UW-Eau Claire offers valuable experiences in the classroom, around the country and throughout the world. We rank #10 nationally in the number of students who study abroad, which ends up being about 1 out of every 4 students!

This Spanish and history major is on top of the world while studying abroad in Chile. With opportunities in almost 50 countries UW-Eau Claire offers numerous options for students who want a chance to brush up on foreign language skills or explore uncharted territory!

This UWEC student is experiencing Japanese culture first hand! Many of our programs have no language requirement, so even without prior experience you could spend a semester abroad in places like Japan, Costa Rica, Sweden or many more.

Students here trade a Wisconsin winter for a Maryland one, though some do opt for warmer locales! Through National Student Exchange you can transfer UWEC tuition to 190 universities in the US, Canada and US territories to study out-of-state for a semester or a year.

"Studying abroad in South Africa was one of the best things I ever did. My experience personalized global issues such as poverty and the AIDS epidemic, and prompted me to apply for the Peace Corps when I graduate." -Kelly (Education, History & Political Science emphasis)

Make it happen! Worried that if you study abroad, you'll delay your graduation? Or that you won't be able to splurge for dessert, like these students in Germany? The Center for International Education works with you to ensure your financial aid and courses will transfer.

Let's combine the best of both worlds: research and study abroad! These biology students are getting class credit by spending their winter break doing research in the Bahamas. Who knows, you might even get to improve your diving skills during class!