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University of Mary Washington

October 11, 2025

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The world is your classroom. Expand your global horizons and gain once-in-a-lifetime experiences when you study abroad. UMW offers Faculty-Led Programs, led by UMW professors during breaks from the regular academic calendar or during summer sessions. Students may also participate in UMW’s Approved Programs, which provide the opportunity to study abroad for a summer, semester, or year at an international institution. For the same tuition cost as a semester or year at UMW, students can also study abroad through one of our Exchange Programs. Read the reviews below, then contact the Center for International Education to determine which education abroad program is right for you!

Important Dates and Deadlines

UMW Education Abroad Scholarships - Application Deadlines:
October 15 - November 15 for Winter & Spring Programs
February 1 - 20 for Summer & Fall Programs

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Study Abroad Reviews for SIT Study Abroad: Ecuador - Development, Politics and Languages
SIT Study Abroad: Ecuador - Development, Politics and Languages

Study indigenous concepts of sustainability as it intersects with biological diversity, culture, and quality of life in Ecuador.Living in Ecuador, you will experience a mu...

4.8

6 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for SIT Study Abroad: Switzerland - Banking, Finance, and Social Responsibility
SIT Study Abroad: Switzerland - Banking, Finance, and Social Responsibility

Discover the dynamic fusion of macroeconomics and global finance with social responsibility and sustainable business in Switzerland and Greece.Combine your interest in eth...

4.2

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Arcos Learning Abroad in Oaxaca, Mexico (University of Oaxaca)
Arcos Learning Abroad in Oaxaca, Mexico (University of Oaxaca)

Oaxaca is a fascinating colonial city surrounded by lush mountains and indigenous villages. It is an ideal location for Spanish language study and cultural immersion. Stud...

4.5

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for SIT Study Abroad: Spain - Social Movements, Democracy, and Cultural Identity
SIT Study Abroad: Spain - Social Movements, Democracy, and Cultural Identity

In recent decades social movements, protests, and collective action have become central to the political landscape of the Mediterranean. From the program base in Seville a...

4.6

4 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for SIT Study Abroad: IHP - Cities in the 21st Century: People, Planning and Politics
SIT Study Abroad: IHP - Cities in the 21st Century: People, Planning and Politics

Through the prism of social justice, examine how four global cities—New York, Buenos Aires, Barcelona, and Cape Town—work and operate within the global economy. This progr...

4.5

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for DIS Summer in Scandinavia
DIS Summer in Scandinavia
Program Announcement:
Study abroad in Scandinavia for an unforgettable summer. Learn More

DIS Summer in Stockholm or CopenhagenWith DIS, you have the opportunity to study in Copenhagen, Stockholm - or both! Our summer calendar makes it easy to study abroad for ...

4.7

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Arcos Learning Abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina (University of Belgrano)
Arcos Learning Abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina (University of Belgrano)

Buenos Aires is one of the most beautiful cities in Latin America with a vibrant culture and heavy European influence. Buenos Aires boasts a linguistic and cultural richne...

4.8

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for SIT Study Abroad: Switzerland - Global Health and Development Policy
SIT Study Abroad: Switzerland - Global Health and Development Policy

Geneva is the world capital of public health and sustainable development organizations, making it the ideal place to study global health and development policy. Meet with ...

4.2

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for CIEE: Monteverde - Tropical Ecology and Conservation
CIEE: Monteverde - Tropical Ecology and Conservation

Your Tropical Ecology + Conservation program in Monteverde lasts a full semester and features key components including: Three CIEE biology/ecology courses, one Spanish lan...

4.7

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for SIT Study Abroad: IHP Health and Community - Globalization, Culture and Care
SIT Study Abroad: IHP Health and Community - Globalization, Culture and Care

Healthcare practices differ widely around the globe, but health inequities—between economic divides, urban and rural—are increasing everywhere. Across four continents, com...

4.5

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for CIEE: Gaborone - Community Public Health
CIEE: Gaborone - Community Public Health

With one of Africa’s most vital healthcare systems, Botswana is an ideal place to explore regional, social, and scientific health issues. Gain hands-on experience and furt...

5.0

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for SIT Study Abroad: Tanzania - Zanzibar Coastal Ecology and Natural Resource Management
SIT Study Abroad: Tanzania - Zanzibar Coastal Ecology and Natural Resource Management

Zanzibar’s extensive shoreline, unique flora and fauna, and tropical climate are ideal for exploring conservation and management of coral reefs, inter-tidal zones, and man...

5.0

1 review