University of St. Thomas’s study abroad programs extend learning beyond the classroom and country borders. As they journey through the world, the program participants discover diverse cultures, create lasting friendships, gain a global perspective and discover their purpose. We offer programs at various destinations and for all undergraduate majors. There are two types of programs as detailed below. For more information, please refer to www.stthom.edu/studyabroad or contact studyabroad@stthom.edu.
Individual Exchange Programs
UST’s Individual exchange programs allow undergraduate students to study for one semester or for an academic year at one of UST’s partner universities abroad. We have partnerships with universities around the world and the current list can be found at www.stthom.edu/studyabroad. Although some local language proficiency is encouraged, it’s not required at most of our partner universities as they offer courses in English. Courses taken at partner universities are considered in residence at UST and the grades are posted to equivalent UST courses. Students continue to pay UST tuition and fees during the exchange programs and the programs don’t impact their existing financial aid. At least one year of study at UST, good academic standing and good disciplinary standing is required to apply. Participating students are responsible to consult with their financial aid advisor to plan financially for their study abroad programs. A study abroad advisor will advise students on additional study abroad scholarship opportunities. While opportunities for graduate students are limited, some may be eligible for some exchange programs.
Faculty-Led Group Programs
The University of St. Thomas offers numerous opportunities each year for students to study abroad with their fellow UST students as part of a course. Some faculty-led programs offer graduate courses. These programs are led by UST faculty members, usually last 1-3 weeks, and occur during the winter break, spring break, or the summer. They consist of on–campus course requirements prior to departure as well as lectures and excursions abroad. The faculty-led study abroad course offerings and their locations vary from year to year. Students are responsible for the course tuition that is typically included in the flat rate tuition for fall and spring semesters and the determined trip cost for each program. Eligibility include good disciplinary standing and any applicable course pre-requisites. Visit www.stthom.edu/studyabroad to view the current list or contact studyabroad@stthom.edu.