There are several options for semester or year long study abroad programs for University of Maryland students. These are organized in the following categories:
Programs sponsored by Maryland's academic departments
Maryland-in-London (England)*
Maryland-in-Nice (France)*
Maryland-in-Alcala (Spain)*
Maryland-in-Berlin (Germany)
* Non-Maryland students may apply to these programs.
Programs with institutional or organizational arrangements with Maryland
Study Abroad in Sevilla - Not available Fall 2008
Study in Rome (Towson University) ^
Programs recognized by Maryland but without any direct sponsorship or arrangement ^
^ Starting in January 2009, students who enroll in non-UM (College Park) programs for semester study abroad will be charged a $400 fee. Students who enroll in University of Maryland exchange programs for study abroad will be charged a $250 fee per program. This charge will appear directly on student accounts.
TYPE OF PROGRAM | ACADEMIC CREDIT | FINANCIAL AID | BILLING PROCEDURES | HOW TO APPLY |
Programs sponsored by UM academic departments | At least some resident credit available | Federal, State & University Aid applicable | Program fee is charged to student account | Application available on Study Abroad website Apply directly to Study Abroad Office |
Programs with institutional or organizational arrangements with UM | Transfer credit | Federal, State & University Aid applicable (state aid not available for ACC or Euro Scholars programs) | Program fee is charged to student account. For Exchange Programs, $250 Exchange fee. | Application & instructions available on Study Abroad website Depending on program, apply directly to Study Abroad Office or directly to program sponsor |
Programs recognized by UM but without any direct sponsorship or arrangement | Transfer credit | Federal & University Aid applicable; State Aid not applicable | Student pays program fee directly to provider. $400 Study Abroad Fee charged to UM student account. | Obtain program approval by Study Abroad Advisor Apply directly to program |