INTERNATIONAL PARTNER UNIVERSITIES

Austria University of Applied Sciences Kufstein University of Latvia () (Kufstein) University of Klagenfurt (Klagenfurt) Malaysia INTI University Malaysia (Penang) University Sains (Penang) Brazil Mackenzie Presbyterian University (São Paulo) Mexico Instituto Tecnologico Latinoamericano ITLA Pontifica Universidade Catolica do Parana (Parana) (Pachuca) Universidad Anahuac (Huixquilucan) China Lanzhou Jiaotong University (Lanzhou) Universidad La Salle (Mexico, D.F.) Shaanxi Normal University (Xi’an) Zhejiang Normal University (Jinhua) Montenegro University of Montenegro (Podgorica)

Croatia University of Zadar (Zadar) Netherlands Hogeschool van Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (Amsterdam) Czech University of Ostrava (Ostrava) Media, Information, and Republic Communication Business and Economics Estonia (Tallinn) Inholland University of Applied Sciences (Haarlem) Finland Arcada University of Applied Sciences (Helsinki) Norway Vestfold University College (Tonsberg)

France Groupe Sup de Co La Rochelle (La Rochelle)* Poland University of Adam Mickiewicz University of Burgundy (Dijon) (Poznan) University of Picardie Jules Verne (Amiens) University of Lodz (Lodz) University of Savoie (Chambéry) Slovenia (Ljubljana) Germany Georg-August University (Gottingen) University of Erfurt (Erfurt) University of Foreign Studies University of Konstanz (Konstanz) (Busan) Chonnam National University Greece Aristotle University (Thessaloniki) ()* University of Aegean (Mitilini) Chungbuk National University () Hungary Eszterhazy Karoly College of Eger (Eger) Hanyang University ()* Hoseo University (Chungnam) Inje Italy Universita Degli Studi di Trieste (Trieste) University (Gimhae) Konkuk University (Seoul)* Japan Rikkyo University (Tokyo)* Pukyong National University (Busan) Meiji University (Tokyo)* Silla University (Busan) Sogang University (Seoul)*

* University offers a Summer Program Spain Universidad de Almeria (Almeria)* Taiwan Chien Hsin University of Science and Universidad de Jaen (Jaen) Technology (Jhongli City) National Taichung Institute of Technology NTIT (Taichung) Switzerland Bern University of Applied Sciences Soochow University (Taipei) (Bern) Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Turkey Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University Arts (Lucerne) (Canakkale) University of Applied Sciences Eastern University of Uludag (Bursa) Switzerland (Chur) University of Applied Sciences United Manchester Metropolitan University Northwestern Switzerland (Olten) Kingdom (Manchester, England) (Basel) Swansea University (Swansea, Wales)

Vietnam National University (Ho Chi Minh City)

* University offers a Summer Program

Study Abroad Process - Here are the basic steps to take if you’re interested in studying abroad:

1. Research programs and course options through the UCO study abroad portal prior to your initial study abroad appointment: https://bronchosabroad.uco.edu. Using Chrome, login with your UCO credentials to make a profile. 2. Obtain an updated academic Degree Check from your academic advisor Must include an unofficial or advisor’s copy of your transcript listing overall GPA and information about how many free electives are available within your degree program. 3. Schedule a meeting with the Interim Advisor of Study Abroad by clicking the ‘Study Abroad Advising’ button at www.uco.edu/studyabroad.

Study Abroad Forms – When you’re ready to apply to a program, you’ll complete an initial application in the portal. Once your application has been approved, you will select the “commit” button in the portal next to the application name. Click on the “Forms” tab to complete additional required financial and academic forms, including:

1. Counseling and Wellness Pre-Screening o Visit the Center for Counseling and Well-Being (NUC402) to take the study abroad screening. Bring the receipt slip to the study abroad office; be sure your name is listed at the top of the slip. 2. Course Evaluation Form o Download course descriptions and/or syllabi from the program website; share the course syllabi with your academic advisor or appropriate faculty department chair to find out which courses may count toward your degree program. You will attach any approval e-mails to your initial application. 3. Financial Aid Forms – If you would like to apply UCO or federal financial aid to your study abroad program, you must schedule an appointment in the study abroad office to discuss costs. In the study abroad portal, you will complete the Study Abroad Aid Application and Cost Worksheet following your approval to participate in an exchange program. 4. Partner University Application – All students must be nominated to the partner university and complete a second application. The Interim Advisor will guide you through the process.

Jared Scism, M.Ed Interim Advisor, Study Abroad

Since the launch of the Center of Global Competency (CGC) nearly 1,600 UCO students have participated in a study abroad experience. Jared joined the CGC in 2013 to engage even more UCO students in transformative learning locally and more recently abroad. His wide-ranging experience includes teaching English and studying abroad in Japan and a fellowship program in China; he hopes to see you soon!