What study abroad opportunities does UConn offer for undergraduate students?

UConn offers a wide range of study abroad options for undergraduates, including semester, academic year, summer, winter, and short-term faculty-led programs. Most students go through the Office of Global Affairs, which supports exchanges, affiliated partner programs, and UConn-run experiences.

UConn students can choose from programs in many regions, including Europe, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and Oceania. The main formats are semester or full-year study at partner universities, summer and winter programs, and faculty-led trips tied to specific courses or departments. Faculty-led programs are often the easiest for students with tight schedules because they are shorter and built around UConn academics.

UConn also has exchange programs where students remain connected to UConn while studying at a partner institution abroad. Depending on the program type, credits may transfer back to your degree, and students typically work with advisors to make sure courses fit major, minor, general education, or elective requirements. That planning piece matters a lot, but UConn has an established process for it.

Financially, study abroad can be realistic, not just a luxury option. UConn offers advising on scholarships and funding, and some students can apply federal aid and other aid depending on the program. Costs vary a lot by location and program type, so a semester exchange may look very different from a short faculty-led summer course.