Partner Institution

University of Alabama Tuscaloosa

With a mission “to advance the intellectual and social condition of the people of the state,” the University of Alabama (UA) Tuscaloosa puts a strong emphasis on global engagement in their curriculum — a perfect match for Semester at Sea!
The Institute of Shipboard Education (ISE, the Semester at Sea parent organization) fosters an academic partnership with UA to ensure curriculum alignment, ease of credit transfer, and transfer of financial aid. All UA Tuscaloosa study abroad journeys begin at the Office of Education Abroad, which helps students discover Semester at Sea voyages and navigate the application process.

ISE has a larger partner institution list, and we are currently building out more pages. If you don’t see your home university featured as a partner school, we can likely still work with you and your school to streamline credit transfer.

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University of Alabama Study Abroad Programs

If you’re looking to maximize your education at the University of Alabama, consider exploring all the programs offered through the Office of Education Abroad. The EA team is dedicated to helping UA Tuscaloosa students like you identify the right study abroad program for your goals, find scholarships and grants, and ensure your time overseas keeps you on track to finishing your degree.

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University of Alabama & Semester at Sea

The academic partnership between the University of Alabama Tuscaloosa and ISE began in 2009. The vision of UA Education Abroad — “to foster inquisitive, compassionate, and engaged global citizens [through] transformative international experiences” — aligns with the Semester at Sea’s approach to global comparative education. UA Tuscaloosa even offers a Minor in Global and Cultural Perspectives, which studies various aspects of global citizenship in the 21st century.

Since 2018, 83 students from UA Tuscaloosa have sailed with Semester at Sea, roughly six per voyage. Students receive transferable credit through Colorado State University, the academic partnering institution of ISE.

Admission Requirements

University of Alabama students who wish to participate in a Semester at Sea voyage must:

Schedule a meeting with an Education Abroad advisor
Complete the UA Education Abroad Application online
Receive approval from UA before acceptance into Semester at Sea

Be sure to review the full Semester at Sea admissions requirements as well.

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Financial Aid

University of Alabama students may use any state and federal aid, grants, and merit scholarships for which they are eligible to fund their Semester at Sea voyage. Some things to know:

Education Abroad offers its own scholarships and grants to UA students.
Some Veterans Affairs scholarships and funding will transfer to study abroad.
Education Abroad Advisors are your best resource to help identify study abroad scholarships, grants, and need-based options.

Read more information about UA Education Abroad financial aid.

Other scholarships may be available through Semester at Sea — explore your options by visiting our Financial Aid page.

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Cost

Student Program Fees Include:

Semester’s tuition and travel
Housing, meals, and amenities
Academic Field Classes
Email account
Starter Internet package
Comprehensive travel health insurance
Pre-voyage advisement and on-site residential student services staff
Fuel fee — subject to change depending on global cost fluctuation

Student program fees vary depending on voyage and cabin type. To learn more about these fees check out our program costs breakdown.

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Additional Voyager Expenses

Flights to embarkation/from debarkation
Overnight stay prior to embarkation
Travel visas and costs associated with passport renewal
Textbooks
Any appropriate vaccinations and boosters
Between-meal food and beverages while onboard
Laundry
SAS Field Programs and personal travel in-country
Fuel surcharge (if applicable)

Cost Calculator

Get an estimate of program expenses for a typical Semester at Sea voyage. Please note: This calculator provides an estimate of program fees only. Tuition costs and cabin fees are subject to change.

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Success Stories

Watch Now: University of Alabama and Semester at Sea alum Kyra Jones discusses financing your Semester at Sea voyage.

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