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Jayhawk Planet

The Jayhawk Planet is the Official Newsletter for the University of Kansas Study Abroad Alumni and Friends. This annual publication provides Alumni and Friends with current office updates and information about new programs.  All current and previous newsletters can be accessed below.  If you would like to be on the mailing list for this newsletter, please contact our office at studyabroad@ku.edu.

Current Issue

Jayhawk Planet Winter 2019

Past Issues

Jayhawk Planet Winter 2018

Jayhawk Planet Winter 2017

Jayhawk Planet Winter 2016

Jayhawk Planet Winter 2015

Jayhawk Planet Fall 2014

Jayhawk Planet Fall 2013

Jayhawk Planet Fall 2012 (pdf)

Jayhawk Planet Fall 2011 (pdf)

Jayhawk Planet Spring 2011 (pdf)

Jayhawk Planet Fall 2010 (pdf)


Announcements

Deadlines Extended for Spring 2020 & Winter Break 2020 Programs !
List of Programs (PDF)

Study Abroad Information Center

Walk-in advising
Monday - Friday. 9AM - 5 PM
Lippincott Hall, Room 105
1410 Jayhawk Boulevard
Contact: studyabroad@ku.edu

Study Abroad Financial Advising
Financial Aid and Scholarship Info Session
Wednesday, 4:00 pm &
Thursday, 2:00 pm
105 Lippincott Hall

 

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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
18th in the nation among public universities for undergraduate participation in study abroad — Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange
28.1% of KU undergraduate students study abroad 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 160 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
44 nationally ranked graduate programs.
—U.S. News & World Report
Top 50 nationwide for size of library collection.
—ALA
5th nationwide for service to veterans —"Best for Vets: Colleges," Military Times
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