Study Abroad

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Study abroad can be an important and enriching part of a liberal arts education. While engaging in international study, students develop a true understanding of international diversity through immersion in other cultures and by studying in other languages.

Study Abroad

Semester and Full-Year Study Abroad Programs

Each year, approximately 600 Penn undergraduate students attend credit-bearing programs abroad. The University's Office of International Programs offers an extraordinary range of programs in virtually every academic discipline and located in approximately fifty countries. Students may choose to study for a semester, fall or spring, or an entire academic year abroad.

Students who wish to study in a country or take part in a program where Penn does not have an affiliation will need to petition the appropriate committee for permission. This committee may deny a student's petition. Please contact Dr. Tanya Jung in the College Office and the Office of International Programs for further information.

Summer Study Abroad

Students who are unable to or do not wish to study abroad during the regular academic year may choose to study abroad in the summer through the Summer Study Abroad programs offered by the College of Liberal and Professional Studies or independently as credit away. Please note that the credit away option may be used during the summer only, not during the academic year.

Resources

Penn Abroad Step-by-Step	What needs to be done when.
Penn Abroad 101	Schedule of mandatory workshops for students planning to study abroad.
Office of International Programs	Semester and academic year programs abroad.
XCAT (External Course Approval Tool)	Check for College precedent courses and enter new course approval requests.
Summer Study Abroad	Summer programs administered through the College of Liberal and Professional Studies.