International Programs
As the boundaries between nations become more fluid, our cultures, economies, and ecosystems are more connected than ever. That’s why international experiences are integral across our undergraduate and graduate programs.
Each program leverages its unique location by inviting architects, artists, and designers to join WashU faculty as instructors and visiting lecturers; by incorporating local sites into course assignments and studio projects; and by arranging excursions to nearby sites and cities. These international experiences coordinate with program curricula so students can make progress toward degree requirements.
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Current Sam Fox School Programs
Florence
Undergraduate students can take advantage of study abroad opportunities in Florence, Italy. The School runs full-semester programs for architecture, art, and design students, as well as a summer program, open to all WashU students.
Global Urbanism Studio
The culminating studio of the Master of Urban Design program allows students to study global cities marked by an active cultural scene but a complex, challenging urban fabric.
Berlin Sommerakademie
This summer program for MFA in Visual Art students explores multiple modes of creative and cultural production in relation to the material, social, and political conditions of Berlin, Germany.
Barcelona
Building off of past international offerings, Master of Architecture students have the opportunity to study internationally in Barcelona, Spain in the Spring semester.
Lively City
The Lively City: Behavioral Studies & Public Space Design visits major urban areas like Copenhagen, London, and Miami where students gain perspectives and skills that put people and their needs at the heart of the creative process of re-imagining and transforming cities.
Washington University Study Abroad Programs
With proper planning and approval, undergraduate students can also explore additional study abroad opportunities, either offered by other colleges at Washington University or by non-WashU programs. Visit the intranet pages linked to here for more details.
Where We’ve Gone
From trips related to a particular studio to full-curriculum, semester-long study, our Sam Fox School students have been all around the world.
