1997-98 UAF Catalog
Campus Resources
Exchange Programs in the U.S. and Abroad
UAF is one of 120 public colleges and universities throughout the United States and its territories with membership in the National Student Exchange (NSE). Through this program, qualified students at member institutions may apply for exchange enrollment at another participating school. NSE enables students to study in different geographical areas of the country and take advantage of specialized courses on unique programs that may not be available on their home campuses. Participation in the program is limited to one year.
Exchanges take place during your sophomore or junior year. To apply, you must be a full-time student in good standing; in general, you should apply during the fall semester. Tuition is assessed by the host institution at the in-state tuition rate; however, in some situations tuition may be paid at UAF. For more information, contact the NSE advisor in the Office of Admissions, (907) 474-7822.
Every student should seriously consider spending a semester or year abroad as part of their UAF education. There is no better way to master a foreign language and learn about other cultures of the world. In study abroad programs, students enroll at UAF and receive UAF credits while attending classes abroad. Thus, you may use your Alaska Student Loan and most other forms of financial aid to study abroad. We strive to keep UAF Study Abroad programs affordable. We encourage students to begin planning for a Study Abroad experience early in their UAF careers, particularly since prior study of a foreign language is required for some programs and highly recommended for others.
Study Abroad programs are administered by the Office of International Programs, 465 Duckering Building, (907) 474-5327.
Nagoya Gakuin University, Japan
NGU is a small private university located near Nagoya, the third largest city in Japan. NGU offers a well-structured and diverse course of study in Japanese language and culture for foreign students from a number of different countries. One year of prior study of Japanese language is required and two years is highly recommended. Study in Japan is a requirement of the Japanese Studies major at UAF. Exchange students usually live in a new international students' house on the NGU campus; some home-stay opportunities are available.
Yakutsk State University, Russia
The city of Yakutsk, capital city of Republic Sakha (Yakutia), is located on the Lena River, one of the great north-flowing rivers of Siberia. Yakutia has much in common with Alaska: vast undeveloped and lightly populated lands from tundra in the north to boreal forest in the south, an economy based on natural resources and great cultural diversity. Students develop their language skills in a Russian-speaking environment while they experience both the indigenous and the Russian cultures of the area. We offer both summer and academic year programs. Due to grant support, the cost is quite modest. Students live in the home of a Russian family. Prior study of Russian and a sense of adventure are required.
McGill University, Canada
McGill University is an English-speaking university located in bilingual (French and English) Montreal, Quebec. Students have access to the entire catalog of this fine university, with the opportunity to practice their French in the surrounding community.
Australia
UAF students have access to 24 Australian universities for one or two semesters through an affiliation with AustraLearn, a U.S. center for Australian universities. Students can choose the university that best fits their interests. A variety of academic specializations and living arrangements are available, depending on the university selected and the surrounding community.
The University of Sussex, England
UAF students can attend this comprehensive university of 8,700 students in Brighton, on the southern coast of England for one or two semesters and choose courses from their entire catalog. Students live in campus residences, and thus experience English student life first-hand.
Luleå University, Sweden
Luleå University is a technical university located at the head of the Gulf of Bothnia, near the border with Finland. Student exchanges have emphasized engineering and mining, but are expanding to include international business and education. Many courses are taught in English so prior knowledge of Swedish is not required; study of Swedish language is a part of the exchange experience.
University of Copenhagen, Denmark
Founded in 1479, the University of Copenhagen is a modern comprehensive university steeped in old world tradition. University buildings are spread around one of Europe's most beautiful cities. An increasing number of courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels are offered in English. Danish language courses are available.
The Agricultural University of Norway (NLH)
The Agricultural University of Norway, located in Ås at the head of Oslo Fjord, emphasizes agriculture, resource management and economics and wildlife biology and management. Some prior knowledge of a Scandinavian language is required.
VENUSA/University of the Andes, Merida, Venezuela
Merida is a beautiful city of 300,000 on the east slope of the Andes. Habitats ranging from the Andean mountains to tropical lowland forest are easily accessible from Merida. Fall and spring semesters are offered. Spanish language is taught at all levels. Courses in the history and culture of Latin America are taught in Spanish for more advanced students, and some courses (including Tropical Ecology) are offered in English as demand warrants. Students live in the home of a Venezuelan family.
University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
The Foreign Student Study Center of the University of Guadalajara offers instruction in Spanish language at all levels and courses in the history, culture and society of Latin America taught in Spanish for intermediate to advanced students. Programs are available in both Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta (which is preferred for summer study). Instruction is concentrated in five-week terms (four weeks at Puerto Vallarta); students must attend at least two terms (three at Puerto Vallarta) to earn full-time semester status. Students live in the home of a Mexican family. The program is very economical.
Center for InterAmerican Studies, Cuenca, Ecuador
Cuenca is high in the Andes of southern Ecuador. Students may receive instruction in Spanish language at all levels and courses in the history, culture and society of Latin America taught in Spanish for intermediate to advanced students. Home stays with an Ecuadorian family are arranged. The program is quite economical. The academic calendar consists of fall, winter and spring quarters; students are encouraged to consider attending both the winter and spring terms.
Study in Europe
UAF offers study abroad programs in Europe through its membership in the Northwest Council on Study Abroad, a consortium of public universities in the Pacific Northwest. Most NCSA programs offer three terms per year (September through December, January through March and April through June). Students may elect to attend successive terms at the same or different sites. A comprehensive fee of approximately $5,500 per term covers tuition, room and board with a host family, textbooks and excursions integrated with the courses. Intensive language study is included (except in London), as well as content courses, primarily in the social sciences and humanities, taught in English. Home stays offer the opportunity to practice the language and experience the everyday culture of the country.
London, England
The vibrant metropolitan center of England, London offers a ceaseless banquet of cultural events and performances. Classes are held in central London, near the British Museum.
Angers, France
Angers is in the Loire River Valley of western France, but only 40 minutes from the coast and one and a half hours from Paris by the fast train (TGV). The program is in the Centre International d'Etudes Françaises (CIDEF) on the campus of the Catholic University of the West. They offer an 11-week program in fall, a 15-week program in spring (February through June), and several four-week summer sessions. French is taught at all levels.
Vienna, Austria
Vienna is the traditional cultural center of central Europe and is now a political and economic center as well. German language is taught at all levels. The fall term emphasizes business and politics; the winter term includes more fine arts. Cost is $6,500 per term.
Siena, Italy
Siena is located in the Tuscany Hills, 40 miles from Florence. Language instruction is included, and no prior study of Italian is required. Content courses often stress art and architecture, which are in abundance in and around Siena. Students share apartments with American and Italian students.