NC State Group Programs
Group programs are led by an NC State program director (faculty or staff member) with other NC State students. Group program benefits include unique programs tailored to the location, discipline, and expertise of the program director. Programs may include site visits, research projects, and/or fieldwork.
Note: Not every Group Program listed below runs every year. Please refer to the program status to determine when the program will be running.
Likelihood of Acceptance Definitions
- Likelihood of Acceptance: New/Excellent/Good/Limited/Most Competitive
- New: This program is running for the first time, so we are unsure how competitive it will be. We anticipate that it will be good and that the majority of applicants will be accepted.
- Excellent: For students meeting the minimum requirements, the chance of acceptance is excellent.
- Good: The majority of applicants are normally accepted.
- *Limited: This program is somewhat competitive and likely a few qualified candidates will not be accepted, but alternate program opportunities will be available.
- *Most Competitive: This is one of the most competitive study abroad programs at NC State. A portion of qualified candidates will not be accepted, but alternate program opportunities will be available.
- *Students applying to programs with a limited or competitive chance of acceptance should keep backup programs in mind that have a good or excellent chance of acceptance.
| Program Name | Term Offered | Program Status | Credit Hours | Likelihood of Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Namibia: Wildlife Aerial Observatory | Fall | Now Accepting Applications | 12 | Good |
| Costa Rica: Wildlife Management and Conservation | Spring Break | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 3 | Limited - somewhat competitive |
| Italy: Macroeconomics in Piacenza | Spring Break | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 3 | Good |
| France: Art and Science of Negotiation in Paris | Spring Break | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 3 | Good |
| Switzerland: Organizational Resiliency in Zurich and Geneva | Spring Break | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 3 | Limited - somewhat competitive |
| France: International Business Strategy in Paris | Spring Break | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 3 | Good |
| Ecuador: E 101 Introduction to Engineering and Problem Solving | Spring Break | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 1 | Good |
| NC State Prague: E 101 Introduction to Engineering and Problem-Solving | Spring Break | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 1 | Good |
| Kenya: E 101 Introduction to Engineering and Problem-Solving | Spring Break | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 1 | Good |
| Italy:Urban History and Sustainability in Venice | Spring Break | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 3 | Closed |
| Ecuador: the Amazon to the Andes | Spring Break | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 3 | Limited - somewhat competitive |
| Galapagos: Animal Behavior and Conservation on the Galapagos Islands | Spring Break | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 3 | Excellent |
| South Africa: Student Teaching Abroad | Spring Short Term (April) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 2 | Excellent |
| Netherlands: Horticulture, Floriculture, Culture and Seeds | Spring Short Term (May) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 3 | Limited - somewhat competitive |
| Galapagos: History and Natural History of the Galapagos Islands | Spring Short Term (May) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 3 | Excellent |
| France: Global Cultural Competencies and Sustainable Communities in Nice | Spring Short Term (May) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 3 | Limited - somewhat competitive |
| Bonaire: Ecological and Geological Processes in an Immersive Scientific Diving Experience | Spring Short Term (May) | Tentatively Running in 2027 | 3 | Excellent |
| Greece: Design, History and Representation | Summer | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 6 | Limited - somewhat competitive |
| Ireland: Global Food Systems, Sustainable Agricultural Practices and Culture | Summer | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 3 | Good |
| Scotland: BME, Design and Innovation in a Universal Healthcare System (Joint UNC/NC State) | Summer | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 6 | Good |
| Italy: Environmental Change and Evolution | Summer | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 6 | Good |
| Spain: Sustainable Entrepreneurship | Summer | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 3 | Excellent |
| Austria: German Language and Culture in Vienna | Summer (May - July) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 6 | Excellent |
| Ireland: Global Engineering Internship | Summer 1 (June - August) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 6 | Good |
| Italy: Classics Alive - Life and Literature in the Ancient World | Summer 1 (June - July) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 6 | Excellent |
| Germany: Innovation and Marketing Systems in Munich | Summer 1 (June) | Tentatively running in 2026 | 3 | Good |
| Brazil: Business Sustainability in Emerging Markets Practicum in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro | Summer 1 (June) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 3 | Good |
| Japan: Visual Studies in Historical Context | Summer 1 (June) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 6 | Good |
| Germany: Learning for Democracy and Social Change | Summer 1 (June) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 3 | Good |
| Bahamas: Ecology, Evolution and Human Dimensions of Conservation Biology | Summer 1 (May - August) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 6 | Excellent |
| Poole Global Internships | Summer 1 (May - July) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 6 | Limited - somewhat competitive |
| Italy: History and Italian Studies in Florence | Summer 1 (May - June) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 3 or 6 | Good |
| Spain: Language, Technology and Culture in Sevilla | Summer 1 (May - June) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 6 | Limited - somewhat competitive |
| Germany: Accounting and Financial Management in Reutlingen | Summer 1 (May - June) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 9 | Good |
| United Kingdom: Sport Programs and Facilities | Summer 1 (May - June) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 6 | Most Competitive |
| Gambia and Senegal: Globalization, Culture and Social Justice | Summer 1 (May - June) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 6 | Excellent |
| United Kingdom: Investments and Portfolio Management in Leeds | Summer 1 (May - June) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 6 | Good |
| Australia: Entrepreneurship and Business Opportunity in Adelaide | Summer 1 (May - June) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 9 | Good |
| Spain: Culture and Community Engagement in Barcelona and the Camino de Santiago | Summer 1 (May - June) | Tentatively Running in 2027 | 3 | Good |
| Rwanda: Field Experiences in Engineering Education | Summer 1 (May - June) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 6 | Excellent |
| Belgium: International Organizations in Action in Brussels | Summer 1 (May - June) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 6 | Limited - somewhat competitive |
| Argentina: Language and Culture in Buenos Aires | Summer 1 (May - June) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 6 | Excellent |
| Japan: Operations Management and Information Systems Management in Nagoya | Summer 1 (May - June) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 9 | Limited - somewhat competitive |
| NC State Prague: E 101 Introduction to Engineering and Problem-Solving | Summer 1 (May - June) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 5 | Good |
| NC State Prague: Internship | Summer 1 (May - June) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 6 | Limited - somewhat competitive |
| NC State Prague: Classic Summer | Summer 1 (May - June) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 6 | Good |
| Ireland: Civil Engineering | Summer 1 (May - June) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 6 | Good |
| Cuba: History, Environment and Culture in Havana | Summer 1 (May-June) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 6 | Good |
| Ireland: Equine Industry | Summer 1 (May) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 3 | Good |
| Argentina: Marketing Methods in Buenos Aires | Summer 1 (May) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 6 | Good |
| Scotland and England: Agricultural Production Systems and Culture | Summer 1 (May) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 3 | Limited - somewhat competitive |
| Poland: Clinical Healthcare Shadowing | Summer 1 (May) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 3 | Limited - somewhat competitive |
| Spain: International Marketing in Seville | Summer 1 (May) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 6 | Most Competitive |
| New Zealand: Global Explorations into Cultural Awareness and Education | Summer 1 (May) | Tentatively Running in 2027 | 3 | Excellent |
| Greece: Science, Education and Extension (SEE) Inside Greek Agriculture | Summer 1 (May) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 3 | Most Competitive |
| Portugal: Clinical Healthcare Shadowing | Summer 1 (May) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 3 | Limited - somewhat competitive |
| Germany: Sustainable Livestock Production | Summer 1 (May) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 3 | Good |
| India: An Emerging Market in Global Business | Summer 1 (May) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 6 | Excellent |
| Belize: Public History - Museums, Ecological Heritage and Food Tourism | Summer 1 (May) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 6 | Excellent |
| France: Roman Engineering and Infrastructure | Summer 1 (May) | Tentatively Running in 2028 | 3 | Good |
| Brazil: Paper International Experience | Summer 1 (May) | Tentatively Running in 2027 | 1 | Excellent |
| Ireland: Language and Education | Summer 1 (May) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 3 | Good |
| Italy: Engineering in Roman Times | Summer 1 (May) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 3 | Good |
| United Kingdom: Introduction to Animal Behavior and Veterinary Physiotherapy | Summer 2 (July - August) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 3 | Good |
| NC State Prague: Civil Engineering | Summer 2 (July - August) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 3 | Good |
| Sweden: Sustainable Use of Natural Resources | Summer 2 (July) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 4 | Limited - somewhat competitive |
| NC State Prague: The Struggle of the Free Press - Fake News and Conspiracy Theories | Summer 2 (July) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 3 | Good |
| NC State Prague: Plagues, History and Public Health | Summer 2 (July) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 3 | Limited - somewhat competitive |
| NC State Prague: Physiology and Anatomy of Domestic Animals | Summer 2 (July) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 4 | Good |
| NC State Prague: Global One Health | Summer 2 (July) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 3 | Limited - somewhat competitive |
| United Kingdom: STEM and Liberal Studies in London | Summer 2 (June - August) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 6 | Good |
| United Kingdom: British History and Shakespeare in Oxford | Summer 2 (June - July) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 6 | Excellent |
| Italy: Language, Technology and Culture in Perugia | Summer 2 (June - July) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 6 | Excellent |
| Spain: Language and Culture in Valencia | Summer 2 (June - July) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 6 | Good |
| Cyprus: Archaeological Field School | Summer 2 (June - July) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 3 or 6 | Limited - somewhat competitive |
| South Africa: Leading in a Complex World in Stellenbosch | Summer 2 (June - July) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 6 | Good |
| Cyprus: Archaeological Field School Internship | Summer 2 (June - July) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 3 | Most Competitive |
| Thailand: Global Animal Management Issues, Concerns and Solutions | Summer 2 (June - July) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 3 | Limited - somewhat competitive |
| France: Language, Culture and History in Lyon | Summer 2 (June - July) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 6 | Excellent |
| NC State Prague: Shakespeare in Performance | Summer 2 (June - July) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 6 | Excellent |
| Thailand: Global Animal Management Issues and Marine Conservation | Summer 2 (June - July) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 4 | Limited - somewhat competitive |
| South Korea: Science and Culture | Summer 2 (June - July) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 5, 6 or 7 | Good |
| Colombia: Biomedical Electronics | Summer 2 (June - July) | Tentatively Running in 2027 | 6 | Excellent |
| Botswana: Public Health, Environment Conservation and Colonial Legacies | Summer 2 (June) | Tentatively Running in 2026 | 6 | Excellent |
| Mexico: Grand North American Migrations | Winter Break | Tentatively Running in 2025 | 3 | Limited - somewhat competitive |