Semester at Sea Study Abroad

With the world as its 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.

10+

countries

explore each semester

550

students

each fall & spring

1963

founding year

10-12

transferrable credits

from Colorado State University

32

average student country

representation each voyage

73000+

alumni

from around the world

Explore World Destinations

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Fall 2024

September 09 — December 22

Ghana Hong Kong India Mauritius Morocco Netherlands Portugal South Africa Thailand Vietnam

Spring 2025

January 05 — April 20

Germany Ghana India Kenya Malaysia Morocco South Africa Spain Thailand Vietnam

School on a boat?

Not a boat, a ship!

Or rather a floating college. The MV World Odyssey will be your home away from home throughout your journey.

Student Cabins (closed-circuit TV, mini-refrigerator, closets, drawers, bathroom, daily linens, and a safe)
9 Classrooms, Student Union, Library
Two Dinning Halls and an Outdoor Grill
Theater/Cinema
Spa and Hair Salon
Fitness Center, Sports Court, Ping Pong Table, Indoor/Outdoor Pool
Supportive community of faculty, staff, medical team, resident directors, Lifelong Learners, families, and crew

Open to all majors

Earn 12-15 Academic Credits

Select courses from 20 – 25 fields of study
Each course includes an in-country field class allowing for an experiential, global comparative education
Receive an official transcript from Colorado State University

Grants & Scholarships Available

60% of our voyagers receive some form of financial aid.

Need & Merit Grants
IMPACT Project Cohort (Community Engagement)
Minority Serving Institution Scholarships
Student Assistant Grants
Inclusive Engagement Scholarship
Alumni Provided Grants
Global Journalism Fellowship

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