MCB Study Abroad Programs
The School of Molecular & Cellular Biology offers several outstanding study abroad programs developed specifically for MCB, biochemistry, and neuroscience majors. Several programs feature unique opportunities, such as shadowing physicians or working in research labs. Courses are guaranteed to count toward your major. We'll be here for you throughout the process. With proper planning, you can participate in one or two semesters abroad and graduate on time.
Explore our programs
Newcastle, England
MCB offers one- and two-semester programs at Newcastle University, a public research university in northern England. This program also provides clinical courses and shadowing experiences.
Stockholm University, Sweden
MCB offers a spring semester exchange program at Stockholm University, a top-ranking public research institution in Sweden's capital. Laboratory traineeships are possible with this program. Offered fall and spring semester.
KTH University in Sweden
MCB offers a semester program at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, a leading science and engineering institution. Students have a selection of unique set of courses to combine their interests in biology and technology.
Pavia, Italy
MCB offers a program at the University of Pavia in northern Italy. Students take advanced MCB courses, along with language and culture courses. Offered fall and spring semesters.
Vienna, Austria
MCB offers a semester program at the University of Vienna and BOKU. Students take advanced MCB courses, along with a language course. Offered in fall and spring semesters.
Athens, Greece
MCB offers a semester program at the University of Athens, a prominent institution in Greece. Students take neuroscience courses, along with language and culture courses. Offered in fall and spring semesters.
Apply to a program
After you have reviewed our programs, contact the School of MCB's study abroad advisors to arrange a meeting. Your advisor will help you determine which options may best meet your goals. We can be reached at 217-300-6192 or studyabroad@mcb.Illinois.edu.
If you're a biochemistry major, please meet with your biochemistry academic advisor, and then make an appointment to meet with us.
Apply for the MCB study abroad programs on MyStudyAbroad site. Students who plan to study abroad will need to complete an application early in the semester prior to the program's start date.
Students registered with Disability Resources and Educational Services can choose to self-disclose in their application or with a study abroad advisor. Students can choose to share documentation with partnered institutions to receive appropriate accommodations and/or support. We invite you to visit the U. of I. DRES Study Abroad checklist to plan for any potential needs.
Costs and Scholarships
Financial aid can be applied to the cost of a program. Any financial information should be discussed with an advisor in the Office of Student Financial Aid. When you have an official program budget, meet with a financial aid advisor. Once you start the application online, an unofficial budget for each program will be available on UIUC's study abroad website.
Illinois Abroad & Global Exchange Scholarships
Before you leave
All students who study abroad are required to take LAS 291 and 292, the Global Perspectives Course.
Students will attend a pre-departure meeting, led by MCB staff, during which you can get to know other students in your cohort and ask questions about coursework, housing, and more. Depending on your program, you may also attend a meeting led by the College of LAS International Programs.
Contact us
More information about MCB's international programs is available by calling or emailing the MCB Instructional Program office at (217) 300-6192 or studyabroad@mcb.Illinois.edu.