As a Physics major or minor, you can:

• Use Experiential Global Learning courses to meet General Education requirements, major or minor requirements, and/or electives
• Participate in an internship abroad and gain real-world experience shadowing in your desired professional field

Physics students should prioritize speaking with their academic advisor early in their academic career about the best semester for them to go abroad. Flexibility regarding what courses Physics students may be able to take abroad and in what term they can go may vary depending on required course availability (not all courses are offered every semester), and required course sequencing.

When planning an experience abroad, be sure to keep in mind your electives, any extra credits you may be able to use to your advantage, as well as current and upcoming terms in your course of study. For students who have a strict course sequence to follow each semester, a summer or winter program might be a good option.

Graduate Health Program Requirements: Physics students should start planning early if they want to go abroad for a full semester. Certain courses (e.g. lab courses) taken abroad may not be accepted by graduate programs as meeting admissions requirements, so it is important to discuss those requirements with your academic advisor. Physics students should keep in mind that courses with laboratory components are typically not available abroad, and will likely have to be taken in residence at UConn. Pre-Med students should also consider the timing of when they will need to study for and take the M-CAT.

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These programs are recommended based on your academic interests but students can explore additional approved program options via the Program Search.

Tuition-Based Program: Tuition-Based Programs charge in-state, New England Regional, and out-of-state UConn tuition rates based on students’ residency. Tuition charges will appear on students’ UConn fee bills, along with other UConn fees as listed on the program’s budget sheet. Students may pay housing through their UConn fee bill or directly to their host university depending on the program.

University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
This semester or academic year program has several pre-approved courses in Physics, as well as a variety of gen eds and potential for more courses to be considered for UConn alignment.

University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland
This semester or academic year program has several pre-approved courses in Physics, as well as a variety of gen eds and potential for more courses to be considered for UConn alignment.

Lund University
Lund, Sweden
This semester or academic year program has a few pre-approved courses in Physics, with potential for more to be considered for alignment. Students would study within Lund’s Faculty of Science if they are interested in taking Physics courses.

University of Galway
Galway, Ireland
This semester or academic year program has a variety of courses in Physics open to exchange students within their College of Science and Engineering. Examples of past courses offered include: Nuclear and Particle Physics, Thermal Physics and Lasers and Spectroscopy. More information on courses offered can be found here.

The London Program or The London Program with Internship
London, England
This semester-long program offers students the opportunity to focus on their content areas during their semester abroad. Students can choose either a full semester of classes on the London Program, or to take 3-4 classes plus a 6 credit internship experience on the London Program with Internship. Possible internship placements include: Advertising and Public Relations, Communications and Media, Fashion, Government and Politics, Health Care/Sciences, History, Information Technology and Computing, Law, Non-Profit and NGO, Psychology, Social Science and more.

Direct-Bill Programs: Direct-Bill Programs charge students directly for their program costs. Students pay the affiliate program directly for their fees, whereas other UConn fees will appear on students’ UConn fee bills as listed on the program’s budget sheet. Be sure to review the program’s full costs on the provider’s own website. UConn is not responsible for those costs.

Education Abroad Network: University of Otago
Dunedin, New Zealand
This semester or academic year program has variety of courses (aka Papers at University of Otago) in the field of Physics. More information on the specific Physics courses taught at Otago can be found here.

Education Abroad Network: University of Western Australia
Perth, Australia
Spend a semester or academic year at a well ranked global university. The University of Western Australia has a variety of courses in Physics and Astronomy. More information on the Physics and Astronomy courses taught at UWA can be found here.