• You can go to locations all over the globe!
• Choose from UMD Programs & Affiliate Programs
• Programs available in all majors/areas of study
UMD Programs
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Personal advising with peer advisors & staff
Work with 1 advisor start to finish
Lower program fees
Extensive pre-departure orientation
Guidance & assistance with student visa processing
Opportunities to network with returned & international students
Familiar with on-site institutions and staff
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Study Abroad Program Lengths:
• Short Term (Winter Break, May & Summer Session)
• Semester (any can be extended to a year. If an exchange, depends on available spots.)
• Academic Year
UMD Short Term Programs
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Would like to travel with UMD faculty and a group of other students
Are unable to participate in a semester program
Want to fit an experience abroad prior to graduation without being gone an entire
semester or year
Want to study a specific area of interest
Want to study abroad more than once
UMD Short Term Programs
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Led by UMD Faculty in a particular subject / class area
Winter Break, May Session & Summer Session
3-6 weeks, 3-6 credits
Programs change annually, offering different locations & academic focus
Each short-term program has different eligibility requirements & fees
Programs accept a small number of students and some fill quickly
View website (www.d.umn.edu/studyabroad) for current programs & deadlines
Approximate application deadlines
— May/Summer Session: February 1
— Winter Break: Oct. 15th
UMD Semester or Year Programs
Great for students who want:
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More independence in a study abroad program
Opportunities to travel independently during breaks & weekends
A full university experience outside the U.S
Low cost programs
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Exchanges: England, Germany, The Netherlands & Sweden
Direct study: Australia, England, Ireland, New Zealand & Spain
• A large variety of course offerings and you can fulfill Liberal Education Requirements
Details:
• Full Academic Year or Spring Semester (only) – University of Worcester, England
• Fall or Spring Semester (extendable for an academic year, or calendar year [Aus/NZ]) exchanges
have limited spots
• Variety of courses (available in English, unless language courses are desired)
• Variety of accommodations (on & off campus—individual bedrooms, shared apartments)
• Access to university services, clubs & sports etc.
• Support from on-site study abroad office
• Orientation for all international students upon arrival
• Apply early to reserve a space in the program (exchange programs have limited space available)
• Approximate deadlines:
— Fall Semester: March 15
— Spring Semester: October 15 (please note that some programs have earlier deadlines)
UMD Semester & Year Programs
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Australia — Curtin University – Perth, Australia
England / U.K.
– University of Worcester – Worcester, U.K.
– University of Birmingham – Birmingham, U.K.
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Germany – University of Passau, Passau, Germany
Ireland — National University of Ireland – Galway, Ireland
The Netherlands — Erasmus University Rotterdam– Rotterdam, The Netherlands
New Zealand — University of Waikato - Hamilton, New Zealand
Spain
– IE University – Segovia & Madrid, Spain
– University of Deusto – Bilbao, Spain
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Sweden
– Linnaeus University – Kalmar & Växjö, Sweden
– Luleå University of Technology – Luleå, Sweden
– Umeå University – Umeå, Sweden
UMD Affiliate Program Providers
• Offer a wide variety of program location opportunities
• Selected as a result of:
– Quality of Programs
– Fee Reductions/Discounts & support they provide UMD students
View details on our website or stop in the office for brochures.
American Institute
for Foreign Studies (AIFS)
Academic Programs
International (API)
Center for International Studies Abroad
Academic Studies Abroad
(ASA)
International Studies Abroad (ISA)
University of Minnesota Campuses
CEA Global
Education
University Studies Abroad Consortium
When can I study?
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Typically anytime after your first year (or completed 30 credits)
Many students go abroad during Sophomore & Junior year,
but there is no set rule—many go Senior year. It’s very individual.
Check your major/minor requirements and find the best time for you
to map out a study abroad program in your grad plan
Start Planning Now!
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We recommend to start planning a year in advance of departure
Consider courses of interest abroad
Pay attention to deadlines (application, scholarships, etc.)
Get a passport
Carefully follow the application process
We strongly encourage you to talk with your academic advisor about ideal courses to
fulfill while abroad
Use the Study Abroad Approved Foreign Course database when planning which courses to
take abroad
How to make it work
It’s important to:
• Plan early, draft a budget, save money, apply for aid & scholarships
• Understand the importance of budgeting
• Be realistic about your finances & manage your money wisely while abroad
• Keep in mind there may be unplanned expenses for additional travel
• Save money for souvenirs, shopping and your true spending habits!
TIPS: Work extra hours in the summer, save 10% from every paycheck, get rid of your “stuff”
and have a garage/craigslist sale.
Most students want to travel while abroad. Make sure to save money for that as well!
Costs
• There are programs that cost less than, the same or more
than what you pay for tuition at UMD
• Semester & Year programs students only pay a “Study
Abroad Program Fee” - you do not pay UMD’s tuition in
addition to the study abroad program fee (or foreign
university).
• The Short-term program fee includes the costs of credits
(FYI: Keep in mind you’re not comparing apples to apples in cost when considering a short-term
program vs. a semester year program. The air-fare estimate will be relatively the same whether you’re
taking a short-term program for 3-6 credits compared to semester/year programs with 15+ credits.)
Program Fees
Each program is different. It’s important to understand what the program fee includes.
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Use the Study Abroad Budget Worksheet tool to compare costs of programs
Things to look at:
– Are there additional out-of-pocket expenses?
– Is airfare included?
– Is room & board included? (aka room and meals?)
– Are optional excursions included?
– Do you need additional immigration documents, besides a passport?
If additional expenses are not noted by your program provider, request a total cost
estimate for your intended study abroad program
- You can bring the cost breakdown of a study abroad program that you are interested
in to the UMD One Stop Office and they should be able to give you an approximate
estimate of what you may receive in financial aid
Financial Aid
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UMD Financial Aid is applicable to study abroad (with the exception of tuition waivers)
Complete the FAFSA as you would if you were to attend UMD normally
Study Abroad staff will send UMD Financial Aid your total estimated program expense
– This includes required expenses for your participation
– Required fees do not include personal travel, socializing or souvenir expenses (so when planning, be
realistic how much extra personal money you might want to save for personal funds!)
– If your program costs less than attending UMD, you will only receive enough aid to cover your program
expenses
– Winter Break program expenses are included in your spring financial aid
– May/Summer Program financial aid can be requested if enrolled in 6+ credits
Most students do not receive financial aid beyond what they receive while attending UMD
Private education loans can be used
Alternative loans & scholarships are available to cover additional costs
Detailed information on types of loans and aid available on the web:
— UMD Financial Aid: www.d.umn.edu/fareg/
— d.umn.edu/studyabroad
Student Billing | UMD Programs
Students going on UMD Programs are charged:
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Non-refundable $50 Application Fee
Non-refundable $400 Deposit (applied towards program cost, charged after you
confirm participation)
The remainder of the program fee (charged at the time of registration)
International health insurance ($30/month—included in program cost)
UMD internet/email access fee $6/credit (up to $78) (charged at registration)
The remainder of the UMD Program fee is charged to your UMD student account. If you
receive financial aid, the program fee is applied to your study abroad charges. You are
responsible for any remaining bill not covered by financial aid
Student Billing | Affiliate Programs
Students going on Affiliate Programs are charged the following
fees to their UMD student account at the time of registration:
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$500 Processing Fee
International travel, health and security coverage ($30/month)
UMD internet/email access fee $6/credit (up to $78)
Application & Deposit fees (varies by provider)
Program Fee (varies by provider
Affiliate program providers bill their program fees directly to students (not through UMD).
Financial aid remaining on your account is refunded to you and you are responsible for paying
all Affiliate program fees. (Note: some Affiliate bills are due before UMD financial aid is
disbursed; you may ask the Affiliate for an extension to pay them after UMD financial aid is
disbursed.) It is recommended you setup direct deposit to receive your aid in your personal
account.
UM-System study abroad fees (including the application fee) are billed on a separate student
account by the coordinate campus. Financial aid however is processed at UMD.
Scholarships
• UMD Study Abroad awards scholarships yearly
- Award amounts depend on program length
- Requirements, details & online application and essay info on our website
* Note: Scholarships are a bonus and will not pay for the bulk of your program fee
• External scholarship opportunities are available; links available on our website
- There are large scholarship amounts typically awarded to students who receive
a Pell Grant
- Some scholarships favor students who identify with an underrepresented
population and/or study in a less popular study abroad location and area
of study
- Research all scholarship options to see which ones you’re eligible for
Working Abroad
Working while you study abroad is an option in some countries.
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Earn additional money in your country’s currency (save it for travel!)
Get to know the culture, meet people in the community & fully understand
what it’s like to participate in a society outside of the U.S.
Research which countries will allow you to work while studying abroad if this is
something you want to pursue.
Some programs have built-in service-learning internship & volunteer
opportunities. Plan early if you are interested in these options.
Courses
All credits earned will count as UMD credit, apply to your cumulative GPA and credit
accumulation—and will show up on your UMD transcript. All courses must be prereviewed and approved at UMD to determine how they will contribute to your degree.
Course Review
• Study Abroad staff work with UMD departments to have foreign courses taken abroad reviewed
• It can take 2–4 weeks for the review process (sometimes longer)
• Complete the course review process before you go abroad so you know how your courses will
count towards your UMD degree
• Check the UMD Study Abroad Course Search database on the study abroad website to see if
courses you wish to take are listed & have been pre-approved. If pre-approved you don’t need to
do anything further—but double check and make sure the course is still available abroad (as
course reviews expire every 5 years after they are reviewed)
• If courses you want to take aren’t in the database, you must get them reviewed
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Turn in a copy of the course syllabi (in English) to our office
Complete a course review cover sheet, one per syllabus
The Study Abroad office will send the documents to the appropriate UMD department to review
Once reviewed, you will be notified via email and the course will be added to the database
Courses
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Official transcripts need to be submitted to the Study Abroad office
at the end of your program. UMD host institutions and affiliates typically send
these directly to the UMD Study Abroad office on your behalf.
Once your transcript is received your grades will be posted to your UMD account
Courses taken abroad show up on your transcript as a FORS (foreign studies)
course, with the title of the course from your host institution
When all of your study abroad courses have been reviewed and approved at UMD
and your study abroad grades are posted, the Study Abroad office will send this
information to your collegiate unit. They will make APAS amendments so the
courses you took abroad are applied to your degree progress
Steps to Study Abroad
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Attend Study Abroad 101…..(check!)
Make a list of your goals: Prioritize what is most important to you regarding your education abroad
experience. Examples of things to consider: country of study, language, subject area, length, cost and
desired experiences you want to have abroad (travel, program support, excursions, weather/season...)
Meet with your academic advisor: It is important to be in contact with your academic advisor when
you are looking for programs and when you have decided on a program to discuss course options
abroad and when you return to UMD. Look at foreign courses that have already been approved at
UMD and start to consider which courses you might take abroad. If there are courses that haven’t been
approved, look into getting them reviewed at UMD so they can count towards your degree.
Utilize the Study Abroad office: We are here to assist you in every step of your experience abroad.
We have friendly student and professional staff with international experience available to answer your
questions. Attend various events & info sessions to learn about specific programs (check out the UMD
Events Calendar online)
Search for programs that match your goals. Start with our website: d.umn.edu/studyabroad. Other
resources: Study Abroad staff, friends and peers, professors, blogs, and your academic advisor.
Apply to a study abroad program and start to prepare and get excited for your experience of a lifetime!
Get social.
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Get Ready to Apply!
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Do research! Consider all aspects of study abroad (locations, coursework, costs, which year to go… etc.)
Talk with a study abroad Peer Advisor…use our website…stop in our office
Discuss with your academic advisor or faculty/staff in your collegiate unit regarding coursework to take abroad
If courses abroad aren’t on the Study Abroad Approved Foreign Course database, request a syllabus and have it
reviewed right away (before you go abroad)
Discuss questions or concerns you have about study abroad with your academic advisor, study abroad staff
and or affiliate program staff
When ready, apply online via the Study Abroad website
If applying to an Affiliate Program, apply directly to that program and the UMD Study Abroad office
simultaneously (or immediately after you are accepted) to ensure the necessary pre-departure forms are
complete for both the affiliate and UMD Study Abroad
Complete all paperwork via your online study abroad application checklist
Apply for FAFSA & Scholarships
Start saving money
Research the country & culture where you will study abroad
Attend Pre-Departure Orientation and/or complete Pre-Departure materials
for your program