Explore study abroad options available to you based on your criteria! 

Not sure where to start or which program to choose? Come to the ACES RSO and Study Abroad Fair on Thursday, September 4, 2025 from 3:00 - 6:00 pm in the ACES Library! You can also schedule an individual advising appointment to create a plan. 

Still Open for Winter Break 2025-2026 and Spring Semester 2026

Winter Break 2025 - 2026

Below are the ACES Study Abroad Programs that are still accepting applications for the winter break 2025-2026 term! Applications for all of these programs are due by 11:59 pm CST on September 15.

Spring Semester 2026

Below are the ACES Study Abroad Programs that are still accepting applications for the spring 2026 semester! If you are interested in a program administered by another college, please review the details in My Study Abroad and check the Apply tab to see if it is still open. 

Applications for all of these programs are due by 11:59 pm CST on September 15. The applications require a study abroad advising appointment and a recommendation form, so please start right away!

**Students participating in priority programs will be considered for an additional $5,000 in scholarship as long as they apply for the ACES Study Abroad Scholarship!**

Scholarships 

Below are some scholarships that are still accepting applications for both terms. 

The I4I and Gilman Scholarships are competitive, but many ACES students do receive them! You simply need to spend time on your essays and have them reviewed. Here is a video from a study abroad scholarship essay writing workshop with the Writers Workshop and the National and International Scholarship Program that provides great tips and tricks to get you started: https://mediaspace.illinois.edu/media/t/1_ly4fqym3. You can also reach out to both offices for help!

By Major

You can search for ACES programs that cater to your major by clicking the links below. You can also use the My Study Abroad database to find programs outside ACES that match your interests and academic needs.

 By Location

You can search for ACES programs by location by clicking the links below. These are just examples. You can also use the My Study Abroad database to find programs outside the College of ACES that meet your interests and academic needs.

Faculty-led

Many faculty members, instructors, and advisors in the College of ACES lead study abroad programs over winter, spring, and summer breaks. The programs are tied to specific ACES courses, which allow for seamless integration into your program of study. The faculty-led programs are tied to eight-week pre-departure courses, and you will have an opportunity to travel with a cohort of fellow students from the Urbana-Champaign campus.

Discover all faculty-led programs

Internships

Gain valuable professional, language, and cross-cultural skills with an internship abroad! You may be able to obtain credit for the internship depending on the length and placement details.

Discover internships abroad

Research

Many programs offer students the opportunity to participate in supervised research for credit! 

Discover research opportunities abroad

First-year Students

While most programs require students to have at least a sophomore standing, a few are designed for first-year students. Talk to your academic advisor at New Student Registration about how to enroll in our ACES 298 courses and corresponding first-year experience Winter Break program.

Discover first-year experience programs