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Learning Abroad

Learn Abroad. Start Here.

Learning Abroad applications & program portal now open!
Apply now for winter and spring programs in our new
Terra Dotta program portal. 

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Begin your journey abroad at our LA101 Workshop

Learn about our program options, scholarships and funding opportunities, academic and program eligibility, and how to find the best program for you at our Learning Abroad 101 Workshops. Held virtually and in person, all students must attend an LA101 Workshop before they begin the advising process.  

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Save the date for the Fall Fair

Join us at the Learning Abroad Fall Fair! The fair is a great place to meet program and scholarship representatives and learn about all the great places to go abroad. Free shirts while they last! September 12th from 11am-2pm in the Student Center South Houston Room. 

Fund Your Program with Scholarships

Many of our #CoogsAbroad fund their programs partially or fully with Learning Abroad schoalrships, like the UH International Education Scholarship or the Gilman International Scholarship. Learn more about your options and how to successfully apply on our website or at a scholarship session or workshop!

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Picture Yourself Abroad

Learning Abroad welcomes all students to pursue a program abroad during their time at the University of Houston, inclusive of all identities, budgets, and majors. Visit our Student Resources page to learn how you fit into the picture. 

Plan ahead

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Spend a semester abroad!

Consider a semester abroad! Keep on track with your degree plan and take courses abroad in your major and minor, and even use your financial aid to help get you there. From Business to languages, social sciences to STEM, there are so many courses and opportunities! Work with your advisor about what and where you'd like to study, and attend one of our Learning Abroad 101 workshops, visit the Programs page to see all of your opportunities, and get started today!

Learning Abroad Resources

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Passport for Coogs

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Program Options

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Policies & Guidelines

Learning Abroad by the numbers: 2021-2022

  • 343Coogs Abroad
  • 26Gilman Scholarship Recipients
  • $325,000+Student Scholarship Funding
  • 38Countries Visited

Quick Links

UH Faculty-Led Programs

Alexa, Dora, Elizabeth, Leah, and Virginia join one of their faculty leaders, Dr. Kia Johnon, on an excursion through Mayan Ruins on their summer 2019 CommD faculty-led program to Belize.

Check out our #coogsabroad on Social Media!