{"id":138,"date":"2020-05-26T13:13:15","date_gmt":"2020-05-26T13:13:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/internationalprograms\/?page_id=138"},"modified":"2026-02-03T20:39:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T20:39:28","slug":"vassar","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/international-programs\/study-abroad-programs\/vassar\/","title":{"rendered":"Vassar Sponsored Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- Inserted by Dropdownizer plugin. Forces video embeds contained in dropdowns to have a size --><style>.dropdownizer__dropdown iframe { width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; }<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"\/international-programs\/programs\/vassar\/berlin\/\">Berlin, Germany<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/international-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/05\/second-frame-berlin-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Inside of a glass building with a large art installation.\" class=\"wp-image-146\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Vassar College is an associate member of the Berlin Consortium For German Studies established by the University of Chicago, Columbia University\/Barnard College, Johns Hopkins University, University of Pennsylvania, Princeton, and Yale University. The program is based in Berlin and managed by Columbia University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Language of instruction: German<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Length of program: Either one semester (fall or spring) or the entire academic year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"\/international-programs\/programs\/vassar\/bologna\/\">Bologna, Italy<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/international-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2023\/03\/IMG_6113-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial view of an old city with blue skies and some clouds.\" class=\"wp-image-1782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/international-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2023\/03\/IMG_6113-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/international-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2023\/03\/IMG_6113-220x220.jpg 220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Vassar College, Wellesley College, and Wesleyan University offer a study abroad program at the Universit\u00e0 di Bologna in Italy. The program is committed to high academic standards and to providing opportunities for students to develop their knowledge of the Italian language and culture in one of the most venerable and prestigious academic environments in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Language of instruction: Italian<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Length of program: either one semester (fall or spring) or the entire academic year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"\/international-programs\/programs\/vassar\/clifden\/\">Clifden, Ireland<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/international-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/05\/second-frame-clifden-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Row of brown and beige houses with flowers in front.\" class=\"wp-image-144\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Irish Internship Program in Clifden is only open to Vassar students. This program, established in 1986, offers an internship experience in Irish elementary or secondary education. Admission to the program is vetted through the Education Department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Language of instruction: English<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Length of program: one semester (fall or spring).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"\/international-programs\/programs\/vassar\/london\/\">London, England<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/international-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/05\/second-frame-london-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Three story red brick building with white trim.\" class=\"wp-image-143\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This Vassar Media and Culture Studies Program in London is open to all majors. Goldsmiths\u2014ranked top London university in Media and Communications, Music, and Visual Arts\u2014is also among the most respected UK colleges in Anthropology, Cinema Studies, Cultural Studies, Drama, Economics, History, Literary Studies, Political Theory, Psychology, and Sociology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Language of instruction: English<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Length of program: one semester (fall only).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"\/international-programs\/programs\/vassar\/madrid\/\">Madrid, Spain<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/international-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/10\/madrid-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"White, three story intricately decorated building with a black and gold 3-light post in front.\" class=\"wp-image-418\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Vassar College and Wesleyan University direct a study abroad program based at Universidad Carlos III in Madrid. The program offers an ideal opportunity for students who wish to perfect their Spanish and increase their cross-cultural awareness while living and studying in Madrid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Language of instruction: Spanish<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Length of program: either one semester (fall or spring) or the entire academic year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"\/international-programs\/programs\/vassar\/paris\/\">Paris, France<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/international-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/05\/second-frame-paris-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Eiffel Tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France.\" class=\"wp-image-141\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Vassar-Wesleyan Program in Paris offers a broad academic program with courses in all aspects of French civilization\u2014politics, art, literature, cinema, and history. Living in Paris allows the students to take the opportunity to improve their language skills and learn about contemporary French culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Language of instruction: French<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Length of program: either one semester (fall or spring) or the entire academic year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"\/international-programs\/programs\/vassar\/stpetersburg\/\">St. Petersburg, Russia<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/international-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/05\/second-frame-stpetersburg-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"White and teal intricately decorated building with large spires on top.\" class=\"wp-image-140\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Vassar Program in St. Petersburg offers a unique academic semester both for Russian majors and students interested in Art History. Students get a rare behind the scene glimpse into the collections of the Hermitage and the Russian Museum while taking classes in the Hermitage. No previous knowledge of Russian is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Language of instruction: English\/Russian<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Length of program: one semester (fall only).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Vassar Program in St. Petersburg is currently suspended. Please contact <a href=\"mailto:internationalprograms@vassar.edu\">internationalprograms@vassar.edu<\/a> if you have any questions<\/em>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Berlin, Germany Vassar College is an associate member of the Berlin Consortium For German Studies established by the University of Chicago, Columbia University\/Barnard College, Johns Hopkins University, University of Pennsylvania, Princeton, and Yale University. The program is based in Berlin and managed by Columbia University. 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