Semester at Sea is indeed a voyage of a lifetime. The passion and professionalism of the staff, the faculty, and the crew are undeniable. I will always remember the places we visited, but more importantly, the people I met, especially the students whose unbridled enthusiasm and energy were contagious.
Spring 2023 | Asian, African, and European Exploration
Admissions & Financial Aid
Exploring countries in Europe, Africa, and Asia, this voyage gives participants a truly impactful study abroad adventure on our floating college!
Spring 2023
Overview
Sailing with Semester at Sea is a life-changing adventure that takes you around the globe aboard our floating college, sharing experiences with a close-knit living and learning community. If you’re interested in joining our Spring 2023 Voyage, here’s everything you need to know about admissions and financial aid.
97%
of voyagers
say SAS was their most significant college experience
42%
of voyagers
spend extended time living abroad after SAS
73%
of voyagers
experience long-term positive impact
22%
of voyagers
go on to work outside the United States
Admissions Requirements
Find your voyager type and click to learn about specific admissions requirements.
Gap Year Students
Recent high school graduates who are interested in sailing before enrolling full-time at an undergraduate institution
Undergraduate Students
Students who are enrolled full-time in a degree-granting program at an accredited 2- or 4-year college or university
Recent College Graduate Students
Students who have recently completed their undergraduate studies and wish to extend their learning
Discover Financial Aid Options to Put the Voyage of a Lifetime Within Reach
Each semester, the Institute for Shipboard Education and Semester at Sea offer scholarships, need-based grants, and merit grants to make it possible for more students to set sail and join our living and learning community. Even students who don’t receive financial aid at their home colleges or universities may qualify for funding assistance through Semester at Sea.
Why Semester at Sea?
10+ Destinations
Experience life in more countries than any other study abroad program.
College Credit
Keep your goals on track and earn up to 15 credits from a top-ranked university.
Shipboard Life
With the ship as your home, you’ll be part of an amazing community of learners.
Global Experience
Become a citizen of the world and develop a comparative understanding of global cultures.
Hear From Past Voyagers
I have always loved to travel and Semester at Sea introduced me to places and people that changed my life forever.
One of the most valuable things I took away from my experience was the relationships I made aboard the MV Explorer, some of which I continue to connect with. They were all current college students, and offered me great advice when I began my freshman orientation during the fall after my summer voyage.
Not only is it fully planned and scheduled for you, including lunch, you also don’t have to do a bunch of research online before you go because you have a guide who’s job it is to know the history of it teaching it to you. The guide teaches you in such a fun way that all you can think is how much more you want to know about the subject.
I loved the tour guide, she was excellent. It was great to have someone present for the entire field program who was able to explain the history, answer questions, and communicate with the locals to ensure a seamless experience.