International Education & Programs

Study Abroad Options: Summer 2009

This summer you can take classes toward your UWW degree in amazing programs around the world! For more information on these programs stop by the Center for Global Education.


Summer program application deadline is March 15th.

UWW Exchange Programs:

Mexico – Monterrey Tech (ITESM) – Various Campus Locations

This summer you can take courses at one of the Monterrey Tech summer programs. These programs offer classes in Spanish language, culture and even some courses taught in English.

Netherlands – Arnhem Business School

The summer program in the Netherlands is called Doing Business in Europe. The program starts with a general cultural background of Dutch and European culture and then focuses on business logistics and international management. Excursions are organized to the port of Rotterdam and museums in Amsterdam.
For More Information See: www.han.nl/opleidingen/summer-course/doing-business-in-europe/

Germany – Hessen– Kassel, Fulda, Frankfurt, Giessen, or Marburg

Every summer the Hessen International Summer Universities (ISUs) programs are offered in Germany. Each ISU includes topical issues, German language, cultural programs and excursions.

  • Kassel: June: Perspectives for a Globalized World: Environmental and Cultural Dimensions
  • Fulda: July: Social Developments in Germany and Europe
  • Giessen: July: Intellectual Property Law and Business in Biotechnology - European Opportunities
  • Frankfurt: July: The European Union - from the Single Market to a Federal State
  • Marburg: July: Germany's Role in Europe. Perspectives in Culture, Politics and the Economy

For More Information See: http://www.isu-hessen.de/index.shtml

Japan – Sophia University – Tokyo

This summer you can enjoy Sophia University’s Asian Studies program. In this program you will be able to experience and participate in courses like Japanese business, Japanese language, religion and politics.
For More Information See: http://www.sophia.ac.jp/E/E_summersession.nsf/content/summer

Finland – University of Jyväskylä

This summer program in human sciences includes courses like art, cultural studies or education. Activities include a sauna night, a museum visit and outdoor activities. www.jyu.fi/en/study/programmes/summerschool

Sweden –Umeå University

Has a traditional university summer program with courses in English offered throughout the summer.
For More Information See: www.umu.se/english

Direct Enrollment & Affiliated Summer Programs:

If one of UW Whitewater’s programs doesn’t fit your needs this summer,
we have many other options around the globe through for you to consider.

Scotland – Wisconsin in Scotland – Dalkeith Palace:

www.uwrf.edu/wis
This program is a part of the WI study abroad system. WI in Scotland offers a Scottish culture course, along with a rotating summer course schedule.

Ireland – University College Dublin:

www.ucd.ie/quinn/studyabroad/summerinternshipprogramme
UCD Quinn School of Business Summer Internship Programme provides a challenging international business experience in a uniquely stimulating location - the modern European city of Dublin.

Sweden – Jonkoping International Business School (JIBS)

The summer program at JIBS focuses on entrepreneurship. In addition, students will experience Swedish culture through cultural and social activities included in the program.
For More Information See: http://www.ihh.hj.se/doc/2146

Norway – University of Agder

This summer program is only for master’s level or very advanced BA students in public administration, political science, economics or law. The program focuses on European Integration and is for students who would like to work in an international environment with issues like European politics, European integration and the development of the European Union. This program has competitive enrollment but is very inexpensive.
For More Information See: www.uia.no/en/portaler/om_universitetet/oekonomi_og_samfunnsvitenskap/studier/undervisning_paa_engelsk/european_integration

Australia – Murdoch University

Has two summer program possibilities, their Wanju-Boodjah Aboriginal culture program or their Tropical Marine Biology program. For details, see: www.murdoch.edu.au/International-students/Study-abroad-and-exchange-opportunities

AIFS: Programs in Austria, Canada, China, Czech Republic, England, France, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Russia, South Africa, and Spain. For details, see: www.aifsabroad.com

API: Programs in Costa Rica, France, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom. For details, see: www.academicintl.com

Australearn: Programs in New Zealand and Australia. For details, see: http://australearn.org/programs/summer_and_january_programs/

CEA: Argentina, Australia, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Poland, Russia, South Africa and Spain. For details: http://www.gowithcea.com/

ISA: International Studies Abroad (ISA) has summer programs in Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, England, France, Italy, Peru and Spain. For details: www.studiesabroad.com/programs/byDuration/3

USAC: Offers Summer Programs in Chile, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Ireland, Italy, Korea, Mexico, Spain and Thailand. For details, see: www.usac.unr.edu

World Endeavors: Study or intern in Australia, China, Ecuador, England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland or Spain. For details, see: www.worldendeavors.com