Study Abroad and Study Away
Participating in UNC Asheville’s StudyAbroad/Study Away program is an ideal complement to the liberal arts education. Students have the opportunity to study at another university for a summer, a semester or a year, and expand their horizons, both academically and culturally. UNC Asheville offers programs both internationally (Study Abroad) and domestically (Study Away) at affordable prices, allowing students to earn credits toward their degrees.
When Can I Go?
UNC Asheville students must have completed their freshman year to be eligible to study abroad/study away. The majority of students go during the second semester of their sophomore year or during their junior year, although students can also go during their senior year.
Where Can I Go?
UNC Asheville has affiliations with more than 35 different countries in Asia, Africa, Australia, Europe and Central and South America. Depending on your interests and academic qualifications, UNC Asheville will help you find a program to meet your needs. Additionally, UNC Asheville is a member of the National Student Exchange, which allows opportunities for students to study at more than 170 universities in 48 different states in the United States and Canada at prices comparable to what you would pay at UNC Asheville.
Can I Afford to Go?
UNC Asheville offers numerous exchange programs that allow a student to pay their regular tuition and fees at UNC Asheville and not have to pay overseas or out of state tuition and fees. Obviously, travel costs will add to your overall costs, but studying abroad or studying away does not have to be out of reach financially for students.
Programs
UNC Asheville offers many study abroad/study away programs, including:
- Faculty Directed Summer Programs: Usually four- to five-week programs with a group of UNC Asheville students.
- Summer programs: Language immersion programs.
- Internships: Available in Washington, D.C., and London.
- National Student Exchange: Semester/Year programs in the U.S. and Canada.
- Study Abroad Exchange programs for a semester or year in more than 35 countries.
Services
Study Abroad/Study Away Fairs allow interested students to meet with faculty, administrators and returning students about the various programs available to them.
- Pre-departure Orientation programs.
- Overseas Medical Insurance during your study abroad participation.
- Issuance of International Student I.D. cards providing discount options for travel, museums, accommodation, entertainment, etc.
- Resource library that contains extensive material on various program offerings.
- Academic credit for all study abroad/study away students.
- Pre-departure handbook, a valuable resource covering the nuts and bolts of what you need to be successful while studying abroad.
More Information
Study Abroad/Study Away Programs
215 Lipinsky Hall, CPO #2260
UNC Asheville
One University Heights
Asheville, NC 28804-8510
828.251.6666