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Drop-In Advising: Beginning, February 1, drop-in advising with SAGE peer advisors is available daily, Monday – Friday, from 12:00 – 5:00pm for the duration of the Spring semester. Drop-in advising is the best option for students new to KU or exploring study abroad for the first time, or for students who have general questions on program selection, application, post-acceptance paperwork, etc. To join a Drop-In advising session, Join via Zoom Video Call

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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

Study Abroad & Global Engagement 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.
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5th nationwide for service to veterans —"Best for Vets: Colleges," Military Times

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