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U-M Study Abroad Resource Offices and Programs

U-M Resource Offices
Programs for Specific U-M Schools and Colleges

The Education Abroad Office, a unit of the U-M International Center, provides valuable resources to help prepare you for your study abroad experience. The office provides a one-stop resource for finding overseas educational opportunities, both curricular and co-curricular, houses an extensive library, and provides guidance by professional staff and student peer advisors experienced in studying and working abroad.

For more information on study abroad resources, refer to the following links:

U-M Resource Offices

U-M Office of International Programs (OIP) 1712 Chemistry Building 734.764.4311 oip@umich.edu

The Office of International Programs (OIP), a constituent unit of U-M College of Literature, Science & the Arts, offers the largest number of University of Michigan study abroad programs. OIP programs are available worldwide and are primarily for undergraduates. All OIP programs provide “in-residence” credit for U-M students. Financial Aid can usually be used towards the cost of OIP programs. U-M students in all schools and colleges are welcome to apply.

U-M Global Intercultural Experience for Undergraduates Program (GIEU) 734.615.1634 gieu@umich.edu

For U-M undergraduates only. This is an experiential short term intercultural study program of a global nature. The GIEU Program sends small groups of U-M students for inexpensive 3-4 week spring/summer learning experiences directed by U-M faculty members. The application deadline is in November.

U-M International Center, Education Abroad Office
603 E. Madison Street (next to the Michigan Union)
734.647.2299
icoverseas@umich.edu

Resource office for U-M students in all schools and colleges. The International Center's Education Abroad Office does not administer study abroad programs. However, it offers one-stop information on curricular and co-curricular options for study abroad, scholarships, selected programs for international internships, work and volunteering abroad, and information on student travel abroad. We have resources of interest to undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, and alumni. Peer advisors can share their first-hand perspective on studying and working in many different countries.

The U-M Peace Corps Office 734.647.2182 peace.corps@umich.edu

Part of the Education Abroad Office. The International Center also provides services for international students.

U-M International Institute School of Social Work Building 1080 South University,Suite 2660 734.763.9200 iimichigan@umich.edu

The International Institute and its Area Studies Centers

Invaluable resources for international studies both here in Ann Arbor and abroad. The Areas Studies Centers offer coursework for undergraduate and graduate degree programs, as well as lectures, workshops, performances, films, and many other on-campus international educational events. Each Area Studies Center offers e-mail announcements of their events, and information on funding and job opportunities specific to that Center's region.

Study Abroad programs offered by the International Institute's Area Studies Centers include:

Center for Afro-American and African Studies:
Understanding the New South Africa: Study Abroad in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies:
Summer Quechua Language Study in Cuzco, Peru
Center for Russian and East European Studies:
An Introduction to the Culture and History of Russia
Korean Studies Program:
Ewha Woman's University Exchange Program

The International Institute offers scholarships for U-M undergraduate and graduate students to support overseas study, research and internships. These include the prestigious Fulbright Fellowships that are available to graduating seniors, graduates and graduate students.

U-M Department of Asian Languages and Cultures
Summer Study in Tibet

U-M and Non U-M students are eligible to apply.

U-M Department of Near Eastern Studies: Arabic Language Study Programs

Information on schools, colleges, departments and institutes.

The U-M Center for Human Growth and Development-The Minority Health and Health Disparities International Research Training (MHIRT) Program 300 N. Ingalls Building 734.764.2443

This Center offers fully-funded research experiences abroad (also known as Fogarty grants) in Chile, China, South Africa, Jamaica, and Ghana for undergraduates and medical students. African-American, Hispanic, Native American and Pacific Island students are particularly encouraged to apply. Research focus is on biomedical or behavioral research on topics related to child health development. The application deadline for summer placements is in November.

Programs for Specific U-M Schools and Colleges

U-M College of Architecture and Urban Planning Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning 2150 Art and Architecture Building 734.936.0221	*For U-M students in the College of Architecture and Urban Planning only.*
U-M College of Engineering, International Programs in Engineering 245 Chrysler Center 734.647.7129 ipe-office@umich.edu	*For U-M students in the College of Engineering only.* The U-M College of Engineering sponsors engineering study abroad programs in many locations worldwide for U-M engineering undergraduates and graduate students.
U-M Ross School of Business Center for International Business Education 734.936.3917	*For U-M students in the Business School only.* U-M's Ross School of Business offers study abroad exchanges for U-M students enrolled in the BBA and MBA programs.
U-M Law School, Center for International and Comparative Law 300D Legal Research 734.764.0535 wls@umich.edu	*For U-M students in the Law School only.* The U-M Law School offers study abroad and externship abroad programs for U-M students enrolled in the Law School.
U-M School of Art and Design Contact the Office of Academic Services 734.764.7761	*For U-M School of Art and Design Students only.*
U-M School of Kinesiology Go Global! Center for Global Opportunities in Kinesiology 2110 Observatory Lodge 734.763.3585 Contact Sandy Wiley swiley@umich.edu	*For U-M School of Kinesiology Students only.*

Check with your college, school, or department to see if it offers student exchanges for study, research, internships not mentioned here. Many such exchanges exist on a small scale, without an administrative office, or may be arranged with the assistance of individual faculty members and may not have web sites.

Last reviewed: 10/09