Study Abroad
Did you know…
- Over 210 #BusinessNiners traveled the globe as part of UNC Charlotte’s study abroad programs last year
- Over $200,000 in scholarships were awarded in the college to support study abroad in 2024-2025
- Alumni who studied abroad on average earn $4,159 more as their starting annual base salary compared to those who did not. This represents a 6.3% earnings differential for education abroad participants. (Source: The Forum on Education Abroad)
Study abroad is a transformative experience that enhances your education and prepares you for a globalized world. Students considering study abroad programs should begin research at least a year in advance in order to meet necessary deadlines and requirements.
Here are the summer 2026 study abroad programs. For more information on available programs, admissions, financial aid and more, visit edabroad.charlotte.edu.
Germany-Denmark-Sweden: Northern European Supply Chain
If you’re majoring in Operations and Supply Chain at Belk College — or even just considering it as a second major — this four-week study abroad experience was made with you in mind. You’ll explore Germany’s industrial hubs (Frankfurt, Nuremberg, Stuttgart) and then experience Northern Europe’s social, economic and cultural centers in Denmark and Sweden, gaining first-hand insight into European markets, global manufacturing and cross-cultural business dynamics while earning academic credit.
TRIP DETAILS
- Travel dates: May 11-30, 2026
- Faculty-led program with Dr. Alan Turovlin and Dr. Andrew Fraher
- Exclusive tours of major corporations like Mercedes-Benz, Siemens and Xylem Flygt
- Visit Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Nuremberg, Hamburg, Copenhagen, Linköping, Stockholm
- Open to juniors and seniors with a minimum cumulative GPA 3.0
- 6 academic credits for OPER 3000: Topics in Operations Management for Germany, Denmark, and Sweden – Northern European Supply Chain
- Applications due Feb. 1, 2026
Ghana: Perspectives on Development
Experience Ghana through a powerful blend of cultural immersion, historical exploration and hands-on learning. This study abroad program takes you from vibrant markets and world-renowned heritage sites to cocoa plantations and leading universities, offering a rare window into economic development in a thriving West African context.
TRIP DETAILS
- Travel dates: May 21 – June 9, 2026
- Visit Accra, Cape Coast and Elmina, Mt. Afadjato, Lake Bosomtwi, Kumasi
- Areas of study: Economic development, policy, entrepreneurship, environment, community resilience
- Faculty-led program; Belk College contact is Dr. Theresa Mannah-Blankson
- Open to sophomores, juniors and seniors with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
- 6 academic credits available – 3 credits for AFRS 3265: African Economic Development and 3 credits for ECON 3090: Economic Development
- Applications due Feb. 1, 2026
Italy: Belk College of Business Summer Study Abroad
Immerse yourself in global business in the heart of Tuscany through the Belk College of Business Summer Study Abroad in Florence. This three-week, faculty-led program gives undergraduate business students — especially those pursuing international business — a firsthand look at European Union business practices, cross-cultural management and Italy’s world-renowned industries.
TRIP DETAILS
- Travel dates: May 29 – June 19, 2026
- Visit Florence, Venice, Siena, Modena, Assisi and Bologna
- Faculty-led program with Dr. David Woehr
- Open to sophomores, juniors and seniors with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Areas of study: Business, economics, international business, management
- 6 academic credits available – 3 credits for MGMT 3275: International Business Management and 3 credits for IBUS 3000: Topics in International Business – Business and Culture in Italy and the European Union
- Applications due Feb. 1, 2026
Japan: Strategic Management Capstone
Experience the best of Japan through UNC Charlotte’s four-week summer program in Kyoto and Osaka, with excursions to Tokyo and other iconic destinations. This course blends immersive learning on Japanese business strategies with exclusive company visits to Toyota, Sony, Canon and Honda, giving you a firsthand look at global industry practices. Beyond the classroom, explore Japan’s rich culture, gaining a unique blend of academic credit, cultural insight and international experience.
TRIP DETAILS
- Travel dates: June 26 – July 7, 2026
- Tour major corporations like Toyota, Sony, Canon and Honda
- Faculty-led program with Dr. Vijay Patel
- Open to seniors with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
- 3 academic credits available for MGMT 3280: Strategic Management
- Applications due Feb. 1, 2026
Other Summer Study Abroad Trips
- Internship in Dublin, Ireland: Select 6.5 or 8.5 weeks summer session
- Study + Internship in Dublin, Ireland: Select 6.5 or 8.5 weeks summer session or 14.5 week semester
- Study + Internship in London, England: Select 6.5 weeks summer session or 14.5 weeks fall 2026 or summer 2027 semester
- England: Global Career Quest in London (no longer accepting applications)
Study Abroad 101
The study abroad experience might be a little overwhelming at first, but to help make the process more manageable, the Office of Education Abroad has created Study Abroad 101 — a free, non-credit course hosted virtually that outlines program options, financial aid and scholarships, academic credit processes and more.
You can go anywhere with the Belk College of Business
Available Financial Support
- Belk College Scholarship: Most Belk College students will receive a $1,000 scholarship when approved for a Belk College Faculty Led Program. No additional scholarship application is needed.
- There will be a small number of $3,000 scholarships based on financial need. Once approved for a Belk College Faculty Led program, students will receive information on how to apply for this need-based funding from Alisha Aycoth.
- Financial Aid and Study Abroad
- OEA Scholarships (Cannot be used for spring break or fall faculty led experiences)
- Honors College: Delbridge E. Narron Travel Scholarship and UHP Study Abroad Scholarship
Contact Alisha Aycoth with any questions about scholarship availability or your scholarship eligibility.