What study abroad opportunities does the University of Chicago offer for undergraduates?

UChicago offers a wide range of undergraduate study abroad options, and in most cases students can participate without delaying graduation. The College has its own study abroad programs and also approved partner programs, with opportunities during the academic year, summer, and shorter faculty-led formats. Many majors can accommodate a quarter or longer abroad as long as you plan early with your adviser.

A distinctive part of UChicago is that many programs are run directly by the university through Study Abroad. There are also language-intensive and subject-specific options in areas like civilization studies, economics, biology, public policy, and the humanities, depending on the location and term. Some students go abroad for one quarter, while others do full-year or summer experiences.

In practice, whether you stay on track for graduation depends on your major, Core requirements, and how the courses transfer back. UChicago is generally very study-abroad-friendly, but some majors with tighter sequencing, especially in STEM, can require more careful planning. Students usually work with both their academic adviser and the Study Abroad office to choose courses that count toward major, minor, or general education requirements.

If graduating on time is a priority, the easiest path is often to map out your Core and major requirements early, then identify a program whose coursework already fits those needs. Many students do exactly that, especially by going abroad in a quarter that works well for their department or by using summer options to add flexibility.