At U91ɬ, studying abroad or away is a valued and encouraged educational experience—one that enriches your academic, professional, and personal development and prepares you for the challenges of global citizenship and engagement.
Students at U91ɬ have more than 200 study abroad and exchange programs from which to choose, offered during January-term, summer, fall and spring semesters, or the full academic year. You may fulfill major, minor, or Discovery/General Education requirements and maintain your financial aid package.
Through studying away you will have the opportunity to:
- Study, conduct research or intern in a state, territory or country you’ve dreamed of visiting
- Immerse yourself in fascinating new experiences and cultures
- Gain the maturity, knowledge, and skills that will give you a competitive career edge
To begin planning your study abroad or study away experience review the steps involved in the process on the website.
Students can combine their interests in security studies and history with travel through this study abroad course. Taught by a professor of security studies, and Kristen Woytonik, history lecturer, this trip focuses on the how the UK has experienced domestic conflict (i.e., the Troubles in Northern Ireland during the late 20th century, including the struggle for Irish independence), and the broader responses of the UK to domestic security and emergency preparedness to hazards and threats from World War II to present times.
For more information, email Kristen.Woytonik@unh.edu.
The 91ɬ and the (a Boston non-profit) have partnered to bring undergraduates the opportunity to spend a semester in Boston in a rigorous 30+ hour per week internship with a leading social change organization.
THE WASHINGTON CENTER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Live, work, and earn U91ɬ credits in Washington, DC
Since 1976, the 91ɬ (U91ɬ) has been affiliated with , to offer rigorous, full-time internships in Washington DC. This residential program is full-immersion, where students live, intern, and network while earning 12-16 U91ɬ credits in DC, and is available fall and spring semesters, or summer term. There are countless internship and networking opportunities for all majors, including in the media, the arts, education, business, science, international affairs, the environment, health care, public policy and much more.
Using the following programs, you will be able to travel throughout the world—enriching your educational experience, building your resume and preparing for the challenges of global citizenship and engagement!
As a U91ɬ student, you have the opportunity to study, live, and explore at one of 170 colleges and universities throughout the United States, US territories, and Canada through the National Student Exchange.
Using the following programs, you will be able to travel throughout the country or the world!
U91ɬ Faculty-Led
- Directed and administered by U91ɬ faculty either on-site or from Durham/Manchester
- Suitable if you would like to study abroad with other U91ɬ students
- Courses aligned with U91ɬ curricula, making it easy to fulfill U91ɬ Major, Minor and General Education/Discovery requirements
- Some programs are restricted to certain majors and/or have additional eligibility requirements
- Direct enrollment in U91ɬ specially selected partner institutions abroad; also known as a reciprocal student exchange
- Suitable if you are more independent and would like a full-immersion experience
- All courses, programs and services are administered and delivered by the foreign university
- Some programs are restricted to certain majors and/or have additional eligibility requirements
- Offered for academic year, fall or spring
- U91ɬ tuition, plus program fees
- Developed, managed and administered by professional third-party providers or universities abroad
- Suitable if you would like to study abroad with other Americans and/or international students
- Include additional student services, such as accommodations, orientation, excursions, and on-site coordination
- Have met high U91ɬ standards as determined by the U91ɬ University Committee on Study Abroad
- Some programs have additional eligibility requirements
- Offered for academic year, fall, spring, summer, or J-Term
- Provider's program fees, plus some U91ɬ fees
- Domestic study away opportunity!
- U91ɬ students are eligible to go on exchange to any member institutions including Canadian Partners. 170+ members in US, Canada, and US territories (Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and Guam).
- Cost is U91ɬ tuition and mandatory fees, plus host institution’s school housing/meals, course or lab fees, and sometimes orientation fees.
- All courses, programs and services are administered and delivered by the host university
- Offered for academic year, fall or spring
- Explore a new location, climate (sunshine, surf, ski!), a new career and/or a potential graduate school!
- To see a map of participating universities in the United States click here and Canada click here.
- Short-term programs, including and summer programs, operate a little differently than semester-long programs.
- Allow for greater flexibility in selection and enrollment because they take place during official U91ɬ breaks.
- Fees are comparatively lower, but financial aid is limited since academic expenses during semester breaks are not typically factored into financial aid packages.
- Available programs include U91ɬ Managed and U91ɬ Approved programs.
Students must meet the following academic criteria of the U91ɬ Study Away Eligibility policy at the time of application:
- Admitted to a Bachelor or Associate Degree*
- Has a declared major
- Has at least a 2.5 cumulative U91ɬ GPA at time of application AND time of abroad experience
- Has completed at least 32 credit hours, at least 12 of which have been earned at the 91ɬ baccalaureate level
- In good academic, judicial, and financial standing
*Associate Degree students will have an additional form to complete in order to gain eligibility
Students must meet the following academic criteria of the U91ɬ Study Away Eligibility policy at the time of application and the time of the exchange the student is:
- Must be a full-time Bachelor's candidate with a declared major, enrolled at U91ɬ or U91ɬM the semester immediately prior to the intended exchange semester
- Has at least a 2.5 cumulative U91ɬ GPA at time of application AND time of exchange
- Has completed at least 32 credit hours, at least 16 of which have been earned at the 91ɬ baccalaureate level
- Must be in good academic, judicial, and financial standing
Students need to contact the Academic Advising office to establish eligibility, apply to their program of choice and notify the Academic Advising office by the following deadlines:
- March 1- Notification Deadline for summer/fall programs
- October 1 - Notification Deadline for spring programs
Students need to have a Registration Meeting and return all forms completed by:
- October 15 – Spring semester study abroad
- March 15 – Summer & Fall semester study abroad
This varies by program. Students need to contact the Academic Advising office, establish eligibility and submit their application for the following academic year by:
- NSE: March 1 –for the following academic year
- Students can apply and be admitted after that deadline, but campus availability may be limited
- Semester in the City & The Washington Center are similar to study abroad deadlines, contact those programs for details.
Contact the Academic Advising Office at (603) 641-4170 to set up an appointment as early into your academic career as possible. Then visit the Global Education website, and follow the steps outlined.
Minimum eligibility requirements are established for study away programs. Please see the section titled “Eligibility Requirements” for specific information.
By studying away you will have the opportunity to take general elective courses, major courses and/or general education requirements. Depending on the program you chose, courses will either be U91ɬ courses or courses through another accredited institution. For U91ɬ courses, both the grade and credits will apply directly to your degree. If you are taking courses through another institution, credits will transfer back to your degree as long as you earn a C or better. All of your chosen coursework will go through a prior approval process so you will know exactly if or where the courses will fit into your degree.
The cost of programs varies based on the location, length and what is included. Because U91ɬ Manchester students typically find that a semester abroad will cost a bit more than their tuition, you may want to explore U91ɬ Managed, U91ɬ Exchange or National Student Exchange programs for which U91ɬ tuition is charged. Additional expenses typically include travel and room and board.
Studying away can be affordable—if you plan ahead! Give yourself time to save money, research affordable programs, and apply for funding opportunities.
U91ɬ allows federal, state, and institutional financial aid (excluding Work-Study) to transfer to most programs, including U91ɬ-Managed, U91ɬ Exchange, U91ɬ-Approved, and National Student Exchange programs.
There are also scholarship opportunities to help reduce costs. U91ɬ Manchester offers a scholarship specifically for students studying abroad. U91ɬ Global provides additional information about scholarships available for Study Away participants. And if you receive a Pell Grant as part of your financial aid award, you may be eligible for the , a national award that supports U.S. students studying abroad.
No problem! U91ɬ offers several programs right here in the US! The National Student Exchange is a consortium of over 170 colleges and universities throughout the United States, US territories, and Canada. The Washington Center and Semester in the City are full-time, immersive study away internship programs in Washington DC & Boston, respectively.
Study Away opportunities are available for an academic year, semester, summer, and short term winter programs.
First, review them again because the other two options below involve significantly more individual work and responsibility. If you still cannot find an appropriate option you can petition to Global Education to have a non-approved program granted a One-time Approval. There is a specific procedure and information you will need to provide during this process, and you must provide a compelling academic reason. Please contact The Academic Advising Office to find out more. You can also officially Withdraw or take a Leave of Absence from U91ɬ for the semester or year abroad.
The Center for International Education has developed a .
Contact the Academic Advising office at (603) 641-4170 or unhm.advising@unh.edu for more information.