Humanities Abroad

Humanities Abroad
Where Wildcats Become Global Leaders

Study abroad programs add first-hand experience and a global perspective to deepen the impact of a Humanities degree. The College of Humanities currently offers options for summer as well as semester study on faculty-led programs to 17 destinations in Asia, Europe, Central and South America.

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Spanish Immersion in Costa Rica

Spanish credits in the wild! On this intensive summer language immersion program, explore lush landscapes, connect with vibrant local communities, and experience pura vida—a spirit of joy and connection.

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Arizona in Bhutan

Study spirituality and Buddhism in the Himalayas! Journey to this remote region and explore the Kingdom of Bhutan guided by expert faculty in East Asian Studies and Religious Studies.

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Arizona in Kyoto

The cultural heart of Japan! Explore Japan’s former capital through temples, gardens, and neighborhoods, combining coursework with hands-on experiences like meditation, museums, and pop culture sights.

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Arizona in Paris

40 years of adventure! Strengthen your French through intensive study, live with a host family, and explore iconic Paris (and beyond) on one of U of A’s longest-running study abroad programs.

Other programs include: 
 

Africana Studies

  • New! Culture & Community in the Caribbean in Trinidad and Tobago

East Asian Studies

  • Arizona in Bhutan: Spiritual Ecology & Himalayan Buddhism
  • Arizona in Kyoto: Experience Japanese Culture in Kyoto, Japan
  • Mandarin BEST in Taichung, Taiwan
  • Study in Japan at Konan in Kobe, Japan

French & Italian

  • Arizona in Paris, France
  • Cultural Immersion in Paris: From Graffiti to Gruyère
  • Immersive Italian in Orvieto, Italy

German Studies

  • Arizona Summer Study in Leipzig, Germany

Spanish & Portuguese

  • Portuguese Immersion in Brazil in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil
  • Spanish Immersion in Alcalá de Henares, Spain
  • Spanish Immersion in Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Spanish Immersion in Costa Rica

Religious Studies & Classics

  • Arizona in Bhutan: Spiritual Ecology & Himalayan Buddhism
  • Arizona in Orvieto - Summer in Orvieto, Italy

Russian & Slavic Studies

  • School of Russian & Eurasian Studies in Kazakhstan
  • School of Russian & Eurasian Studies in Kyrgyzstan
  • School of Russian & Eurasian Studies in Uzbekistan
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Scholarships Make a Difference

Generous scholarships are available from the College of Humanities and its departments for specific study abroad locations and programs. The College of Humanities Fearless Inquiries Abroad Scholarship offers support for 30 students to receive $2,000 toward an eligible faculty-led program.

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