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Student International Travel Considerations
- U.S. Department of State: Revised Worldwide Caution.
- Student University Related Travel to Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza is restricted until further notice.
- For questions about international travel and risk of exposure to Mpox, read the guidance on Mpox from UVA Student Health and Wellness and consult with your medical provider as appropriate.
Entry Requirement for Travel To and Transit Through the United Kingdom: Travelers from the U.S. and many other countries are required to have a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter or transit through the UK. The ETA costs £10 and is valid for two years or until the passport used to obtain the ETA expires. Apply for the ETA online or through the UK ETA app. While approvals are predicted to be within three days or faster, students are advised to apply at least three weeks in advance of planned travel in case of processing delays. To learn more, visit the links above or watch videos on what an ETA is and how to apply for a UK ETA.
Go Abroad Again
Feeling like you still have too many blank pages in your passport? Consider these opportunities to get back overseas:
- Study abroad again! Search for a study abroad program.
- Apply for Research Awards like the Harrison Undergraduate Research Awards and the Double Hoo Award.
- Look at Graduate schools abroad.
- Explore funding, including the Rotary Global Grant.
- Learn about using federal student aid at international universities.
- DIS alumni interested in health and life sciences may be eligible for the KI-DIS Fellowship to complete an English-taught Masters program at a leading Scandinavian medical university.
- American students interested in pursuing graduate studies in Australia may consider the American Australian Association Graduate Education Scholarship which provides support up to $40,000. Applications are open annually from Aug. 1 - Sept. 30.
- Research fellowship opportunities through the Office of Citizen Scholar Development (and attend one of their monthly Introductory Workshops to learn more).
- Consider the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Applications are due at least a year in advance, so be sure to plan ahead!
- Consider the Leifur Eiríksson Foundation Fellowships Program: One fellowship per year (the Robert Kellogg Memorial Fellowship) is designated for a graduate student from Iceland to study at UVA, or a UVA student to study in Iceland.
- Consider the Foreign Affairs IT Fellowship: Funded by the US Department of State, this two-year Fellowship that provides a path to a career in the Foreign Service as a Diplomatic Technology Officer.
- Consider international careers and employment:
- Interested in teaching abroad? Check out the Career Center's Resources for Teaching Abroad.
- Volunteer opportunities abound as well, including the Peace Corps (also check out UVA's Peace Corps Prep program!).