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Study Abroad

Discover a world of opportunity

St. Thomas opens a world of opportunity when you study abroad. With over 300 different program options in more than 50 countries, there are endless opportunities to make your study abroad experience your own.

Whether you participate in one of our many J-Term programs, spend a semester with St. Thomas faculty in London or Rome, or study in one of our other affiliate programs, you’ll build career potential by gaining new perspectives in history, language and culture.

Study Abroad Fair

Save the date for the Spring Study Abroad Fair! Join us on February 15th from 11:30 – 1:30 in the Anderson Student Center to learn about the many study abroad opportunities that await! The Office of Study Abroad will be joined by our affiliate and on-campus partners. St. Thomas J-Term 2025 courses will be announced at the fair, so be sure to stop by!

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Why Study Abroad?

With programs available for every St. Thomas major and semester abroad costs comparable to studying on campus, study abroad is for everyone. Take courses to develop hard skills towards your future career and learn how to view the world from a global perspective.

Why Study Abroad?
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How to Study Abroad

From choosing a program to, early planning, and fulfilling degree requirements, there is a lot to consider as you plan to study abroad. Our office is ready to help you prepare to explore the world and take advantage of the global learning opportunities St. Thomas has to offer.

Planning Guides
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Explore Programs

To ensure that you can find a program that fits both your academic and personal goals, we offer a wide range of program models. On all programs, credits will transfer to St. Thomas and financial aid may be applicable.

Study Abroad Programs

Costs and Aid

The cost of studying abroad for a semester is comparable to the cost of studying on campus and most students are able to use their scholarships, grants and loans to help cover the costs of tuition and housing for any semester study abroad program.
Costs and Aid

Scholarships

The Office of Study Abroad manages a portfolio of scholarships for those students participating in university-approved off-campus programs. All students are encouraged to apply, even if their approval for a program is not yet confirmed.
Study Abroad Scholarships

Health and Safety

Your personal safety is very important to our staff. We continually assess risk associated with local and global health, safety, and security for all University-approved study abroad programs and ensure that all programs meet Forum on Education Abroad standards.
Health and Safety

Diversity and Identity

St. Thomas strives to holistically support all students as they study abroad. Aspects of personal identity, such as race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, disability or religion may be perceived differently in a new cultural context.
Diversity and Identity Abroad

Study Abroad Policies

St. Thomas Study Abroad student policies and procedures contain valuable information about academic eligibility, policies for participation, registration, financial aid matters, and pre-departure and return considerations.

All students, regardless of program, must follow the same policies for participation in off-campus study.

Study Abroad Policies

Student Testimonial

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Anna Puhek ’23

“There’s so many cultural norms that you just take for granted. Living in Minnesota my whole life, but getting to go to England, getting to go to Italy and travel around there, it really shows you different ways of life and how things that you like aren’t always the same everywhere else.”