UMW recognizes it cannot provide the variety of programs needed for all students’ academic, linguistic and cultural needs. Education abroad providers and direct enrollment in international universities offer valuable learning alternatives to UMW Faculty-Led or Partner Programs.
Below are a list of education abroad programs and overseas univeristities with which UMW is affiliated.
Education Abroad Programs
| Study Abroad Provider | Destinations Available | |
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Academic Studies Abroad (ASA) | Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Peru, Scotland, Spain |
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Advanced Studies in England (ASE) | England (UK) |
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Academic Programs International (API) | Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, England, France, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Poland, Qatar, Scotland, Spain, UAE |
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American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) | Australia, Austria, Botswana, Brazil, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Peru, Russia, S. Africa, Spain, Turkey, Multi-Country, Internships |
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Athena Study Abroad | Australia, England, Greece, Italy, Internships |
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CAPA International Education | Australia, China, England, Italy, Turkey |
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Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies, Oxford | England (UK) |
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Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA) | Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, S. Africa, Spain, Internships |
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Global Learning Semesters (GLS) | Argentina, China, Cyprus, England, France, India, Italy, Spain, Multi-country |
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GlobaLinks Learning Abroad | Australia, Chile, China, Czech Republic, England, Fiji, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Scotland, Singapore, S. Korea, Thailand, Wales, Internships |
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Global Student Experience (GSE) | Argentina, England, France, Italy |
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Institute for the International Education of Students Abroad (IES) | Argentina, Australia, Austria, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, England, EU, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, S. Africa, Spain, Internships |
| International Studies Abroad (ISA) | Argentina, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, England, France, India, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Morocco, N. Ireland, Panama, Peru, S. Korea, Spain, Internships | |
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The Education Abroad Network (TEAN) | Australia, Cambodia, China, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand |
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Sol Education Abroad | Argentina, Costa Rica, Mexico, Spain |
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Study Abroad Italy (SAI) | Italy, England |
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Sungshin Women’s University (SSWU) | Korea |
Students may also wish to use search engines to explore further and learn the benefits that other programs offer. Check out: Studyabroad.com, Goabroad.com, and IIEPassport.org.
Please note these affiliated programs are offered by “non-UMW” education abroad providers and overseas universities. All credit earned for these programs must be approved using a UMW Course Approval Form and will appear as transfer credit on the student’s transcript. Students must earn a “C” or better in order for any credits to transfer, and credit will not be granted for study abroad credits that are not previously approved by UMW.















