Study Abroad participants often call their experiences "life changing." UMass Lowell students have studied in 25 countries and we have partnerships with 120 institutions around the world. Read the news and meet our students.
In this global economy, all students should take advantage of the opportunities that studying abroad can offer them — a chance to experience another culture, travel, meet people from all over the world and possibly learn another language. UMass Lowell students have studied in more than 23 countries. Students who wish to study abroad in their sophomore, junior, or senior year should get started as early as the freshman year with planning a semester, year, or summer abroad.
Study Abroad participants often call their experiences "life changing" and that's not an overstatement. You'll have the opportunity to enhance language skills, complete degree requirements, make an impact on a developing community and build your professional network as borders and boundaries dissolve. Study abroad is a stepping stone on the road to your academic and career goals, providing you the knowledge, perspectives and understanding of yourself in relation to the world.
Meet Our Students
Sam Morgan '27
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
Sam Morgan came to UMass Lowell to study atmospheric science and meteorology. He expanded his education and professional network through experiences with two of the nation’s leading atmospheric sciences organizations.
I was looking for a school with a meteorology major that was close to both public transit and outdoor recreation.
Gabrielle Salvatore '24
Bachelor of Liberal Arts, concentrations in education and psychology
The Bachelor of Liberal Arts program provided Gabrielle Salvatore ’24 with a great foundation for a teaching career.
The longer I was in the program, the more it opened up my eyes to possibilities.
Ted Lagrander '28
Mechanical Engineering
Ted Lagrander studied engineering in Germany over the summer.
This is very unique, very hands-on.
Melanie Khiem '26
Mathematics
Melanie Khiem is exploring career paths for math majors.
My RHSA success coach thought that research might interest me.
Patricia Pham '27
Business Administration (Accounting)
Patricia Pham has been able to explore many interests beyond her accounting studies at UMass Lowell, from running the Book Club and Crochet Club to studying abroad and tutoring.
I don’t think all of this would have happened at another school.
Adolfo Gonzalez Mateo '27
Business (Entrepreneurship Concentration)
Entrepreneurship student Adolfo Gonzalez Mateo built Atlas, an AI platform to help immigrants navigate complex systems.
I want to leverage technology to help people in ways I wish I had growing up.
Elliot Johnson '25
Applied Biomedical Sciences, MPH in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Transfer student Elliot Johnson ’25 built a portfolio of global health, entrepreneurship and public service experiences that shaped his commitment to humanitarian innovation.
When I arrived at UMass Lowell, I was inspired by driven peers and faculty, and I knew that this was the right place for me.
Caroline DeSouza '24
Biological Sciences, Economics
A research opportunity helped Caroline DeSouza see that marine biology was an attainable career.
It’s great to have a mentor who understands what it’s like to be a woman in biology.
Suhani Karki '26
Applied Biomedical Sciences
Suhani Karki has taken advantage of all that UML offers, from study abroad and student clubs to research.
The Applied Biomedical Sciences program bridges science and health care, emphasizing how biological systems connect to overall well-being.
Matthew Levenson '19
Criminal Justice
Criminal justice major Matt Levenson loves an adventure and a challenge—and he’s bent on seizing every opportunity he can while at UMass Lowell.
Whenever you’ve got an opportunity, you’ve got to take advantage of it.
