Study Abroad Overview
Gain experience outside the classroom
UB offers a wide range of study abroad opportunities in Asia, including exchange programs at partner universities, faculty-led programs and other opportunities through Education Abroad. With the many scholarship and financial-aid opportunities available through UB and external organizations, study abroad may be more affordable than you expect.
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We encourage you to study abroad as part of your Asian Studies major or minor. Study abroad is an excellent way to fulfill language requirements for the Asian Studies major, deepen your understanding of Asian cultures and societies, and experience the broader world. Your undergraduate advisor is happy to help you incorporate study abroad into your academic plan.
UB currently offers several study abroad opportunities at universities and institutions throughout Asia. Program availability varies by term. Visit UB Education Abroad to search current programs, learn about application requirements and deadlines, and explore opportunities by country, academic subject, term, and program type.
- Capital Normal University
- Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- International Christian University
- Kanazawa University
- Konan University
- Meiji University
- Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
- Korea University
- Sogang University
- Sungkyunkwan University
- Nanyang Technological University
- Singapore Institute of Management
- Bilkent University
- Istanbul Technical University
- Bilkent University
- Istanbul Technical University
- American Institute of Indian Studies (AIIS) summer language programs
UB students are also eligible to participate in study abroad programs administered by other SUNY campuses, provided they meet the eligibility requirements of the individual program. SUNY offers hundreds of programs around the world, including opportunities in countries and regions where UB does not currently offer its own study abroad programs. Students should consult UB Education Abroad before applying and must meet the eligibility requirements of the individual program.
Visit the SUNY Study Abroad website to search programs offered by SUNY campuses throughout the system. The database includes programs in many Asian countries, including China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Malaysia and others. Some examples of opportunities particularly relevant to Asian Studies students include:
- India: Community-Based Participatory Public Health Research — SUNY Cortland
- India: St. Aloysius College (Mangalore) — SUNY Cortland
- Textile Arts in India — Fashion Institute of Technology
- International Photographic Study and Practice — Fashion Institute of Technology
- Journalism Without Walls — Stony Brook University
- Up Close & Personal with International Trade & Transportation — SUNY Maritime College
- Thailand: Healthcare in Thailand — SUNY Cortland
- Up Close & Personal with International Trade & Transportation — SUNY Maritime College
Important next steps
Students participating in programs administered by another SUNY campus should contact UB Education Abroad before applying to make sure they understand the application process, credit arrangements, and any requirements they need to complete at UB. SUNY instructs students to apply directly through the campus administering the program while keeping their home campus informed.
UB students also have access to intensive South Asian language study through the American Institute of Indian Studies (AIIS). Through UB's membership in AIIS, students may apply to its intensive summer language programs in India.
For information about funding for these and other study abroad opportunities, see the Asian Studies Study Abroad Awards page.
Start planning early. Program availability, application deadlines, course offerings, and eligibility requirements vary by program and term. Education Abroad can help you identify programs that fit your academic and personal goals and understand how study abroad coursework can fit into your degree requirements.
