University Study Abroad Enrollment Hits 1,500
More than 1,500 University of Arkansas students studied abroad in the 2025-26 academic year, an 8% increase from the prior year.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Language Learning
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More than 1,500 University of Arkansas students studied abroad during the 2025-26 academic year, an 8% increase from the previous year. Participation has nearly tripled since the 2008-09 academic year, when approximately 573 students studied abroad.
Why it matters
Students study abroad to gain academic growth and cultural immersion, and living in another country requires them to adapt to different cultures and gain independence. Most university scholarships and financial aid can be applied toward approved programs.
The University of Arkansas reported more than 1,500 students studying abroad in 2025-26, an 8% increase from the prior year and nearly triple the roughly 573 participants in 2008-09. Students traveled to 49 countries, and the extraction does not detail program-type breakdowns.
The players
University of Arkansas
The public research university in Fayetteville whose students participate in the study abroad programs described.
The details
Programs range from short faculty-led trips to semester-long experiences and international exchanges, with pathways through the university's Rome Center and partner institutions. Italy, Spain and England were among the most popular destinations, and undergraduates can submit one application to be considered for multiple funding opportunities.
Timeline
Oct. 22: Study abroad information session held for prospective students.
Nov. 9: Virtual Study Abroad Basics session scheduled.
Nov. 18: Rome Center information session scheduled.
Season Trajectory
Study abroad enrollment at the University of Arkansas has nearly tripled since the 2008-09 academic year, when about 573 students studied abroad. The 2025-26 count of more than 1,500 students extends that sustained growth trend.
Prospective students can apply once to be considered for multiple funding opportunities, and most university scholarships and financial aid can be applied toward approved programs. Attending an information session fulfills a requirement for students planning to study abroad.
The takeaway
Studying abroad is increasingly accessible to University of Arkansas students, with funding applicable across approved programs and a single application opening multiple opportunities. Attending an information session is a required first step for students planning to go.
What happens next
Students interested in study abroad can attend the Nov. 9 virtual Study Abroad Basics session or the Nov. 18 Rome Center information session.
Further reading
Explore more on Language Learning for context on how students build skills abroad.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Arkansas Traveler.
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