Undergraduate Long-Term Programs

UC's summer study abroad programs range from 2-8 weeks. Students can spend the summer at any of our partner universities below and earn credit toward their business degree. These programs are flexible and can be mixed and matched according to your academic needs.

Students can pay in-state UC tuition to study at any one of our partner universities below, taking upper-level business courses to earn credit toward their degree. Talk with your study abroad advisor to find out which university has the right coursework for you.

UC is a member of the University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC), a non-profit organization originally founded by universities to provide quality, immersive study abroad experiences at an affordable price. As a member of USAC, UC students are eligible for scholarships on their programs.

USAC Programs with Business Coursework (Semester or Summer)

What cost is associated with a long-term program?
The cost of a long-term study abroad program will vary based on the type and length of program. Tuition for an exchange partner equates to in-state tuition at UC for a full-time semester. 

For a summer program, students will be charged a $200 fee on their student account to be enrolled in MLTI 3000, which will allow for course credit to transfer back to a student's degree.

The cost of a USAC program will vary based on the destination and length of the program.

When is the best time to study abroad for a summer or semester?
Studying abroad during the summer at a business school partner is best to do in between a student's second and third or third or fourth years. However a student can study abroad during the summer on a USAC program as early as the summer after their first year.  

A student will typically study abroad for a full semester at a business school partner university during their third year or the first semester of their fourth year, as they offer more upper-level business coursework. A student can study abroad on a USAC program as early as their second year as they offer more lower-level coursework.

Can I receive academic credit for the courses I take abroad?
Yes! Our programs and partner universities offer coursework that can transfer directly to a student's business degree. Students should work with their academic advisor to assure they find appropriate coursework abroad. Many courses across LCB disciplines are already approved for transferrable credit in our Credit Approval Transfer Service (CATS) system.

When should I apply to study abroad during the summer?
Summer study abroad applications are due March 1st.

When should I apply to study abroad for a full semester?
Semester application deadlines can vary depending on the partner university a student is applying to. Fall semester applications are typically due sometime between March - April, while spring semester applications are typically due between September - October. The exact dates as well as the academic calendar dates for each partner university can be found on their program page, linked above in red. 

Will I be going abroad with other UC students?
It is very possible that multiple UC students will go abroad on the same summer or semester program. USAC programs are geared toward American students, while students will be in more of an international environment studying through an exchange partner as they admit students from all over the world. 

Do I need to know another language to take courses in a different country?
It is not necessary to know a second language when planning to study abroad for a summer or semester. All coursework that a student will take abroad will be taught in English.