Students on summer programs abroad normally register for 6-10 credits.

Albany-Braunschweig
The six-week Braunschweig program held in July and August offers intermediate through advanced language courses. One year of college-level German or the equivalent is required. Excursions are an integral part of the program.

Albany-Dominican Republic
A program with the National University APEC. Spanish language study, Dominican culture taught in English, and a research project in business, government or education.

Albany-Germany/Würzburg
The ten-week Würzburg program held from late May through July offers intermediate through advanced language courses and courses taught in English on German and European history, economics, government and literature. Excursions are an integral part of the program. Prerequisite(s): One year of college-level German or the equivalent is required. 2.5 minimum overall cumulative average.

Albany-Iceland
A six-week program from mid-June through July in Arctic biology and geology, held in cooperation with the University of Iceland and Denmark's International Studies Program (DIS). Participants take courses in arctic marine and terrestrial biology. The program is open to juniors and seniors with a 3.0 cumulative grade point average and at least one year of college-level biology or one year of geology and one semester of chemistry.

Albany-Israel
Topics of special interest organized by Israeli universities (Ben Gurion, Haifa, Hebrew U. and Tel Aviv).

Albany-Korea
The seven-week program at Yonsei University offers Korean language courses at three levels and more than twenty-five courses in twelve disciplines taught in English.

Albany-Russia
A six-week program held in July and August at Moscow State University, offers Russian language instruction at various levels.

Albany-South Africa/Durban and Pietermaritzburg
Natal University International Winter School offers programs on two campuses. In Durban students may take courses on multi-lingualism, South African history, African music, politics, literature, theatre, and Zulu or Afrikaans. In Pietermaritzburg courses are offered in citizenship and community service, African art, KwaZulu-Natal history, South African literature, and Zulu. Excursions are offered at both sites.

Academic Year/Semester Programs Abroad

Academic year/semester programs administered by the University at Albany offer opportunities in a wide variety of disciplines. Undergraduates normally register for 15-18 credits during the semester or 30-36 credits during the academic year.

Unless noted, students may participate on these programs for one semester or a full academic year.

Other four-year State University of New York campuses offer additional programs for which Albany students are eligible. Students participating in one of these programs register on the Albany campus which permits them to maintain residency and eligibility for financial aid. Students participating in two-year community college, contract college, or non-SUNY programs during the academic year request a leave for approved study from the Albany campus for the duration of the program. For information on any of these programs and details about registration procedures, inquire at the Office of International Programs, LI-66.

Programs in Africa

Albany/Brockport-Ghana
An Overseas Academic Program with the University of Ghana in Legon for the academic year or fall semester. Qualified students enroll in regular undergraduate courses taught in English in liberal arts, social and non-laboratory natural sciences and African Studies. Prerequisite(s): junior standing, 3.00 cumulative average.

Albany-South Africa/Cape Town
Direct enrollment at the University of Cape Town in regular university courses taught in English in commerce, humanities, social science, education, engineering, law, health sciences, and science. American students may also participate in a structured Community Service program. Open to juniors, seniors and exceptional sophomores with a minimum cumulative average of 3.0.

Albany-South Africa/Durban and Pietermaritzburg
Students enroll directly into regular university courses at the University of Natal. Courses (in English) are offered in architecture, commerce, economics, management, engineering, fine arts, humanities, music, science, social psychology, social anthropology, and Zulu. Open to juniors, seniors, and exceptional sophomores with a minimum cumulative average of 3.0.

Programs in Continental Europe

Albany-Denmark/Aalborg
Students enroll in courses taught in English at Aalborg University in Danish language and culture. There is no language requirement, but students with sufficient language skills may enroll directly in regular university courses. Open to junior, seniors and exceptional sophomores with a minimum cumulative average of 3.0.

Albany-Denmark/Copenhagen
Students enroll in courses offered by Denmark's International Study Program. Courses are taught in English by Danish faculty in the humanities, social sciences, and marine environmental sciences, including international politics, economics, history, literature, art history, Danish language, international business, and architecture and design. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing with a minimum overall cumulative average of 3.00.

Albany-Finland/Turku
Courses in Finnish and Swedish language and culture at Abo Akademi. There is no language requirement for admission. Students with sufficient Finnish language skills may enroll directly in regular university courses. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. 3.00 cumulative average.

Albany-Finland/Oulu
Students may enroll in regular courses at the University of Oulu, in Finland if they are proficient in Finnish, or they may choose courses offered in English in the subject areas of: Japanese Studies, Northern Cultures and Societies, Scandinavian Studies, Environmental Students, and other areas in Humanities, the Social Sciences and Natural Sciences. Open to students with above average academic standing.

Albany-Spain/Madrid
Undergraduate courses for American students at the International Institute in Madrid. Courses are offered in Spanish language, literature, art, history, politics, and commercial Spanish. Prerequisite(s): two and one half years of college-level Spanish or the equivalent, and above-average scholastic record. Well-qualified sophomores may also participate.

Albany-Spain/Valencia
Course work taught in English on the culture, business, economy, and the art of Spain at the Polytechnic University of Valencia. Spanish language at all levels. Direct enrollment possible in area universities for students with advanced Spanish. Live with host families. Open to sophomores and above. No language prerequisite.

Albany-Netherlands/Nijmegen
Courses conducted in English in linguistics, teaching English as a second language, psycholinguistics, error analysis, audio visual aids, English and American literature, and history of the theatre at Hogeschool Gelderland. Prerequisite(s): junior standing, above average academic record and one linguistics course.

Albany-Netherlands/Tilburg
Courses conducted in English in business administration, economics, international studies, and social science at Tilburg University. Prerequisite(s): junior standing, above average academic record.

Albany-Norway/Bergen
Courses offered in English at the University of Bergen in Scandinavian Area Studies. There is no language requirement, but students with sufficient language skills may enroll directly into regular university courses. Prerequisite(s): junior standing, minimum cumulative average of 3.0.

Albany-Santander Exchange
An exchange program with 37 universities in 16 European countries, which are members of the Santander Group Consortium. Direct enrollment in university courses. Prerequisite(s): junior standing, above- average academic record, advanced level of foreign language except for study in Ireland, England, Scandinavia and the Netherlands.

Albany-Germany/Würzburg

Qualified students may enroll in regular courses offered at the University of Würzburg. Prerequisite(s): above-average academic record, and two years of college- level German or equivalent. Program includes pre-session.

Albany-Sweden/Göteborg

Courses taught in English at Göteborg University in fine arts, natural and social sciences, and education. There is no language requirement, but students with sufficient language skills may enroll directly into regular university courses. Prerequisite(s): junior standing, minimum cumulative average of 3.0

Albany-Sweden/Lund

Courses taught in English at Lund University in humanities, law, and natural and social sciences. There is no language requirement, but students with sufficient language skills may enroll directly in regular university courses. Prerequisite(s): junior standing, minimum cumulative average of 3.0

Programs in East Asia

Albany-China
Programs at Fudan University, Nankai University, Peking University, and Beijing Normal University. Courses in Chinese language and culture. Linguistically qualified students may choose from courses in the humanities and social sciences, including art history, archaeology, Chinese language and literature, Chinese history, political science, and philosophy at one of the above universities. Prerequisite(s): sophomore standing, above-average academic record, one year of college-level Mandarin Chinese or equivalent; one year recommended for Beijing Normal University program. Students are strongly urged to enroll for the academic year, but may register for one semester only.

Albany-Japan
Courses conducted in English at Kansai Gaidai (Kansai University of Foreign Studies) on Japanese literature, Asian studies, economics, history, management, politics, psychology, and sociology. Course work in spoken and written Japanese at all levels. Prerequisite(s): junior standing (or exceptionally qualified sophomores), above average academic record.

Albany-Korea
Courses conducted in English in anthropology, art history, business, economics, history, law, philosophy, political science, sociology at Yonsei University. Korean language at all levels. Students who are fluent in Korean may enroll in regular university courses. Prerequisite(s): junior standing (or exceptionally qualified sophomores), above average academic record.

Albany-Singapore
Courses conducted in English at the National University of Singapore in Southeast Asian Studies, liberal arts and sciences. Intensive Chinese language study is also available. Prerequisite(s): junior standing, superior academic record.

Programs in Israel

Albany-Israel

Study is offered at Bar-Ilan University in Ramat Gan, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, the University of Haifa in Haifa, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and Tel Aviv University in Tel Aviv. Several programs are offered and may include courses in Judaic, Israeli, and Middle East Studies, Hebrew language and the liberal arts, natural science, psychology, archaeological digs, internships, community service, and Kibbutz stay. Students who are fluent in Hebrew may take courses in all subject areas. Prerequisite(s): sophomore standing and above-average scholastic aptitude. Program includes pre-semester Ulpan.

Programs in the Caribbean and Latin America

Albany-Brazil
Regular university courses in Portuguese literature and linguistics and liberal arts at the State University of Campinas. Prerequisite(s): junior standing, above- average academic record, minimum of two and one-half years of college-level Portuguese.

Albany-Costa Rica
Students enroll in regular university courses at the University of Costa Rica in San José in Spanish literature and linguistics, Latin American area studies, and liberal arts. Program includes pre-session course. Prerequisite(s): junior standing (or exceptionally qualified sophomores), above- average academic record, minimum of two and one-half years of college-level Spanish or equivalent.

Albany-Dominican Republic
Courses conducted in English on Dominican culture, Latino Studies, Africana Studies at the National University APEC, intensive Spanish language instruction, and internships in business, government agency or education. No language prerequisite. Direct enrollment in regular university courses also available for students with fluent Spanish.

Albany-Puerto Rico
Students enroll in regular university courses at the Universidad del Sagrado Corazón (University of the Sacred Heart)in business administration, humanities, natural and social sciences, communications, and education. Prerequisite(s): junior standing (or exceptionally qualified sophomores), above-average academic record, minimum of two and one half years of college-level Spanish or equivalent.

Programs in Russia

Albany-Russia
A program with Moscow State University which offers qualified students the opportunity to study the Russian language. Students already proficient in Russian may enroll in course work in all academic areas. Prerequisite(s): one year of college-level Russian or equivalent, and above-average academic record.

Programs in the United Kingdom and Ireland

Albany-England/Plymouth
Direct enrollment at the University of Plymouth for the academic year only. Qualified students may choose from programs in engineering, business, social and natural sciences. Prerequisite(s): junior standing, above-average academic record.

Albany-England/Hull
Direct enrollment at the University of Hull. Qualified students may choose from programs in the humanities, engineering, business and social and natural sciences. Prerequisite(s): junior standing, above-average academic record.

Albany-England/Nottingham
Direct enrollment at the University of Nottingham. Qualified students may choose from programs in the humanities, engineering, business, social and natural sciences. Prerequisite(s): junior standing, above-average academic record

Albany-Scotland/Glasgow
Direct enrollment at the University of Glasgow. Qualified students enroll in regular undergraduate courses within programs in the humanities, divinity, engineering, natural sciences, and social sciences. Prerequisite(s): junior standing, above-average academic record.

Albany-Wales/Swansea
Direct enrollment at the University of Wales, Swansea in courses in the humanities, natural and social sciences and engineering. Prerequisite(s): junior class standing, above-average academic record.

Albany-Ireland/Galway
Direct enrollment at the University of Galway. Qualified students enroll in courses in the humanities, natural and social sciences, business, economics, education, engineering, health, information technology, and Celtic. Prerequisite(s): junior standing, 3.0 cumulative average.