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
Kieran Scofidio '25
Business (Marketing and Management)
Kieran Scofidio discovered a passion for travel and international business at UMass Lowell.
Having these opportunities to travel has made me realize that it’s accessible.
Jenna Kapp '19
Peace and Conflict Studies
Peace and Conflict Studies major Jenna Kapp has taken advantage of nearly every opportunity that’s come her way on campus. Now she’s finding more abroad.
I’ve tried to make the most of my opportunities at UMass Lowell. I love this university and all these things I get to do.
Ted Lagrander '28
Mechanical Engineering
Ted Lagrander studied engineering in Germany over the summer.
This is very unique, very hands-on.
Fidel Castro '25
Computer Engineering
Honors transfer student Fidel Castro wants to make a name for himself in the field of nanotechnology manufacturing.
I want to bring technology into business, to help businesses grow and develop.
Gabriela Boscaja '15
Management and Finance
Boscaja's choice to attend college close to home gave her the opportunity to travel across the globe, making connections that will serve her well after graduation.
I wouldn't have had the same opportunities and built my strong relationships at a different college.
David Levenson '25
Psychology
David Levenson’s Mock Trial team experience led to a real legal internship.
The opportunities I’m getting through Mock Trial are so exciting.
Stephanie Ceballos '25
Biochemistry
Whether studying abroad or conducting research, Stephanie Ceballos is making the most out of her UMass Lowell experience.
Joining a club is a good way to feel part of the UMass Lowell community.
Maddie Gear '24
Marketing
Maddie Gear’s favorable first impression of UML steered her to a marketing co-op position at CarGurus.
I’m so excited to apply the skills that I’ve learned in my business classes.
Kevin Harrington '25
French
Kevin Harrington’s love of the French language has translated into transformative academic research and a semester abroad in France.
I want to do what Prof. (Mercédès) Baillargeon does: academic research, publishing and teaching.
Emoni Baffour '18
Management
Studying abroad in London convinced business student Emoni Baffour ’18 to return to the UK for graduate school and pursue her passion for a career in the fashion industry.
I want to make a positive mark on the world as much as I can. And I can definitely say that I did that here in every way I could.
