Education Abroad

Erik Patak
BME major Erik Patak says he learned the value of doing spontaneous things during his study abroad semester in New Zealand, like spending a week rock climbing at Hangdog crag.

Why education abroad?

Open your eyes to the world
Science and technology have no borders! Invest in your future by developing cross-cultural skills that will enable you to communicate with scientists anywhere in the world.

Enhance your career
Learn how to function in a culturally diverse environment early on. Develop broader skills and the ability to adapt to new environments.

Personal growth
See your culture and yourself from a different perspective. Learn to appreciate other languages and global perspectives, while better understanding your own values.

Did you know?
You do not need to speak another language to study abroad. Many programs offer courses in English.

Getting Credit

For major or departmental credit:
Taimi Marple
Office: Goergen 206  
taimi.marple@rochester.edu 

For elective credit, consult with a .

What are my First Steps? 

  1. Attend an
  2. Research available
  3. Meet with a

Possible Programs

Here are some of the places that BME students have studied abroad. Click on some of the student names to hear details on their personal experiences and visit the to learn more!

Australia

  • Sydney, University of New South Wales: Sophia Ferwerda (Fall 2023)
  • Sydney, University of New South Wales: 
  • Sydney, University of Sydney: Nidhi Patel (Fall 2024)
  • Sydney, University of Sydney: 
  • Perth: 

Germany

  • Rochester sent 13 students to German research institutes with DAAD Rise scholarships in 2019, and 16 in 2018 alone. . 

Honduras

  • Global Brigade, El Censo: Dominique James
  • Global Brigade, El Censo: Emma Luke

Italy

  • Florence, : Kathryn Lambright (Fall 2024)

Japan

  • Osaka: 

New Zealand

  • Auckland: 
  • Auckland: 
  • Auckland: 
  • University of Auckland: 
  • Christchurch: 

Russia

  • St. Petersburg:       

Spain

  • Madrid, : Rufaro Gamariel (Spring 2024)
  • Madrid: 
  • Madrid, : Laura Sherwood

South Africa

  • Cape Town, : Ivy Chang 

United Kingdom (UK)

 - England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland

  • England

    • Bristol, : Tochukwu Iyke-Nzeocha (Fall 2022)
    • Leeds, : Miriana Kelly (Fall 2024)
    • London:
    • London:
  • Ireland

    • Dublin: Louisa Bauer
    • Galway: