Summer Study Abroad

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Steps to Summer Study Abroad

Step 1: Review the OIE Website

Review the list of suggested programs, learn about the credit-transfer process, review past student experiences abroad, and much more!

Step 2: Meet with the OIE

If you still have questions, attend drop-ins or schedule a meeting with a member of the OIE.

Apply directly to the study abroad program for admission by their deadline. Complete the OIE Approval process by January 29, 2026 (summer funding + academic credit) or April 1, 2026 (academic credit only).

Step 4: Complete Pre-departure Requirements

Watch OIE Pre-departure modules and complete health and safety pre-departure requirements!

Deadlines

Summer Funding + Academic Credit: January 29, 2026

Academic Credit only: April 1, 2026

Before You Apply

You may earn up to 8-credits for summer study abroad.
Programs must be at least 4 weeks long to be eligible for academic credit and at least 6 weeks long to be eligible for Harvard summer funding. Only students who receive financial aid will be considered for summer funding.
You may earn credit toward your concentration, secondary field, language citation, language requirement, Divisional distribution, and/or electives.
Courses taken abroad cannot fulfill General Education requirements.
Rising Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors who are in good standing may study abroad.
International students may not study abroad in their home country.
All programs must be able to issue a formal transcript that includes course names, grades, and credits/hours earned.
It is possible to study abroad for both a summer and a semester!

Summer Funding

Learn about summer funding opportunities!

More about Summer Funding

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Domestic Study out of Residence

If you are unable to participate in international study abroad for reasons related to citizenship status or otherwise, please contact Camila Nardozzi, the Director of the OIE, for more information.