Faculty-led Program

Enhance your learning by participating in a faculty-led program abroad!

The U of A Faculty-led Programs come in many formats — U of A-taught courses in Italy, a study tour of India focusing on culture, religion, and development, field studies in Costa Rica, an archaeological field school in Jordan, and much more. You will be part of a group of fellow students, and programs are led by a faculty member.

Programs can last anywhere from one week to one term. Some opportunities are embedded in U of A courses, while others are stand-alone experiences. Funding and awards are available; remember to apply!

Learn more about your faculty-led options

Explore Opportunities

“Don’t be afraid to do it. As a first-time traveller, this was all very new to me, but there were a lot of people who helped — I highly recommend talking to professors and the program advisor.”

Student Stories

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India Study Tour

“Take this course if you enjoy travel and want to experience challenges in being in a country that is very different from where you are living or very different from what you have experienced so far.”

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Where chaos meets tranquility

Now working to attract Asian investment to Camrose, Maven Boddy says, “I think that’s a really tangible way of how travelling there has led me to have more compassion and more understanding of other cultures.” Maven Boddy, faculty-led program, India

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Field research in paradise

I definitely have a greater appreciation for diversity. I just thought that it was really interesting and I have so much appreciation for the diversity that I didn't even know existed.” Makayla Haag, Augustana faculty-led field studies, Costa Rica

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Harmony in hospitality

“There was a lot of adversity in Cuba's history in recent times and present times. And despite all that, it was a very welcoming place and somewhere that I felt very comfortable to live.” Brett Siemens, faculty-led program, Cuba

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