As a UK student, you can study abroad during any term starting the summer after your freshman year. Important factors, like your major, degree plan and progress, budget, and campus involvement, are important factors to determine when and where to study abroad. Early planning will give you more flexibility in program and location choice. Use your Major Advising Page to kickstart your planning process and navigate conversations with your academic and education abroad advisors, as well as your support network and other campus contacts.
Lewis Honors College
Why should I be interested in Education Abroad?
Education Abroad can help you:
- Earn Honors Experience credit
- Complete UK Core General Education Requirements
- Earn credits towards your major, minor, or elective requirements
- Explore new areas of study through general elective courses
- Earn academic credit for an internship or research project
College Contact
Pearl James - Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
pearl.james@uky.edu
Pearl James is the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the Lewis Honors College and an Associate Professor in the UK English department
Approving Official: You can discuss Honors Faculty-Directed programs and Scholarships with Dr. Pearl James.
Meet Your EA Advisor
Allison Peoples - Advisor & Curricular Alignment Coordinator
Advising Areas: Explore First: Careers, Cultures and Connections Program; Lewis Honors College; Colleges of: Communication & Information, Design, Fine Arts, Nursing, Public Policy
Office: 307 Bradley Hall
Highlighted Programs
Highlighted Programs feature education abroad programs that your department has highlighted because they offer coursework that complement your degree requirements or studies at UK.
Partner Study
Providers are organizations (colleges or universities, nonprofit organizations, for-profit businesses, or consortiums) that offer education abroad programs and services to students from a variety of institutions.
Dublin City University (AIFS)
At DCU, you can participate on an international study program, or a study + internship program where you can take classes and intern with a local business
University of Sydney (AIFS)
Recognized as a top university for International Relations, Asia-Pacific related studies, Engineering, STEM, Environmental Topics and Liberal Arts.
Universidad del Norte (ISA)
While course offerings vary from summer to semester options, Barranquilla is great for students interested in STEM, Spanish language, Latin American studies, business, and engineering!
Korea University (TEAN)
Korea University is one of the Korea's oldest, largest and top-ranked universities.Known as the "Ivy League" private university in the country, Korea University is a world-class institution featuring a dynamic educational environment, beautiful and conveniently-located campus, and top-quality student facilities.
Universidad de Granada (ISA)
ISA's program in the stunningly beautiful, mountainous city of Granada, Spain is at the Universidad de Granada (UGr). It was founded in 1531 and is one of the oldest universities in Spain.
University of Nicosia (Global Semesters)
Spend your semester studying abroad aside the Mediterranean Sea in Nicosia, Cyprus.
Partner Research
You can join an ongoing research project across the world.
Summer in Scandinavia (DIS)
DIS offers a variety of summer courses from nordic mythology to medical biotechnology. Most courses are offered in 3 week blocks with the opportunity to enroll in multiple blocks over the summer. There is also a special 7 week program format specifically for architecture and interior design students.
Undergraduate Research in Europe (EuroScholars)
Interested in strengthening your resume or experience through research? Consider applying to EuroScholars undergraduate research projects which span a variety of academic fields! This program gives students the opportunity to perform research under the direct supervision of professors and academic staff.
Partner Internship
Gain real life work experience.
Summer Internship in Berlin (AIFS)
An internship is a great opportunity to gain work experience and working in a new environment enhances those professional skills with attributes of adaptability and self-reliance.
Summer Internship in Paris (AIFS)
Global Experiences' summer internship in Paris is an 8-week program with potential placements in advertising, architecture, art, business, event planning, fashion business and design, theatre and film, graphic design, hospitality, journalism, law, public relations, sports, and video production
Faculty-Directed Programs
Faculty-Directed programs are led by faculty from your college and offer UK credit.
Costa Rica: Biodiversity, Social Responsibility, Sustainable Development
Program Faculty & Location
- Dr. Pearl James
- Costa Rica, Central America
Program Credit
- HON 325: Honors Education Abroad
Program Highlights
- Discover the intersections of conservation, sustainability, eco-tourism and culture in Costa Rica.
- View the impacts of tourism firsthand and reflect on global and local themes of meaningful change and sustainability.
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Experience the biodiversity of Costa Rice through excursions to nature reserves and heritage sites.
Interdisciplinary Experience in Scotland's Signature Industry
Program Faculty & Location
- Sally Foster and Ilka Balk
- Edinburgh, Scotland, Europe
Program Credit
- AFE 396: Global Experiences OR HON 334: Advanced Seminar
- EXP 396: Experiential Education
Program Highlights
- Explore the historical, economic, and social facets of the distilling industry.
- Gain firsthand experience through a unique internship opportunity customized to your career goals.
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Compare the scotch industries of Scotland with those here in Kentucky with Bourbon.
Cafe Europa: Romania and Hungary
Program Faculty & Location
- Ryan Vogt
- Hungary and Romania, Europe
Program Credit
- HON 352: Honors Education Abroad: Cafe Europa - Romania and Hungary
Program Highlights
- Explore the fall of empires after major events in European history- including the world wars, communism, and the expansion of the European Union.
- Reflect on themes of national identity, history, trauma, and impacts of globalization through visiting locations connected to them.
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Interact with locals, experts, and students to compare the US to a broadly European way of life.
