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The School of Architecture & Design offers a variety of study abroad programs for students in all of the School’s degree programs. Most students are able to fulfill graduation requirements and maintain progress toward their degree while studying abroad. All of these study abroad programs carry academic credit.

Where can I study?

The University offers programs in approximately 70 countries throughout the world. For more information about the different programs, visit the Office of Study Abroad or contact us at arcd@ku.edu.

How to Select Your Program

You can participate in many programs as soon as the summer or winter break after your freshman year. If you are planning to study aboard for a semester please check with your area of study. Programs are available for both undergraduate and graduate students.

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Architecture

Intensive architectural and design tours are offered during the Winter Interim Session. Some past and current locations are Singapore, India, South Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cuba, and the UAE. Similar programs are led by Arc/D faculty during the Summer Session. Some past and current locations are Austria, Spain, Italy, France, Germany, England, Switzerland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Costa Rica, South Korea, and China.

To get started, schedule an appointment by contacting arch@ku.edu or visiting the Student Services Office in Marvin Hall, room 205.

Design

Design students should work with their academic advisor in conjunction with a study abroad advisor to ensure continued progress toward a degree. Through the Office of Study Abroad, students remain enrolled at KU and receive resident KU credit. Grades earned while studying abroad are calculated into your KU GPA. You may earn credit toward your major, general education credit, or elective credit.

To get started, schedule an appointment by contacting design@ku.edu or visiting the Student Services Office in Marvin Hall, room 205.

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