Theme of the Month—Short-term Programs
Study Abroad in Mexico
Improve your Spanish in small classes with dynamic and attentive teachers. Live with a host family. Immerse yourself in the culture of Mexico. Visit ancient Aztec ruins. Explore the Palacio de Cortes and the murals of Diego Rivera.
Design & Food in Singapore
Experience Singaporean food and design by visiting markets, restaurants, hawker centers, immersive attractions, and design companies to understand the intersections between design and food.
Music, Play, & Special Education in Ghana
Interact, listen, and observe while learning about the importance of the arts in Ghana’s education system.
Long known as one of France’s most sporty cities, Montpellier is an ideal place to learn about French sports culture.
The Learning Abroad Center at the University of Minnesota
LAC International Photo Contest
Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 International Photo & Video Contest!
Start Planning
Complete a First Step Session and meet one-on-one with an adviser to start your journey.
Take the Plunge
Attend an info session to explore learning abroad opportunities.
Experience Italian life and culture, past and present, in the beautiful and lively city of Florence. Learn or improve your Italian while strolling the streets of Michelangelo and Dante. Study art in world-famous museums and work side by side with locals as an intern. Explore contemporary and historical issues facing Italy through excursions around Tuscany, and a study tour to Sicily.
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.