STUDY ABROAD

Expand your world—
and your future.

At the College of Information Science, we believe that experiencing the world is one of the most powerful ways to understand it.

That’s why we offer four exciting study abroad opportunities—including our signature summer program in Orvieto, Italy. Whether exploring digital storytelling in a centuries-old hill town or game design trends in global hubs like London, Madrid and Seoul, these programs connect your InfoSci studies to real-world global contexts.

Studying abroad is a transformative experience—one that broadens your perspective, deepens your learning and empowers you to shape the future of information in a connected, ever-changing world.

“In a world that can feel divided, it was eye-opening to experience another culture and be welcomed with open arms. Don’t hesitate. There’s truly no experience like it.”
– Mason Young, BSIS, Orvieto '24

Silhouette of student at Orvieto overlook

SUMMER 2026 IN ORVIETO, ITALY

Join InfoSci Associate Professor of Practice Michael McKisson for five weeks this summer in historic Orvieto while taking field trips to Rome and other Italian cities.

When you join the College of Information Science, you'll take two popular classes while exploring the region:

Visual Content Creation for the Information Age is a dynamic course designed to equip students with the necessary skills to create, share and critically evaluate visual content across media, from AI to VR and everything in between. Throughout the course, students will engage in hands-on projects and exercises, to apply the concepts learned. Students will gain exposure to real-world examples of successful visual content campaigns and explore contemporary trends and advancements in the field, including artificial intelligence and mixed reality. By the end of this course, students will have a comprehensive understanding of how visual artists make meaning through their work using visual content creation principles and techniques.

3 units. Gen Ed: Exploring Perspectives, Artist.

This course lays a foundation for understanding how stories shape communities, identities and memories while immersing students in the Italian culture and international travel. Students will be required to call on their own intellectual, emotional and imaginative processes to develop their own skills in digital storytelling, interviewing, oral history collection and use of relevant digital storytelling tools to tell the stories of their time in Italy.

3 units.

Study abroad opens the doors to an entire world of new experiences, and when you join the College of Information Science, you'll combine the best of history, culture and technology as you learn how to become an innovative digital storyteller.

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Summer Study Abroad in Orvieto Proves Transformative for Students

In the summer of 2024, a group of U of A students embarked on a life-changing study abroad experience in the heart of historic Italy. Hosted by the College of Information Science, the five-week program took place in the enchanting hilltop town of Orvieto, where students explored not only the digital world but also the rich cultural tapestry of Italy.

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2026 GLOBAL TRACKS

This year, the University of Arizona is offering three semester-based global tracks designed around InfoSci majors. Students pay regular U of A tuition and may use financial aid and scholarships toward the experience:

LONDON

Step into one of the world’s biggest creative capitals by taking your InfoSci major abroad to UA London, hosted by St. Mary’s University. Talk to your academic advisor to explore how studying in London can help you sharpen your technical skills, find your creative voice, and prepare for a future in game design.

View London Global Track details by major (PDF):

MADRID

Study abroad in Spain and study your InfoSci major through a global lens. At UA Madrid, hosted by Institute for American Universities, you can choose from a variety of English-taught courses to satisfy your degree requirements in the cosmopolitan city of Madrid.

View Madrid Global Track details by major (PDF):

SEOUL

Advance your understanding of data, computing and information systems in courses taught in English at UA Seoul, hosted by Hanyang University—one of South Korea’s top institutions for science and technology. In a country known for pioneering digital infrastructure and innovation, you’ll engage with one of the world’s most tech-forward environments.

View Seoul Global Track details by major (PDF):

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FUNDING & TRAVEL RESOURCES

Need funding to assist with your study abroad experience? The College of Information Science and University of Arizona offer a limited number of scholarships for summer study abroad in Orvieto:

2026 Arizona in Orvieto Awards Offered by the College of Information Science

1. General Arizona in Orvieto Award:

Awards of up to $500 are available for any University of Arizona student enrolled in ESOC 200 or ESOC 300 through the Arizona in Orvieto, Italy Study Abroad Program. Priority will be given to majors or minors in the College of Information Science, but all U of A students (with any major/minor) can apply. The number and amount of awards will be determined by the number and quality of applications received.

2. Arizona in Orvieto Award for Majors in College of Information Science:

Additional monetary awards up to $1,000 are available for InfoSci majors who are enrolled in ESOC 200 and/or ESOC 300 through the Arizona in Orvieto, Italy Study Abroad Program. The number and amounts of awards will be determined by the number and quality of applications received. Majors in the department will be considered for both the General Award and the Majors Award.

Arizona in Orvieto award applications are due February 25, 2026. 

How to Apply

Submit the following information through the scholarship form linked below.

In 500 words or less, provide a detailed statement about your interests in studying abroad, including:
- Why do you want to pursue this particular study abroad program?
- What interests you about the courses in ESOC 200 or ESOC 300
- What strengths and qualifications do you have that will help you make the most of this study abroad opportunity?
- How would a scholarship help you with your study abroad goals?
The application requires a letter of recommendation from a University of Arizona faculty member. The letter of recommendation can be attached to the form.
Finally, applicants must attach a University of Arizona transcript. It is fine to send an unofficial transcript.

Apply for InfoSci Study Abroad Scholarship

Once you prepare one good letter of application for a Study Abroad scholarship, you can—and should—repurpose that letter to apply for multiple scholarships.

Other Study Abroad Cost & Scholarship Information

The U of A Study Abroad office offers the following additional cost and scholarship information:

Study Abroad Resources & Policies

The U of A Study Abroad office offers a variety of study abroad resources and policies:

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YOUR NEXT STEPS

CONTACT US

For additional information or assistance with your transformative study abroad experience, please contact Kevin Carton, manager of global and international programs, at kevincarton@arizona.edu.

Orvieto, Italy

Photos of Italy by Michael McKisson.
Photos of London, Madrid and Seoul courtesy Adobe Stock.

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