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Study Abroad

Explore all that is possible.  We are here to help you find global opportunities that will enrich your college experience.

  • Caden '25 (top right): During my study abroad experience in Seoul, South Korea, I attended classes at Yonsei University and immersed...

    Caden '25 (top right): During my study abroad experience in Seoul, South Korea, I attended classes at Yonsei University and immersed myself in Korean culture. As classmates, we bonded over our shared experiences and deepened our understanding of each other and the world through our Human Rights course. 

  • Indiya Muhammad-Burrell studied in Cape Town, South Africa. Studying abroad opened my eyes up to the world and different lifestyles. Sinc...
    Indiya Muhammad-Burrell studied in Cape Town, South Africa. "Studying abroad opened my eyes up to the world and different lifestyles. Since my experience, I have travelled to three more countries. There’s so much more to the world to experience you just have to put yourself out there!"
  • French and Politics major, Katherine Hein '25 studied abroad in Strasburg, France and interned with an NGO, focusing on giving aid toward...
    French and Politics major, Katherine Hein ’25 studied abroad in Strasburg, France and interned with an NGO, focusing on giving aid towards those in need, specifically migrants.
  • Seoul Korea Temple. A group of 25+ students and faculty travelled in the summer of 2024 for a human rights course.
    Seoul Korea Temple. A group of 25+ students and faculty travelled in the summer of 2024 for a human rights course.
  • Psychology and Health and Society major, Lizzy Hicks '25 studied abroad in Argentina and worked for the Red Cross, where she participated...
    Psychology and Health and Society major, Lizzy Hicks ’25 studied abroad in Argentina and worked for the Red Cross, where she participated in community engagement and outreach, training volunteers, providing first aid.
  • Marko Balic '26 joined a local futbol team while studying in Seville and even participated in a local tournament. Meet Marko
    Marko Balic '26 joined a local futbol team while studying in Seville and even participated in a local tournament. Meet Marko
  • Economies in Transition, a business and economics course visits eastern bloc countries on a faculty-lead trip.
    Economies in Transition, a business and economics course visits eastern bloc countries on a faculty-lead trip.
  • Bridget Wappman, a Biology major was able to take six classes in a variety of subjects such as economics, psychology and marketing while ...
    Bridget Wappman, a Biology major was able to take six classes in a variety of subjects such as economics, psychology and marketing while also being able to travel and explore Paris on her semester abroad.

It’s not just study abroad anymore. You can pursue internships, service learning, research, field work, and yes, coursework - all for academic credit.

Students studying abroad in South Korea.

Faculty-Led Study Abroad Opportunities

Immerse yourself in a transformative educational adventure with our faculty-led study abroad programs! Experience the world firsthand while studying under the guidance of passionate professors who bring their expertise to international classrooms.

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Exchange Programs

Dive into a world of opportunities with study abroad exchanges. These options offer a wide range of locations and academic disciplines, giving you the flexibility to tailor your international experience to your personal and professional goals.

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What you will get out of study abroad

  • personal growth
  • intercultural sensitivity
  • ability to place academic learning in an international and global context
  • intercultural communication skills and/or foreign language competency
  • capacity for reflection
  • civic engagement or social responsibility
  • emerging postgraduate or professional goals

Featured Story

Advancing Study Abroad at Ursinus: Álvarez Awarded Fulbright U.S. Education Administrators Award

Director of International Programs Paula Álvarez Tamés was recently awarded the prestigious Fulbright U.S. International Education Administrators Award. In March, she will embark on a two-week seminar in Taiwan to establish partnerships with higher education institutions abroad.

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Bryson Bugdon '25

Bryson Bugdon ’25 Awarded Prestigious Watson Fellowship

Driven by a personal health struggle and a keen interest in international medical practices, Bryson Bugdon ’25 will spend his ‘Watson Year’ traveling across the world to learn more about “culturally informed medical innovations.”