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Congratulations! By picking up this brochure, you have taken the first step

toward studying abroad. At KU, studying abroad is a Jayhawk tradition, and the Office of Study Abroad is here to help and support you along your journey.

Inside this guide you will find:

Studying abroad is an impactful and life-changing opportunity, and one we

strongly believe is central to a Jayhawk education. We look forward to working

with you. Welcome to the KU family!

An overview of program types

A timeline to help you plan for your experience

Discipline-specific recommendations

A map of opportunities

Financial aid and budget information

Student stories and reflections

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why study abroad?Graduate on timeEarn academic credit that helps you progress in your degree program.

Prepare for your careerExpand your professional network and gain cross-cultural skills that are highly valued in an increasingly globalized workforce.

Push your boundariesBecome more independent and boost your self-confidence as you learn how to navigate a different culture.

Engage with Global IssuesExpose yourself to different perspectives on the most pressing challenges facing the world today.

Improve your language skills*Interact everyday with native speakers of the language you are studying in an immersive environment.

Go Beyond the classroomEnhance your KU education with on-the-ground work or research experience in an international setting.

Have an adventureMake new friends, try new foods, and open yourself to new and exciting experiences.

*No foreign language skills requiredStudents who are not studying a foreign language are still able to study abroad. Courses in English are available in Denmark, the Czech Republic, Hong Kong, Morocco, Italy, Germany, Japan, Nicaragua, the United Arab Emirates, India, South Africa, and the UK, just to name a few.

Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @KUStudyAbroad

Apply for a passport

Visit our website at studyabroad.ku.edu

Meet with your academic advisor to determine the best time for you

to study abroad

Create a JayhawksAbroad account on our website and start your online application

Submit all paperwork and documentation by the deadline

Program deadlines vary, but most applications are due the

semester before your program

departs, October 1 for spring, spring break, and winter break programs and March 1 for summer, fall, and academic year

programs.

Meet with an academic advisor to discuss your courses and curriculum

Meet with a Peer Advisor in the Study Abroad Info Center for walk-in

advising

Research programs that offer courses that you need for your

degree program

Meet with a study abroad program coordinator to determine the best

program fit

Research program-specific and major-specific scholarships

Make an appointment to meet with a Study Abroad Financial Aid Advisor

Submit a FAFSA if you wish to receive need-based aid

Most scholarship applications are due the semester before you go

abroad, check specific scholarships

for deadline information

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Jake CarterMarketing and Visual Communication | ExpectedMay 2018Studying abroad Summer 2016 in Italy

I always knew studying abroad was an option but as a double major I didnt think it would work for meuntil I found the short-term Typography, Papermaking, and Printing program in Italy. If you really want to study abroad, dont make excuses for yourself; its easy to say that you dont have time or that its too expensive. Do yourself a favor and let go of that. There are many programs that offer shorter terms over breaks as well as financial assistance.

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Chad UhlClassical Antiquity and Classical Languages | Expected May 2018Planning to study abroad in Spring 2017

As a classical antiquities and classical languages double major, I need to prioritize my courses to stay on track for graduation. After doing my own research and meeting with a study abroad program coordinator, I determined the best option for me is a semester at the University of Glasgow. Im starting the application process now and plan to study abroad during the spring semester of 2017.

planning to goEmily HoffmanEnglish|Expected May 2017Studying abroad Spring 2016 in Valparaiso, Chile

I think part of the experience of being in college is learning to appreciate things from

another perspective. Learning about major events in the world through the viewpoint of a different culture is absolutely fascinating, and it gives you a better understanding of the way life works elsewhere. Seeing new parts of the world is already rad, but getting college credit for it? Why wouldnt you sign up for that?

Sophia FortmeyerGIST & French Double | Expected May 2017Studying Abroad Spring 2016 in Angers, France

Ive done things I never would have imagined I was capable of six months ago. I think Ive learned the most from the hardships that Ive dealt with, and will take away the most from these experiences, ones that I could not have learned just by staying at KU in my routine and comfort zone.

Currently abroad

Submit an application for a visa, if necessary

Plan ahead to stay safe and healthy abroad

Read books, blog posts, and ask friends about your destination

Attend pre-departure orientation

Get excited!

Confirm your academic credit has transferred properly (if necessary)

Work with a career advisor to incorporate your study abroad experience into your resume

Tell all your friends about your experience and convince them to go!

Capitalize on your experience! Attend class (or show up for your

internship) and excel in your work

Take good photos and document your experience

before you gowhen you return

while abroad

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Benjamin Ale-EbrahimAnthropology | Graduated May 2015Studied abroad Summer 2014 in Dushanbe, Tajikistan

Studying intensive Persian language in Tajikistan as an undergraduate enhanced my application to graduate school in the social sciences and now I am pursuing my masters degree with full funding. This summer, I will be studying abroad again in Morocco in order to improve my Arabic.

Emily FarnanMarketing | Graduated May 2015Studied abroad Spring 2013 in Brno, Czech Republic

I gained valuable skills through study abroad that have been extremely useful in my career including independence, communication skills, and the ability to think quickly on my feet. I now work in marketing with General Mills, and I know studying abroad helped me gain my position.

Keyana BranchEast Asian Languages and Cultures and Global and InternationalStudies | May 2016Studied abroad for the 2014-2015 Academic Year in Seoul, Korea

Studying abroad helped me realize my possible future career options in teaching, diplomacy, or research. It also helped me realize that I should be open to different possibilities and different paths that my life could take. You do not always go where you expect - sometimes you go someplace better.Dylan Jacobs

Journalism and Spanish | Expected May 2017Studied abroad spring 2015 in San Jose, Costa Rica

Studying abroad gave me more confidence in myself

and my ability to not only adapt but thrive in a culturally different environment. I can, without a doubt, say that my study abroad experience made me a better job candidate for current and future employment opportunitiesI was recently offered an internship with Driscoll working on bilingual publications, which combines my journalism and Spanish degrees.

Kerry McCulloughStrategic Communications | Expected May 2017Studied abroad Spring 2016 in Cork, Ireland

I am more aware of how big yet simultaneously

small the world is. Studying abroad is a great way to explore other parts of the world and understand different cultures. Its a chance to learn more about your own capabilities too.

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recent gradRecently returned

Where can I go?

KU students may study abroad on any accredited, credit-bearing program that meets health, safety, and educational requirements. KU administers a variety of programs around the world. Eligibility, cost, length, and courses vary by program. PROGRAM TYPES: Semester and Academic Year Programs.KU has exchange and direct enroll agreements with highly ranked universities around the globe. Students enroll directly into classes with locals and can take classes towards the KU Core or their major. Many of our university partners offer courses in English.

International Internships.International internships take place for 8 weeks in the summer. KU offers internships in Dublin, Madrid, London, Shanghai, Sydney, Kazakhstan, Prague, and Germany. Internships are open to all majors, as students are placed with organizations related to the students career interests.

Faculty-led/Short term programs.KU faculty members from a wide range of disciplines arrange programs for students that last anywhere from 2 to 10 weeks. Faculty-led programs run over the summer, winter, or spring break sessions.

Student Initiated Programs (SIPs).If KU doesnt offer a program that fits your needs, you may also participate in international study, internships or research programs sponsored by other accredited program providers. Students participating in a SIP remain enrolled at KU during the study abroad program and receive KU resident credit and grades for the coursework they complete abroad.

KU students must have university approval to study in countries with a U.S. State Department Travel Warning.

Hannah BannisterBA GIST and BSB Business

Administration | Senior

During the spring semester of her sophomore

year, Hannah joined the Grupo de

Kansas exchange program at the

University of Costa Rica. She took KU

Core classes taught in Spanish.

Grace RothBS Civil Engineering | Senior

During the fall semester

of her junior year, Grace

studied at the University of Cape Town in

South Africa through a Student Initiated

Program. She took a variety of classes,

including fluid mechanics

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Tho NguyenBS Biochemistry | SeniorTho received a Gilman Scholarship and a Freeman Foundation Scholarship to intern in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam the summer before her senior year. She is a Pre-Medicine student and interned with VinaCapital Foundation, a nonprofit childrens healthcare organization.

Madeline NaveBSJ Strategic

Communications | Senior

Madeline joined KUs

internship program in London,

England the summer before her

senior year. She interned for two

months with an online fashion and

lifestyle publication called Beauty

and the Dirt.

Sanjay ParasharBS Biology | Senior

Sanjay is a Pre-Medicine

student and studied Japanese history and culture

on a KU Faculty-Led Program. He

studied in Japan for three weeks in

the summer before his senior year.

Halle MagidBSN Nursing | Junior

As a Pre-Nursing student, Halle

studied abroad in the spring of

her sophomore year at the University

of Wollongong in Australia on a KU exchange

program. She took courses focused on ethics and

Australian history.

tiffany fisherBS Chemical Engineering

| Graduated

Tiffany participated on a

KU Faculty-Led Program in India

focused on addressing business

applications for engineering

problems in developing countries.

She studied abroad for three weeks

during winter break of her senior

year.

Grace RothBS Civil Engineering | Senior

During the fall semester

of her junior year, Grace

studied at the University of Cape Town in

South Africa through a Student Initiated

Program. She took a variety of classes,

including fluid mechanics

already studying a language?

Take the language placement exam before coming to KU to test into the correct level and continue studying

that language on campus. Build up your skills now so youll make

greater gains in fluency when you are abroad. KU students can study

language over the summer or during the academic year. You can take language and culture courses abroad, discipline-specific courses taught in a foreign language, or a

combination of those.

start studying a language at ku!

KU offers courses in over 40 foreign languages. You can start taking a foreign language once you arrive on campus and continue studying

that language abroad. For example, you could study Italian on campus

during the academic year, and then go to Italy for the summer to continue your studies. You could

also start studying

start studying a language abroad!

You can also start studying a foreign language during your

study abroad no prior experience required. Beginning language

courses are available in Morocco, Brazil, Hong Kong, France, Spain,

Italy, and many more.

If you are studying a language, immersion can be the best way to improve your language skills. If you are interested in studying a language abroad here are some options to consider:

Learning a language abroad

Study abroad is a transformative experience that provides an opportunity to achieve your academic goals in a unique setting while also allowing you to further develop skill sets that youll use in your career after graduation. To help you select the program that is the best fit for your personal, academic, and professional goals, you should meet with an academic and/or career advisor to discuss the following questions:

What courses can and should I take while abroad? When is the best time for me to study abroad? What types of extracurricular activities are available on-site and are there

opportunities for leadership positions while Im abroad? What are some of the desired skills and experiences that employers are

seeking in my field of interest? How can study abroad help me to develop existing or new skillsets that will be

useful in my professional career? Is foreign language proficiency important in my career? Are there international internships or research opportunities available in my

discipline? What important deadlines (scholarship, employment, graduate school

application, etc.) do I need to be aware of and is there anything I can do now to prepare?

students who study abroad typically earn

$7000more in starting

salary

97%of study abroad alumni secured

a job after graduation

75%of alumni felt study abroad

helped them build key skills like

adaptability and communication

90%of study abroad alumni got into their 1st or 2nd

choice of graduate or professional

school

Strikingly, only

9.9%of students study

abroad during their degree

program

Information from the IES Recent Graduate Survey, 2016

http://www.iesabroad.org/study-abroad/why/alumni-survey-results

stand out fromthe crowdWant a leg up on the competition after graduation? Studying abroad can help you get a job, make more money, and gain valuable skills. A recent survey by Global HR News revealed that 8 out of 10 HR executives are more likely to hire students for global roles if they have studied abroad.

Questions to Consider

Once you return its a good idea to meet with a career advisor to update your resume to include your international experiences and also to learn how to discuss your international experience in interviews or in graduate school applications. TIP

Architecture & DesignStudents studying architecture or design can choose from semester, faculty-led, and internship programs. Semester program options for design and architecture majors include Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Finland, Denmark, Scotland, Australia, and New Zealand. Previous faculty-led programs have traveled to Hong Kong, Malaysia, Japan, Italy, Switzerland, Cuba, and Dubai. Architecture students may also be interested in semester internship programs in Paris or South Korea, and design majors can consider summer internship programs in Australia, Ireland, the UK, China, or the Czech Republic. Design students are eligible to study abroad on faculty-led programs after one semester at KU and typically study for a semester during the spring of their junior year. Architecture students usually study abroad the summer after their third year or for a semester during their last three years.

Options for every major

All KU students are eligible to study abroad after completing one semester at

KU. Most students will be able to find study abroad options in their academic

disciplines, but students are also encouraged to pursue foreign language study,

complete KU Core classes, intern abroad, conduct international research, or try

subjects outside of their discipline. KU also offers a wide variety of faculty-led

programs over winter break, spring break, and summer.

BusinessAfter completing one semester at KU, business majors are eligible to study abroad and can choose from a wide variety of short-term, semester, and summer programs. Students accepted into the business school as freshmen should consider studying abroad during their second or third year; students admitted after their first year usually study abroad during their third year. Semester opportunities include exchanges in Australia, the Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Spain, Hong Kong, China, and the United Kingdom. Faculty-led programs include destinations such as Cuba, Costa Rica, Panama, Northern Europe, Brazil, China, South Africa, India, and Israel. During the summer business majors can intern in Shanghai, London, Dublin, Sydney, Prague, or Madrid. Alternatively they can take summer courses in Italy or Austria. For more information, business majors can speak with the Center for Global Business Studies in Capitol Federal Hall.

EngineeringEngineering majors can study abroad for a semester or on short-term faculty-led programs. Common destinations for engineering students include Australia, the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and New Zealand. Most programs are taught in English, but non-English options are available for students with strong language proficiency. Engineering majors should plan to study abroad during their sophomore year, but programs and recommended semesters vary by discipline.

HealthStudents preparing for health professions have a variety of study abroad opportunities and should speak to an academic advisor to identify the best time to study abroad. Health-specific programs are available through DIS Abroad in Denmark and Sweden, including neuroscience, public health, health sciences, and biomedicine/biotechnology. Biology majors may be interested in a field biology programs in Costa Rica, Suriname, or Dominica; they may also choose semester or year-long programs in the United Kingdom, Australia, Denmark, and Costa Rica. Students interested in service-learning abroad may want to consider student-initiated programs in South Africa, Madagascar, China, and India. Through the Atlantis Project, pre-med students can shadow doctors abroad in a variety of locations. In addition, KU frequently offers faculty-led programs focused on health and biology.

EDUCATIONEducation students have the opportunity to go abroad on both semester programs and short-term faculty-led programs around to world to study and enhance their skills. Popular short-term programs include a TESOL practicum in South Korea, curriculum development program in Italy, and teach abroad internships in South Africa or India. Semester options include Spain, the UK, Australia, or Costa Rica. Programs and recommended semesters vary by discipline, so students are encouraged to begin planning early.

fine ArtKU School of the Arts majors can choose from summer internships, faculty-led programs, and semester study abroad opportunities. Current program options for visual art majors include Scotland, Korea, Finland, Japan, and a variety of locations within Europe. Dance and theatre students may participate in semester study at Folkwang University of the Arts, KUs faculty-led Theatre in Greece summer program, or student-initiated programs. School of the Arts students should meet with their academic advisor to discuss the best time to study abroad, but are eligible for faculty-led programs after one semester at KU.

LIBERAL ARTS & SciencesStudents in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences can study or intern almost anywhere for semester or short-term programs. From Russia to the UK, Costa Rica to Ghana, liberal arts majors can pursue their passion around the world and many use this opportunity to learn or enhance foreign language abilities. Most students go abroad for a semester or year during their second or third year, and early planning is recommended to find the best program and funding opportunities.

SOCIAL WELFAREThere are numerous short and long-term programs for students in the School of Social Welfare to go abroad. KU faculty lead short-term programs annually to Italy, Costa Rica, and India. Students also have the opportunity to intern abroad during the summer or study abroad for a semester in the UK, Costa Rica, Spain, or Slovenia. Whichever program social welfare students would like to participate in, it is best to start planning early.

JournalismJournalism students have a lot of flexibility when it comes to selecting courses to take abroad and may choose to take journalism core classes, journalism electives, KU Core courses, or courses for a double-major or minor. Journalism students can also pursue international summer internships. Students can consider programs in Scotland, Australia, England, Morocco, Bulgaria, Italy, Ireland, the Czech Republic, Denmark, New Zealand, and many more. With advanced planning, journalism students can study for a semester any time after their first year and still stay on track for graduation. Students should plan to complete at least two years at KU before participating in a summer internship abroad.

MUSICMusic students should work closely with an academic advisor to plan their study abroad experience. Students can take KU Core courses and electives abroad or pursue music studies with department approval. Some programs may require an audition before admission to a foreign institution. Summer faculty-led programs and summer internships may be a good fit. Other options include semester studies at Folkwang University of the Arts, the University of Birmingham, the University of Leeds, and Utrecht University. Music majors should also consider non-KU programs through IES Abroad (Vienna, Milan, Amsterdam, and Paris), CIEE (Ghana, South Africa), and Syracuse University (Strasbourg).

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The chart below compares the cost of a semester in Lawrence to a semester abroad. The costs include tuition and fees, room and board, transportation, estimated travel expenses, and other costs associated with a semester in college.

Quick Facts on ScholarshipsLength of Program

Type of Program

Cost of Living

Cost of Travel

Whats Included

Spending Habits

Current KU and External Scholarships

School and Departmental Scholarships

Program and Region Specific Scholarships

General Scholarships

Outside Scholarships

Personal Savings

Loans and Grants

Fundraising and Crowdsourcing

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How Much Does it Cost?Cost of studying abroad is based on:

$9,320

$13,000

$15,154

$16,772

$23,940

$14,610

$16,553

$17,994

$13,030 $20,575

Resident Non-Resident

Moscow, Russia

Urbino, Italy

Seoul, Korea

Accra, Ghana

Sydney, Australia

San Jose, Costa Rica

Leicester, England

Cork, Ireland

Lawrence

City

Program Cost Comparisons

Program Cost Breakdown:Costa Rica, Semester

summer

$500

semester

$5000avg scholarship awarded avg scholarship awarded

Program Fee$7035Accommodations3 meals per dayAirport TransferOn-site StaffProgram-Related Excursions

EstimatedAdditional

Expenses$4250

AirfarePassport

Passport PhotosVisa

Books & SuppliesPublic Transit

Personal Expenses

Tuition & Fees$3325One Semester of instructionAdministrative FeesEmergency Medical Evacuation & Repatriation ServicesKU Orientation