Study Abroad Programs
University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC)
Our primary study abroad partner is USAC. The consortium includes other member institutions across the United States. UNLV has been a member of USAC since 1983. The universities provide oversight, support, and strategic planning to USAC and its programs. USAC offers over 50 different programs in 6 out of the 7 continents with course offerings on a wide variety of subjects.
UNLV Credit Programs (Specialty Programs)
On UNLV Credit Programs, each course is reviewed and approved by the appropriate academic department. The department representative assigns a UNLV course number to each class. Our office registers students for their study abroad courses and students will receive regular UNLV credit and transcripts. You will know if a course is a study abroad course by the "3000" section number.
Transfer Credit Programs (Partnership Programs)
Partnership Programs are available at universities where there is a full curriculum available in English which allows students to enroll directly in courses offered by the host institution abroad. In Partnership Programs students will receive transfer credit on official transcripts from the host university. Students should be advised to select a wide range of courses prior to departure and work with their UNLV advisor to determine which classes they should complete abroad.
The buttons below provide lists of approved courses for all UNLV Credit Programs (Specialty Programs) and also provides direct links to the USAC web site for our Transfer Credit Programs (Partnership Programs). We hope this information will help you to advise UNLV students.
We are happy to assist academic advisors and students with information about all our study abroad opportunities. Please contact our office for any assistance. We look forward to working with you.
International Projects and Programs
The Office of International Programs administers a wide range of projects and provides support for faculty and staff who are interested in international teaching and research. International activities which include students are subject to a wide range of UNLV and NSHE policies which have been developed to assure academic quality, compliance with health and safety standards, State Department recommendations, and other administrative regulations.
All new international projects and programs for students are developed based on long term strategic planning and are subject to the administrative approval processes of UNLV and NSHE.
The Office of International Programs is responsible for the development and administration of study abroad programs for students, general agreements for international cooperation, international faculty exchange, the National Student Exchange, U.S. Student Fulbright Program, and serves as the support office for the Peace Corps.