application information

There is one application for semester programs managed by Gies Global Programs. You can rank up to 10 programs on your application. Click the link above to apply in My Study Abroad.

After you are accepted and committed to KUBS:

You will receive an e-mail from KUBS with the application instructions towards the end of March for fall semester participants and the end of September for spring participants. Nominations are made in March for fall participants and end of September for spring participants. 

KUBS will email the admissions letter via email by the end of June for fall participants or December for spring participants. The email will also include instructions on housing, and insurance coverage. 

KUBS Requirements:

• Must be a Gies Business major or minor

• Minimum GPA 3.0/4.0

• Completed at least one year of course work on the UIUC campus (or one semester for off-campus transfer students) before the time of nomination (April for fall students, October for spring students).

Deadline:

• Fall Semester: February 1st 

• If ranking for both Fall and Spring options on application: February 1st

• Spring Semester :

  • Spring only (Early Access): February 1st

  • Additional rounds: June 15th and September 1st

  • Any remaining spots for Spring programs after the February 1st deadline will be open for the June 15th deadline. If available, they will also be open for the September 1st deadline.

• Note: Study abroad slots for each location are given out first in the Fall. Any remaining slots will be given in the Spring semester. If location is your top priority, we recommend applying for the Fall semester.