As part of its mission to educate, inform and broaden horizons locally and globally, University College is proud to offer educational trips abroad.

These comprehensive international adventures are organized and led by Temple faculty and staff. Each University College trips highlights a specific topic such as sustainability or preservation. During your travels you will not only participate in fascinated guided tours and experiences but you will have time to explore the countries your are visiting on your own or with other members of the traveling group. 

Learn about upcoming trips taking place in 2025!

Cuban Architecture, Urban Planning and Historic Preservation

February 8 - 18, 2025

Cost: $3,200, double occupancy
(single supplement $320)

The Tyler School of Art and Architecture Architecture program, Temple University University College and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute are offering a unique opportunity to study historic preservation in 2025.

During Cuban Architecture, Urbana Planning and Historic Preservation, travelers will visit Cuba from February 8 through 18 (11 days/10 nights) to see and discuss Cuban architecture, urban planning and historic preservation. The tour guide will be Joel Abreau with a special co-host in Havana, Miguel Coyula. This trip is being offered in cooperation with AltruVistas.

The trip includes visits to World Heritage sites, historical preservation locations, walking tours, talks with Cuban professionals and time to experience Cuban arts and music. Learn more about the February 2025 trip to Cuba.

Field Station Explorations: A Culture of Sustainability & Ecotourism in Costa Rica

March 1 to March 9, 2025

Cost: $4,200, double occupancy
(single supplement $320)

Register online soon

The Temple Ambler Field Station and Temple University University College are offering a unique opportunity to sustainability in 2025.

A Culture of Sustainability & Ecotourism in Costa Rica is the second in a series of global experiences — Temple Ambler Field Station Explorations.

Travelers will visit Costa Rica from March 1 through March 9 (9 days/8 nights) to see and discuss the Costa Rica’s approach to protecting the environment, conservation, sustainability and ecotourism. This trip is being offered in cooperation with AltruVistas.

The trip includes visits to national parks, nature preserves, a visit with an indigenous community and time to experience Costa Rican arts and music. Learn more about the March 2025 trip to Costa Rica.