Study Abroad

The Study Abroad programs of the School of Architecture offer students opportunities to study in different cultural environments and thus gain new insights. Students in all four discipines participate in these programs, investigating the rich density of foriegn culture and history.

Programs

Study Abroad programs include Barcelona, Spain; Beijing, China; Copenhagen, Denmark; Cottbus, Germany; Courtauld, England; Falmouth, Jamaica; Sustainable Cities; Venice, Italy; and Vicenza, Italy.

WHO

Who can participate in a Study Abroad program?

Undergraduates in Architecture and Planning who have completed their third year and will not have graduated by the beginning of the program. First and second years: please plan ahead to take advantage of this opportunity.
Undergraduates in Architectural History who have consulted with their advisor.
Graduates in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Architectural History, and Planning who will not have graduated by the beginning of the program.

To study abroad, students must be in academic good standing. Further, to earn degree credit students must have a cumulative GPA at UVa of no less than 2.500 at the point of application or a 2.500 cumulative GPA (again, at UVa) at the end of the term prior to the commencement of study abroad. These standards apply both to direct-study programs and the traditional study abroad programs under auspices of another institution or organization. However, several programs administered by the School of Architecture are competitive, and priority will be given to applicants with a higher GPA. Guidelines for specific programs are as follows:

Semester and Exchange programs, including Copenhagen and Cottbus, and other foreign architecture programs: 3.5
Summer Session programs, including Beijing and Vicenza, and J-Term programs: 3.0

WHEN

Undergraduates in Architecture and Planning may study abroad in the summer between third and fourth year and/or the fall of the fourth (final) year. Undergraduates in Architectural History may study abroad according to arrangements made after consulting their advisor.

Graduates may study abroad in any summer while a student in the School and during a semester with the permission of the Program Director or chair of the Student’s department or Discipline.

WHERE

While the school sponsors or supports several excellent programs, a student may participate in any university program located anywhere in the world with the permission of the Program Director or Chair of the student's department or discipline. Credits transfer just as if they were earned at any university in the states.

List of Study Abroad Programs

Application and Financial Aid

For more information and the application, please go to Study Abroad. Click on tab “Find a Program” and search using ‘Architecture’ in Program Name field.

There are scholarship funds [though limited] available for several programs for students who demonstrate need. Summer programs start early and end in time for a student to be gainfully employed for two months.

For further information on any program please contact the Program Director.

	Home > Academics > Study Abroad The Study Abroad programs of the School of Architecture offer students opportunities to study in different cultural environments and thus gain new insights. Students in all four discipines participate in these programs, investigating the rich density of foriegn culture and history. Programs Study Abroad programs include Barcelona, Spain; Beijing, China; Copenhagen, Denmark; Cottbus, Germany; Courtauld, England; Falmouth, Jamaica; Sustainable Cities; Venice, Italy; and Vicenza, Italy. WHO Who can participate in a Study Abroad program? Undergraduates in Architecture and Planning who have completed their third year and will not have graduated by the beginning of the program. First and second years: please plan ahead to take advantage of this opportunity. Undergraduates in Architectural History who have consulted with their advisor. Graduates in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Architectural History, and Planning who will not have graduated by the beginning of the program. To study abroad, students must be in academic good standing. Further, to earn degree credit students must have a cumulative GPA at UVa of no less than 2.500 at the point of application or a 2.500 cumulative GPA (again, at UVa) at the end of the term prior to the commencement of study abroad. These standards apply both to direct-study programs and the traditional study abroad programs under auspices of another institution or organization. However, several programs administered by the School of Architecture are competitive, and priority will be given to applicants with a higher GPA. Guidelines for specific programs are as follows: Semester and Exchange programs, including Copenhagen and Cottbus, and other foreign architecture programs: 3.5 Summer Session programs, including Beijing and Vicenza, and J-Term programs: 3.0 WHEN Undergraduates in Architecture and Planning may study abroad in the summer between third and fourth year and/or the fall of the fourth (final) year. Undergraduates in Architectural History may study abroad according to arrangements made after consulting their advisor. Graduates may study abroad in any summer while a student in the School and during a semester with the permission of the Program Director or chair of the Student’s department or Discipline. WHERE While the school sponsors or supports several excellent programs, a student may participate in any university program located anywhere in the world with the permission of the Program Director or Chair of the student's department or discipline. Credits transfer just as if they were earned at any university in the states. List of Study Abroad Programs Application and Financial Aid For more information and the application, please go to Study Abroad. Click on tab “Find a Program” and search using ‘Architecture’ in Program Name field. There are scholarship funds [though limited] available for several programs for students who demonstrate need. Summer programs start early and end in time for a student to be gainfully employed for two months. For further information on any program please contact the Program Director.	Architectural History Architecture Landscape Architecture Urban & Environmental Planning Historic Preservation Certificate Program Admissions Dual Degrees Undergraduate Minors Study Abroad Information and Application List of Programs Continuing & Professional Education Barcelona, Spain. Photo by Ken Schwartz.
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