Earthquake in Thailand: March 28, 2025
The Learning Abroad Center, in conjunction with the University's Office of International Health, Safety & Compliance, is closely monitoring the recent earthquake in Thailand. All UofM students currently studying in Thailand are safe and accounted for. We will continue to monitor the situation and consult with our partners on the ground.
Travel Update—South Korea: December 3, 2024
The University of Minnesota is aware of the current civil unrest and declaration of martial law in South Korea. The International Health, Safety, and Compliance team is actively monitoring the situation in conjunction with the Learning Abroad Center.
We have reached out to UofM students currently in South Korea, and we are in contact with our international travel assistance providers and resources. We will continue to monitor developments.
Earthquake in Taiwan: April 3, 2024
The Learning Abroad Center, in conjunction with the University's Office of International Health, Safety & Compliance, is closely monitoring the recent earthquake in Taiwan. All UofM students currently studying in Taiwan are safe and accounted for. We will continue to monitor the situation and consult with our partners on the ground.
State of Emergency in Ecuador: January 10, 2024
The Learning Abroad Center, in conjunction with the University's International Health and Safety team, is closely monitoring the situation in Ecuador. The current president has declared a 60-day state of emergency, which includes a curfew and increased police and military presence, in an effort to prevent any further violence. The Learning Abroad Center has been in touch with our partner staff in Ecuador and all current students and staff are safe. At this time, current and future education and programming in Ecuador is continuing with minor adjustments, but we will continue to monitor the situation and consult with our partners on the ground.
Earthquake in Japan: January 8, 2024
The Learning Abroad Center, in conjunction with the University's Office of International Health, Safety & Compliance, is closely monitoring the recent earthquake in Japan. We will continue to monitor the situation and consult with our partners on the ground.
Safety Update—Israel: October 12, 2023
While the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has been a partner with the University of Minnesota for many years, no students are approved for study abroad or other University-purpose travel in Israel until further notice given the state of war and the cessation of travel insurance by our provider of coverage for faculty and students.