FAQs

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. With careful planning, the classes you take abroad can count towards major, minor, and elective requirements. We will 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. 

Studying abroad during your final semester is generally not advised.

Programs can be as short as 10 days over winter and spring breaks. Summer programs run anywhere from 10 days to 12 weeks long. There are also semester and full academic year programs. 

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! There are classes taught in English all around the world. If you do have some knowledge of another language, you may consider enrolling in courses taught in the local language. 

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.

Because some majors are more flexible than others it is important to talk with your academic advisor as early as possible if adjustments to your flight plan are needed.

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. We advise that you start your planning 6-12 months in advance. Program deadlines vary, and scholarship deadlines are often earlier than program deadlines.

Request an appointment with an education 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.