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STUDY ABROAD

Take off with TROY's study abroad opportunities, offering enriching experiences for both students and faculty.

Why Study Abroad?

Broaden Your Outlook

During your time abroad, you'll encounter global perspectives, immerse yourself in cultural diversity, and, where possible, learn the local language.

Grow In Understanding

Discover industry standards in your field by gaining international experience. Travel abroad to expand your knowledge and stay competitive in a global market.

Develop Professionally

Explore professional development opportunities for both students and faculty, including internships, work placements, and research or teaching roles.

Global Classrooms

Studying abroad provides the chance to learn in diverse classrooms, fostering academic freedom, critical thinking and curriculum enhancement.

Secure a Scholarship to Study Abroad

Chancellor’s Award for Global Competitiveness(CAGC)

The Award aims to foster international awareness and better assimilation of Troy University students in the worldwide workplace. The awards, enabled by proceeds derived from the TROY Foundation’s TROY Car Tag program and other international travel funding, will be available in $1,250.00 increments to qualified students participating in university-approved study abroad programs. These awards are governed by the eligibility requirements and conditions described below.

 

  • Available to all TROY graduate and undergraduate students one time per academic year.
  • Must have successfully completed at least one full semester at Troy University.
  • Be registered full-time.
  • Be in good academic standing.
  • Possess a minimum overall GPA of 2.5.
  • Have completed the TroyAbroad application, which includes the CAGC forms.
San Jose Study abroad trip
Pietrasanta train station with a group of students

Trip Opportunities

Castles, white sands, Greek temples and Italian ruins are just a few of the sights over 300 Troy University students experienced during study abroad trips over the 2023-2024 academic year.

Over the last year, 306 students took advantage of 19 faculty-led trips to 27 different countries, plus Puerto Rico, with 34 students participating in an exchange programs in Taiwan, Japan, Columbia, Poland, Austria and more.

Students earned college credit or elected for an enlightening experience as a non-student.

TROY Abroad Programs

TROY has more than 100 study abroad opportunities! 
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Have more questions? Contact us!

Sarah McKenzie | Study Abroad Director
Troy University International Programs
038 Hawkins Hall

Email: troyabroad@troy.edu
Telephone: (334) 808-6128

TROY Abroad - Pietrasanta Italy

“The TROY Summer Arts Academy is an outgrowth of our expanding study abroad efforts, and it represents an incredible opportunity for our fine arts students to increase their global awareness and hone their talents in one of the most beautiful places in the world,” said Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., Chancellor. “The town of Pietrasanta has been the perfect partner for us in this culturally rich endeavor, and we look forward to continuing that relationship.”



Mission Statement

  • Enhance students’ perspectives of the global arena, their competitiveness in the world work market, and personal development by promoting and facilitating study abroad programs in a context of cultural diversity, international immersion, and opportunities to learn new language skills when possible.
  • Assist students (and faculty if possible) to gain an enhanced understanding about international professional and academic standards existing in their field or disciplines overseas.
  • Facilitate for students (and faculty if possible) overseas professional development opportunities such as internships, overseas work, and research and teaching opportunities.
  • Provide international venues for the continued building of academic freedom, critical thinking and curriculum enhancement.
  • Support the systematic construction of open-minded and accountable citizens, environment responsibility, world-wide peace, human compassion and solidarity and democratic values.

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