Dear UIC Students,
Are you interested in traveling this summer while earning academic credit and learning valuable perspectives to help you in your nursing career? If so, UIC Nursing’s Faculty-led Study Abroad is the perfect opportunity for you!
Not sure where to start? Fill out this form to indicate your interest, and we will follow up with you regarding any specific program questions.
This summer, we will have three different opportunities for you to participate. Click on the link to learn more or to start your application! (Please note all programs use a rolling admission, so apply early to secure your spot.)
Global Maternal and Child Health in Rwanda (6 credits) – Pre-nursing, Junior BSN students, 2nd year MSN-GE students, RN-BSN, or DNP students – All UIC Campuses
- Description: Students will discuss and examine current issues affecting pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and infants in Africa. The course also includes opportunities for clinical observations (and hands-on activities for those who have passed a maternity course), skills lab training and various cultural visits and experiences.
- Location: Kigali, Rwanda
- Dates: July 6 – 27, 2025
- Cost: $5,045
- Faculty Director: Pamela Meharry (meharry3@uic.edu)
- Application Deadline: March 15, 2025
Culture and Health in Spain (6 credits) – Junior BSN students, 2nd year MSN-GE students – Chicago or Springfield Campus only
- Description: Students will participate in a one-week international nursing program alongside nursing students from Spain, the US, and the UK. Students will engage in hospital shadowing experiences, medical Spanish lessons and cultural visits.
- Location: Pamplona and Barcelona, Spain
- Dates: May 4- 24, 2025
- Cost: $4,880
- Faculty Directors: Gwyneth Franck (gwyneth@uic.edu) and Amy Johnson (ajohn71@uic.edu)
- Application Deadline: February 24, 2025
Note for 2025: because of the University of Navarra's Nursing Summer School and the UIUC academic calendar, this program is only open to UIC Chicago or Springfield nursing students.
Population Health in Ireland (6 credits) – Pre-nursing Junior BSN students, 2nd year MSN-GE students, RN-BSN, or DNP students – All UIC Campuses
- Description: This course will introduce students to the concept of community as a health system, and to the roles and responsibilities of health and social professionals in population health. Students will complete a comprehensive assessment of the community of Dublin, and explore how differences in health care systems, culture, policy, and environment impact population health through clinic, community agency, hospital and cultural experiences.
- Location: Dublin, Belfast, and Galway, Ireland
- Dates: May 12 – 31, 2025
- Cost: $5,655
- Faculty Director: Amanda Sperry (asperry@uic.edu) and Krista Jones (kjones29@uic.edu)
- Application Deadline: March 15, 2025
Financial Aid
All UIC Faculty-Led study abroad are eligible for federal financial aid for the Summer 2025 term. Contact a Financial Aid advisor at SAFinAid@uic.edu, or visit https://financialaid.uic.edu/types-of-aid/study-abroad/with for more information.
Scholarships
There are several scholarship opportunities available to make these programs affordable for every budget click the links below for more information:
UIC Study Abroad Office Scholarships
Bring a Fellow Flame!
- Study abroad with a friend and save $250 each! Submit this application with a friend and receive a waiver of the application and administrative fees on your program when you both are accepted/commit to any SAO faculty directed program.
Population Health in Ireland Scholarship:
UIC College of Nursing Study Abroad Scholarship
- All current College of Nursing students are eligible to receive a significant scholarship toward their study abroad program. Last year we covered approximately 40% of the program fee for all students who applied. Funding amount depends on available funds and number of students applying. Students must be accepted into one of the three programs above to be eligible to receive funding. Click here to apply by February 24, 2025.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me, the specific program director of the program you want to learn more about, or our College of Nursing Study Abroad Advisor, Anthony Terenzio (ateren4@uic.edu).
Gwyneth Franck PhD RN MPH
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Population Health Nursing Science
Associate Director, Global Health Leadership Office
gwyneth@uic.edu
