Study Abroad Application Information & Forms
UAA Education Abroad Options for Students
UAA offers hundreds of education abroad opportunities for students, including study abroad programs hosted through affiliate partners, international exchange programs, international internship programs, faculty-led programs, and more! Students have the opportunity to earn UAA credit abroad that can apply to your degree program.
Whether you go for a few weeks, a semester, or a year, there's a program that's just right for you! You can even go on more than one program! While some programs do have foreign language requirements, many others are taught in English and/or offer beginning-level language courses. Costs depend on the program and location, but you can use most financial aid on program costs and there are lots of scholarships opportunities available.
All students applying fo Education Abroad programs through UAA must fulfill minimum eligibility requirements.
Education Abroad Options
Programs through Study Abroad Affiliate Partners:
Many UAA students go abroad through study abroad affiliate partner organizations. Students must meet the eligibility requirements for the particular program and pay a comprehensive program fee to an affiliated program provider. Students participating on these programs receive continuous support from the program provider throughout the pre-departure process and during the study abroad experience. Below are a list of UAA's study abroad affiliate partners along with all of the programs these partners offer for UAA students.
- AIFS Study Abroad
- Academic Programs International (API)
- Council on Educational Exchange (CIEE)
- Wordstrides Study Abroad (formerly ISA/TEAN)
- Semester at Sea
Application Deadlines
| Term | Deadline |
| Academic Year Programs | March 1 |
| Fall Programs | March 1 |
| Spring Programs | October 1 |
| Summer Programs | March 1 |
Apply for a Study Abroad Program through an Affiliate Partner
Direct International Exchange
UAA has exchange agreements with specific institutions. UAA students participating in an international exchange program do not have as much administrative support (compared to programs hosted by a study abroad affiliate partner) and are not recommended for first-time travelers abroad. Students will pay tuition to UAA, but housing, meals and student fees to their host university. International exchange programs are competitive.
Exchange Programs, in addition to the minimum requirements, also require a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Below are a list of UAA's exchange partners along with program brochures.
Application Deadlines
| Term | Deadline |
| Academic Year | February 1 |
| Fall Semester | February 1 |
| Spring Semester | September 15 |
Florence University of the Arts - APICIUS
The UAA Culinary Arts program is offering students in their program the opportunity to participate in a study abroad experience at the Florence University of the Arts (FUA) through the APICIUS International School of Hospitality in Florence, Italy.
This program is only offered for fall or spring semesters.
Download the PDF flyer for APICIUS
Application Deadlines
Students who wish to go on the FUA - APICIUS program must complete a UAA application by the UAA Education Abroad Application deadline.
| Term | Deadline |
| Academic Year | March 1 |
| Fall Programs | March 1 |
| Spring Programs | September 15 |
Apply for the FUA - APICIUS program
University of Stavanger and Kaare Birkeland Scholarship
*The next application cycle for UAA students to apply for this exchange and scholarship will be for Academic Year 2027-2028.
UAA offers students an opportunity to apply for the Kaare Birkeland Scholarship for exchange to the University of Stavanger (UiS) in Stavanger, Norway. With a population of over 12,000 students from around the world, UiS is a great opportunity for students wishing to further their experience in Norwegian and Scandinavian culture.
Recipients of the scholarship will go on exchange for the full academic year (fall to spring).
The Kaare Birkeland scholarship opportunity is competitive.
Students who apply for and are selected by the Kaare Birkeland scholarship selection committee will be nominated to the University of Stavanger (UiS) and must then meet the application criteria, requirements and deadlines for UiS.
Download the PDF flyer for Stavanger
Application Deadlines
The deadline to apply for exchange is February 1.
Apply for the UiS exchange and scholarship