Abroad is here to support you on your journey to global citizenship. We provide numerous opportunities to study abroad and experience the world through over 60 faculty-led programs, our international student exchange program, and our third-party providers. Each year over 1,000 Panthers study, research, or intern abroad in dozens of countries throughout the world. Are you ready?
NAFSA, the world’s leading nonprofit association for international education, has awarded FIU the 2021 Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization, recognizing its efforts in making international education part of the university experience. The award distinguishes overall excellence in integrating international education throughout all facets of university and college campuses.
Go abroad as a first or second year in college!
• Financially accessible, including fully equipped apartments, 24/7 access to FIU study center, beginning and ending group meals, some field trips and activities with instructors.
• Genoa is a beautiful and complex city on the Mediterranean Sea with small coastal towns to the east and west (the beaches of the Italian Riviera!) and mountains behind (great hikes!).
• Immerse yourself in everyday life in a unique Italian city with a distinct local culture and cuisine; shop for fresh food in small, local shops and covered markets, and you can walk everywhere.
• 12-credit semester to stay on track: 3 UCC courses taught in English by qualified Italian instructors for a different perspective, plus 2 online FIU courses (student’s choice).
• Easy train connections to Italian cities (Milan, Turin, Florence and Rome) and nearby towns (like the Cinque Terre and Portofino), as well as low-cost flights to cities in Europe.
All students cleared by their academic advisors will be invited to an interview selection process. Interviews are not an automatic acceptance to this study abroad program.
Any questions, please contact Wendy Bravo (Program Coordinator) at wbravo@fiu.edu
The Magic of the Christmas Markets
Fall D
December 16 -22, 2025
Through guided site visits, local market experiences, storytelling sessions, and food tasting, student will gain firsthand knowledge of how Apline communities celebrate the Holiday Season.
Trancoso, Brazil: Immersion in Language, Heritage, and Sustainability.
Spring B
February 21- March 1, 2026
This program aims to offer participating students sustainable tourism, including trips to paradisiacal beaches, bahian cuisine, arts and crafts, music and capoeira, water sports, and cultural events.
Above all this transformative experience offers an immersion that combines theory and practice, allowing participants to gain a broad and objective perspective in the study abroad (Portuguese Language and Brazilian Culture).
Transatlantic Perspectives
Spring Break
February 21 -March 1, 2026
Gain invaluable professional skills in adaptability, cross-cultural communication, and ethical leadership while exploring the intersection of law, justice, and culture in the heart of Italy. We also meet with an organization that fights against organized crime and promotes a culture of legality.
FIU offers numerous program formats that encourage students to engage and gain hands-on experience across the globe. These programs represent the ideal progression from the universities global learning curriculum to expand on global competencies and promote the international mindset that leads students to professional success
