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University of Mary Washington

November 4, 2026

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The world is your classroom. Expand your global horizons and gain once-in-a-lifetime experiences when you study abroad. UMW offers Faculty-Led Programs, led by UMW professors during breaks from the regular academic calendar or during summer sessions. Students may also participate in UMW’s Approved Programs, which provide the opportunity to study abroad for a summer, semester, or year at an international institution. For the same tuition cost as a semester or year at UMW, students can also study abroad through one of our Exchange Programs. Read the reviews below, then contact the Center for International Education to determine which education abroad program is right for you!

Important Dates and Deadlines

UMW Education Abroad Scholarships - Application Deadlines:
October 15 - November 15 for Winter & Spring Programs
February 1 - 20 for Summer & Fall Programs

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Study Abroad Reviews for DIS Summer in Scandinavia
DIS Summer in Scandinavia
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Scandinavia as your home. Europe as your classroom.Build a unique summer that fits your academic interests, your budget, and your schedule. Whether you want to study abroa...

4.7

6 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for WorldStrides Study Abroad in Seoul, South Korea
WorldStrides Study Abroad in Seoul, South Korea
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Seoul is among the largest cities in the world in terms of both population and area, with over 20 million people residing in the metropolitan area. In addition to the uniq...

4.3

14 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for SIT Study Abroad: Portugal - Sustainability and Environmental Justice
SIT Study Abroad: Portugal - Sustainability and Environmental Justice

Explore Portugal’s approach to environmental justice and social equity, challenging conventional ideas about growth, technology, and sustainability. From Lisbon, study urb...

4.3

5 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for SIT Study Abroad: Peru - Indigenous Peoples and Globalization
SIT Study Abroad: Peru - Indigenous Peoples and Globalization

Explore how Indigenous peoples in Peru are adapting and innovating to preserve their cultural values and shape their own future in the face of globalization. With nearly h...

4.8

8 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for SIT Study Abroad: Iceland - Renewable Energy, Technology & Resource Economics (Summer 1)
SIT Study Abroad: Iceland - Renewable Energy, Technology & Resource Economics (Summer 1)

With untapped reserves of geothermal and hydroelectric power, Iceland is the perfect place to study renewable energy and sustainability. You will gain hands-on experience ...

4.4

8 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad: Amsterdam - Psychology & Sciences
IES Abroad: Amsterdam - Psychology & Sciences

Envision yourself in a bio lab or a psychology lecture. Now look around you—you’re surrounded by Dutch and international students. Your classroom isn’t in one of those old...

4.3

12 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for CYA (College Year in Athens) - Summer Program
CYA (College Year in Athens) - Summer Program

Soak up summer in GreeceStudents interested in short-term, intensive study abroad are invited to take advantage of our summer program, which offers unique, experience-base...

4.7

9 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for SIT Study Abroad: Ecuador - Comparative Ecology and Conservation
SIT Study Abroad: Ecuador - Comparative Ecology and Conservation

You will live like a biologist as you explore the Amazon basin, the Andes, cloud forests, Pacific Ocean coastline, and the Galápagos Islands of Ecuador—unique climatic nic...

4.9

7 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for SIT Study Abroad: Iceland - Climate Change and the Arctic
SIT Study Abroad: Iceland - Climate Change and the Arctic

Study the impact of climate change on Arctic ecosystems and societies while exploring Iceland’s dramatic landscapes. Visit renewable energy centers, glaciers, volcanoes, f...

4.7

7 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for SIT Study Abroad: South Africa - International Relations in the Global South
SIT Study Abroad: South Africa - International Relations in the Global South

Starting in Mozambique before traveling to Durban, South Africa, you will get an introduction to South Afr...

4.6

6 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for SIT Study Abroad: Belgrade, Budapest, and Vienna - Comparative European Perspectives on Conflict and Democracy
SIT Study Abroad: Belgrade, Budapest, and Vienna - Comparative European Perspectives on Conflict and Democracy

Spend your semester in three European capitals and analyze Europe’s complex challenges around war, peace, and democracy. Examine the war in Ukraine, mass migration, refuge...

4.6

7 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for ICCS / Centro: Rome - The Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies in Rome
ICCS / Centro: Rome - The Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies in Rome

The Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies in Rome (ICCS) was established in 1965 by representatives of ten American colleges and universities; the number of member ...

4.7

6 reviews