Are you looking for something to do over summer break? We offer study abroad programs in many different countries through our close partnerships. For these short-term programs, you will apply directly through the program provider, and work with Transfer Admissions to bring your credits back to UHart. Note that these credits will appear on your transcript as transfer credits (which is different semester or University of Hartford faculty-led programs abroad).
Summer programs can be as short as three weeks or up to twelve. The longer you are abroad, the more credits you’ll receive; for example, a three-week program would usually be three credits whereas you could earn 12 credits on a three-month program. Most of the program options will be for general studies, however some will have specific focuses. Below is a list of the countries available for each program provider.
AIFS Study Abroad
Argentina, Austria, Barbados, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Ecuador (Galapagos Islands), England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Northern Ireland, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain + Multi-Destination programs
API: Academic Programs International
Argentina, Chile China, Costa Rica, Cuba, Czech Republic, England, France, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, and the United Arab Emirates. API also offers Maymester programs in Costa Rica, Croatia, Italy, and Spain.
CAPA
Argentina, Australia, China, England, Ireland, Italy and Spain
CIEE: Council on International Educational Exchange
Argentina, Australia, Botswana, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain + Multi-Destination programs.
CIS Abroad
Argentina, Australia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Ecuador, England, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Peru, Scotland, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, Vietnam, USA-Hawaii + Multi-Destination programs.
DIS: Study in Scandinavia
There are three different sessions offered at both the Copenhagen, Denmark and Stockholm, Sweden–the first two are 3 weeks, and the third session is 4 weeks long.
EF Language Programs
EF Language Programs offer students the chance to create their own summer program–you decide where you want to go and for how long! They have programs in 9 locations: China, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and Spain.
IES Abroad
IES offers multiple programs during the summer: Argentina, Austria, Chile, China, Ecuador, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, South Africa & Spain. Please click the below link and scroll to your country of choice.
Spanish Studies Abroad
Want to learn Spanish over the summer? SSA is the perfect program provider for you as the focus of their programs is language acquisition. They offer summer programs in: Argentina, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Spain (Alicante, Barcelona, and Seville).
Spanish Studies Abroad Summer Programs
SIT Study Abroad Abroad
Ghana, India, Jordan, Rwanda, Serbia & Kosovo, and South Africa.
The Education Abroad Network (TEAN)
Australia, China, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam + Multi-Destination programs.
January programs run through our partners are typically three weeks long, and count for three credits. Most of the classes offered on these programs would be general elective credits or arts and science based classes, however all the program providers allow you to search for programs offering specific disciplines if you are looking for something beyond the general class subject. Below you’ll see a list of all the countries currently offered for January programs.
AIFS Study Abroad
Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Ecuador, England, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, South Africa, Spain + Multi-Destination programs.
Academic Programs International (API)
Chile, Cuba, Czech Republic, Italy, Portugal, and Spain
CIEE: Council on International Educational Exchange
Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, and Spain
CIS Abroad
Costa Rica, Czech Republic, England, Italy, Japan, Spain + Multi-Destination programs.
IES Abroad
IES offers two programs during the winter in Chile and Ecuador. Please click the below link and scroll to your country of choice.
Spanish Studies Abroad
Cuba and Spain.
Spanish Studies Abroad Winter Programs
SIT Study Abroad
Czech Republic, Ecuador, India, Jordan, Kenya, Malawi, Malaysia, Nepal, South Africa, Multi-Destination programs.
TEAN: The Education Abroad Network
South Korea
Build your resume abroad! The best thing about going through a provider is they will find the internship for you, and in most cases, housing is included in your program. The main thing to keep in mind is your experience level and where you want to go! Under each provider, you’ll see a list of countries where they currently offer internships; check out their websites to see more about the individual program deadlines – keep in mind there is no set list of internship positions; they will work with you to determine what you want in your internship, and then find a position just for you.
AIFS Study Abroad
Australia, Costa Rica, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, and Spain.
Academic Programs International (API)
Argentina, Australia, Chile, England, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Portugal, Scotland, and Spain
CAPA: The Global Education Network
Argentina, Australia, China, England, Ireland, Italy, and Spain
CIEE
Australia, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, England, Germany, Japan, Singapore, South Africa, and Spain
CIS Abroad
Argentina, Australia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, England, Ireland, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, and Vietnam.
IES Abroad
IES offers internships in the following countries: Austria, Chile, China, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, South Africa & Spain. Please click the below link and scroll to your country of choice.
TEAN: The Education Abroad Network
Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, and Vietnam.
Give back to the community while attending your study abroad program. Some of our providers offers structured service-learning or community service as part of their programs, while others have informal volunteering opportunities where interested students would need to reach out to their onsite staff once they’ve arrived.
- All of IPSL’s study abroad programs include a service-learning component, so if that’s something you are sure you want to do while abroad, they would be the best provider to work with.
- AIFS Study Abroad offers specific community service programs in France, India, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, and South Africa.
- CIS Abroad also offers service-learning programs in Argentina, Ecuador, and South Africa
If you are looking for something more informal, almost all of the programs available will offer some sort of volunteer opportunity for you.
Previous UHart students have worked with AIDS awareness groups in Thailand, volunteered with the EMT service in Italy, and have taught English around the world.
If you're interested in doing research abroad, there are less of these opportunities compared to traditional study abroad and internship experiences, however there are still some research options out there. SIT Study Abroad has a research component on all of their study abroad programs, so that is the best place to start if you want to do research. Previous UHart students have conducted research in India and Nepal. If you are looking at non-SIT programs, please contact your program providers to see what research options are available on your program.
Tamar Mor '19, Judaic Studies and Psychology, College of Arts And SciencesStudying abroad was the best decision I've made in college and I encourage everyone to leave the UHart bubble to get a taste of what the world has to offer!"