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Partner Study
Partner programs are run by third party companies whose whole job is facilitating academic experiences abroad. Our partners provide support to students before, during, and after their program and often have on-site staff in your program's host city or country to help with any issues that may arise.
Summer in the Netherlands (KIIS)
Open to all majors, the KIIS Netherlands 4-week program focuses on Fashion Design and Merchandising, Graphic Design and New Media, and Education. The program will be based in the cities of Rotterdam, The Hague, and Amsterdam. Dr. Raye Carol Canvender will be teaching 'IDFM 426 Fashion Design Market Trends' for UK MAT 4XX credit in Summer 2026
American University of Rome (API)
Get a unique American liberal arts education in the oldest US degree-granting institution, but in Italy! Study major-specific or elective courses in English at the American University of Rome, learn Italian, and explore Rome's iconic monuments
Heriot-Watt University (API)
Heriot-Watt specializes in a variety of science and engineering subjects, but is also a leader in subjects such as brewing and distilling, business, fashion, design, and textiles.
Partner Intern
Partner programs are run by third party companies whose whole job is facilitating academic experiences abroad. Our partners will arrange a guaranteed internship abroad and provide support to students before, during, and after their program.
Internship in Florence, Italy (AIFS)
Intern with AIFS and receive a full semester (12 hours) or summer (6 credit hours) of academic credit! Offering a wide variety of internship opportunities ranging from fashion design to event planning to journalism and nearly everything in-between.
Exchange
An exchange program offers a unique chance to delve into a different culture and academic setting for a full semester or year. They cost closest to your UK cost of attendance, making them a great deal for resident, in-state students.
University of Manchester
The University of Manchester (UM) is one of Great Britain's most famous civic universities with a rich heritage of cutting edge innovation and enterprise stretching back almost 200 years.
Direct
Direct enroll programs allow you to enroll directly as a non-degree seeking international student at a partner institution abroad. They're often the lowest cost option for out of state students.
Regent's University London - Fashion and Design
This program has been especially designed for Merchandising, Apparel, and Textiles (MAT), and Hospitality Management and Tourism (HMT) majors who want to incorporate a long-term education abroad opportunity into their college experience while earning credit toward their major requirements. Students interested in fashion and design from other colleges may also apply.
Regent's University London - Fashion and Design Summer
This program has been exclusively designed for Merchandising, Apparel, and Textiles (MAT) majors who want to incorporate a summer term education abroad opportunity into their college experience while earning credit toward their major requirements.
Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Founded in 1921, UCSC is one of the most comprehensive and complete higher education institutions in Italy, and the largest private university in Europe. Università Cattolica excels in the diverse study opportunities that it offers in the humanities as well as scientific fields.
Faculty-Directed Programs
A faculty-directed education abroad program is a University of Kentucky course designed and led by UK faculty or staff.
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