Open Programs

Applications are currently open for the following 2024–25 study abroad opportunities: an intensive Spanish language program in Toledo, Spain and a dozen UChicago faculty-led thematic programs in Barcelona, Hong Kong, London, and Paris.

Thematic programs offer a range of courses across disciplines, some of which meet major, minor, or general education requirements. To learn more, visit the individual program pages (find links below).

Autumn 2024

An intensive language program

Toledo: Intermediate or Advanced Spanish

Application Deadline: Monday, April 22

Winter 2025

UChicago faculty-led thematic programs

Hong Kong: Global Studies

New program! Apply by Monday, April 22

London: Democracy (Social Sciences Core)

New program! Apply by Monday, April 22

Paris: Cinema and Media Studies (Arts Core)

Application Deadline: Monday, April 22

Paris: Economics

Application Deadline: Monday, April 22

Paris: Formation of Knowledge

New program! Apply by Monday, April 22

Paris: Global Health

Application Deadline: Monday, April 22

Spring 2025

UChicago faculty-led thematic programs

Barcelona: Public Policy

Early Application Deadline: Monday, April 22

Paris: Astronomy (Physical Sciences Core)

Early Application Deadline: Monday, April 22

Paris: Human Rights

Early Application Deadline: Monday, April 22

Paris: Mathematics

Early Application Deadline: Monday, April 22

Paris: Philosophy

New program! Early Application Deadline: Monday, April 22

Paris: Psychology

New program! Early Application Deadline: Monday, April 22

Please note: Spring Quarter thematic programs typically have an early deadline and a late deadline. We encourage interested students to apply by the first deadline—your chances of admission are increased by doing so.