Programs
Congratulations on making the decision to study abroad! Students at the University of Maryland have a number of options when considering the best way to incorporate an overseas experience into the undergraduate curriculum.
The different types of study abroad programs are organized in the following categories:
Programs sponsored or administered by Maryland's academic departments
Semester and Academic Year Programs
Maryland-in-London (England)*
Maryland-in-Nice (France)*
Maryland-in-Alcala (Spain)*
Maryland-in-Berlin (Germany)
Maryland-in-Rome (Italy)
NEW! Maryland-in-Haifa (Israel)*
NEW! Maryland-in-Shanghai (China)Faculty-led short term programs
Maryland Winter Term Study Abroad Programs*
Maryland Summer Study Abroad Programs*
* Non-Maryland (College Park) students may apply to these programs.
Programs with institutional or organizational arrangements with Maryland
- Programs recognized by Maryland but without any direct sponsorship or arrangement ^
^ Starting in January 2009, students who enroll in non-Maryland (College Park) programs for study abroad will be charged a $400 study abroad fee for a semester or yearlong program, or a $250 fee for a short term (summer or winter) program. This charge will appear directly on student accounts.
# Students who enroll in University of Maryland exchange programs for study abroad will be charged a $250 fee per program. This charge will appear directly on student accounts.
TYPE OF PROGRAM | ACADEMIC CREDIT | FINANCIAL AID | BILLING PROCEDURES | HOW TO APPLY |
Programs sponsored by UM academic departments | At least some resident credit available | Federal, State & University Aid applicable | Program fee is charged to student account | Application available on Study Abroad website Apply directly to Study Abroad Office |
Programs with institutional or organizational arrangements with UM | Transfer credit | Federal, State & University Aid applicable (state aid not available for ACC or Euro Scholars programs) | Program fee is charged to student account. For Exchange Programs, $250 Exchange fee. | Application & instructions available on Study Abroad website Depending on program, apply directly to Study Abroad Office or directly to program sponsor |
Programs recognized by UM but without any direct sponsorship or arrangement | Transfer credit | Federal & University Aid applicable; State Aid not applicable | Student pays program fee directly to provider. $400 or $250 Study Abroad Fee charged to UM student account. | Obtain program approval by Study Abroad Advisor Apply directly to program |