Become a global citizen. Travel the world, immerse yourself in other cultures and gain a global perspective that will change you and the world.

What are global experiences?

Academic and cultural immersion experiences that expand global perspective and understanding.

By the Numbers

  • 25
    Countries UMass Lowell students have studied in
  • 120
    Partnerships with institutions around the world
  • 2.5
    GPA required to study abroad

Meet Our Students

Sam Morgan.
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.
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UMass Lowell student Melanie Khiem poses with Visiting Lecturer Matthew Beyranevand.
Melanie Khiem '26
Mathematics

Melanie Khiem is exploring career paths for math majors.

My RHSA success coach thought that research might interest me.
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Mars Orfanos with a mountainside behind him.
Mars Orfanos '26
Environmental Science, Architectural Studies

Environmental Science major Mars Orfanos has found numerous opportunities at UMass Lowell to support his career ambitions of designing environmentally sustainable buildings.

I would not be in the same place at another school. Coming here was my best decision.
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Patricia Pham.
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.
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George Dylan Bistany and friends at the Outdoor Adventure program
George Dylan Bistany '19, '20
Electrical Engineering

George Dylan Bistany completed his master’s degree abroad in fall 2019 at the Czech Technical University in Prague.

I think energy is one of the biggest issues we have to face, and I want to use my education to help make that transition to renewables.
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