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Studying abroad requires careful planning, and getting an early start certainly helps. Meet with your academic advisor to determine which classes you still need to take. We will then try to tailor your study abroad experience based on your academic needs.
Request an appointment with a study abroad advisor. Advisors will help you find the best program fit for you, based on cost, length of study, available courses, and more.
Study abroad programs are available during the fall and spring semesters, May and summer terms, and winter and spring breaks.
Incoming first-year and transfer students must spend two semesters at UofL before becoming eligible to study abroad in order to obtain a UofL GPA.
Students whose major falls within the College of Arts & Sciences may study abroad their senior year as the College of Arts & Sciences has permanently waived the requirement to spend the final 30 hours on campus. These students should be aware of potential delays in the arrival of their international transcript to UofL which may affect graduation.
Programs vary in length, from 10 days during winter and spring breaks, 4 – 12 weeks during summer, one semester, or a full academic year.
Study abroad programs are available all over the world! Options are available in approximately 70 countries. Discover your options.
Yes. You can study abroad as many times (and to as many places) as you want! If you are considering this, you will want to ensure you can complete all your degree requirements in a timely manner.
YES! Many programs offer classes entirely in English. Students can take a mixture of classes in English and a foreign language abroad if desired.
Not at all! All majors are welcome to study abroad. We cannot guarantee that all subjects are available in every country, but we will work with you to find a program that is a great fit.
Visit the Passport Place at UofL, or check out the U.S. Department of State's website detailing exactly how.
Your safety is important to us. While no travel is completely risk-free, UofL closely monitors what is happening around the world and follows US Department of State and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance.
The earlier the better! Students should being planning 6-12 months in advance.
Note that program deadlines vary, and scholarship deadlines are earlier than program deadlines.
Request an appointment with a study abroad advisor.
Apply for a passport (if you don’t already have one). You can do this on campus at The Passport Place at UofL. Requirements for applying can be found at The Passport Place, or on the U.S. Department of State's website.