International Programs
Whatever your area of interest, the College of Arts and Sciences offers a way to deepen your exploration of it through international programs. We emphasize global citizenship — awareness and experience of the world beyond U.S. borders — in every aspect of our programs.
LIVE ABROAD, LEARN ABROAD
The College of Arts and Sciences offers faculty-led education abroad programs in regions across the world.
HIGH-IMPACT EXPERIENCES
Explore, study, and apply academic content through international experiences.

This course offers students a unique opportunity to get involved with African communities in a tangible way by integrating service projects with classroom learning. Service-learning agencies include Ghana’s Environmental Protection Agency, elementary schools, hospitals, Governor’s offices, and more.

UA in Italy: Language and Culture
Spend a summer immersed in the language and culture of Florence, Italy. Open to students at every level of Italian, this program combines language courses with the experience of living with an Italian host family while exploring the city’s art, history, cuisine, and culture through immersive excursions and activities.

UA in Costa Rica: Tropical Environments
The UA in Costa Rica: Understanding Tropical Environments program takes students to the beautiful country of Costa Rica during the Spring semester. Students earn a full semester’s worth of credit in less than two months — and are done by Spring Break!
Two More Great Resources
Bama Bloggers Abroad are Arts & Sciences students writing about their experiences around the globe — Africa, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Central America, Europe, North America, and South America. Check out their posts for a taste of what to expect from your study abroad experience.
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