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In the event of an emergency, please call 785-864-3742 for assistance. The OSA after-hours message will always have current contact information for Study Abroad personnel.

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9th among public universities in the country for high quality, low cost study abroad programs — U.S. News & World Report

Longest-running exchange program in Western Hemisphere (begun in 1958) between KU and University of Costa Rica

17th in the nation among public universities for undergraduate participation in study abroad — Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange

1,357 KU students participated in international study, internship, and research programs in 2011-12

Nearly 25 percent of KU undergraduate students participate in a study abroad program prior to graduation

KU students who study abroad graduate in four years at twice the rate of students who do not study abroad

More than 130 study abroad programs in 75 countries, with instruction in all disciplines and 20+ languages

Students can study abroad for an academic year, semester, summer, spring break, or winter break

Programs include international study, internships, service, and research opportunities

Students participating in semester, academic year, and select summer programs fulfill Goal 4.2 of the KU Core curriculum

Students can fulfill major, minor, certificate, elective, and KU Core curriculum requirements abroad

Programs are available for students in every major at KU

Financial aid is applicable to study abroad programs, and most KU scholarships and grants can be applied to study abroad

The Office of Study Abroad and many academic departments offer scholarships to qualified KU students

By studying abroad, students gain a global perspective on the world and strengthen their career opportunities

One of 34 U.S. public institutions in the prestigious Association of American Universities

Nearly $290 million in financial aid annually

44 nationally ranked graduate programs.
—U.S. News & World Report

Top 50 nationwide for size of library collection.
—ALA

23rd nationwide for service to veterans —"Best for Vets," Military Times

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studyabroad@ku.edu

785-864-3742

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Office of Study Abroad
Lippincott Hall
1410 Jayhawk Blvd., Room 108
Lawrence, KS 66045-7537
Open Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

In the event of an emergency, please call
785-864-3742 (24/7) for assistance.

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