ECONOMICS
The Department of Economics strongly encourages students to consider a study abroad experience within their Economics degree. Economics majors have a great opportunity in studying abroad as there are ample coursework, internship and research opportunities available. Economics courses are available in every corner of the globe, so students can take advantage of the academic opportunities as well as the personal and professional opportunities that come with studying in a foreign country.
Economics majors who wish to study overseas should begin the advising process as early as possible in order to determine the proper sequencing of courses to ensure they can include a summer or semester abroad into their plans. It should be noted that students must meet prerequisite requirements for their overseas institution.
Tell your academic advisor that you are interested in study abroad at each registration appointment. Together, identify the best terms to go abroad, based on the courses in your four-year-plan. Some things to consider for ECA majors:
- Economics courses are fairly abundant abroad. Consider courses that focus on your host-country and region.
- ECO 1001 and ECO 1002 should be taken at VU prior to studying abroad.
- ECO will allow two courses toward their major requirement; one course towards minor.
- ECO 3137, ECO 2101 and ECO 2102 are generally not permitted to be taken abroad unless offered at institutions of prestige. It must be assumed that, unless approved, these courses be taken at VU.
Search the OEA Course Approval History database to select from more than 3,000 study abroad courses that have already been pre-approved for liberal education requirements and a growing list of technical courses.
The Course Approval History database is not exhaustive and students can work with an OEA advisor to submit additional courses for review.
Semester
- Fall Sophomore Year through Spring Junior Year
- Fall Senior Year - Must have departmental and College approval
*OEA can assist with this petition process
Summer
- After 1st, 2nd and 3rd year.
- Study abroad after senior (4th) year not permitted.
Students should work with their academic advisor to determine the best time to study abroad.
Study abroad opportunities are not limited to formal instruction. Consider taking advantage of the unique research, internship, and fieldwork opportunities available in different regions of the world. This not only expands your personal and professional network, but gives you critical intercultural skills as well as direct hands-on experience.
at the University of Galway
*Note early deadline and admissions requirements
With sites in Copenhagen and Stockholm, DIS offers programs in Business, Economics, Finance, and more. The included study tours are a great draw for many students.  
offers supported direct enroll and study center based programs in a variety of locations around the world.
- - English-taught coursework
through IFSA
through Arcadia Abroad (yearlong program)
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If a program is not listed above, it does not limit your eligibility to study abroad. Visit to discover other programs.
Course Approval Database
Students should consult with the  OEA Course Approval Database  to view a full list of pre-approved courses for most programs. The Course Approval Database may not contain updated/new courses and students may need to submit additional courses for review and approval. Programs and universities are continually updating course offerings and the program’s website will list most accurate course offerings for the planned term abroad. 
- Rotates location each year
Looking for more?
If a program is not listed above, it does not limit your eligibility to study abroad. Visit and explore other opportunities.
Course Approval Database
Students should consult with the  OEA Course Approval Database  to view a full list of pre-approved courses for most programs. The Course Approval Database may not contain updated/new courses and students may need to submit additional courses for review and approval. Programs and universities are continually updating course offerings and the program’s website will list most accurate course offerings for the planned term abroad. 
It is important to plan ahead as it is not uncommon for scholarship deadlines to occur much earlier than a ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ or program application deadlines.
There are many study abroad scholarships available for students through ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ University, our partner programs and other external sources, like the US Government. The OEA can help students with the scholarship search and application process. If a scholarship is found outside of the OEA scholarship page, students should have it reviewed by the OEA to determine if it is a viable option.
Browse the scholarships opportunties found on the OEA website.