The Learning Abroad Center at the University of Minnesota
Explore Your Options
Going abroad is often the single most memorable and rewarding activity of your four years.
Explore Kenyan culture and how physical activities can empower youth in urban and rural areas.
Learning Abroad Resources
Get Started
Complete a First Step session. Research program options, then schedule a Learning Abroad Center advising appointment to discuss your interests and goals.
Academic Planning
A variety of resources are available to help you identify a program to stay on track to graduate.
Financial Resources
Explore scholarships and learn how to accurately compare program costs. Schedule a Financial Aid Preview Meeting to get an estimate of available aid before applying to a program.
Explore Our Programs
Choose from a wide variety of destinations and program types.
Registration & Credit
You'll receive a full range of advising and support services—including program selection, academic planning, registration, credit, scholarships, on-site professional staff, culture learning, and career planning.
Apply
- Start your program application today.
- Complete a non-UofM student scholarship application.
- Check with your home institution for billing and financial aid questions.
Study international development in Ecuador—a country with a blend of indigenous and Spanish colonial influences—while improving your Spanish language skills. The program includes a six-week internship or research project with a grassroots organization focused on entrepreneurship, health, human rights, or sustainability.
