{"id":1848,"date":"2014-04-21T09:32:50","date_gmt":"2014-04-21T13:32:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/politicalscience.cos.ucf.edu\/?page_id=1848"},"modified":"2026-03-18T10:53:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T14:53:01","slug":"study-abroad","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/politics\/undergraduate\/study-abroad\/","title":{"rendered":"Study Abroad"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"heading-underline\">Study Abroad Exchanges &amp; Programs<\/h2>\n<p>Study abroad is a wonderful learning opportunity that allows you to gain meaningful global experiences while earning academic credit at another institution. It can be a rewarding way to grow personally and academically.<\/p>\n<p>As you plan, be sure to review each institution\u2019s eligibility requirements carefully. Most programs require that you complete at least two semesters at UCF before participating. In addition, studying abroad is not recommended during your final semester. To make the most of the experience and stay on track for graduation, you should plan to have at least one semester at UCF after you return.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/studyabroad.ucf.edu\/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&amp;Program_ID=10022\">University of Canberra &#8211; Australia<\/a><\/h3>\n<h5>Fall &amp; Spring semesters<\/h5>\n<p>The University of Canberra is situated in Australia\u2019s capital city, home of its Commonwealth Government, situated between the country\u2019s two largest cities, Sydney and Melbourne. Canberra, known to locals as \u2018the 20 minute city\u2019 because nothing is very far away, is home to a population approaching 350,000.\u00a0Students will have an opportunity to take courses in a variety of areas\u00a0across the scope of political science discipline.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a class=\"btn btn-primary\"\n\t\t\thref=\"http:\/\/studyabroad.ucf.edu\/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.BudgetSheet&amp;Term=Spring&amp;Program_ID=10022\"\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tBudget\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<a class=\"btn btn-primary\"\n\t\t\thref=\"http:\/\/studyabroad.ucf.edu\/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ForeignCourses&amp;Program_ID=10022\"\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tCourse List\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/studyabroad.ucf.edu\/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&amp;Program_ID=10035\">Leuphana University &#8211; L\u00fcneburg, Germany<\/a><\/h3>\n<h5>Fall semester only<\/h5>\n<p>The School of Politics, Security, and International Affairs is pleased to announce that it has entered into an exchange agreement with Leuphana University L\u00fcneburg, Germany. Students will take courses\u00a0focusing on IR, comparative government, and European\u00a0politics.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a class=\"btn btn-primary\"\n\t\t\thref=\"http:\/\/studyabroad.ucf.edu\/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.BudgetSheet&amp;Term=Fall&amp;Program_ID=10035\"\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tBudget\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<a class=\"btn btn-primary\"\n\t\t\thref=\"http:\/\/studyabroad.ucf.edu\/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ForeignCourses&amp;Program_ID=10035\"\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tCourse List\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/studyabroad.ucf.edu\/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&amp;Program_ID=10100\">University of Groningen &#8211; \u00a0Netherlands<\/a><\/h3>\n<h5>Fall &amp; Spring semesters<\/h5>\n<p>The University of\u00a0Groningen in the Netherlands is designed to expose UCF students to professional and academic practices outside of the US. In addition, participants in this exchange are expected to develop skills to adapt to a different academic and geographical environment. The University of Groningen was founded in 1641 and\u00a0provides high quality education and research in a broad range of disciplines, is internationally oriented, works actively with business partners, public institutions and the government, as well as, ranks among the best universities in Europe. Students will take courses focusing on law, conflict, and IR.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a class=\"btn btn-primary\"\n\t\t\thref=\"http:\/\/studyabroad.ucf.edu\/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.BudgetSheet&amp;Term=Spring&amp;Program_ID=10100\"\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tBudget\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<a class=\"btn btn-primary\"\n\t\t\thref=\"http:\/\/studyabroad.ucf.edu\/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ForeignCourses&amp;Program_ID=10100\"\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tCourse List\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/studyabroad.ucf.edu\/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&amp;Program_ID=10317\">Northumbria University &#8211; United Kingdom<\/a><\/h3>\n<h5>Fall &amp; Spring semesters<\/h5>\n<p>The University has its origins in the Rutherford College, founded in 1880. Today, by putting students at the heart of an outstanding experience, and with world leading research and award-winning partnerships, Northumbria is a new kind of excellent university.<\/p>\n<p>Northumbria is top ten in the UK for the number of graduates entering professional employment and nine out of ten of our graduates are working or studying six months after graduation. They are ranked 21st out of 111 universities in the 2014 Times Higher Education Student Satisfaction Survey.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a class=\"btn btn-primary\"\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/studyabroad.ucf.edu\/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.BudgetSheet&amp;Term=Fall&amp;Program_ID=10317\"\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tBudget\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<a class=\"btn btn-primary\"\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/politics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/09\/Northumbria-IR-Courses.pdf\"\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tCourse List\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/studyabroad.ucf.edu\/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&amp;Program_ID=11397\">Malmo University &#8211; Sweden<\/a><\/h3>\n<h5><em>Fall semester only<\/em><\/h5>\n<p>MALMO University was established in 1998 and\u00a0provides high quality education and research in a broad range of disciplines, is internationally oriented, works actively with business partners, public institutions and the government.<\/p>\n<p>MALMO&#8217;s education model differs from the elective style here at UCF. Students participating in the exchange will select a topic module of study, and will take four courses covering different dimensions of that topic. Modules include International Relations, Human Rights, and other areas.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a class=\"btn btn-primary\"\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/studyabroad.ucf.edu\/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.BudgetSheet&amp;Term=Fall&amp;Program_ID=11397\"\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tBudget\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<a class=\"btn btn-primary disabled\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\taria-disabled=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" onclick=\"return false;\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tCourse List\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/studyabroad.ucf.edu\/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&amp;id=11416\">American University of Central Asia &#8211; Kyrgyzstan<\/a><\/h3>\n<h5>Fall &amp; Spring semesters<\/h5>\n<p>The American University of Central Asia( AUCA) is an international, multidisciplinary learning community based on the American Liberal Arts style education. AUCA is committed to freedom of expression, critical inquiry and academic honesty. AUCA provides a safe environment for its students, faculty, and guests and is considered the most livable city in Central Asia.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a class=\"btn btn-primary\"\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/politics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/06\/AUCA-Fall-Budget.png\"\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tBudget\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<a class=\"btn btn-primary\"\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/politics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/06\/American-University-of-Central-Asia-Course-List.pdf\"\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tCourse List\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/studyabroad.ucf.edu\/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&amp;id=11464\">American University of Cairo &#8211; Egypt<\/a><\/h3>\n<h5>Fall &amp; Spring semesters<\/h5>\n<p>The American University in Cairo was founded in 1919 by Americans devoted to education and service in the Middle East. For its first 27 years, the University was shaped by its founding president, Charles A. 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