The Office
of International Programs administers University of Michigan
academic year and summer study abroad programs in countries throughout the world. It also provides academic advising regarding official
University of Michigan programs, formal matriculation at foreign
institutions, and study abroad opportunities sponsored by other
colleges and universities.
Students interested in earning credit toward a degree in the College
by participating in a study abroad program should study carefully the material on the College's "Residence Policy" in Chapter IV and on "Non-LS&A Course Work"
in Chapter III in the LS&A Bulletin.
All of the programs listed in this section earn in-residence credit.
Students who attend University of Michigan programs are guaranteed that all course work taken abroad will appear on their academic
record and will be calculated into their grade point average.
(Grades for the programs at British universities will be recorded
but not calculated into the G.P.A.)
Applicants for these programs should have a good academic record
(3.0 G.P.A. is recommended). Programs involving enrollment in
regular classes at foreign universities require junior or senior
standing by the time the program begins. Students who qualify
for financial aid through the University may apply this aid to
any in-residence program. In addition, some scholarships are available through the Office of International Programs. Except as noted, students should contact the OIP, G513 Michigan Union, for further
information.
Academic Year in Aix-en-Provence, France. This
program is jointly sponsored with the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Students take regular courses at the University of Aix-Marseille
and may choose from a broad spectrum of courses in the humanities
and social sciences. Competence in French is essential; completion
of French 235 or its equivalent is recommended. Application
deadline: January 17, 1997.
The University of Michigan Programs at British Universities.
By virtue of formal agreements with the London School of Economics; the University of St. Andrews; Corpus Christi College, Oxford
University; and the Universities of Essex, Sussex, and York, a
limited number of University of Michigan students are admitted
each year to regular studies at these universities. Students may
study for a full academic year at any of these schools; Essex, St. Andrews, Sussex and York will also admit our students for the Winter term only. Application deadline: February 7, 1997.
Academic Year in Santiago, Chile. Jointly
sponsored with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the program
enrolls students in the Universidad Catolica in Santiago. Students
may elect courses from the full range of offerings at the Universidad.
Because the seasons are reversed in Chile, the academic year begins
in March and continues through December. Students may attend for
a full year or the term beginning in March. Competence in Spanish
is essential; five semesters of college-level Spanish or the equivalent
are recommended. Application deadline: October 13, 1997.
Academic Year in Quito, Ecuador. Students
from the University of Michigan and the University of Wisconsin
at Madison and Milwaukee enroll in classes at the Pontificia Universidad
Catolica in Quito, choosing from among the full range of course
offerings at that university. The academic year runs from October
to June. Application deadline: January 24, 1997.
Comparative Andean Study. By choosing to
spend the first semester in Quito, Ecuador, (October-January)
and second semester in Santiago, Chile, (February-July) students
may study in two Latin American countries and thus gain a comparative
perspective on the national identities and cultures that have
emerged since colonial times. Application deadline: January
24, 1997.
Academic Year in China. Students may elect
to spend fall semester at Beijing Normal University or the full
academic year at Beijing University. Administered by the University
of California, both options offer intensive language training, a wide range of humanities and social science courses for those
with the requisite language skills, and supervised independent
study. Application deadline: January 31, 1997.
Academic Year in Florence, Italy. This program, housed in the Villa Corsi-Salviati in Sesto Fiorentino, is sponsored
in conjunction with the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Students
may enroll for either Fall or Winter term or both. The program
offers courses in Renaissance art and cultural history; studio
art; Italian culture, politics and civilization; and Italian language
and literature. Except for Italian language courses, instruction
is in English. Instructors are University of Michigan and University
of Wisconsin faculty as well as local Florentine professors. Application
deadlines: February 21, 1997.
Junior Year in Freiburg, Germany. This program
is sponsored in conjunction with Michigan State University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Students attend regular classes
at the University of Freiburg and have access to a wide variety
of liberal arts courses offered at the university. Competence
in German is essential; completion of four semesters of college-level
German or its equivalent is required. Application deadline:
January 31, 1997.
Kyoto Center for Japanese Studies, Kyoto, Japan.
This highly regarded undergraduate program is sponsored by a consortium
of nine American universities, including The University of Michigan.
Developed in cooperation with the University of Kyoto, the Kyoto
Center offers an academically challenging year-long program of
study in Japanese language and culture. Application deadline:
February 7, 1997.
The Japan Center for Michigan Universities, Shiga, Japan. The JCMU offers semester and academic year undergraduate
courses for University credit in beginning, intermediate, and advanced Japanese language as well as area studies courses on
Japanese society and culture. Application deadline: February
7, 1997.
The University of Michigan – University of Tokyo
Exchange Program. Launched in 1996, this exchange enables
two Michigan undergraduates to study Japanese language and culture
for an academic year. Instruction is in English, and there are
no course prerequisites. Japanese government scholarships cover
round-trip airfare and in-country living costs. Application
deadline: February 7, 1997.
The University of Michigan – Kyushu University Exchange
Program. Established in 1995, this program allows four
to five Michigan undergraduates to spend an academic year taking
courses in Japanese language and area studies at this national
university in southern Japan. Japanese government scholarships
provide for round-trip airfare and in-country living costs. Application
deadline: February 7, 1997.
The University of Michigan – Ewha Womans University
Exchange Program. Two University of Michigan students
may attend Ewha Womans University in Seoul, Korea, for a semester
or full academic year through this recently launched exchange.
In return, two students from Ewha will enroll at Michigan. Prior
knowledge of Korean language is not required. Ewha awards semester
scholarships of $3,000 to Michigan students. Application deadline:
February 7, 1997.
The University of Michigan – Yonsei University Exchange
Program. This new exchange permits up to seven University
of Michigan students to study at Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea, during the academic year or summer. Prior knowledge of Korean
language is not required, but preference will be given students
whose preparation demonstrates an interest in the area. Application
deadline: February 7, 1997.
The University of Michigan – University of Lausanne
Exchange Program. The University of Lausanne will accept
two students each year from the University of Michigan to any
of its faculties and schools while enrolling two of its own students
at Michigan. Michigan students must demonstrate sufficient command of French (at least five terms of college-level French or its
equivalent) to function independently in Lausanne. Students will
receive a small stipend toward living expenses in Lausanne. Application
deadline: January 17, 1997.
Academic Year in Seville, Spain. This program
is sponsored in conjunction with Cornell University and the University
of Pennsylvania. Students take regular courses at the University
of Seville or at the program center; course offerings cover the
full range of liberal arts disciplines. Students may enroll for the full academic year or for Winter term only. Competence in
Spanish is essential; completion of five semesters of college-level
Spanish or its equivalent is required. Application deadline:
January 24, 1997.
The University of Michigan-University of T¸bingen
Exchange Program. Each year two University of Michigan
students enroll directly at the University of T¸bingen, while two other students come here from T¸bingen. After
a special refresher course, students will register for a full
year's courseload at the University. It is recommended that students
have completed at least five semesters of college-level German. Application deadline: January 31, 1997.
The University of Michigan Exchange Programs in Ankara
and Istanbul, Turkey. Beginning with the 1997-98 academic
year, students may spend a full year or Winter term at either
Bilkent or Middle East Technical University in Ankara, or at Koc
University in Istanbul. Students take the same wide range of liberal
arts, engineering, architecture, or urban planning courses, taught
in English, as Turkish students. Application deadline: February
14, 1997.
The University of Michigan-University of Turku Exchange
Program. The University of Turku will accept two University
of Michigan students each year who wish to pursue study in such
fields as Baltic, Eastern European, or Nordic studies. Although
previous knowledge of Finnish or other appropriate languages is
not required, preference will be given to students whose academic
preparation, including language courses, indicates an interest
in the region. Application deadline: February 14, 1997.
The University of Michigan – University of New South
Wales Exchange Program. An exchange agreement with the
University of New South Wales in Sydney provides Michigan students
with the opportunity to study at one of Australia's newer and highly regarded universities for a full year or a single term.
Although its traditional strengths lie in the social sciences
and technical fields, UNSW offers excellent courses in virtually
every area of the liberal arts and sciences. Application deadlines:
February 14, 1997 and October 13, 1997.
The University of Michigan – University of Western
Australia Exchange Program. This exchange with the University
of Western Australia in Perth permits two Michigan students to
study in Australia for either the full academic year (beginning
in February) or a single term. Ranked one of the best Australian
universities, UWA offers a full range of courses in the arts, social sciences, and the natural and physical sciences. Application
deadlines: February 14, 1997 and October 13, 1997.
The University of Michigan Programs in Moscow, Russia.
Starting in 1997-98, UM students with three or more semesters of Russian may enroll in classes at the
European University or, for those with advanced levels of Russian, at Moscow State University for a single term or full academic
year. The program offers courses in Russian language, literature, history, economics, and other areas. Application deadline:
February 21, 1997.
American Collegiate Consortium (ACC) Russian Language
Programs. Michigan undergraduates with at least two years
of college-level Russian behind them may spend one or two semesters
at specialized programs conducted in Yaroslavl, Voronezh, or Vladivostok. Application deadline: February 21, 1997.
Armenian Language Summer Institute in Yerevan.
This program is open to all College and University undergraduate
and graduate students who wish to acquire or improve their knowledge
of western Armenia. It offers extensive language instruction and the special experience of living and learning in Armenia. Apply
to the Armenian Studies Program/Summer Institute, 216 Lane Hall
(764-6381).
Summer Program in Saint-Malo, France. After a
brief introduction to Paris and the Loire valley, students travel
to Saint-Malo in Brittany for formal French-language instruction.
Students enroll in one four-credit course, taught by UM instructors, and in appropriate-level courses in conversation and practical
French taught by instructors at the Cours Universitaire d'EtÈ
de Saint-Malo. Students earn a total of seven credits for the
program. Application deadline: February 26, 1997.
Summer Program at St. Peter's College, Oxford University, Great Britain. Students select course work in either
Medieval and Renaissance Studies or Environmental, Urban, and Regional Studies and earn six to eight credits for their six-week
program of study. All courses are taught by St. Peter's College
faculty. Application deadline: February 26, 1997.
Summer Program in London. Sponsored in association
with the Bloomsbury Centre, this program offers upper-level courses
in modern British drama, politics, and literature. Students earn
eight credits during the six-week program. Application deadline:
February 26, 1997.
Summer Program in Dublin. Housed at Trinity
College, Dublin, this program focuses on Ireland's history, politics, and culture. A core course provides students with an introduction
to Irish studies, while a second course is a more detailed investigation
of Irish literature or history. Students earn six credits for the six-week program. Application deadlines: February 26, 1997.
Summer Program in Florence, Italy. The six-week
program, held at the Villa Corsi-Salviati in Sesto Fiorentino
from late June to early August, provides courses in art history, Italian language, and studio art. Instruction is in English. Application
deadline: February 26, 1997.
Summer Program in Madrid and Barcelona.
After a four-day orientation program in Madrid, students travel
to Barcelona, where they enroll in Spanish language and culture
courses taught by UM instructors. Students can also expect to
advance their knowledge of Spanish through homestays and intercambios
with Spanish students. Application deadline: February
26, 1997.
Uppsala University International Summer Session.
Students may elect to attend the summer session for two, four, or eight weeks. Courses are designed to provide participants the
opportunity to learn Swedish, and to introduce students to the
cultural, political, and social life of Sweden. Application
deadline: February 26, 1997.
Summer Program at Bogazici University, Istanbul, Turkey. Summer 1997 launches this excellent six-week
program offering courses, taught in English, in natural and social
science, the arts, and Turkish area studies as well as language. Application deadline: February 26, 1997.
All of the programs listed under this heading earn "in-residence"
credit. Students who attend these programs are guaranteed that
all course work taken abroad will appear on their academic record
and be calculated into their grade point average. Students who
qualify for financial aid through the University may apply this
aid to any in-residence program.
Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies in Rome
is a consortium of 52 colleges and universities including the
University of Michigan. This program offers one term of undergraduate
instruction in Rome. Formal classroom sessions are interspersed
and coordinated with trips to the many archaeological sites and monuments in and around Rome and with field trips to more remote
sites in southern Italy and Greece. Interested students may obtain
additional information from the Office of International Programs. Application deadlines: April 15, 1997, and November 15, 1997.
CIC Summer Programs in Quebec, Mexico, and the Dominican
Republic; and Internships in Britain and Australia. These
programs are sponsored by the Committee on Institutional Cooperation, a consortium of the Big Ten universities and the University of
Chicago. The programs in Britain and Australia offer parliamentary
and other internships. The Quebec program offers courses in French
language, French-Canadian culture and history at Laval University;
instruction is in French. The Mexico program offers intermediate
and advanced level Spanish language, Latin American literature, and Spanish-American history and culture at the University of
Guanajuato; instruction is in Spanish. The new Dominican Republic
program focuses on health and nutrition in Latin America. Apply
to the Office of International Programs. Application deadlines
- Quebec: May 1, 1997; Mexico: May 1, 1997; Dominican Republic:
April 1, 1997; London: December 10, 1997.
CIEE Programs in Ghana, Southeast Asia, Russia, and Eastern Europe. The University of Michigan is a member
of several study abroad consortia sponsored by the Council on
International Educational Exchange. These programs enable University
of Michigan students to study in Ghana, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Russia, Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic while earning
in-residence credit. Application deadlines: March 24, 1997, and October 24, 1997.
Study Abroad Sponsored by Other American
Educational Institutions. Students may also participate
in study abroad programs administered by other American colleges
and universities. Transfer credit for study abroad is granted
only if the program is sponsored by and appears on a transcript
furnished by a fully accredited American institution of higher
learning. Courses for which transfer credit is given must be in the liberal arts and sciences and must not duplicate courses for
which credit has already been received; students must have earned
a "C" or better in these courses. Students contemplating
study abroad sponsored by American groups other than colleges
and universities should consult in advance the Office
of Undergraduate Admissions if transfer credit is desired.
Study at a Foreign University. Students who enroll
directly at foreign universities may, upon their return, petition
for academic credit. Students are expected to provide documentation
concerning the nature and amount of work completed as well as
official evaluations of academic performance. Students who anticipate
petitioning for credit for foreign study should contact the Office
of International Programs and the Office of Undergraduate Admissions in advance of enrolling in a foreign university.
Students planning to study abroad in any program not sponsored
by the University of Michigan must complete a Statement of Intent
to Study Abroad, obtainable from the Office of International Programs, G513 Michigan Union.
Marshall and Rhodes Scholarships. Students of high scholastic standing interested in post-graduate study in Britain should apply well in advance of the September deadline of the senior year. Applications are available in the LS&A Honors Office, 1228 Angell Hall.
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