Why should I be interested in Education Abroad?

Education Abroad can help you:

  • Globalize your world view
  • Expand your problem-solving skills and intercultural understanding
  • Prepare you to work in an increasingly diverse and international workplace
  • Enhance your sense of independence and adaptability
  • Gain new insight into the world and yourself
CONTACTS
Department
Andrew Byrd
Director of Undergraduate Studies
andrewbyrd@uky.edu
Education Abroad Advisor
Jon Hibbard
EA Advisor
jon.hibbard@uky.edu

What is a Major Advising Page?

Major Advising Pages (MAP) feature education abroad programs that your department thinks are most appropriate for this discipline. Participating in a program featured on this MAP will allow you to complete coursework for your major/minor that has already been approved to transfer.

How do I use this MAP?

Use this MAP to identify programs of interest to you that offer coursework that might fulfill some of your degree requirements or compliment your studies at UK.

Ready to get Started?

As you evaluate the programs on this MAP, consider these important questions.

  • Do you want to complete courses abroad, or prefer completing a research project or internship?
  • Do you want to learn a language or improve your foreign language skills?
  • Would you like to study abroad for a semester, academic year, or a shorter amount of time like a summer or winter?
  • Do you want to study abroad with UK Students, or would you prefer to study alongside local students or other international students?

Highlighted Programs

Partner

Korea University (ISA)

Seoul, South Korea

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. With a variety of courses in business, sciences, arts, humanities, social sciences, applied sciences, and even more specialized fields, you will have the opportunity to take courses for your major, minor, and general education requirements. All courses are taught in English by local and international faculty, with the exception of the Korean language course. No Korean language experience is required to participate. The classes are comprised of Korean students, ISA students, and visiting international students from all over the world.
Term: Academic Year , Fall , Spring , Summer
Language: English, Korean

Griffith University (USAC)

Gold Coast & Brisbane, Australia

USAC's Gold Coast and Brisbane program at Griffith University is ideal if you want to live and study near some of Australia’s most beautiful beaches and are looking for a wide range of courses in diverse disciplines. Students typically enroll in 4 courses, earning 12-16 credit hours.
Term: Alt. Academic Year , Fall , Spring
Language: English

Direct

Massey University

Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland is an international city built around a stunning harbor. It is New Zealand's largest urban area with a diverse multi-cultural population and world-class features and facilities. Courses include: Language, Discourse & Power, Language & Identity, Historical & Comparative Linguistics, Multimodal Discourse Analysis, Forensic Linguistics, and more.
Term: Academic Year , Fall , Spring
Language: English

Exchange

Lancaster University

Lancaster, England

Located in northwest England, 20 miles from the coast and just 2 and a half hours from London by train, Lancaster University is a favorite destination for UK students looking for a semester or academic year exchange to England. This program offers courses such as Discourse Analysis, Language Acquisition, Cognitive Linguistics, Phonetic & Phonological Theory, Linguistic Theory, Language & Identities: Gender, Ethnicity & Class, and Language Change in English.
Term: Academic Year , Fall , Spring
Language: English

Aix-Marseille University

Aix-en-Provence, France

Aix-Marseille is a multidisciplinary university offering a wide range of studies. Aix-en-Provence is a small, classically Provencal town, famous for being home to Paul Cézanne and Émile Zola. Marseille is the second largest city in France and a major European center.
Term: Academic Year , Fall , Spring
Language: French