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The College of Design has a higher percentage of students that participate in Education Abroad programs than any other college at the University of Kentucky. Faculty-led programs in the College have traveled to Brazil, Chile, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and many other destinations. Studying abroad is an invaluable experience for students, allowing them to experience new perspectives and cultures through the lens of design education.

2025 Faculty-Led Programs

In the spring and summer of 2025, the College of Design will offer education abroad programs in:

  • Berlin (Summer 2025; Jason Scroggin)
  • Italy (Summer 2025; Johanna Heinrichs and Dan Vivian)
  • London (Spring 2025; Patrick Lee Lucas)
  • Vietnam & Taiwan (Summer 2025; Lily Le and Jill Leckner)

Education Abroad and Exchanges

In addition to the College of Design's faculty-directed programs, UK's International Center offers many other opportunities for studying abroad. With exchanges and partner programs around the world, the Education Abroad and Exchanges office provides EA advising, scholarship info, and more.

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Patrick Lee Lucas

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Director of International Programs College of Design

Location Detail
227S Gray Design Building
Email
patrickleelucas@uky.edu

Diane Maldonado

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Advisor and Operations Manager Education Abroad and Exchanges

Location Detail
311 Bradley Hall
Email
diane.maldonado@uky.edu

Education Abroad News

Designing Memories: UK Students Find Their 'Camelot' in Italy

This past summer, students from the University of Kentucky's College of Design participated in a transformative education abroad experience in Florence, Italy. Led by Mark O'Bryan, an associate professor in the School of Architecture, the program offered students the chance to explore Italian architecture, history and culture firsthand.  

Berlin Summer Architecture Studio returns in 2024

The University of Kentucky College of Design Architecture Studio in Berlin is an immersive study abroad program led by Associate Professor of Architecture Jason Scroggin.