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Immerse yourself in diverse cultures, enrich your education and cultivate your worldwide hospitality network through a variety of opportunities.
Are you ready to start your study abroad journey? We strongly suggest you begin the planning process as early as possible. Take a look at the featured programs in Hospitality for Study Abroad. You’ll want to schedule an advising appointment, but before scheduling the appointment, we suggest performing a self-assessment. This includes:
- Meeting with your academic advisor to decide what remaining coursework may be taken abroad.
- Evaluating your existing financial resources and financial aid dependence by utilizing our Budget Sheet here.
- Considering the program duration and location that best suits your needs and goals.
Visit the UCF Abroad website for updates and information. See the programs available to Hospitality student at-a-glance HERE. Students considering Study Abroad will need to create a profile in the system. Scholarships are available for Study Abroad. Email Fazal.Jameer@ucf.edu to learn more.
Summer 2023 – Short-term Study Abroad
A Taste of Europe
Rosen College students, do you want to taste some of the best Europe has to offer? Apply for the Taste of Europe Study Abroad program for summer 2023. You’ll travel May 12-26, 2023. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, November 1.
For more information and to apply, check the program website https://bit.ly/2CdD0H5 or contact:
Dr. Diego Bufquin, Associate Professor, E-mail Diego.Bufquin@ucf.edu, Phone 407.903.8209
Click on the image to download the full Study Abroad flyer for A Taste of Europe.

Hospitality Exchange Programs
Plan ahead for an education overseas. Increase global employment options and earn credit toward your degree by spending a semester overseas with one of our partner institutions:
- Beijing, China – Beijing International Studies University
- Bournemouth, U.K. – Bournemouth University
- Breda, Netherlands – Breda University of Applied Sciences
- Canberra, Australia – University of Canberra
- Dublin, Ireland – Dublin Institute of Technology
- Gold Coast, Australia – Griffith University
- Guildford, U.K. – University of Surrey, Guildford, U.K.
- Hirakata, Japan – Kansai Gaidai University
- Hong Kong SAR, China – Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Innsbruck, Austria – Management Center Innsbruck (MCI)
- Lisbon, Portugal – Hospitality Exchange at Universidade Europeia
- Lyon, France – Hospitality Exchange at Institut Paul Bocuse
- Milan, Italy – IULM University of Milan
- Salzburg, Austria – Salzburg University
- Seoul, South Korea – Sejong University
- Toshima, Tokyo Japan – Rikkyo University
- Vienna, Austria – MODUL University Vienna
- Yamaguchi, Japan – Yamaguchi University
For details, applications, scholarships and more, visit the Office of International Studies or contact Fazal Jameer at UCF Rosen College by emailing Fazal.Jameer@ucf.edu. You may also visit Mr. Jameer in the Student Services suite at UCF Rosen College in Room 201C.
Summer or Semester Abroad
- CIS Abroad Summer on the Italian Coast – Hospitality Operations Management
- Education Abroad Network: Semester in Vietnam
- Semester or Summer in Florence: Direct Enroll at Florence University of the Arts
- Internships (All Major) Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacific
- AIFS Study Abroad in Athens: Semester or Summer
- UCF in London: Business Careers in Global Perspective
- UCF in Dubai: Careers in Global Perspective
- UCF in Sydney: Business Careers in Global Perspective
- Education Abroad Network: Korea University
- Education Abroad Network: University of Otago, New Zealand
- Education Abroad Network: Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
- Education Abroad Network: University of Auckland, New Zealand
Study Abroad and Internship Stories
Watch this video from the Planet Hollywood Study Abroad Scholarship Winners – Summer 2019 – Study Abroad in Europe.
Internships and Study Abroad Stories
Read more about the additional programs which will allow more students to Study Abroad.
- Samantha Bonbon went way down under to Canberra, Australia
- Arianna: Takami Bridal
- Jeremiah: Japanese Shrines and Temples and Cultural Tourism
- Arlena Durant studied abroad at Hong Kong Polytechnic University (we do not own the rights to the music Arlena used in her video)
Around Europe in 16 Days: Experiencing Extraordinary Entertainment, Summer 2019
Find out more about the first-ever summer China Study Abroad and see photos from the trip.
Learn more about the Japanese Shrines and Temples and Cultural Tourism Internship
A look back:
Professor Ray Eddy’s first “Exploring Entertainment, Attractions, Theme Parks & Events in Europe”, occurred July 21-August 6, 2018 . Students traveled to Switzerland, France, England and Scotland. See the student perspective of this Study Abroad from Gabrielle “Gabby” Reiff . Look for a recap of this Study Abroad trip HERE.
Immigration Advising
International Students, please contact UCF Global for immigration advising needs by clicking HERE for more information.