International Learning Experiences
The UIC College of Nursing offers a variety of study abroad programs.
All UIC Nursing students who intend to travel internationally for any academic purpose (including but not limited to a Study Abroad program, conference presentation, dissertation research, or clinical experience) are required to contact the Global Health Leadership Office well in advance of their travel plans.
Nursing Faculty-Directed Study Abroad Programs—Summer 2025
Nursing Faculty-Directed Study Abroad Programs—Summer 2025
Nursing Faculty-Directed Study Abroad Programs—Summer 2025
Rwanda: Global Maternal and Child Health in Rwanda
- Open to UIC nursing, midwifery, pre-nursing, pre-medicine, and medicine students (all degree levels) interested in maternal child health in Africa. Of particular interest to midwifery students
- Have completed 1 semester (minimum of 12 credits) at UIC by the time the program begins
Ireland: Population Health in Ireland
- Open to UIC and UIUC nursing, medicine, social work, community health, psychology, and political science students (all degree levels) in good academic standing
- Have completed 1 semester (minimum of 12 credits) at UIC or UIUC by the time the program begin
Spain: Culture and Health in Spain
- Open to UIC nursing students (all degree levels)
- Minimum 3.0 GPA and in good academic standing
- Have completed 1 semester (minimum of 12 credits) at UIC by the time the program begins
- Must have valid passport (valid for at least 6 months after the program ends) at the time of application
Reflections on Study Abroad Experiences
Learn more about international learning experiences through the written accounts of UIC Nursing students who took part in past study abroad programs.
UIC Study Abroad Office (SAO)
Supports a number of other international opportunities which may be of interest to Nursing students. To learn more, visit the SAO website. Note: while international experiences provide significant learning and personal growth opportunities, an individual program may not meet a specific Nursing degree requirement. Students should include their Nursing advisors early in the planning process.