Travel and Study Around the World
The University of Oregon has several study abroad programs and opportunities for students seeking semester- or year-long overseas study experiences. Programs can be found in all areas of East Asia, including China, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Taiwan.
Students in University of Oregon overseas study programs enroll in courses with subject codes that are unique to individual programs. Special course numbers are reserved for overseas study. Interested students should contact or visit in person the Office of International Affairs in Oregon Hall. Information regarding programs, funding, and application can be found online at UO’s Global Education Oregon website. The GlobalWorks International Internship program provides for-credit internship opportunities around the world, including in East Asia.
Study Abroad with UO
Want to study East Asian languages and literatures while immersed in another culture?
Global Education Oregon offers many study abroad programs that can satisfy your EALL major or minor requirements. Programs are currently offered in China, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Taiwan.
Alternatively, you can intern abroad through GlobalWorks International Internships in a variety of regions around the world.
International Exchange
Students can enroll as an exchange student at a top international research institution for fall or winter semester, spring semester or quarter, a full academic year, or summer term. Exchange students experience an immersive study abroad experience, living and learning with local students in their chosen city.
Get Started: Fill out this interest form to get matched with a GEO advisor.
Featured Study Abroad Opportunities in East Asia Languages and Literatures
This program, administered by the UO Global Studies Institute (GSI), offers internship opportunities in a wide variety of industry sectors and locations around the world.
Internship opportunities are highly customizable, and we guarantee placement in your preferred sector and location. Students earn up to eight UO credits as well as life-changing work experience in a different culture.
Please email globalworks@uoregon.edu to discuss your options.
In this four-week program, you will learn about the linguistics, language, and culture of Japan by immersing yourself in the city of Kyoto. Each week, your coursework and excursions will explore different themes: food and language, writing, gender and language, and dialects. Program excursions will include a multi-day trip to Tokyo, a day trip to Nara, and various cultural sights in Kyoto and Osaka.
Located in Japan’s Kansai region, Kyoto is one of Japan’s most popular tourist destinations and is home to many iconic cultural sights, including the red torii gates of Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kiyomizu-dera temple, and Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion.
"Studying abroad and getting to live in Japan was one of the most enriching experiences of my life. It allowed me to actively apply my linguistic skills, forge numerous friendships, and immerse myself in new experiences. While being a graduate student has been demanding, it has also been incredibly rewarding. I've gained substantial knowledge and feel myself steadily advancing towards my career goals."
-Flora Lam, East Asian linguistics and pedagogy master's, '24