Published: November 15, 2010
The nation’s leading voice on study abroad has again named the University of Evansville among America’s elite programs.
 

The Institute of International Education released its annual Open Doors report today, ranking the top study abroad programs in the nation. For the second consecutive year, UE ranks 9th in the country in study abroad participation among Master’s Degree-granting institutions, with 48.8 percent of graduates having studied abroad during their time on campus.


In all, 250 of the 512 Class of 2009 graduates at UE had studied abroad at some point during their college career, with most spending at least a semester abroad.
 

“The opportunity to study abroad is one of the hallmarks of the University of Evansville experience, and our sustained excellence in that area is a source of great pride,†said UE President Thomas A. Kazee. “The experiences our students gain from traveling and studying abroad – whether it is at our British campus, Harlaxton College, or anywhere else in the world – give our students a cultural awareness and well-rounded education that can’t be replicated in a traditional classroom.
 

“So we are very excited by this additional recognition, and by what it signifies to the University of Evansville and our students.”
 

While the IIE report quantifies the tremendous Study Abroad opportunities UE offers its students, it does not recognize the opportunities UE offers students at other universities through its British campus, Harlaxton College.
 
Currently, UE has signed partnerships with 20 other colleges across America who sent nearly 200 additional students to Harlaxton in the year covered by today’s report.


“The University of Evansville truly does offers students – both at UE and at our partner institutions – the opportunity to get a truly global education, as our ranking in the IIE Open Doors report illustrates,†said Earl Kirk, director of UE’s Study Abroad program. “But, while the recognition is nice, the most important thing we learn from these distinctions is that our students truly are receiving the kind of life-transforming educational experiences that our Study Abroad program is designed to offer.
 

“These experiences are part of our mission to prepare students to engage the world as informed, ethical, and productive citizens.â€
