Study Abroad

Study abroad student gazing at beautiful church

Be an Engaged Global Citizen in the Service of Truth.

As technology makes the world smaller, our ability to function successfully and empathetically in the global community is more important than ever. Our study abroad offerings, which range from one-week to semester-long programs, give you an immersive experience in a foreign culture.

Whether you choose to attend our Rome campus, take a faculty-led trip (past destinations include Israel, China, and Ireland), or participate in a medical mission to Peru, you’ll gain an international perspective of “leadership in the service of truth.”

Group of students in front of St. Peter’s in Rome.

Study in Rome

Study in Mary’s campus in the Eternal City, a short bus ride from Saint Peter’s Square.

Students exploring William Shakespeare’s childhood home in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon on a faculty-led trip

Faculty-Led Trips

Broaden your experience with an intensive — and fun — for-credit summer program.

Two students carrying flour during a service trip in Peru.

Service Trips

Practice virtuous leadership as you serve others and discover new cultures.

Exterior of Mary College at ASU location in Tempe, AZ

Study in Arizona

Want to stay stateside but still broaden your horizons? Spend a semester at Arizona State University and experience life at a Research 1 institution.

Cecilia Rabaey

Everyone says that studying abroad is a life-changing experience, but that is not just a trite saying. My semester in Rome really did change the way that I see the world and opened my eyes to desires and possibilities that I had not considered before. I received so much from the staff, the chaplaincy, and the city itself that gave me the courage to live a more virtuous and dynamic life.

Cecilia Rabaey, '24

Interested in Applying?

Current students can apply for the University of Mary's study abroad programs once they have their login information for my.umary.edu. Applications for study abroad programs are completed and submitted through Canvas. Please refer to the Global Studies portal on my.umary.edu under My Academics and select the program you wish to apply for using the self-enrollment link. Log in using your UMary credentials and get started!

Have Questions?

To learn more, click the button below or contact the Office of Global Studies at 701-355-8010.