Spring 2021 Available ProgramsInformation Session

AgendaIntroduction: Hong Zhu

Programs with available spaces:

1. Laura Stipic (lstipic@nd.edu): Jerusalem and South Africa2. Katie Kovar (kkovar@nd.edu): Perth, Hong Kong, Japan3. Rafa Guerra (rgalvaog@nd.edu): Spain, Chile, Greece, Mexico4. Lisa Shroyer (lshroyer@nd.edu): Singapore, South Korea5. Sam Juarez (sjuarez@nd.edu): France6. Brigitta Richmond (brichmo2@d.edu): UEA (UK)

Processes and timeline: Hong Zhu

Questions and Answers

Jerusalem● Host University: Bethlehem U & Hebrew U● Program Type: ND Gateway● Spots available: ~ 15 ● Language: Courses taught in English - opportunity to

take Arabic and/or Hebrew● Academics:

○ University requirements: 2nd THEO, 2nd PHIL, HIST, Fine Arts, Lit

○ Science: Genetics, Anatomy & Physiology, Biochemistry, Neuroeconomics - at least 2

○ Upper level: IIPS, POLS, PHIL, HIST, CSE ○ Internships: Service-learning or Science

● Housing: Student apartments at Tantur● Cohort Size: ~25 ND students● Dates 2021: Mid January – Early June (TBA)● More info: https://studyabroad.nd.edu/programs/jerusalem/

Stellenbosch, South Africa● Host University: Stellenbosch University● Program Type: Direct Enroll - Exchange● Spots available: 8 ● Language: Courses taught in English - opportunity to

take Afrikaans or isiXhosa● Courses: Most A&L subjects - POLS, SOC, PSY,

HIST, ECON, etc.; service-learning course● Housing: Student flats - live with other international

students● Student Body: 30,000 students at Stellenbosch

(4,000 international)● Cohort Size: 8 ND students● Dates 2021: Early February – Late June (TBA)● More info: https://studyabroad.nd.edu/programs/stellenbosch/

Perth, Australia● Host University: The University of Western

Australia● Program Type: Direct Enrollment - Study Abroad● Program Size: Medium● Language: English● Courses: All colleges, CoS and CoE prioritized● Housing: St. Thomas More Residence Hall with all

other ND students, local students, other international students

● Student Body: 19,000+● Dates 2021: mid-February - mid-June● More info: https://studyabroad.nd.edu/programs/perth/

Hong Kong - CUHK● Host University: The Chinese University of Hong

Kong● QS World University Rankings 2021: 43● Program Type: Direct Enrollment - Exchange● Program Size: Small● Language: English, Cantonese, Mandarin ● Courses: MCoB, A&L, CoS, CoE● Housing: Residence halls with domestic and

international students● Student Body: 19,000+● Dates 2021: early January - mid-May● More info:

https://studyabroad.nd.edu/programs/hong-kong-cuhk/

Hong Kong - HKU● Host University: The University of Hong Kong● QS World University Rankings 2021: 22● Program Type: Direct Enrollment - Exchange● Program Size: Small● Language: English● Courses: A&L, CoE, CoS - MCoB also possible● Housing: Residence hall with domestic and

international students● Student Body: 27,000+● Dates 2021: Early January - Late May● More info:

https://studyabroad.nd.edu/programs/hong-kong-hku/

Hong Kong - HKUST● Host University: Hong Kong University of Science

and Technology● QS World University Rankings 2021: 27● Program Type: Direct Enrollment - Exchange● Program Size: Small● Language: English● Courses: CoE & CoS● Housing: Residence Hall w/ domestic and

international students● Student Body: 16,000+ students● Dates 2021: Late January - Late May● More info:

https://studyabroad.nd.edu/programs/hong-kong-hkust/

Nagoya, Japan● Host University: Nanzan University● Program Type: Intensive Language & Culture● Program Size: Small● Language: Japanese & English● Courses: Mandatory Intensive Japanese Course

+ 3-4 courses in English: Japanese society, literature, religion, business, economics, history, art, and politics

● Housing: International Residence Hall w/ other international & domestic students or homestay

● Student Body: 9,000+ students● Dates 2021: mid-January - mid-May● More info:

https://studyabroad.nd.edu/programs/nagoya/

Kyoto, Japan● Host University: Kyoto University● Program Type: Direct Enroll - Exchange● Program Size: Small● Language: English, Japanese classes available● Courses: CoS & A&L: Biology, chemistry, physics,

informatics, earth/environmental sciences, mathematics, economics, anthropology, history, philosophy, psychology & more!

● Housing: International residence halls w/ other international & domestic students

● Student Body: 22,600 students, 2,700 international● Dates 2021: 1 April - 5 August 2021 (TBC)● More info: https://studyabroad.nd.edu/programs/kyoto/

Athens, Greece● Spots available: 6● Language: English● Courses: 2nd THEO, 2nd PHIL, HIST Requirement,

Fine Arts Requirement, upper level courses in Humanities and Social Sciences. No Science or Business courses available.

● Housing: Student Flats.● Student Body: 1/3 of the program comprised of ND

students; other 2/3 comprised of American and Canadian students.

● Cohort Size: ~30 ND students● Dates 2021: Jan 18 – May 15● More Info: https://www.cyathens.org/

Toledo, Spain● Spots available: 2 - 4● Language: Spanish (4 Semesters)● Courses: 2nd THEO, HIST Requirement, Fine Arts

Requirement, upper level courses in Spanish, community-based learning course, internship. No Business or Science courses.

● Housing: Students choose – host families, or student dorms.

● Student Body: Notre Dame students and other American students.

● Cohort Size: ~30 ND students● Dates 2021: Jan 20 – May 8● More info: https://studentsinspain.com/

Santiago, Chile● Spots available: ~ 10 (we’re flexible)● Language: Spanish (4 semesters)● Courses: 2nd THEO, 2nd PHIL, HIST Requirement,

Fine Arts Requirement, upper level courses in Social Science, Business, Science. Service-learning course, and intensive Spanish courses offered.

● Housing: Host Families.● Student Body: Tight community of ND students, but

you take classes with local students (yay immersion!).● Cohort Size: ~40 ND students● Dates 2021: February 9 – July 4● More info: https://santiago.nd.edu/

Puebla, Mexico● Spots available: ~ 10 (we’re flexible)● Language: Spanish (4 semesters)● Courses: 2nd THEO, 2nd PHIL, Fine Arts

Requirement, upper level courses in Social Science, Business, Science, Pre-Med. Service-learning course, research practicums, business internships offered.

● Housing: Host Families.● Student Body: Tight community of ND students, but

you take classes with local students (yay immersion!).● Cohort Size: ~30 ND students● Dates 2021: January 14 – May 20 (TBA)● More info: https://mexicocity.nd.edu/programs/

Seoul, South Korea● Host University: Yonsei University● Program Type: Direct Enrollment - Exchange● Courses: Liberal Arts & Social Sciences,

Commerce and Economics & Business (for majors only), Science, Engineering, and Korean Language

● Housing: On-campus dormitories, if available● Student Body: 28,000+● Cohort Size: 4 ND students● Dates 2021: Early March - Late June (TBD)● More info: https://studyabroad.nd.edu/programs/seoul/

Singapore, Singapore● Host University: National University of

Singapore● Program Type: Direct Enrollment - Exchange● Courses: Arts and Social Sciences, Computing,

Design and Environment, Engineering, and Science. NO BUSINESS COURSES!

● Housing: On-campus dormitories, if available● Student Body: 35,000+● Cohort Size: 4 ND students● Dates 2021: Mid Jan - Early May (TBD)● More info:

https://studyabroad.nd.edu/programs/singapore/

Angers, France● Program type & highlights: Direct enroll;

Language and culture immersion program; Cultural excursions and activities

● Courses available: University Requirements* (2nd Theo, 2nd Lit, Fine Arts, History), French language; all courses taught in French*Courses available are dependent on language level

● Housing: Host families ● Dates: February 1 - June 5 ● Student body: International students ● Cohort size: ~15 ND students ● Prerequisites: Minimum 3 semesters of

French needed or equivalent (Department of Romance Languages can provide a placement test for those who took French in high school)

Norwich, England● Host University: University of East Anglia○ 2 Hours outside of London, small English town

● Language: English● Courses Offered By: Arts and Letters, CS, Science,

Mendoza ● Courses: Psych, CS, Phil, Theo, American Studies,

Econ, English, FTT, and History are a few examples.● Credits: ECTS (European Credit Transfer System),

Credits transfer back as 2.5, 3, 5 or 7.5 credits depending on the level of modules taken.

● Housing: Dormitory, Single rooms with shared bathrooms and kitchen (no dining hall)

● Student Body: Local UK students, International students and study abroad students

● Cohort Size: small 4-6, ND size student body● Dates 2021: early February - mid June

Processes and Timeline● Complete the survey by June 26th;● You do not need to submit new applications;● If your new program requires additional materials, such as references, study

abroad will contact you; ● If new approvals from DUSs and Deans are needed, you need to let them

know and study abroad will send you the links for these approval requests;● New placement decisions will come out on July 3rd;● You will need to confirm your acceptance of the new placement by July 10th.

Note: ● Please do not select any program you don’t intend to accept in the survey.● Please feel free to contact program directors with your questions at any time.

Thank you!