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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 summer of 2026, the College of Design will offer education abroad programs in:

  • Berlin (Summer 2026; Jason Scroggin)
  • Italy (Summer 2026; Mark and Mary Lee O'Bryan)

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.

Learn More

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

Two SoA students earn Gilman Scholarships for education abroad

Nine University of Kentucky students were awarded Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships to support their education abroad goals.

SoA student selected to participate in global service fellowship

The University of Kentucky is one of nine institutions across the United States to have students selected to receive the NextGen Service Fellowship from the Institute of International Education (IIE). Eight UK students have been selected to receive funding from the program to complete service projects around the globe.

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.