Arts and Sciences Abroad

 

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Video: Arts and Sciences students describe their experiences abroad

 

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**Make sure your passport is current**

Do you have a passport that expires more than 6 months after your travel dates?

No --> Give yourself 6 months processing time, just in case. 

2. Submit Your Application: passport acceptance facility 

 

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Introduction: First Steps Session

Education Abroad student ambassadors offer Monday-Friday options!

These sessions explain 

  • types of programs,
  • considerations when choosing a program,
  • navigating costs and funding, and
  • preparing course equivalencies for your time abroad.  

Arts and Sciences group sessions:

Interested in scheduling a First Steps Session for your Arts and Sciences group (class visit, student cohort focusing on education abroad, student organization, etc.)?  Email AS-EdAbroad@uky.edu to schedule a date and time. 

 

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Course Planning: Academic Advisor

Open myUK to schedule an appointment with your Academic Advisor.  
In this meeting, you want to check your degree audit to determine: 
  1. When to study abroad
    • possible need to sequence certain courses
    • possible need to be at UK certain semesters
  2. Which courses to prioritize while abroad
    • how to stay on track toward graduation
    • how to free up time during semesters at UK

 

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Options Abroad 

Program Search
Arts and Sciences Department Highlighted Programs

Different Program Types:

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How much will this cost?

Each program page has a "Cost" tab.

  1. Choose the term (summer, spring, etc.).
  2. Select your situation (undergrad, in-state, etc.).
  3. Print/Save clicking top right button.

Example:

Example Cost Sheet

 

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Are there scholarships available? (YES!)

UK Education Abroad Office
  • Apply on UKEA Scholarship Portal
    • This will capture all scholarships from the UK Education Abroad office for which you may be eligible.
  • Other scholarships listed will be in separate portals (follow links).
    • University-wide Scholarships
    • Partner Scholarships
    • External Scholarships

College of Arts & Sciences

Scholarships range in deadlines, award amount and eligibility requirements.

 

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Submit your application(s)

To apply for a program, find yours in the Program Search.
Apply to UK Education Abroad: everyone
Apply to partner program or foreign institution: depends on program-- Check program page for details.

 

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Have you considered?

Upon your return, you may want to pursue an additional resume-building certificate, which may be easier than you think!

Certificate of Global Studies

The Certificate of Global Studies attests to your ability to live and work in a global community. It documents the global issues you have studied in your undergraduate courses, the credit you have earned through education abroad, the second language in which you have learned to communicate, and your internationally-focused activities in the United States. To learn more, click here.