Study Abroad
learning that extends far beyond the classroom
Through our Study Abroad and International Experience programs, students immerse themselves in new cultures, languages, and perspectives while staying on track toward graduation.
By making an international experience part of your academic journey, you’ll gain the personal and professional traits employers value most — communication, decision-making, and independence — while developing a richer understanding of the world and your place in it.
Whether you spend a semester in Italy, a summer in England, or a few weeks exploring another culture, your international experience will spark both career growth and personal fulfillment.
How to Get Started
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Ask us for help. Your advisor can guide you through the process and help you find the right program.
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Start early. Planning ahead ensures the best experience and course alignment.
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Talk to Financial Aid. Our staff will help you explore scholarships and funding options.
Supporting Your Student’s Global Journey
An international experience is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity — and Lake Erie College is with your student every step of the way.
We understand that sending your student abroad is both exciting and nerve-wracking. That’s why every Lake Erie College program is designed with safety, academic rigor, and personal growth in mind.
Our study abroad partners — including CEA CAPA and institutions like Sant’Anna Institute in Italy and Hartpury University in England — provide structured support, accredited coursework, and caring local staff who ensure your student’s well-being.
Here’s what you can expect:
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Academic Quality: Courses abroad transfer back to LEC and count toward your student’s degree.
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Student Support: Trained coordinators abroad provide assistance with housing, health, and emergency services.
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Financial Transparency: We work with you and the Office of Financial Aid to ensure financial options are clear and manageable.
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Career-Ready Skills: Students return more independent, adaptable, and confident — qualities that employers consistently seek.
Your student’s study abroad journey is more than travel — it’s preparation for a successful, connected, and globally minded future.
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Spend Spring Semester At the University of Birmingham (uk)
Ready for a semester that's equal parts academics, adventure, and unforgettable experiences? Study abroad in Birmingham, England - one of the UK's most vibrant and student-friendly cities. Join students from 150+ countries and experience a globally focused campus with strong support for visiting and exchange students.
Why Birmingham?
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The University's beautiful campus blends historic architecture with modern facilities - libraries, labs, sports centers, and spaces built for students.
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Birmingham offers big-city culture with affordable living, great transparent links (including easy travel to the rest of the UK), and tons of cultural, social, and entertainment options.
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Full access to student clubs, societies, libraries, and support services
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On-campus housing options for visiting students
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Safe, welcoming environment for international students
What this means for Lake Erie College students:
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Courses are taught in English
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Credits are designed to transfer to U.S. institutions (60 UK credits semester transfers to 15 US credits)
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Federal financial aid eligibility is typically preserved
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Coursework meets U.S. higher education academic standards
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LEC students receive official UoB transcripts to ensure seamless credit transfer to Lake Erie College.
Academics
At Birmingham, LEC students can take courses taught in English across a wide range of disciplines, on a fall or spring-semester basis, including:
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Business Studies and Economics
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Social Sciences
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Political Sciences and International Relations
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Humanities and Arts
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Classical Studies
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Cultural Studies
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Engineering
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Environmental Sciences
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Health Science
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Sport and Excercice Science
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Physiotherapy (kinesiology)
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Italian Studies (or French or Spanish or Japanese…)
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Sciences and Natural Sciences
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Geography and Urban Planning
here’s what you can expect:
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Academic Quality: Courses abroad transfer back to LEC and count toward your student’s degree.
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Student Experience: An experience of a life-time in a safe and secured university environment Student experience - University of Birmingham
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Student Support: Trained staff provide assistance with housing, health, and emergency services. A 24/7 security office and a medical center on campus https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/student-experience/advice-support
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Financial Transparency: We work with you and the Office of Financial Aid to ensure financial options are clear and manageable.
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Career-Ready Skills: Students return more independent, adaptable, and confident — qualities that employers consistently seek.
Academic Quality & Accreditation
The University of Birmingham is a world-class university ranked in the Top 100 global universities (76th in the QS 2026 league tables). It is accredited in the UK as an institution of higher education that delivers its own academic credits. It is part of the infamous UK Russell Group of Universities (UK Ivy League), a group of ‘research-led’ universities in the UK that deliver top academic standards.