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Center for Global and Intercultural Study
Study Abroad with CGIS!
The Center for Global & Intercultural Study (CGIS) offers 120+ programs in over 45 countries. This means that no matter who you are, where you come from, or what you’re studying, an international experience is available to you as an undergraduate student at Michigan! We can help you fulfill your major/minor & language requirements abroad in programs ranging in length from 4 weeks to a full academic year.
Start your journey today by finding the right program for you!
Have Questions?
We're here to help! We can answer all sorts of questions related to studying abroad, such as travel prep, program choices and application details, health and safety, affordability, your identity abroad, and much more. Let our Student Resources page guide you as you prepare to study abroad, and use our CGIS Advising page to reach out to our team if you have any questions!
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Discover the CGIS Experience
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