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Semester at Sea: Study at Sea

Semester at Sea is a global study abroad programme taking students around the globe aboard the MV Explorer each fall and spring semester, and on shorter, regional voyages each summer. The MV Explorer has been equipped as a floating university. The University of Virginia serves as the programme's academic sponsor. Trips are available for non-students as well.
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Organization Name
Semester at Sea
www.semesteratsea.org
Organization Mandate
Semester at Sea is a global study abroad programme that takes students around the globe aboard the MV Explorer. It operates each fall and spring semester, and on shorter, regional voyages each summer. The ship has been equipped as a floating university, and The University of Virginia serves as the programme's academic sponsor.
Address
Institute for Shipboard Education, Charlottesville, VA, United States, 22903
Address 2
Semester at Sea, 1924 Arlington Blvd.
Telephone
(1) 1-800-854-0195
Non-profit organization?
No
Countries
  • Bahamas
  • Belgium
  • Brazil
  • China
  • China - Hong Kong
  • Costa Rica
  • Croatia
  • Cuba
  • Denmark
  • Greece
  • India
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Kenya
  • Malaysia
  • Mauritius
  • Namibia
  • Norway
  • Panama
  • Puerto Rico
  • Russia
  • South Africa
  • China - China - Taiwan
  • Turkey
  • United States
  • Vietnam
Regions
North America, Central America, Caribbean, South America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Duration
1-3 months, 3-6 months
Age (min)
18
Age (max)
90
Price range
>$5000
Price incluces
Tuition
Academic Subjects
There are a large variety of courses to choose from. All students must take Global Studies.
Application process and requirements
Apply online. Applicants can either download the appropriate application or apply online.
Language
English
Certification
Academic credit is available.
Funding information
Financial aid is available.
Student status required?
No
Qualifications required
High School or Equivalent
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