Study Abroad Programs

Innsbruck International Summer School, July-August

Over 5000 students from more than 300 universities have participated in this program, one of the best and largest international summer programs in Europe. Some 50 courses are being offered every summer by UNO faculty as well as guest faculty from other US and European universities. The students choose from courses in Anthropology, Business Administration, Drama/Communications, Economics, English, Fine Arts, Finance, Geography, Geology, German, History, Managment, Music, Political Science, Sociology, etc. The courses are specially selected for the European experience, enhancing living and learning in the heart of the Alps. The Department of Foreign Languages participates with courses in German and occasionally other courses.

For more information call (504) 280-7116.

"The Glories of France" in Montpellier, France, July.

This program offers summer study for college credit to university students and high school students. Montpellier, located just 7 miles from the Mediterranean beaches, combines the dynamic of a cosmopolitan city with the provincial charm of southern France. Students are placed into one of ten different levels that emphasize oral proficiency and communication skills. Instructors are all native speakers and professors at the Université Paul Valéry. All classes taken in the "Glories of France" program carry 3 hours of credit each. In order to receive credit through the University of New Orleans, students register for at least one of four courses in French offered by UNO with the choice depending on the prerequisite hours they have completed.

For more information call Marie Kaposchyn, Coordinator, telephone (504) 280-7455. Fax (504) 280-7317; email: mkaposch@uno.edu.

UNO - Costa Rica International Summer School, in San Ramón, Costa Rica, May-June

Located in the central valley, San Ramón is a friendly town with open-air markets and people strolling around the "plaza". Its mountainous highland location is ideal during the summer months. All courses are taught in English (except for the Spanish language courses). Courses are from the regular UNO catalog; each offers 3 semester hours of credit. Examples of fields in which courses are offered: Biology, Geography, Geology, History, English, Political Science, Spanish. The department of Foreign Languages is in charge of the Spanish language offerings.

For more information contact Marie Kaposchyn, Coordinator, UNO Costa Rica, telephone (504) 280-7455. Fax (504) 280-7313; email: mkaposch@uno.edu.

UNO - Université d'Orléans, France exchange program

The Department of Foreign Languages offers the opportunity for UNO students in any major, with a good command of French, to participate in an academic-year exchange with the University of Orléans, France. Under the program, UNO students spend the academic year in Orléans, while a like number of French students study at UNO.

For further information contact Mary Hicks, Coordinator, UNO International Student Exchange Programs. Tel: (504) 280-6388; email: isep@uno.edu and mckicks@uno.edu.

"Center Austria"

The Department of Foreign Languages collaborates with this newly instituted Center, which sponsors the Academic Year Abroad Program at University of Innsbruck, Austria.

For further information contact Ms. Gertrude Griessner, Telephone (504) 280-3223; Fax (504) 280-7317; email: ggriessn@uno.edu.

Exchange Program with Universitat Jaume I, Castellon de la Plana, Spain

This university is located on the Mediterranean coast of eastern Spain. Most courses are taught in either Spanish or Catalan. It has three faculties: Law and Economics, Humanities and Social Sciences and Technology and Applied Sciences.

For more information about the Universitat Jaume I, Castellon de la Plana, visit their website at http://www.uji.es/UK/basic

Or contact International Student Exchange Program (ISEP).
Education Building Room 128, (504)280-6388; email: isep@uno.edu
http://unostudyabroad.com/

Exchange Program with Universidad de Salamanca, Spain

Founded in 1218, this university is one of the oldest in Europe. A high level of fluency in Spanish is required. Exchanges are offered for a full academic year only.

For more information on the Universidad de Salamanca, visit their website at http://www.usal.es/web-usal/Ingles/index.html

Or contact International Student Exchange Program (ISEP).
Education Building Room 128, (504)280-6388; email: isep@uno.edu.
http://unostudyabroad.com/

Exchange Program with Charles University, Czech Republic

UNO’s exchange program with Charles University! One of the oldest universities in the Western world, Charles University is located in the heart of Prague. Most classes are offered in English, and housing is included in the program. When looking out over the Charles River, you’ll understand why this is one of UNO’s most popular exchange programs.

For more information about Charles University, visit their website at http://www1.cuni.cz/index.php?lng=eng

Or contact International Student Exchange Program (ISEP).
Education Building Room 128, (504)280-6388; email: isep@uno.edu.
http://unostudyabroad.com/

Exchange Program with Czech Technical University (CTU)

Open to Engineering and Science majors, CTU is also located in Prague and offers most of its classes in English. Housing is also included in this program.

For more information about Czech Technical University (CTU), visit their website at http://www.cvut.cz/

Or contact International Student Exchange Program (ISEP).
Education Building Room 128, (504)280-6388; email: isep@uno.edu.
http://unostudyabroad.com/

Exchange Program with Masaryk University, Czech Republic

UNO’s exchange program with Masaryk University. Located in Brno, in the heart of Moravia, Masaryk University offers students a piece of trun Czech culture and life. Also with classes offered in English and housing included, this program is perfect for the student who wishes to follow the road less traveled.

For more information about Masaryk University, visit their website at http://www.muni.cz/

Or contact International Student Exchange Program (ISEP). Education Building Room 128, (504)280-6388; email: isep@uno.edu.
http://unostudyabroad.com/

Aix en Provence Paul Cézanne University, France

This university is situated on two main campuses in Aix-en-Provence and Marseille.. Aix-en-Provence is famous for its historical and cultural heritage. Marseille is the second largest city in France and a major European center. The university offers a wide range of studies. The three Universities of Aix-Marseilles are the legitimate successors to the original prestigious establishments created here in the 19th century ; they welcome over 70.000 students every year (10% of which are foreign students). This figure covers all the subject areas. Within these subject areas there are multiple centres of excellence: Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Provence ; Health, Sport and Economics at the University of the Mediterranean ; Law, Political Sciences, Applied Economics and Business Management at the University Paul Cézanne . The Exact Sciences, notably Mathematics, Physics, Astrophysics, Chemistry, Biology, Geology, Environmental Studies and Engineering, are spread throughout the three Universities.

For more information on Paul Cézanne University, visit their website at http://www.univ-cezanne.fr.

Or contact International Student Exchange Program (ISEP). Education Building Room 128 (504)280-6388; isep@uno.edu.
http://unostudyabroad.com/

MICEFA

Located in Paris, this consortium of French universities gives UNO students the opportunity to study at the university in Paris best suited to him or her.

For more information about MICEFA, visit their website at http://micefa.org.

Or contact International Student Exchange Program (ISEP).
Education Building Room 128, (504)280-6388; email: isep@uno.edu.
http://unostudyabroad.com/

Université d'Orleans

Located in Orleans, an hour west of Paris, the Université d’Orleans is one of UNO’s most diverse partnerships, exchanging students and faculty from many different disciplines. Fluency in French is required, however French language courses are available as part of the exchange for intermediate French language students. Universite d'Orleans offers a three-week intensive French course at the pre-elementary level before each semester begins. Students whose French is below what is necessary for regular classroom work will be placed in the appropriate level of French language instruction.

For more information about the Universite d’Orleans, visit their website at http://www.usd.edu/modlang/french/orleans.htm

Or contact International Student Exchange Program (ISEP).
Education Building Room 128, (504)280-6388; isep@uno.edu.
http://unostudyabroad.com/