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UIU Study Abroad FAQs

Can I use my financial aid to Study Abroad? Yes

Are the schools/universities where I will study accredited? Yes, our providers only work with acreddited schools/universities.

Are scholarships available? Yes, many study abroad providers offer scholarships.

Is there a minimun GPA standard? Yes, typically 2.5 - 3.0 and above is required.

Are there deadlines for signing up? Yes, you may contact your UIU study abroad advisor or check your providers website to obtain this information.

Will the credits transfer to UIU? Yes, your UIU study abroad advisor and provider will work with you to ensure your credits will be accepted before you leave.

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Contact: E-mail: international@uiu.edu Phone: 563-425-5251 Fax: 563-425-5833

UIU Study Abroad Opportunities

CEA <http://www.gowithcea.com/>

CEA was founded in 1996 to provide students of all language abilities and majors an opportunity to study abroad. CEA has a "service first" motto where they provide individual attention to students before, during and after their study abroad experience. CEA is continually growing in popularity with quality programs located on 27 international campuses.

Twenty-seven programs in FIFTEEN countries:

Buenos Aires, Argentina
Sydney, Australia
Shanghai, China
San Jose, Costa Rica
Prague, Czech Republic
Brighton, England
London, England
Aix-en-Provence, France
French Alps, France
French Riviera, France
Paris, France
Berlin, Germany
Cork, Ireland
Galway, Ireland
Florence, Italy
Rome, Italy
Guadalajara, Mexico
Krakow, Poland
St. Petersburg, Russia
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Alicante, Spain
Barcelona, Spain
Granada, Spain
Madrid, Spain
Salamanca, Spain
Seville, Spain

Amerispan <http://www.amerispan.com/>

Founded in 1993, Amerispan offers more than 15 languages in 45 countries. "Every Language, Every Culture, Everywhere" is the goal for Amerispan as they continue to expand their programs offered, including creating additional college study abroad programs. Amerispan offers year, semester, summer and short term programs in Humanities, History, Art, Literature, Business, Polities, Environmental Studies and others.

Seven programs offered in SIX countries:

Buenos Aires, Argentina
Vina del Mar, Chile
San Jose, Costa Rica
Cuenca, Ecuador
Rome, Italy
Taormina, Sicily, Italy
London, Englad, United Kingdom

American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) <http://www.aifs.com/>

Founded in 1964, AIFS is today the leader for summer, semester and academic year college study abroad programs. Every year nearly 5000 U.S. undergraduates choose to study with AIFS at one of their 24 international campus locations. AIFS College Study Abroad offers high-quality, college-level courses in subject areas as diverse as Islamic Studies, French Cinema, Business and Engineering.

Twenty-four programs in SIXTEEN countries:

Buenos Aires, Argentina
Cairns, Australia
Sydney, Australia
Salzburg, Austria
Beijing, China
Nanjing, China
Shanghai, China
San Jose, Costa Rica
Prague, Czech Repbulic
London, England
Cannes, France
Grenoble, France
Paris, France
Berlin, Germany
Hyderabad, India
Limerick, Ireland
Florence, Italy
Rome, Italy
Cusco, Peru
St. Petersburg, Russia
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Barcelonam, Spain
Granada, Spain
Salamanca, Spain

International Studies Abroad (ISA) <http://www.studiesabroad.com/>

For almost twenty years, ISA has been helping students see the world. ISA currently offers 33 accredited study abroad programs at various schools and universities. Each program is designed to help students gain a cultural understand and personal independence that can only be achieved by living and studying in another country.

Thirty-three programs in FOURTEEN countries:

Buenos Aires, Argentina
Brussels, Beligum
Valparaiso, Chile
Vina del Mar, China
Heredia, Costa Rica
San Jose, Costa Rica
San Isidro de Penas Blancas, Costa Rica
Prague, Czech Republic
Santiago, Dominican Republic
London, England, United Kingdom
Reading, England, United Kingdom
Paris, France
Florence, Italy
Rome, Italy
Torino, Italy
Guadalajara, Mexico
Guanajuato, Mexico
Xalapa, Mexico
Meknes, Morocco
Cusco, Peru
Lima, Peru
Barcelona, Spain
Bilbao, Spain
Granada, Spain
Madrid, Spain
Malaga, Spain
Salamanca, Spain
San Sebastian, Spain
Santander, Spain
Sevilla, Spain
Valencia, Spain
Argentina/Peru
Mexico/Peru/Argentina

AustraLearn <http://www.australearn.org/>

Founded 18 years ago, AustraLearn provides college study abroad programs at more than 30 major universities around the world. AustraLearn offers both semester and year long programs. With cultural integration as the cornerstone of their programs, AustraLearn offers the widest varity of study abroad programs in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.