School of Global Studies
Study Abroad
Earn academic credit while learning first-hand about the people, cultures, and landscapes of different regions.
Israel
Spend a month exploring Israel through immersive experiences in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Engage with the country's history, politics, culture, and society through fieldwork, site visits, and coursework while earning University of Arizona credit in Jewish and Israel Studies.
Oaxaca
Conduct original research while living in Oaxaca, Mexico. This immersive summer program combines fieldwork, cultural engagement, and mentorship from local researchers as students explore social, political, and environmental issues while earning Latin American Studies credit.
Cuba
Experience Cuba through an interdisciplinary, field-based summer program examining history, politics, culture, and social change. Excursions, coursework, and community engagement provide a unique perspective on one of the world's most fascinating societies.
Guatemala
Combine rigorous academics with hands-on internships in Antigua, Guatemala through this immersive program focused on development, public health, human rights, indigenous communities, and environmental politics while earning University of Arizona credit.
Colombia
Study peacebuilding and conflict resolution in Bogotá while completing an internship with organizations working on security, development, and reconciliation. Engage directly with communities and leaders shaping Colombia's post-conflict future.
Brazil
Advance your Portuguese through language immersion, homestays, and cultural excursions in Fortaleza, Brazil. Experience everyday Brazilian life while developing language proficiency and earning University of Arizona credit.
Jordan
Live and study in Amman while advancing your Arabic through intensive language instruction, cultural activities, volunteering, and excursions to iconic sites including Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea, and more.
Turkey
Experience Istanbul through intensive Turkish language study, cultural immersion, and academic excursions. Explore a city that bridges Europe and Asia while strengthening your language skills and understanding Turkey's rich history and contemporary society.
Cairo
Study alongside Egyptian students at the American University in Cairo while taking courses across disciplines or pursuing intensive Arabic language study in one of the Middle East's leading academic institutions.
Morocco
Develop advanced Arabic proficiency through intensive language study, homestays, and cultural immersion in Meknes. Coursework in Modern Standard Arabic, media Arabic, and Moroccan Darija is complemented by excursions throughout Morocco.
Kyrgyzstan
Study Russian language while exploring human rights in Kyrgyzstan through coursework, cultural programming, site visits, and experiential learning. Hosted at the American University of Central Asia, this program combines language immersion with regional engagement.
India
Work alongside local communities in India through immersive internships and experiential learning focused on sustainable development. Partner with Amrita University to address real-world challenges while gaining global professional experience.