UW News

Gayle Christiansen


June 3, 2024

UW study abroad returns to pre-pandemic participation levels, helps increase graduation rates

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As the academic school year comes to an end, many students will continue their studies by packing a suitcase and heading overseas.

About 3,000 University of Washington students will study abroad this school year, a number that surpasses the previous high set in 2018-2019. That means study abroad participation is back to pre-pandemic levels. UW leaders say these programs promise profound experiences and lifelong memories. and  new research shows that college students who study abroad are more likely to graduate.