Study Abroad for University of Wisconsin-Madison Students
Imagine Where Your Studies Will Take You!
Study abroad is an integral part of the UW-Madison academic experience. No matter what your major is, study abroad is an incredible opportunity to travel, explore, and broaden your experience and perspectives while staying on track to meet your degree requirements.
To ensure students get the highest quality academics and most culturally immersive experience possible, we’ve partnered with CIEE: Council on International Educational Exchange, the non-profit world leader in international education. CIEE offers one-of-a-kind programs across academic areas in fascinating cities around the world! Whether you want to study abroad spring, summer, fall or J-term, CIEE has flexible and affordable options for you.
Explore programs. Connect with Campus Ambassadors. Apply for scholarships. Submit your CIEE application. All in one place: The CIEE mobile app.
Julia Kranz shares her personal experiences studying abroad through the CIEE Rome Open Campus Block program. She explains what it was like for her to request her housing accommodation and be abroad as someone with OCD and Major Depressive Disorder. CIEE is committed to supporting all students abroad.
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Explore IAP-approved study abroad programs with CIEE
32 Programs Found
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Study Program
Study Latin America’s public health challenges in Buenos Aires.
- Big City
- Language Immersion
- Gaborone, Botswana
- Study Program
Botswana is an ideal place to explore
- ASU Courses
- Host Institution
- Small City
- Volunteering
- Gaborone, Botswana
- Study Program
Spend the summer exploring health issues in one of Africa’s most vital healthcare systems.
- Small City
- Study Program
Slip into life at a slower pace in Chile
- AACSB-Accredited
- Big City
- Host Institution
- Shanghai, China
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
Whether you’re a rank beginner or have strong Chinese language skills, you’ll progress by leaps and bounds, moving ahead at least two levels with CIEE in Shanghai.
- ASU Courses
- Big City
- Shanghai, China
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
Explore traditions in the world’s most populated city
- ASU Courses
- Big City
Explore Business School-approved study abroad programs with CIEE
- Shanghai, China
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
Explore traditions in the world’s most populated city
- ASU Courses
- Big City
- Seville, Spain
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
Intriguing courses, homestays, internships, and cultural exploration.
- Host Institution
- Language Immersion
- Small City
- Volunteering
- Study Program
The Dutch capital of Amsterdam is an ideal place for studying global business.
- AACSB-Accredited
- ASU Courses
- Host Institution
- Barcelona, Spain
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
Gear up to join the global economy with international experience from one of the Europe’s major hubs – Barcelona.
- ASU Courses
- Language Immersion
- Volunteering
- Barcelona, Spain
- Study Program
Spend summer exploring international business in the culture-filled capital of Catalonia.
- Big City
Don’t see what you’re looking for?
Here’s what you need to know about studying abroad on a non-UW-Madison approved program. Please review the following policies and procedures, as outlined by the International Academic Programs (IAP), and view all CIEE Programs.
Study Abroad Deadlines for UW-Madison Students
To maximize your study abroad opportunities, it’s best to start planning as early as possible. International Academic Programs (IAP), outlines some helpful planning tips, including applying for a passport, working closely with your academic advisor(s) and study abroad advisor(s), talking with returning students, and researching financial considerations.
Application deadlines are program-specific and are determined shortly before applications open; however, generally deadlines are as follows:
- Summer programs: February 1
- Fall: March
- Spring: October 15
For more information on the IAP's study abroad process, check out what to expect.
Scholarships and Grants
Wondering how to afford study abroad?
CIEE is committed to helping every student – regardless of socioeconomic background or academic major – access a transformative study abroad experience. As a result, CIEE offers more scholarships, grants, and other funding opportunities than any other provider to help make your study abroad experience a reality. Simply fill out the CIEE Scholarships and Grants application along with your program application. You will be considered for every scholarship and grant you are eligible to receive.
With proper planning and a commitment to exploring funding resources, studying abroad can be affordable for any budget. There are many factors that influence choice in location and program; while one important factor is cost, don’t let that be the one that deters you from an enriching international experience.
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Ask an Ambassador
Deciding when, where, and what to study abroad can be overwhelming. That's where CIEE's Student Ambassadors from University of Wisconsin-Madison can help! Reach out to one of our Student Ambassadors to learn what CIEE Study Abroad is really like from alums who've lived it.