Study Abroad
Study abroad class in Costa Rica. Photographer: Douglas Levere
Explore the world. Expand your future.
In today’s global culture, you need more than knowledge—you need perspective. Studying abroad builds cross-cultural skills, deepens your understanding of the world and gives you experiences that set you apart in graduate school, job interviews and life.
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Studying abroad isn’t just about travel. It’s about:
- Immersing yourself in another culture
- Learning in the field (not just the classroom)
- Gaining confidence and independence
- Building global awareness and empathy
- Strengthening your résumé with international experience
From semester-long programs to short winter intersessions, UB students take their learning global—often with scholarship support to help make it happen.
UB offers 80+ study abroad programs, with 500+ more across the SUNY system. Programs can be:
- Faculty-led or independent
- Short-term or semester-long
- Scheduled during the semester, summer, or winter intersession
You can even participate in international internships or remote global projects from wherever you are.
Regardless of your major, UB has an international program that fits your goals, your interests and your schedule.
Here are a few study abroad opportunities led by faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences:
- 🇦🇱🇦🇱 Albania: Environmental Change and Land Use - Lake Ohrid Archaeological Field School (Summer)
- 🇧🇪🇧🇪 Belgium: Global Model EU Simulation (Winter)
- 🇨🇳🇨🇳 China: Journey to China (Summer)
- 🇨🇷🇨🇷 Costa Rica: Ecology of Unique Environments (Winter)
- 🇨🇿🇨🇿 Czechia: Domination to Democracy (Winter)
- 🇫🇷🇫🇷 France: French Language and Culture in Dijon (Summer)
- 🇫🇷🇫🇷 France: Revolution and Culture in Paris (Winter)
- 🇫🇷🇫🇷 France: UB Institute in Teaching French - Angers (Summer)
- 🇮🇪🇮🇪 Ireland: Plays and Places (Summer)
- 🇮🇹 Italy: Discover Classical and Contemporary Rome (Winter)
- 🇮🇹 Italy: The Monteverdi Archaeological Field School (Summer)
- 🇪🇸 Spain: Spanish Language and Culture in Salamanca (Summer)
- 🇸🇪 Sweden: Comparative Politics in Scandinavia (Summer)
- 🇹🇿 Tanzania: Sustainable Development (Winter, Summer)
- 🇹🇠Thailand: Studying Animal Behavior and Communication in the Wild (Summer)
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom: Culture and Performance Appreciation in London (Winter)
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom: Sociology of Food in London (Winter)
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom: UB Semester in London (Spring)
Not sure where to begin? Here’s your roadmap:
- Talk to your department or academic advisor about your interests and timing.
- Visit the Office of Education Abroad for full program listings, deadlines and scholarship info.
- Check out SUNY-wide opportunities if you’re looking for something UB doesn’t offer.
Whether you’re ready to apply or just curious, there’s support every step of the way.