Study Abroad Program

10+

Countries explored each semester

550

Students each fall and spring semester

10-12

Transferrable credits from Colorado State University

32

Average Student Country Representation Each Voyage

1963

Founding year

73,000+

Alumni from around the world

**What is Semester at Sea?** With the world as your classroom and more than 50 years of experience, Semester at Sea integrates multiple-country study, interdisciplinary coursework, and hands-on field experience for meaningful engagement in the global community. Over a 100-day voyage on a floating campus, students select academic courses drawn from 20 – 25 fields of study that are integrated with relevant field classes in up to a dozen countries, allowing for an experiential, comparative education that is truly global. Voyagers will explore 10-12 destinations across 4 continents and travel 20,000- 25,000 Nautical Miles.

Explore Admission Requirements

**Traditional Undergraduate**
Students must be enrolled full-time in a degree-granting program at an accredited 2- or 4-year college/university.

Undergraduate Admission

**International Students**
We welcome students currently enrolled as full-time students at a university outside of the United States.

International Admission

**Gap Year Students**
Open to recent high school graduates, who have not been previously enrolled in undergraduate studies.

Gap Year Admission

**Post Graduate Students**
Post-baccalaureate students interested in exploring after earning their undergraduate degree.

Post Graduate Admission

What is Global Comparative?

Semester at Sea’s global, comparative model is an opportunity to embark on the educational and experiential journey of a lifetime. Our faculty design a global curriculum that juxtaposes the multiple countries and regions visited on the voyage, allowing students to connect the world’s peoples, patterns, cultures and traditions.

Why Do Students Choose Semester at Sea?

Fit your voyage easily into 4 years of college.

Greater awareness of cultural differences.

Achieve a better understanding of own culture.

Improved consciousness, confidence, and autonomy.

Teaches adaptability, flexibility, and sensitivity.

Maximum value for your study abroad investment.

Next Steps

Chat with Semester at Sea alumni!

If you want to chat with a student who recently completed a Semester at Sea voyage, check out our Global Ambassador program! Global Ambassadors are recent alumni who are still enrolled as undergraduate students — possibly at your campus, or a campus near you! They are trained to answer many questions you may have about the program, and share their unique experiences with you. Click the link below to find an ambassador to connect with.

Find a Global Ambassador

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