International & Domestic Affiliated Programs

Affiliated programs have been approved for Fairfield University students after a process of evaluation. Students studying in these programs:

  • Earn transfer credit, meaning that grades earned will not appear on your Fairfield transcripts (exceptions noted with an asterisk). Students must earn a C or better for credit to transfer.
  • Pay standard Fairfield University costs for tuition and, if applicable, room and board.
  • Retain eligibility for TuitonPay payment plans and financial aid.

Image: Rouen, FranceApproved Affiliated Programs include the following:

  • Australia - University of Melbourne*
  • CIEE - sites in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America
  • China - The Beijing Center
  • Costa Rica - API*
  • England - Blackfriars Hall, Oxford; Leeds-API*; London School of Economics; Regent's American College, London
  • Finland - Helsinki Polytechnic*
  • France - IAU, Aix-en-Provence, Avignon; IFI-Rouen*; Strasbourg (spring only)
  • Germany - Baden-Wuerttemberg, nine sites
  • Greece - College Year in Athens
  • Japan - Doshisha Women's College, Kyoto; Sophia University, Tokyo
  • Netherlands - Universiteit Maastricht
  • Russia - ACTR, St. Petersburg
  • School for Field Studies - Kenya, Costa Rica, Mexico, Turks and Caicos
  • Scotland - University of Edinburgh
  • South Africa - University of The Western Cape
  • Spain - API*, five sites: Barcelona, Granada, Madrid, Salamanca, and Seville; IQS Barcelona*, SLU Madrid
  • Washington, D.C. - WII (internships)

* These programs provide Fairfield University credits and grades.

All students must work with the Study Abroad Office to choose a program from the approved list and to prepare for a semester or session abroad. Make an appointment with an advisor by calling (203) 254-4000, ext. 4332.

Credits are granted only for academic work successfully completed on approved international programs.

Fairfield University Study Abroad Programs

  • Study Abroad programs administered by Fairfield University, students earn Fairfield University credit and grades.
  • On affiliated Study Abroad programs, students earn transfer credit.
  • Retain financial aid, including participation in the TuitionPay monthly payment plan.
  • For all programs, students will pay Fairfield University tuition, room and board fees (as applicable).

Office of International Education/Study Abroad Office

Dolan House, second floor
Fairfield University
1073 North Benson Road
Fairfield, Conn. 06824-5195
Phone: (203) 254-4332
Fax: (203) 254-4261

E-mail: studyabroadoffice@fairfield.edu
Website: www.fairfield.edu/studyabroad