Travel and Study Around the World
The University of Oregon sponsors a variety of study abroad programs in Africa ranging from short-term faculty led programs to semester or year-long direct enrollment programs at African universities.
Students in all UO study abroad programs enroll in courses with subject codes that are unique to individual programs. Special course numbers are reserved for overseas study. Students may earn academic credit while gaining career-related work experience through internships in sub-Saharan Africa overseen by the GlobalWorks Internships program. Financial aid is available.
Study Abroad with UO
Want to pursue African studies while immersed in another culture?
Global Education Oregon offers study abroad programs that can satisfy your African studies minor requirements or complement your course of study. Alternatively, you can intern abroad through the GlobalWorks International Internship program in a variety of regions around the world.
International Exchange
Students can enroll as an exchange student at a top international research institution for fall or winter semester, spring semester or quarter, a full academic year, or summer term. Exchange students experience an immersive study abroad experience, living and learning with local students in their chosen city.
Get started: Fill out this interest form to get matched with a GEO advisor.
Featured Study Abroad Opportunities in African Studies
This program, administered by Global Education Oregon (GEO), offers internship opportunities in a wide variety of industry career fields and locations around the world.
Internship opportunities are highly customizable, and we guarantee placement in your preferred career fields and location. Students earn up to eight UO credits as well as life-changing work experience in a different culture.
Please email globalworks@uoregon.edu to discuss your options.
This program is ideal for students interested in studying global health and development issues in Africa.
In this program, you will take courses examining health and development in Ghana, as well as contemporary issues facing Ghanaian society. As a complement to your coursework, you will be placed in a hands-on service learning experience at a local community organization, healthcare service provider, or research institute.
Ghana to the World is a four-week summer program offered by the University of Ghana. During this program, you will be immersed in discussions on Africa-centered topics and experience the vibrant and diverse regions in Ghana. You will learn from local experts about the modern technologies, cultural foundations and evolution, and community systems shaping current initiatives for social impact and transformation in Ghana. As the capital of Ghana, Accra is well known for its traditional and contemporary arts, vibrant music scene, and bustling outdoor markets. Experience the welcoming hospitality of the Ghanaian people as you discover the wide variety of cultural events, festivals, and performances Accra has to offer.
This immersive 5-week summer program offers University of Oregon students a transformative experience, exploring social justice, human rights, race, gender, ethnicity, and identity in Tanzania. Hosted at the Training Center for Development Cooperation (TCDC) in Arusha, students will earn 8 credits through academic courses and hands-on fieldwork.
Students will engage with local NGOs and other organizations on critical topics in global development, legal advocacy, and ethnic diversity. The curriculum examines race, gender, ethnicity, and identity, particularly within East African and diasporic contexts, deepening students' understanding of cultural diversity and shared global challenges.