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  • Locations: Havana, Cuba
  • Program Terms: January Intersession
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: USAC 
  • Restrictions: U of A applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year U of A Application Deadline U of A Decision Date Start Date End Date
January Intersession 2025 11/01/2024 ** Rolling Admission 12/26/2025 01/16/2026

** If you are applying for an external program, please note the U of A application deadline listed may be different than the external program provider's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Study Abroad Advisor: Bumpers College: Miranda Behrends, College of Architecture & Design: Brian Poepsel, College of Education & Health Professions: Miranda Behrends, College of Engineering: Madison Barnes, Fulbright College: Katie Sabo, Walton College: Kat Stoddard Type of Program: External
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 2.5 Credit Hours Available: Between 12-18 Credit Hours
Area of Study: Anthropology, Business (Economics), Business (General), Dance, History, Humanities, Latin Amer. and Latino Studies, Political Science, Spanish Program Duration: 4-8 Weeks
Credit Type: Transfer Credit Language of Instruction: English, Spanish
Open to non-U of A students?: No Open to Graduate Students?: No
Click here for a definition of this term Automatic Discounts: $385/any term, STAB Scholarship Housing Options: Hotel/Hostel
COVID-19 Vaccination: Vendor strongly recommends (USAC); https://studyabroad.uark.edu/pandemic-studyabroad/
Program Description:
   
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Study abroad in La Habana, Cuba

La Habana
 
Study and explore this fascinating Caribbean nation with complex, interesting politics and history, and learn from the ground level the impact of African, Spanish, and American influences on Cuban culture and society. 

Take advantage of outdoor recreation with the stunning natural beauty of this tropical island- its beaches and bays, lush vegetation, mountains, plains, and robust agricultural areas. 

Immerse yourself in the local culture by joining field trips to significant nearby areas in Cuba.

Enjoy the benefits of the courses that will examine not only the history of former Spanish colonies, but also the 20th century, during which Cuba played a significant geopolitical role. 

What's included

Tuition and fees
Housing information assistance
Personalized pre-departure advising
Visa guidance
Parental support and advisement
Scholarship advising and assistance
Transcript assistance
Student health insurance
Local travel resources, tips, suggestions
24-hour emergency support
And more...

 



 
 

        Instruction        

 

Terms available

 

Credit-earning options

English
Spanish
  Summer
Winter
  Undergraduate
 
 
Learn More About The USAC La habana Program
 
 
Historically, USAC awards more than $2 million in scholarships, grants, and discounts annually.  
USAC is an award-winning nonprofit international education provider. Since 1982, USAC has provided affordable, valuable study abroad programs that enable you to enhance your academics while providing opportunities and lessons that build interpersonal, time-management, problem-solving, and adaptability skills that will aid in your career development.