Embark on a Global Learning Journey with Our Study Abroad and Domestic Exchange Programs
Study Abroad and Domestic Exchange programs are a fantastic way for you to broaden your horizons, expand your perspective and gain valuable diversified cultural exposure. It’s not just classes in a different space – it’s a transformative, high-impact experience that enriches your academic journey and remains with you long beyond graduation.
Tailored Flexibility for Your Academic Path
We understand how important it is for students to be able to align their global learning experiences with their academic goals. It’s easy to study abroad in Managerial or Environmental & Natural Resource Economics. Our upper-level electives have a good deal of flexibility, so with the help of an advisor, you can identify courses that will fulfill major, minor, university, or general education requirements. Whether you want to study Global Economics, International Business perspectives, complete general education requirements, or select from the breadth of electives in various fields, the world is your classroom.
Financial Support
Financial Aid may be utilized for approved Study Abroad programs, with costs often comparable to a semester at UMass. There are also a range of scholarships that you can apply for to make the global learning journey more affordable.
A World of Possibilities
Each year, dozens of our students seize the opportunity to explore new cultures, learn in diverse environments, and set their sights on unparalleled personal and academic growth. Whether you’re drawn to the bustling streets of Tokyo, the lively arts scene in Barcelona, Marrakesh’s vibrant markets, Oxford’s historic universities, or Florence’s historic architecture, we’re here to support your aspirations and help map them into reality.
Making it Happen
You’ll want to meet with your Academic Advisor to discuss where you’ll have space in your schedule and what courses to plan for both while away and upon return. You should also meet with the advisors who manage the International or Domestic programs you are considering. Before you leave, advisors will sign off on how external coursework will translate back to your degree. Once grades are processed from your time away, courses will be coded into your record as agreed upon prior to departure. If you’re interested in study abroad, set up a meeting today!
Resources
International Programs Office - Education Abroad
International Programs Office - Steps to Studying Abroad
For more information, contact:
Email: abroad@umass.edu
Phone: (413) 545-5247