Study Abroad Program Search
Arizona Abroad Locations
Students study abroad at UA locations at partner universities across the world and pay their regular UA tuition. Participants are also registered and billed for international health insurance. Students can choose from a variety of courses at each destination including those taught by on-site UA faculty, partner university courses, and UA i-courses.
Faculty-Led
Programs organized and/or taught by UA professors and staff. Students take classes with other UA students. Participants earn direct UA credit, which means grades received are calculated into the UA GPA. Participants are billed for UA tuition, international health insurance, and a program fee for logistical expenses.
Exchange
Students attend one of UA's partner institutions abroad for a semester or academic year and attend classes with a mix of local and international students. Participants pay the equivalent of UA tuition and earn transfer credit, which does not affect the UA GPA. Participants are also registered and billed for international health insurance. Please note: space is limited on some exchanges, so apply early!
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Brisbane, AustraliaUniversity of QueenslandUniversity of Queensland
Brisbane, Australia
*Availability will resume in Spring 2022, consider other exchange programs in Australia or UA Sydney. Please contact Dafne Johnson at (dafnej@arizona.edu) if you have any questions*
The University of Queensland is one of Australia's top research universities and a member of Australia's "Group of Eight". It is located in the city of Brisbane on the country's east coast and is known for it's dedication to teaching and campus facilities. It houses over 45,000 students and offers more than 370 programs, including top programs in science and engineering.
- Program Type: Exchange
- Credit Type: Transfer Credit
- Level of Study: Graduate, Undergraduate
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Class Eligibility: Graduate, Junior, Senior, Sophomore
- Program Open To: UA Students
- Language of Instruction: English
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Canberra, AustraliaAustralian National UniversityAustralian National University
Canberra, Australia
The Australian National University is one of Australia's leading national universities, and ranked amongst the top 100 in the world. ANU is ideal for students interested in research lead education - students learn and study alongside world leading scholars. ANU is a celebrated place of intensive research, education and policy engagement. Home to an interconnected community of scholars, the University is located in the heart of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.
- Program Type: Exchange
- Credit Type: Transfer Credit
- Level of Study: Graduate, Undergraduate
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Class Eligibility: Graduate, Junior, Senior, Sophomore
- Program Open To: UA Students
- Language of Instruction: English
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Gold Coast, AustraliaGriffith UniversityGriffith University
Gold Coast, Australia
Griffith University has five campuses to choose from in South East Queensland, between Brisbane and Gold Coast. It’s a great location for students interested in living on the Australian coast or in one of the largest cities in Australia. Griffith is noted for its innovation and multidisciplinary approach, with over 300 majors to choose from. View the video below for a brief introduction to Griffith University, experience a day in the life of a Griffith exchange student, check out the Griffith exchange guide, or take a virtual tour!
- Program Type: Exchange
- Credit Type: Transfer Credit
- Level of Study: Undergraduate
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- Class Eligibility: Graduate, Junior, Senior, Sophomore
- Program Open To: UA Students
- Language of Instruction: English
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Melbourne, AustraliaMonash UniversityMonash University
Melbourne, Australia
Monash University is located just 30 minutes outside Melbourne, one of Australia's most vibrant cities. Monash is the largest university in Australia, with over 60,000 students. It is a member of Australia's "Group of Eight" which demonstrates its dedication to teaching and learning. It offers a wide range of coursework to the meet the needs of any student.
- Program Type: Exchange
- Credit Type: Transfer Credit
- Level of Study: Undergraduate
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Class Eligibility: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
- Program Open To: UA Students
- Language of Instruction: English
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Multi-city, AustraliaEnvironmental Conservation in AustraliaEnvironmental Conservation in Australia
Multi-city, Australia
*Available Summer 2022, updates coming soon!*
Learn about environmental science in the Northern Territory and Western Australia, working with government and private conservation services including The Nature Conservancy, international and national NGOs, and scientific institutions, while participating in ongoing conservation research, including monitoring programs and ecological research.
For more information on this program please contact Dr. Wilson by email (TWilson@cals.arizona.edu).
- Program Type: UA Faculty-led
- Credit Type: UA Direct Credit
- Level of Study: Graduate, Undergraduate
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- Class Eligibility: Graduate, Junior, Senior, Sophomore
- Program Open To: UA and Non-UA Students
- Language of Instruction: English
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Sydney, AustraliaMacquarie UniversityMacquarie University
Sydney, Australia
Macquarie University is located in the north-west part of Sydney, on a gorgeous campus that transports you out of the typical urban surroundings. It is one of Australia's leading research universities with over 31,000 students in attendance. It is very diverse and offers a wide range of majors to accommodate any student. Macquarie University is the only Australian University with an on-campus metro station to provide you with frequent metro services from campus to the Sydney city centre and surrounds. Check out this video to learn more about Macquarie University.
- Program Type: Exchange
- Credit Type: Transfer Credit
- Level of Study: Graduate, Undergraduate
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- Class Eligibility: Graduate, Junior, Senior, Sophomore
- Program Open To: UA Students
- Language of Instruction: English
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Sydney, AustraliaUA SydneyUA Sydney
Sydney, Australia
UA Sydney partners with the University of Technology, Sydney, a cosmopolitan campus centrally located in the heart of Sydney. UTS has over 42,000 students in enrollment. It specializes in a variety of majors, not just in STEM fields, but also in business, communication, architecture and global studies.
- Program Type: Arizona Abroad
- Credit Type: Transfer Credit
- Level of Study: Undergraduate
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- Class Eligibility: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
- Program Open To: UA and Non-UA Students
- Language of Instruction: English
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Sydney, AustraliaEller Summer Sydney Internship - GAVEller Summer Sydney Internship - GAV
Sydney, Australia
*Available Summer 2022, updates coming soon!*
Build marketable skills while gaining résumé-boosting experience in a Fortune 1,000 or start-up company. The program incorporates an 8-week professional internship placement and 3 units of UA direct credit into your summer study abroad experience.- Program Type: Other
- Credit Type: UA Direct Credit
- Level of Study: Undergraduate
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Class Eligibility: Junior, Senior
- Program Open To: UA Students
- Language of Instruction: English
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Sydney, AustraliaUniversity of SydneyUniversity of Sydney
Sydney, Australia
*Not available for Fall 2021, consider other exchange programs in Australia or UA Sydney. Please contact Dafne Johnson at (dafnej@arizona.edu) if you have any questions*
The University of Sydney provides you with the exciting opportunity to add an international perspective to your education at an Australian university with a reputation for excellence in teaching and research. The interdisciplinary nature of the University of Sydney offers a huge range of study options, providing more flexibility to personalize your experience.
Learn more about the University of Sydney!
- Program Type: Exchange
- Credit Type: Transfer Credit
- Level of Study: Undergraduate
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Class Eligibility: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
- Program Open To: UA Students
- Language of Instruction: English
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Gaborone, BotswanaUniversity of BotswanaUniversity of Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana
The University of Botswana (UB) is closely involved in the national development process of Botswana and maintains a rich history of high academic standards and social progressivism. Students on this exchange study with local students on the roughly 15,000 student UB campus. Classes are offered in English across all academic disciplines. Listen to a UA student talking about her experience at the University of Botswana.
- Program Type: Exchange
- Credit Type: Transfer Credit
- Level of Study: Graduate, Undergraduate
- Minimum GPA: 2.7
- Class Eligibility: Graduate, Junior, Senior, Sophomore
- Program Open To: UA Students
- Language of Instruction: English
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Fortaleza, BrazilArizona in BrazilArizona in Brazil
Fortaleza, Brazil
Tentative Summer 2021 dates: June 21 - July 30 (with travel dates June 19 - July 31)
The program's tentative dates may help you organize your upcoming summer plans. However, please do not buy your airline tickets until you have received instructions from UA Study Abroad.
Advance your Portuguese language skills during this six week summer program in Fortaleza, a city off the north coast of Brazil. Immerse yourself in Brazilian culture by living with a local family and exploring this beautiful country through cultural excursions.
- Program Type: UA Faculty-led
- Credit Type: UA Direct Credit
- Level of Study: Graduate, Undergraduate
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- Class Eligibility: Graduate, Junior, Senior, Sophomore
- Program Open To: UA and Non-UA Students
- Language of Instruction: Portuguese
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Phnom Penh, CambodiaUA Phnom PenhUA Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
From jungle temples to glistening pagodas and rickshaw rides, get a front row seat to Southeast Asia in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh. Known as the Kingdom of Wonder, Cambodia features rich history, hospitality, and natural beauty. Study in Cambodia's economic center while enjoying access to the temples of the UNESCO World Heritage site Angkor Wat, and the pristine beaches of the Gulf of Thailand.
- Program Type: Arizona Abroad
- Credit Type: Transfer Credit
- Level of Study: Undergraduate
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- Class Eligibility: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
- Program Open To: UA and Non-UA Students
- Language of Instruction: English
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Viña del Mar, ChileArizona in Viña del MarArizona in Viña del Mar
Viña del Mar, Chile
Arizona in Viña del Mar allows for the fusion of Spanish language and Chilean culture in the beautiful country of Chile, situated between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean. Learn local modismos with your Chilean host family and explore the twin cities of Viña and Valpo during this semester-long experience.
- Program Type: UA Faculty-led
- Credit Type: UA Direct Credit
- Level of Study: Undergraduate
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- Class Eligibility: Junior, Senior, Sophomore
- Program Open To: UA and Non-UA Students
- Language of Instruction: English, Spanish
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Hangzhou, ChinaArizona in Hangzhou: Chinese Culture and BuddhismArizona in Hangzhou: Chinese Culture and Buddhism
Hangzhou, China
***Available for Summer 2022. Please check back for more information.***
Hangzhou, the capital and most prosperous city in China’s Zhejiang Province, is an emerging technology hub and is renowned for its historic relics and natural beauty. This program offers a unique opportunity to experience first-hand China's dynamic Buddhist Tea culture.
***This program is limited to a maximum of 11 students. The 11 students accepted will receive $1,000 in funding from the hosting monastery to help defray program costs. The funding will be issued by the academic unit and applied as a stipend to students' Bursar's accounts.***
- Program Type: UA Faculty-led
- Credit Type: UA Direct Credit
- Level of Study: Undergraduate
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- Class Eligibility: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
- Program Open To: UA and Non-UA Students
- Language of Instruction: English
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Hong Kong, ChinaUniversity of Hong KongUniversity of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China
Ranked as one of the top 3 universities in all of Asia, the University of Hong Kong combines academic prestige with the chance to experience one of the most vibrant and dynamic cities in the world. All classes are held in English, and the exchange is open to nearly all disciplines.
- Program Type: Exchange
- Credit Type: Transfer Credit
- Level of Study: Graduate, Undergraduate
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Class Eligibility: Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Graduate
- Program Open To: UA Students
- Language of Instruction: English
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Multi-City, ChinaIntegrating Chinese Medicine and Public HealthIntegrating Chinese Medicine and Public Health
Multi-City, China
***Available for Summer 2022. Please check back for more information.***
As one of study abroad's most affordable summer programs, Integrating Chinese Medicine and Public Health takes students on an immersion cultural and academic journey crossing Beijing, Xi’an, Zhengzhou and Qingdao. Learn about basic theories of Chinese medicine, acupuncture, tuina (Chinese medical massage), and Chinese martial arts, including Health Qigong and Tai Chi, in authentic cultural settings. This program has limited enrollment and therefore, students are encouraged to apply early to secure their spot. **Due to funding sources, this program has an EARLY deadline and students holding a Chinese passport are ineligible to apply.**
- Program Type: UA Faculty-led
- Credit Type: UA Direct Credit
- Level of Study: Graduate, Undergraduate
- Minimum GPA: 2.7
- Class Eligibility: Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Graduate
- Program Open To: UA and Non-UA Students
- Language of Instruction: English
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Bogota, ColombiaSecurity and Peacebuilding in ColombiaSecurity and Peacebuilding in Colombia
Bogota, Colombia
This program in Bogotá, Colombia, offers an academic experience alongside for-credit internships in security and conflict resolution. Students earn 6 units of U of A credit studying security while contributing to a lasting peace in Colombia. The program includes opportunities to engage the leaders behind the 2016 peace accord, and excursions to peace communities and the comunas of Medellín.
- Program Type: UA Faculty-led
- Credit Type: UA Direct Credit
- Level of Study: Graduate, Undergraduate
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- Class Eligibility: Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Graduate
- Program Open To: UA and Non-UA Students
- Language of Instruction: English, Spanish
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Ciudad Quesada, Costa RicaArizona in Costa RicaArizona in Costa Rica
Ciudad Quesada, Costa Rica
Tentative Summer 2021 dates: June 7 - July 9 (with travel dates June 5 - July 10)
The program's tentative dates may help you organize your upcoming summer plans. However, please do not buy your airline tickets until you have received instructions from UA Study Abroad.
Arizona in Costa Rica is an intensive Spanish language immersion program in one of the most beautiful countries in the world. By the end of the program, students will fully understand the meaning of "Pura Vida," the Costa Rican national phrase.
- Program Type: UA Faculty-led
- Credit Type: UA Direct Credit
- Level of Study: Undergraduate
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- Class Eligibility: Graduate, Junior, Senior, Sophomore
- Program Open To: UA and Non-UA Students
- Language of Instruction: Spanish
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La Habana, CubaContemporary Cuba: Collective VisionsContemporary Cuba: Collective Visions
La Habana, Cuba
During a one-month program to this culturally rich island nation, the student will develop their Spanish skills while earning upper-division or graduate credits. This interdisciplinary field-based program uses a social justice lens to examine Cuba's recent history and contemporary processes of change and continuity, focusing on environmental, political and socioeconomic transformations. The course includes in-country transportation, meals, housing, site visits and workshops, as well as excursions to beaches and neighboring provinces.
- Program Type: UA Faculty-led
- Credit Type: UA Direct Credit
- Level of Study: Graduate, Undergraduate
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- Class Eligibility: Graduate, Junior, Senior, Sophomore
- Program Open To: UA and Non-UA Students
- Language of Instruction: English, Spanish
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Copenhagen, DenmarkUniversity of CopenhagenUniversity of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
The University of Copenhagen is located in the heart of beautiful Copenhagen. With about 33,000 students, it is the largest institution of research and education in Denmark. Don't speak Danish? No problem. The majority of courses offered are in English. Over 525 years old, the University of Copenhagen is one of the oldest universities in Northern Europe, and the largest institution of education and research in Denmark.
- Program Type: Exchange
- Credit Type: Transfer Credit
- Level of Study: Graduate, Undergraduate
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Class Eligibility: Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Graduate
- Program Open To: UA Students
- Language of Instruction: English, Danish
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Galápagos, EcuadorGalápagos Marine EcologyGalápagos Marine Ecology
Galápagos, Ecuador
*Available Summer 2022, updates coming soon!*
Spend your summer as a naturalist in the Galápagos Islands, Ecuador, and learn how the Island’s unique plants and animals inspired Darwin’s theory of evolution. During this 3-week program, we will swim with schools of reef fish, sea lions and marine iguanas; observe nesting boobies, frigate birds, and waved albatross; explore the Island’s unique habitats, plant and animals; and learn about ongoing conservation initiatives.
- Program Type: UA Faculty-led
- Credit Type: UA Direct Credit
- Level of Study: Graduate, Undergraduate
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- Class Eligibility: Graduate, Junior, Senior, Sophomore
- Program Open To: UA and Non-UA Students
- Language of Instruction: English
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Quito, EcuadorRainforest Biodiversity in EcuadorRainforest Biodiversity in Ecuador
Quito, Ecuador
*Available Winter 2021, updates coming soon!*
Spend your winter break in the Amazon rainforest exploring one of the world’s most biodiverse regions! You will contribute to the biodiversity and conservation research at an Ecuadorian field station hosted by the local Huaorani tribe. Want to stay longer? Extend your program by 7-days to include field studies along Ecuador's Pacific Coast.
- Program Type: UA Faculty-led
- Credit Type: UA Direct Credit
- Level of Study: Graduate, Undergraduate
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- Class Eligibility: Graduate, Junior, Senior, Sophomore
- Program Open To: UA and Non-UA Students
- Language of Instruction: English
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Cairo, EgyptAmerican University in CairoAmerican University in Cairo
Cairo, Egypt
The American University in Cairo is an English language university located just outside of Cairo, the Egyptian capital. UA students on this exchange take classes across disciplines alongside their Egyptian counterparts. Arabic is also available, either as part of a regular class schedule or intensively through the Arabic Language Institute.
- Program Type: Exchange
- Credit Type: Transfer Credit
- Level of Study: Graduate, Undergraduate
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- Class Eligibility: Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Graduate
- Program Open To: UA Students
- Language of Instruction: English, Arabic
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Aix-en-Provence, FranceUA Aix-en-ProvenceUA Aix-en-Provence
Aix-en-Provence, France
Located just north of Marseille in southern France and near the Mediterranean Sea, Aix-en-Provence offers the quintessential French experience with historic architecture, hilltop scenery, and exquisite food. A quaint university town and bohemian intellectual center—artist Paul Cézanne and writer Ernest Hemingway once frequented its charming cafes. Fall in love with mountain views, tree-lined streets, and ornate foundations without the crowds of larger European cities. Take a flight to Paris or a train through the countryside for a weekend away.
Since enrolling its first class in 1957, our partner, the Institute for American Universities (IAU) has served as a center for education abroad for U.S. undergraduates. IAU has worked with over 700 U.S. public and private colleges and universities, given its high academic standards. Click here to see scholarship opportunities for UA Aix offered by our partner IAU, now including a Pell Grant matching program!
- Program Type: Arizona Abroad
- Credit Type: Transfer Credit
- Level of Study: Undergraduate
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- Class Eligibility: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
- Program Open To: UA and Non-UA Students
- Language of Instruction: English
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Lyon, FranceUniversité Jean Moulin - Lyon 3Université Jean Moulin - Lyon 3
Lyon, France
The Université Jean Moulin - Lyon 3 offers a range of programs in French and English for undergraduate and graduate students including the DEUF (Diplôme d'Etudes Universitaires Françaises), and several programs in English such as SELF (Study English in Lyon France), European Business Realities (for Master’s level students), General Management Program, and the LLM, a program in international and European law. Check out this video to get an idea what Lyon 3 campus looks like.
- Program Type: Exchange
- Credit Type: Transfer Credit
- Level of Study: Graduate, Undergraduate
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Class Eligibility: Graduate, Junior, Senior
- Program Open To: UA Students
- Language of Instruction: English, French
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Paris, FranceSciences PoSciences Po
Paris, France
Sciences Po is considered France’s leading university for studies in political sciences. Between its main campus in Paris and six regional campuses in Dijon, Le Havre, Menton, Nancy, Poitiers, and Reims, students can take courses in French, English, or both languages in fields such as Economics, Journalism, History, Humanities, Law, International Relations, Political Science, and Sociology. Want to know why people chose Sciences Po? Check out this video.
- Program Type: Exchange
- Credit Type: Transfer Credit
- Level of Study: Graduate, Undergraduate
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Class Eligibility: Junior, Senior, Graduate
- Program Open To: UA Students
- Language of Instruction: English, French
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Paris, FranceArizona in ParisArizona in Paris
Paris, France
Tentative Summer 2021 Dates: TBD
The program's tentative dates may help you organize your upcoming summer plans. However, please do not buy your airline tickets until you have received instructions from UA Study Abroad.
This 6-week program in Paris is an excellent opportunity for students to develop advanced proficiency in the French language. Courses begin at the 300-level; instruction integrates classroom activities with visits to local sites of historical and contemporary cultural interest. The program is led by UA faculty and includes a homestay.
You must have completed French 202 by the time the program starts.
- Program Type: UA Faculty-led
- Credit Type: UA Direct Credit
- Level of Study: Undergraduate
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Class Eligibility: Freshman, Junior, Senior, Sophomore
- Program Open To: UA and Non-UA Students
- Language of Instruction: French
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Aachen, GermanyRWTH Aachen UniversityRWTH Aachen University
Aachen, Germany
RWTH Aachen is one of Germany's premier research institutions where cutting edge scientific research is being carried out. This program is excellent for graduate and undergraduate students in natural sciences and engineering wishing to conduct hands-on research alongside international experts. No prior German is required; German classes are optional during the semester abroad. One academic scholarship is awarded annually to a student on this exchange program.
- Program Type: Exchange
- Credit Type: Transfer Credit
- Level of Study: Graduate, Undergraduate
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Class Eligibility: Junior, Senior, Graduate
- Program Open To: UA Students
- Language of Instruction: English
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Aachen, GermanyUROP Summer Research at RWTH Aachen
UROP Summer Research at RWTH Aachen
Aachen, Germany
The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) offered through the Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule (RWTH-Aachen) is designed to give students hands-on experience with a research team in fundamental engineering projects at one of the top universities of science and technology worldwide. The program consists of two weeks of intensive language training and eight weeks of work on the assigned project. Scholarships and local excursions are offered.
- Program Type: Other
- Credit Type: Direct Credit
- Level of Study: Undergraduate
- Minimum GPA: 3.2
- Class Eligibility: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
- Program Open To: UA Students
- Language of Instruction: English, German
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Leipzig, GermanyArizona Summer Study in LeipzigArizona Summer Study in Leipzig
Leipzig, Germany
***Available for Summer 2022. Please check back for more information.***
The program's tentative dates may help you organize your upcoming summer plans. However, please do not buy your airline tickets until you have received instructions from UA Study Abroad.
Spend the summer in a historic city in the middle of Germany, immerse yourself in the German language and culture, make new friends, and earn 6 units of credit to fulfill the UA’s second language requirement (taking a 200 level course) and/or work towards a major/minor in German Studies (taking a 300+ level course). Engage in a language/culture exchange with a German student and explore central Germany.
Priority Summer 2022 Application Deadline - December 15
Students will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Students who apply after the priority application deadline will be considered as program capacity allows.
- Program Type: UA Faculty-led
- Credit Type: UA Direct Credit
- Level of Study: Undergraduate
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- Class Eligibility: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Graduate
- Program Open To: UA and Non-UA Students
- Language of Instruction: German
