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Eastern Kentucky University

October 11, 2025

University Information

Eastern Kentucky University, commonly referred to as Eastern or by the acronym EKU, is an undergraduate and graduate teaching and research institution located in Richmond, Kentucky, U.S.A.

Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Eastern Kentucky University. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. We also hope that these first-hand accounts of education abroad from previous students at your institution will help you understand what to expect from study abroad and help you set your expectations. If you are an Eastern Kentucky University student, please check with the Study Abroad Office for guidelines on enrolling in a study abroad program and receiving credit for your study abroad experience. If your university has listed recommended programs below, please consider them first and contact any of the program providers referenced in the reviews listed below for more information.

Important Dates and Deadlines

The Education Abroad office is located in the Keith Building, Room 129. We are open Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm. Program deadlines vary between providers and locations, so be sure to double check the application deadline for the program you are interested in.

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Study Abroad Reviews for KIIS: Salzburg - Experience Salzburg (Summer)
KIIS: Salzburg - Experience Salzburg (Summer)

Since 1990, the KIIS summer program in Salzburg, Austria has offered students a unique opportunity to study, practice, and perform music in this beautiful European city. B...

4.5

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Florence - Semester in Florence
CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Florence - Semester in Florence

On Semester in Florence, you will be a local in one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. Florence is an amazing location for cultural immersion, and Florence ...

4.3

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for CCSA (Cooperative Center for Study Abroad): London - London Winter Intersession
CCSA (Cooperative Center for Study Abroad): London - London Winter Intersession

Anyone “who is tired of London... is tired of life,” to update Samuel Johnson's famous statement about one of the world's most exciting cities. Find out why even in winter...

4.5

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for USAC Italy: Torino - International Business, Politics, Architecture, and Italian Studies
USAC Italy: Torino - International Business, Politics, Architecture, and Italian Studies

The Torino program is ideal for students who are interested in studying International Business, Art/Architecture/Design, and Italian Studies in an exciting, cosmopolitan s...

3.5

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for USAC Spain: Alicante - Spanish Language, Linguistics, European, Mediterranean, and Gender Studies
USAC Spain: Alicante - Spanish Language, Linguistics, European, Mediterranean, and Gender Studies

The Alicante program is ideal for students who wish to experience all that a beautiful Spanish city on the Mediterranean has to offer. Alicante is a modern, welcoming city...

5.0

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for KIIS: Experience Scandinavia - Summer Program
KIIS: Experience Scandinavia - Summer Program
Aarhus, Denmark: Copenhagen, Denmark: Gothenburg, Sweden plus 1 other location

This fast-paced program will take students through four cities and many beautiful towns and rural landscapes in Denmark, Sweden, and Iceland.  We’ll explore Scandinavia’s ...

4.5

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for KIIS: Berlin - Experience Berlin (Summer)
KIIS: Berlin - Experience Berlin (Summer)

Based in Berlin's vibrant and centrally located Prenzlauer Berg district, the KIIS German Culture summer program affords participants a unique chance to explore Germany's ...

4.5

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for USAC Thailand: Chiang Mai - Southeast Asia Culture, Politics, and Business
USAC Thailand: Chiang Mai - Southeast Asia Culture, Politics, and Business

Known as the “Rose of the North,” Chiang Mai is located on the Ping River in Northern Thailand and dates back over 700 years. Surrounded by high mountain ranges, it is in ...

4.7

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for USAC Germany: Lüneburg - German Language, European and Sustainability/Environmental Studies
USAC Germany: Lüneburg - German Language, European and Sustainability/Environmental Studies

The Lüneburg program is ideal for students interested in learning the German language and focusing on European Studies—specifically Germany’s role within the European Unio...

4.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for KIIS: Ecuador - Experience Ecuador, Summer Program
KIIS: Ecuador - Experience Ecuador, Summer Program

Since 1995, the KIIS summer program in Ecuador has been designed to take full advantage of the historical, cultural, and geographical diversity of this fascinating South A...

4.5

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for USAC Italy: Reggio Emilia - Education, Health, Communications, and Italian Studies
USAC Italy: Reggio Emilia - Education, Health, Communications, and Italian Studies

The Reggio Emilia program is ideal for students interested in studying Italian language, education, commun...

2.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for CISabroad (Center for International Studies): San Jose - Summer in Costa Rica
CISabroad (Center for International Studies): San Jose - Summer in Costa Rica

On Summer in Costa Rica, you will study in English and take Spanish-language classes at a local university in bustling San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica. Your fellow stu...

0.0

0 reviews