Welcome UST Students!

Study abroad is an amazing journey. Each year over 800 UST students study abroad, and they will tell you it was one of the best things they did while a student here.

The International Education Center staff will assist you in:

• Deciding where to study abroad
• Choosing courses that fit your goals
• Preparing you to make the most of your time abroad

From studying business in London to visiting the Galapagos Islands, St. Thomas offers study abroad programs to meet your personal and academic needs. To start your journey, come to a First Step session!

Choose from short-term or semester/year opportunities.

It's not IF... it's WHEN
Study Abroad!

"On top of that, for anyone studying a language, being able to speak the language outside of the classroom speeds up your knowledge of that language exponentially."
"Costa Rica is not a developed nation and it was great to see people who are satisfied in life without all of the possessions we think are necessary."
"I have actually taken all of my courses abroad to fulfill requirements - they just happened to be in exotic locations."
"This was the first time I was "given" a city and told to explore"
"How many times do you get the chance to fulfill general education requirements in Rome?"
"A wise old man from Belize once told me that he has not worn shoes in over twenty years. Take your shoes off for a while and view things from his perspective."
"From this, I realized just how important it is to explore and travel new lands and to discover the infinite opportunities there are in the world for me." "Studying abroad opens your eyes to many new opportunities and possibilities.  Before I went, I did not realize what a bubble I lived in."