Students Admitted to UVA's College of Arts & Sciences can now
Begin Their UVA Experience in
a New and Exciting Way!
Join a select group of students and enhoy the life-changing experiences of study abroad in your first semester!
Whether you chose to spend your first semester in London, Shanghai or Valencia, UVA Global First offers you a compelling classroom experience with a hands-on exploration of the history, cultures, politics, and architecture of your host city.
UVA London First
Global Cultures in a World City
Begin your studies at Regent's University London; Directed by Professor Michael Levenson.
UVA Shanghai First
Globalization in a Chinese Setting
Begin your studies at Fudan University; Directed by with Professor Mark Thomas.
UVA Valencia First
A UVA tradition now open to new first-year and transfer students.
Begin your studies in Spain and select either the Pre-health Track OR the Language & Culture Track; Directed by Professor Herbert Braun.