University of Arizona Study Abroad: We are here for you!
The University of Arizona offers a wide array of study abroad programs specifically developed to complement your academic degree plan. To see how you can go abroad with support from the U of A, please use our program search.
You can work directly with our team to find your U of A program fit by making an appointment or emailing us at studyabroad@arizona.edu.
To pursue a non-UA program, follow the steps below:
CHOOSE your program carefully, considering the following…
- Do you need to earn credit for your work? Unlike students who participate in a University of Arizona program, students participating in Non-UA programs will NOT be enrolled at the U of A for the duration of the program and are NOT guaranteed to receive credit for work completed on the program.
- Do you need financial aid to help cover the costs of the program? Students participating in a University of Arizona program can use eligible financial aid and scholarships for study abroad. Students participating in Non-UA programs may NOT be eligible to use their financial aid or scholarships.
CONTACT your Academic Advisor to determine if and how the credits you may wish to earn on your Non-UA program may apply to your degree progress.
- University of Arizona Study Abroad coordinators cannot advise for non-UA programs.
SUBMIT your Non-UA Programs Application to find out if credits earned on your Non-UA program will transfer to the U of A.
- Credits on programs run by CIEE are NOT transferrable to the U of A.
CONTACT the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships to determine whether you are eligible to apply any amount of your aid package to your program costs and/or what steps you need to take to facilitate that process. Learn more about eligibility on the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid Study Abroad website.
- Financial Aid cannot be used for the following programs (among others): CEA, CIEE, Semester at Sea, DIS.
SUBMIT your program application directly to your selected non-UA program.
- University of Arizona Study Abroad staff are not able to sign off on any application documents you may be required to submit to your Non-UA program.
SUBMIT payment directly to your Non-UA program, as required by the program.
If needed, APPLY for readmission to the University of Arizona after your program. (You can miss two consecutive semesters without re-applying for admission but please make sure you speak with your academic advisor regarding your intention to study abroad on a non-UA program.) Information is provided on the Back2UA website.