EDUCATION ABROAD
Exchange programs
The University of Akron has established and cultivated partner relationships with numerous universities abroad. We host students from these partner universities, and UA students may study at these universities in exchange. UA students are charged the regular full-time main campus tuition rate (in-state students pay in-state tuition and non-residents pay out-of-state tuition), and they are also required to enroll in UA’s mandatory emergency medical insurance. The student’s UA-based financial aid usually applies, but students must check with the Financial Aid office for details.
Note: See eligibility requirements
Steps to complete to participate in this program
- Complete the Education abroad application
- Send your requests for Academic reference forms
- Complete the Student Conduct Study Abroad Release form
- Once approved through the Education Abroad office, you may then apply to your destination school
- Talk with your advisor in your college about what classes you can take abroad and what classes to take here.
- Consult with Kat Vasko at wieland@uakron.edu, in the UA Financial Aid Office
- Secure your passport, more details below
After you are admitted
Complete the following:
- Education Abroad Transient form
- You can search for course equivalencies
- Health & Emergency Information form
- Program Participation Agreement and Release and Waiver of Liability form
- Register with STEP (Smart Traveler Enrollment Program)
Prepare to travel abroad
1. Passport & visa
Your FIRST STEP is to apply for your passport. Processing times have increased due to covid. Expect up to 18 weeks for routine service and 12 weeks for expedited service. Check the U.S. government travel site for more details on applying and wait times.
- If you already have your passport, check its date. Generally passports should be valid (not expired) for at least six months beyond the date of your anticipated return to the U.S.
- If a visa is required for entry to your destination, the faculty director will provide guidance on how to obtain the visa.
2. Health insurance
Find out about the insurance you will have to purchase on the Insurance FAQ page.
3. Check for scholarship opportunities
There are a variety of scholarship opportunities for students wishing to study abroad.
4. Check additional resources
There are a number of additional resources that can be helpful to students planning to study abroad.
Partner universities:
Brazil |
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China |
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Egypt |
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England |
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France |
KEDGE Business School |
Le Mans University |
Rennes School of Business |
SKEMA Business School |
University of Rouen Normandy |
Germany |
Greece |
Japan |
Kansai Gaidai University |
Netherlands |
Hanze University of Applied Sciences |
South Korea |
Ulsan University |
Yonsei University at Mirae |
Spain |
Universidad de Valladolid |
Vietnam |
Contact us
Education Abroad Office
-Student Success Center-
Kirstin Polen de Campi
Simmons Hall 205
330-972-7430
edabroad@uakron.edu
Mon, Wed & Fri 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.