Study Abroad

Through the Office of Study Abroad, the University of North Carolina Asheville offers a variety of organized educational opportunities in foreign countries, involving classroom instruction at fixed locations and travel for educational purposes. As a high impact educational practice, study abroad is an ideal component of UNC Asheville’s liberal arts mission. UNC Asheville students can study abroad at affordable prices, earn credits toward their degrees, and still graduate on time.

UNC Asheville has several exchange opportunities with universities in Australia, England, France, Hong Kong, The Netherlands, Japan, South Korea and Spain. We are also a member of the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP), which allows students to study at universities in over 50 countries. Students can also study through a wide variety of non-exchange programs that are affiliated with UNC Asheville.

Additionally, summer faculty-led programs offer unique opportunities for students to study abroad with UNC Asheville faculty members. Locations may include, but are not limited to, England, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Panama, and Spain. These programs often feature specialized courses that may include a service-learning component or fulfill graduation requirements.

It is important for students to schedule an advising appointment with the Office of Study Abroad to ensure the courses and credits earned abroad follow Course Program of Study (CPOS) regulations and are applied to their academic record. For more information, contact the Office of Study Abroad or visit http://studyabroad.unca.edu.