The University of Georgia remains among the top 10 U.S. universities for study abroad participation, according to the 2024 Open Doors Report released by the Institute of International Education (IIE) in partnership with the U.S. Department of State. UGA boasts the highest study abroad participation to enrollment ratio of the top 7 ranked doctoral institutions, earning the No. 7 spot in overall participation and No. 3 in short-term study abroad programs. UGA is the top university in Georgia for study abroad participation, with 2,850 students studying abroad for academic credit in the 2022-23 academic year.
The report highlights that a total of 280,716 U.S. students studied abroad during the 2022-23 academic year, marking a 49% increase from the previous year and signaling continued recovery and growth in international education post-pandemic. UGA reflects this trend with a 23% increase in study abroad participation from the previous academic year, with an increase in over 500 student participants.
Over half of UGA study abroad students participated in UGA faculty-led programs, and UGA students engaged in international experiences across 88 countries through courses, internships and bilateral exchanges.
Yana Cornish, UGA’s director of global education, expressed pride in the university’s achievements: “We are thrilled to see UGA recognized in the Institute of International Education’s Open Doors report. This achievement reflects the incredible support of the UGA community in fostering transformative global experiences for our students.”
“And to be sure: none of this would be possible without the faculty directors who provide UGA students with exceptional experiences abroad and extraordinarily generous support we receive from president’s office and the office of the provost,” Associate Provost for Global Engagement Martin Kagel said. “It is a great time for study abroad at the University of Georgia.”
UGA’s Office of Global Engagement (OGE) plays a key role in promoting cross-cultural understanding and global citizenship. The university’s robust portfolio of study abroad programs contribute to its standing as a leading institution for international education. UGA remains a top 20 national university and is a recognized leader in innovative study abroad opportunities.
“Credit goes to Dr. Cornish and all the dedicated OGE staff assisting our students with finding the right experience abroad and the scholarship funds needed to realize their ambition,” said Kagel.
The university supports study abroad access through scholarships. In 2022-23, students received $850,000 in scholarships, with 1,208 awarded by OGE. Of those, 58.75% went to underrepresented students. The President’s Office provided funds for 617 Passport Scholarships this past academic year, bringing the total to more than 2,000 awarded since the program’s inception.
For more information on UGA’s study abroad programs and scholarships, visit UGA Global Education and the Office of Global Engagement.
