Study Abroad

Because film is an international art form, the Film Studies faculty strongly encourages study abroad among its majors and minors. Film Studies students report that their studies are enriched through time spent living and learning in another culture. Pictured above is Zachkee Williams, a Film Studies major, in Prague, Czech Republic. He is attending FAMU, Film & TV School of Academy of Performing Arts, Spring 2024, to produce a short film piece with fellow classmates.  

Students are strongly encouraged to take the following core UR courses prior to going abroad:

•    FMST 201 Introduction to Film Studies

•    FMST 202 Introduction to Film Production

•    FMST 400 Research Seminar

Only in exceptional circumstances might these core courses be taken while students are abroad. Please see the Film Studies Coordinator with any questions about individual courses.

Transfer Credit for Study Abroad

Students petitioning to receive either field-of-study or elective credit for a film course taken abroad must email the Film Studies Coordinator with a syllabus that describes materials studied and the assignments. In certain cases, the coordinator may ask to see papers and other work completed in addition to the syllabus.

Recommended Programs

The following list contains study abroad programs/exchanges with established film studies programs. Other programs may offer individual film courses for which the film studies faculty will grant credit on a case-by-case basis. Students who are interested in other programs are strongly encouraged to meet with the Film Studies Coordinator to discuss their options. To explore these and other programs, including summer programs, internships and semester programs in other locations, as well as information on financial aid, scholarships and application procedures, visit the Office of International Education.