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The perfect study abroad program is out there for you. We’re here to help you find it!
Our HogsAbroad Portal allows you to filter through hundreds of opportunities. Consider location, cost, term, or course offerings to narrow your results. Understanding differences in program types can help you identify what kind of program will suit your interests and need for support.
Find the program that fits you! Take the Program Match quiz in HogsAbroad for personalized program recommendations.
Things to Consider When Choosing a Program
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Timeframe
How long, and which term, would I like to be abroad?
2 weeks to an academic yearTerms: summer, semester, intersession, or acadmic year -
Location
What destination is right for me?
Programs in 60+ countries
Specialized coursework, internships, or research opportunities.
Language immersion programs. -
Courses
What kind of credit can I earn while abroad?
Courses in your area of study
Gain language fluency
General electives including food, dance, art, and culture courses -
Cost
What are my financial considerations?
Cost of Living
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Program Length
Program Types
Faculty-Led Programs
Faculty-Led programs are directed by U of A faculty who travel with students. These short-term programs offer U of A course credit. Students travel as a group, taking classes with Arkansas Faculty and
host university scholars while traveling to various sites.
These experiences are offered in the summer and intersession and typically last 2-8 weeks. A minimum 2.5 GPA is typical for most programs.
Rome Center
The Rome Center is the U of A’s only international residential study center, offering University of Arkansas Coursework taught by on-site faculty as well as faculty from Fayetteville.
Courses at the Rome Center engage the city as a classroom- with regular visits to local museums and landmarks complementing lectures and studio work.
Reciprocal Exchange Programs
Exchange programs are semester and year-length opportunities for students to ‘swap places’ with a student at one of our partner institutions. U of A students pay normal U of A tuition rates based on their residency and college/major but take classes at another school. Housing and living expenses are usually paid directly to the host university or service provider in country (refer to the program’s brochure for more details).
Students must hold a 3.0 GPA at the time of application and need to be able to demonstrate resiliency, as Exchange students are typically more independent than other study abroad programs.
External Programs
External Programs include affiliated external providers, unaffiliated providers, and direct enrollment. Affiliated external providers have an established relationship and contract with the U of A Office of Study Abroad and have been vetted for on-site risk management, course offerings, and student support.
Research, Internships & Independent Study
These opportunities are directed on an individual basis with guidance from each student’s academic department. Students should engage their academic advisors and professors to stay apprised of future placements. All students earning credit for work completed abroad must be registered with the Office of Study Abroad and enrolled in a course section with an international designation.
In addition to U of A directed programs, the Office of Study Abroad also works with several external partners who offer internships for academic credit.
Advising Support
We are here to help you through every step of the process. The Study Abroad team can
help you refine your search and narrow down program options, provide an application
overiew, prepare scholarship applications and work out a budget, and prepare you for
departure. We are here to answer your questions!
Peer Advisors
We’ll help you find the study abroad program that’s right for you. Peer Advisors are students who have already studied abroad and can help you explore programs, compare options, and get started with the application process.
Study Abroad Advisors
We’ll help you get abroad. Study Abroad Advisors help you navigate the details of your specific program, application requirements, academics, finances, and preparations for going abroad.
Academic Advisors
Your academic advisor can help look at your overall degree plan and see when it would make the most sense to study abroad and what degree requirements might be best met while abroad.