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Research, Education, and Development

Education Abroad

More than 800 Virginia Tech students pursue their studies or work abroad each year in countries from Australia to Malawi.

Center for European Studies and Architecture

    The Center for European Studies and Architecture

The university's historic educational facility in Riva San Vitale, Switzerland, offers a wide variety of semester-long and summer study abroad programs to provide diverse learning experiences for undergraduate and graduate students.

The Caribbean Center for Education and Research

Located on the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic, the center provides facilities for faculty to conduct research as well as instruct students on biodiversity, environmental and social sustainability, global issues in natural resources, and hotel and tourism management.

Research and Economic Development Programs

U.S. Agency for International Development-funded collaborative programs for gender issues, sustainable use of natural resources, and integrated pest management.

Cranwell International Center

    Display of assortment of international flags in front of the Cranwell Center

Established in 1986, the International Center services students, scholars, faculty, spouses, and visitors from 120 countries in all regions of the world, and encourage s interchange between the international guests and their U.S. colleagues, including members of the local community.

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