Information for programs commencing in 2013-2014 is now posted.

Caltech currently offers five official undergraduate study abroad programs:

Cambridge Scholars Program
Cambridge University
Cambridge, England

London Scholars Program
University College London
London, England

Copenhagen Scholars Program
Copenhagen University & Danish Technical University
Copenhagen, Denmark

Edinburgh Scholars Program
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland

Ecole Polytechnique Scholars Program
Ecole Polytechnique
Paris, France

Melbourne Scholars Program
University of Melbourne
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Only Caltech students are eligible and apply during their sophomore or junior year to study abroad during their junior or senior year, respectively. Students receive a minimum of 36 units, provided that they pass their coursework and it is possible to get additional units. Students can receive general credit or option credit. Students can also get humanities or social science credit in most programs. Courses taken abroad can fulfill specific option requirements, i.e., actually replace a course taken here as long as the instructor agrees to evaluate the course on the student's return.

Each fall we hold Study Abroad information meetings at which we explain the application process, the program options, and have students who have participated in study abroad speak to share their experiences. Announcements for the meetings are sent via the Caltech email directory.

In the FASA library you will find sample proposals, surveys on the academic and social experience at each program that were comleted by former participants, and a other resources pertaining to each program.

Program Information
The following documents are essential to understanding the different programs. In order to successfully apply to a Caltech Scholars Program, you must read the appropriate handout for specific information.

Application Documents
Applicants must read the application directions posted below. All forms are available as writable PDFs. Please consult this guide to learn how to use them. You are also welcome to fill them out by hand. All forms must be turned in as hard copies. Check the Ecole Polytechnique page for program-specific information.

Graduate Opportunities for Study/Research Abroad

Graduate students seeking funding to support research abroad at the graduate or postdoctoral level should contact major funding agencies in their field and research fellowship opportunities such as the Fulbright. The internet is a valuable tool and one excellent resource for such grants is GrantsNet. In addition graduate students can find books in the FASA Office library that provide information on such funding. Graduate students are also encouraged to speak with faculty in their department to obtain their advice on such funding.

Recent alumni who are interested in fellowships such as the Fulbright, Rhodes, or Marshall should contact the director of the FASA Office to find out requirements for obtaining a Caltech endorsement or nomination for such awards.