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Faculty Led Education Abroad Programs (FLEAP)

 

UCR professors lead Faculty-Led Education Abroad Programs (FLEAPs) during summer for 2-5 weeks in other countries. FLEAPs are open to everyone, even non-UCR students.

FLEAP Highlights

  • Get to know your professor ahead of time, or opt to take a course with a professor you already know.

  • Since you’ll be taking UCR classes, there are no additional steps to have your international courses count toward your degree or major.

  • Most programs are offered in the summer, so you can earn credits faster.

  • Most students earn 6-9 UCR credit units, though some FLEAPs are non-credit.

  • Learn in a small classroom setting with a maximum of 20 students.

  • Take at least 6 units to be eligible for summer financial aid. If you are a visiting student, check with your home campus about financial aid.

  • Many students can apply for scholarships like the Gilman Scholarship, Fund for Education Abroad, Pollitt Study Abroad Fund, and UCR Education Abroad Scholarship.

  • While courses have a maximum number of students, they also have a minimum. Check back often to make sure your programs are offered.

  • Withdrawal policies for credit-bearing FLEAP:

    • Failure to withdraw in writing by the April 1 deadline will result in forfeiture of the $300 deposit.
    • Failure to withdraw in writing by the April 1 deadline will result in forfeiture of the full CMF fee, listed on your FLEAP program page under "Program Fees," which could amount to over $7,000.
    • No refunds are available to anyone who withdraws from a FLEAP after April 1.

2026 Faculty-Led Education Abroad Programs

Get started now and plan your summer adventure on a Faculty-Led Education Abroad Program (FLEAP)!

Questions? Contact Sonja Lind with any questions.

Most Summer 2026 programs have closed their application, except "Austen in the City: English in London."

All applicants for credit-bearing FLEAP programs must submit a $300 deposit with their application to be considered.

By Major


Business - full, waitlist possible

Creative Writing- full, waitlist possible

Educational Psychology - full, waitlist possible

English Literature - accepting applications

Italian Culture - accepting late applications

Sociology - accepting late applications

Non-Credit Italy - full, accepting additional applications

Non-Credit Mexico - accepting applications

Non-Credit UK - accepting applications
London & Cambridge

Non-Credit UK -  full
Oxford Spring Break

By Country


Italy - accepting late applications
Italian Culture

Italy - full, waitlist possible
Travel Writing

Italy -  full, accepting additional applications
Non-Credit

Japan - full

Mexico - accepting applications
Non-Credit

Spain - Barcelona - accepting late applications
Sociology

Spain - Madrid - full,  waitlist possible
Education

UK - London - full, waitlist possible
Business

UK - London - accepting applications
Austen/Literature

UK - London & Cambridge - accepting applications
Non-Credit

UK - Oxford - full
Non-Credit Spring Break

FLEAP Non-Credit Programs

Non-credit programs are often shorter and more cost-effective. However, since they are non-credit, participants cannot apply for financial aid or most scholarships.

FLEAP Withdrawal Policies

  • Failure to withdraw in writing by the April 1 deadline will result in forfeiture of the $300 deposit.
  • Failure to withdraw in writing by the April 1 deadline will result in forfeiture of the full CMF fee, listed on your FLEAP program page under "Program Fees," which could amount to over $7,000.
  • No refunds are available to anyone who withdraws from a FLEAP after April 1.
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