Study Abroad 
It's not necessary to make a long-term commitment to studying abroad. About 90% of students who participate in UD's programs are abroad for just four or five weeks. The vast majority of these students go abroad during UD's winter session or summer session. Going abroad for a short period allows students to experiment with foreign travel and decide if they'd like to study abroad again, perhaps for a semester. Also, a short term abroad allows students to explore the world without getting behind in their major or relinquishing responsibilities on campus.
If you'd like to spend a semester or longer overseas, there are also options available for you. In fact, you can combine programs and stay for even longer (ie, fall in London, then winter in Granada, then spring in Paris). Endless possibilities.
Most students travel in a group. All of UD's undergraduate study abroad programs include group airfare and transportation to pre-arranged in-country lodging, so students are never left to reach their destination alone unless they choose to fly solo.
UD's winter and summer session study abroad programs are led by one or two UD faculty members who also teach some or all of the courses. The faculty directors plan the program, meet with the students for pre-departure orientations, and travel with the group during the program. Semester programs are managed by an on-site (resident) director fluent in the language of the host country. The resident director meets the group at the airport and administers all aspects of the program from start to finish. The faculty and resident directors are available to the students around the clock during the program and work with the staff of the Institute for Global Studies to deal with any crises or emergencies.
Most students don't know other members of their group before they apply. Sometimes students are reluctant to apply to a study abroad program because they don't know anyone else who is going. Yet this is actually the norm! Most of the participants don't know anyone else in their group. Students will meet briefly at the pre-departure orientation meetings, but the real bonding will come on-site through common classes, group and independent travel, and the common experience of becoming immersed in another culture. Many students returning from study abroad say that they have made numerous friends through their program, and they have kept these friends throughout their college careers.
The Institute for Global Studies is located at Elliott Hall, 26 East Main Street, right across the street from Grotto's Pizza.
No, we offer many programs that are taught in English. But if you already speak another language or would like to learn one, study abroad is the easiest way to improve your fluency. We offer many programs that teach foreign language courses abroad -- from beginner to advanced.
The tuition you pay to study abroad is the same amount you'd pay to study here on campus. In addition, you pay a program fee that covers things like airfare, housing, and excursions. The amount of the program fee depends on the program. When you go abroad, you do NOT have to pay extra for housing and meals on campus.
Usually, yes. It depends on what kind of aid you receive. Check with the Financial Aid office to see if your aid can be used to help cover study abroad expenses.
Yes, we do! See here for detailed info.
Most programs require a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Several semester programs, however, raise that minimum to 2.8. Living overseas is a fun but sometimes stressful experience. We want to make sure that you're strong enough academically to handle these challenges and still succeed in the classroom.
That's easy -- NOW. Students often reach their senior year and sadly realize that they ran out of time to study overseas. Study abroad is an important part of the education you'll receive at UD. Start planning now and find the right time to fit this experience into your studies.
This list changes a little each year depending on which faculty lead programs overseas. Try searching by department to find international courses that interest you.
You don't have to worry about that. All of the courses offered on our programs are University of Delaware courses. You register for them and get grades for them just like you do for courses on campus. If you're a student attending a different college or university, you can request a UD transcript after you return from overseas.
In this case, you have two options. Either convince one of your professors to take a winter session abroad to your location of choice, or search for a program offered by another school. If you opt to go with another school, read this website for guidelines and suggestions.
That's easy, just click here for instructions on how to apply online.
The University does not accept credit card payments for study abroad.
UD applicants must pay by direct bank transfer via this website: http://www.udel.edu/studyabroadpayments
All applicants from other universities should write a check, payable to the Univ. of Delaware, and send it to the Institute for Global Studies (Elliott Hall, 26 East Main Street, Newark, DE 19716). Put your name and the name of your program on the memo line, and don't forget to include an official copy of your transcript in the envelope.
Yes, a non-refundable $300 deposit is required for each application or program.
Yes, a non-refundable $300 deposit is required for each application or program.
Yes, you will automatically be considered for the Global Scholars Awards.
No, your essay and your one recommendation for the Global Citizenship Awards will be used for the Global Scholars Awards.
IGS reserves the right to cancel a program at any time due to under-enrollment, safety/health/security issues, staffing issues, or any other relevant reason. Cancellation decisions will be made as early as possible in order to maximize alternate study abroad possibilities for students. Students will receive a full refund of program fees paid for any program canceled by IGS.
This varies from program to program, so you should definitely check with the faculty director or program coordinator to make sure. Generally, the program fee includes roundtrip airfare from a mid-Atlantic U.S. airport, overseas housing during the program, HTH Worldwide medical insurance, program-related excursions and events, and group ground transportation. Many programs also include some or even all meals, and some include daily ground transportation as well (for example a subway pass), or items such as a visa or departure tax where required. Unless otherwise stated, the program fee does NOT include transportation to/from the group's departure airport, nor any other expenses incurred prior to the group's initial departure or after its return at the end of the program. Please note that final program fees are subject to change until the group's departure date. Final program fees may increase due to airline taxes, fuel surcharges, exchange rates, or changes in the group size.
