An Exciting January Term Abroad Awaits!
Dive Into a World of Opportunities with AIFS Abroad
Spend your January Term on one of our award-winning study abroad programs. With AIFS Abroad, winter isn’t just a season—it’s the beginning of an adventure that shapes your future. Spending your winter break abroad allows you to experience a world of diverse cultures, while earning academic credit and growing both personally and professionally!
Whether it’s studying Spanish language in Salamanca, becoming a local in London broadening your liberal arts horizons, or exploring biodiverse ecosystems in the Galápagos Islands, we have a program for every interest and curiosity during January Term.
Seize your moment this January!
January Term Program Application Deadlines Begin September 15
January Term Study Abroad Programs
Make the world your classroom this January Term. Take courses towards your major and immerse yourself in culture on a transformative winter experience overseas!
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Italian Perspectives: Liberal Arts, Language and Marketing
AIFS Global Education Center
Florence, Italy
January Term 2026
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Ecosystems and Biodiversity in the Galapagos
Universidad San Francisco de Quito
Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
January Term 2026
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Art History
Institut de Langue et de Culture Françaises
Paris, France
January Term 2026
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Art and International Business
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain
January Term 2026
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Healthcare, Environmental Studies and Business
Veritas University
San Jose, Costa Rica
January Term 2026
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Business and Communications
The American Business School of Paris
Paris, France
January Term 2026
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Music in the Age of Mozart
AIFS Global Education Center
Salzburg, Austria
January Term 2026
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Business and Communications
Instituto Universitario de Lisboa (ISCTE)
Lisbon, Portugal
January Term 2026
Study + Travel
Fashion Marketing
AIFS Global Education Center
Multi City, England, France, Italy
January Term 2026
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Italian Perspectives: Management, Social Sciences and Language
AIFS Global Education Center
Rome, Italy
January Term 2026
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Humanities and Social Sciences
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Berlin, Germany
January Term 2026
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Business, Management and Sustainability
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Milan, Italy
January Term 2026
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Discovering South Africa through Business and Photography
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch, South Africa
January Term 2026
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French Fashion: 18th – 21st century
Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne
Paris, France
January Term 2026
Study + Travel
European Art and Culture
AIFS Global Education Center
Multi City, England, France, Italy
January Term 2026
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Exploring the Global City
AIFS Global Education Center
London, England
January Term 2026
Study Abroad and Internship Locations
AIFS Abroad offers a wide range of program options in exciting locations around the world during January Term, May Term, Spring, Summer, and Fall. Find your perfect destination!
Scholarships and Grants for January Term Abroad
Get financial assistance towards your January Term study abroad program! The deadline to apply for AIFS Abroad scholarships and grants for January Term semester programs abroad is October 1!
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Why Study Abroad During January Term?
From avoiding peak tourist season to staying productive during your winter break, you’ll love your January Term study abroad adventure.
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AIFS Abroad participants and alumni share their exciting January Term adventures!
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Benefits of Studying Abroad During Winter Break
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