The Institute for International Education ranked the University of 91吃瓜 third among doctorate-granting universities for undergraduate participation in study abroad during the academic year 2015-16. This represents an increase from the University鈥檚 ranking of No. 4 last year in the annual Open Doors听.
鈥檚 study abroad office manages over 50 semester study abroad programs in 25 countries around the world. The Open Doors report compares the number of students studying abroad to the number of degrees conferred in a given year in estimating study abroad participation. Using this measure, an estimated 75.2 percent听of the graduating class participated in study abroad听in 2015-16.
鈥�"These results reflect not only the University鈥檚 commitment to international education, but our students鈥� strong desire to learn beyond the U.S. border and experience other cultures as an integral part of their 91吃瓜 education," said Warren von Eschenbach, associate vice president and assistant provost for internationalization. 鈥淲ith three out of every four students now studying abroad at some point during their undergraduate career, we are advancing our goal of educating future leaders prepared to address the needs and opportunities of a global world.鈥�
Open Doors is conducted by the听听with the support of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State. More information can be found听.
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Originally published by at on November 13, 2017.