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The School of Politics, Security, & International Affairs is proud to offer a number of exchange study abroad opportunities in a variety of destinations. We understand the importance of immersive experience opportunities to develop informed global citizens. Whether your future plans include law school, local government, or foreign service, having a transformative study abroad experience can set you apart from the rest and provide a unique experience.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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For more information contact your Academic Success Coach or the SPSIA Undergraduate Coordinator: Dr. Annabelle Conroy (annabelle.conroy@ucf.edu)<\/p>\n

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University of Canberra
\nCanberra, Australia<\/em><\/h5>\n
Fall & Spring semesters<\/h5>\n

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\n\t\t\t\tApply\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tBudget\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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American University of Cairo
\nCairo, Egypt<\/em><\/h5>\n
Fall & Spring semesters<\/h5>\n

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. Watson, who wished to create an English-language University based on high standards of conduct and scholarship, and to contribute to the intellectual growth, discipline and character of the future leaders of Egypt and the region.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tApply\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tBudget\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Leuphana University
\nL\u00fcneburg, Germany<\/em><\/h5>\n
Fall semester only<\/h5>\n

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\n\t\t\t\tApply\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tBudget\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t

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University of Groningen
\nGroningen, netherlands<\/em><\/h5>\n
Spring Semester<\/h5>\n

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\n\t\t\t\tApply\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tBudget\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Northumbria university
\nNewcastle upon Tyne, UK<\/em><\/h5>\n
Fall & Spring Semesters<\/h5>\n

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

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\n\t\t\t\tApply\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tBudget\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Malmo University
\nMalmo, Sweden<\/em><\/h5>\n
Fall and Spring Semesters<\/em><\/h5>\n

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

MALMO’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\n\t\t\t\tApply\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tBudget\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

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University of Peloponnese
\nCorinth, Greece
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Fall & Spring Semesters<\/h5>\n

The University of Peloponnese School (UOP) of Social and Political Science is located in the city of Corinth. It is a modern, multidisciplinary, regional and multi-campus university. It was established in 2000 and combines the triple nature of regional, Greek and European-international university. The seat of the University is in Tripolis, but it is developed in the five Capitals of Prefectures of the Peloponnese Region (Tripolis, Corinth, Nafplion, Sparta, Kalamata).<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tApply\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tBudget\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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University of Wroclaw
\nWroclaw, Poland
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Spring Semester<\/h5>\n

University of Wroclaw (UWr) has a rich history of more than three centuries. Founded by Leopold I Habsburg in 1703. The Wroclaw University has been continuously active for over 300 years It is one of the oldest universities in Central Europe. The University of Wroclaw is among the top research universities in Poland. It has world-class research teams and facilities both in the field of natural sciences and humanities.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tApply\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tBudget\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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American university of central Asia
\nBishkek, Kyrgyzstan<\/em><\/h5>\n
Spring Semester<\/h5>\n

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\n\t\t\t\tApply\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tBudget\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

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University of Surrey
\nGuildford, UK<\/h5>\n
Spring Semester<\/h5>\n

The University of Surrey, in Guildford, U.K. offers an opportunity to learn key skills, concepts and techniques needed for a successful career. The University of Surrey was founded in 1894. It was known as Battersea Polytechnic Institute and located in London. It was moved to Guildford and renamed the University of Surrey in 1966. The structure of the academic programs at the University of Surrey promotes interdisciplinary collaboration. The programs are divided into four Faculties: Arts and Human Sciences, Engineering and Physical Sciences, Health and Medical Sciences and Management and Law. It is currently the academic home of approximately 12,000 students.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tApply\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tBudget\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Australia National University
\nCanberra, Australia<\/h5>\n
Fall & Spring semesters<\/h5>\n

The University of Surrey, in Guildford, U.K. offers an opportunity to learn key skills, concepts and techniques needed for a successful career. The University of Surrey was founded in 1894. It was known as Battersea Polytechnic Institute and located in London. It was moved to Guildford and renamed the University of Surrey in 1966. The structure of the academic programs at the University of Surrey promotes interdisciplinary collaboration. The programs are divided into four Faculties: Arts and Human Sciences, Engineering and Physical Sciences, Health and Medical Sciences and Management and Law. It is currently the academic home of approximately 12,000 students.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tApply\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tBudget\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Kansai Gaidai University
\nhirakata, Osaka, Japan<\/h5>\n
Spring Semester<\/h5>\n

Kansai Gaidai University stands out for its rapid development of international programs, with approximately 700 international students enrolling each year. The university offers a welcoming environment through structured orientation programs that help students adjust to academic expectations, immigration procedures, and daily life in Japan. In addition, a variety of on- and off-campus activities and friendship programs create meaningful opportunities for international and local students to connect, explore Japanese culture, and engage with the surrounding community.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tApply\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tBudget\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

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Summer Exchange at Chonnam National University
\nGwangju, Korea<\/h5>\n
Summer Semester<\/h5>\n

Since 2009, the CNU International Summer School has brought together students from Chonnam National University and partner universities around the world for a meaningful academic and cultural exchange.<\/p>\n

The 4\u2011week program, led by distinguished professors from CNU and other leading universities, allows students to earn up to 6 credits while forming genuine friendships across cultures. Korean and international participants learn, travel, and explore Gwangju and other regions of Korea together, gaining a deeper understanding of the country\u2019s authentic culture and building lifelong global networks.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tApply\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tBudget\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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