There's a great big wonderful world out there and it's calling your name.

When you graduate, you will live and work in a global society. By studying abroad, you will strengthen your language skills, gain an international perspective, and learn about yourself and your own society—all while earning college credit.

Through these programs, sponsored and supervised by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, you will earn academic credit at the University and maintain your residency. Most University financial aid applies.

• Courses Abroad
  Discover the world over winter or summer break with these three- to six-week-long courses.
  
  
• Semester and Yearlong Programs in LAS
  Learn a language and immerse yourself in another culture through programs sponsored and supervised by LAS departments. For additional information, download the orientation handbook for LAS study abroad programs.

Austria-Illinois Exchange Program
Illinois Program in Paris
Year in Japan Program
Study Abroad in Barcelona, Spain

Special study abroad opportunities are available as well, including internships and teaching assistantships.

Internships in Francophone Europe
Graduate Student Exchange, Spain

See more programs offered through the University's Study Abroad Office.

299 (Study Abroad)
Learn about the rules and course credits that apply to study abroad programs at U. of I.

Study abroad is not to be confused with off-campus study, which refers to special situations in which students perform independent study at a location other than U. of I.'s Urbana campus.