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A World of Possibilities

At Fairfield, we’re committed to preparing our students for an increasingly competitive global market so they graduate ready to take on the world. Global Fairfield’s portfolio of programs and services are designed to challenge students in the classroom and beyond, with learning opportunities that optimize the international setting and bring an elevated, global understanding to students’ experience.

Global Fairfield’s mission is to design and implement global partnerships, programs, and projects; to support the development of globally competent students through study abroad and exchange, international internships and research, service and language learning opportunities; and to oversee the processes and procedures to implement and maintain agreements with international academic partners.

Study Abroad & Exchange Programs

From international and domestic internships to clinical and research opportunities in over 50 study abroad programs, Global Fairfield offers a breadth of unique and customizable experiences designed to globalize your education and hone your professional competencies. So you’re never simply taking classes abroad, you’re getting a one-of-a-kind, international experience that will help you thrive in today’s global landscape.

International Degree-Seeking Students

Fairfield University welcomes applications from international students around the world in recognition of the diverse perspective they bring to the classroom and the greater University community. Our students represent over 50 countries across four continents and include China, India, Ireland, Vietnam, Peru, and Mexico to name a few.

Graduate & Postbaccalaureate Global Programs

Global Fairfield serves as a resource for Fairfield University students for international study after graduation. There are a variety of programs students can explore. Fairfield University and FUA-Florence University of the Arts offer students the chance to immerse themselves in the city and culture of Florence, while the Global Immersion Experience allows students to study for one week in a selected country during spring break.

Travel & Faculty Resources

Sponsored Travel and Risk Management

The University’s International Sponsored Travel Policy constitutes a risk-management policy intended to support the health, safety, and welfare of University staff, faculty, and students and is intended to facilitate comprehensive health, safety, and risk-management review with respect to University sponsored international travel.

Faculty Resources

Learn how Fairfield is expanding the opportunities, horizons, and perspectives of our students by engaging them in exceptional experiences abroad through Global Fairfield.

School of Record

Fairfield University serves as the official School of Record (SOR) for the American College of the Mediterranean (ACM) and the American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) and their programs.

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