Here we offer some basic information about study abroad possibilities for UMBC students in Asia. For more detailed information, please visit UMBC’s Study Abroad Programs’ website, and read carefully the materials there for prospective students. Of course you are most welcome to speak to the Asian Studies Program Director as well about study abroad. In reading the materials, though, please pay particular attention to the requirements for each program, as these vary widely.

A. China and Hong Kong B. Japan C. Korea D. Mongolia E. Thailand F. Vietnam G. Turkey

A. China and Hong Kong

Jocelyn Lee working at archaeological dig in Xian, China.(Read about her experience)

1. International Student Exchange Program:
This is an exchange program, which means that students pay tuition and fees to UMBC They do not pay international student tuition or fees to their host institution. All federal financial aid and most UMBC scholarships can be used for any of the programs listed below. All credits earned on these programs can be used for your UMBC degree program. At least one year of university-level Chinese is recommended.

Location: Chinese University of Hong Kong

2. The Alliance on Global Education (a UMBC affiliate):
Locations: Beijing University of Language and Culture, Beijing; Fudan University, Shanghai; Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, Shanghai. Semester, academic year and summer available.

Yasmin Radbod on the city wall in Nanjing, China.(Read about her experience)

3. Institute for the International Education of Students (a UMBC affiliate):
Location: Beijing. Semester, academic year and summer available.

B. Japan

Donovan Hall in Nagasaki, Japan.(Read about his experience)

1. Takushoku University:
This is an exchange program, which means that students pay tuition and fees to UMBC They do not pay international student tuition or fees to their host institution. All federal financial aid and most UMBC scholarships can be used for any of the programs listed below. All credits earned on these programs can be used for your UMBC degree program. Two years of Japanese required. Academic year only.

2. Council for International Educational Exchange (a UMBC affiliate):
Location: Sophia University, Tokyo. Semester, academic year, and summer available.

3. Institute for the International Education of Students (a UMBC affiliate):
Locations: Nagoya and Tokyo. Semester, academic year, and summer available.

4. University Study Abroad Consortium (USAC) (a UMBC affiliate):
Locations: Hiroshima and Osaka. Semester, academic year, and summer available.

Christopher Nam (on left) and friend on Jeju Island, South Korea.

C. Korea

1. UMBC Direct in Korea:
Location: Yonsei University, Seoul. Semester and academic year available.

2. International Student Exchange Program:
Locations: four universities throughout South Korea; Semester and academic year possible.

3. Asialearn:
Location: Korea University, Seoul. Semester and academic year possible.

D. Mongolia:
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E. Thailand:
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F. Viet Nam:
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G. Turkey:
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ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAM

Administration Building 720-721
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, MD 21250
Phone: 410-455-2092
Fax: 410-455-1045
E-mail: asianstudies@umbc.edu