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

Elliot Johnson delivers a presentation as he points to a diagram entitled "Sanitation Workflow."
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.
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Daphne Shakira Naut posing on a mountain during study abroad with views of rocky, snowy mountains in the background
Daphne Shakira Naut '20
Political Science & Philosophy

Honors College student Daphne Shakira Naut was already fluent in two languages and had started on two more by the time she finished high school. Here at UML, she’s picked up a fifth language and studied abroad three times – all while supporting herself.

Languages are like M&Ms. You just keep adding more.
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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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UMass Lowell student Andre DiFilippo skydives
Andre DiFilippo '19
Marketing & Management

After making his mark at UML as Student Government Association president, Manning School of Business senior Andre DiFilippo is excited to get started on a sales career.

I’m thankful every day that I chose UMass Lowell. Seeing how much I’ve personally grown and how much the university has grown in my four years here has been unbelievable.
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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.
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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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Suhani Karki points to a bulletin board that say "Welcome to the Honors College."
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.
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Hailey Appiah-Opoku.
Hailey Appiah-Opoku '25
Business (concentrations in management information systems and entrepreneurship)

Hailey Appiah-Opoku came to UMass Lowell determined to build a future in tech and entrepreneurship, and she’s gained the tools, confidence and community to do just that.

I love UMass Lowell. I'm so grateful for all the opportunities I've had here.
Read More About Hailey Appiah-Opoku 
Anthony Amatucci sits at a table with an open laptop and gavel during a UMass Lowell Model United Nations meeting.
Anthony Amatucci '25
Economics and Political Science

Honors College student Anthony Amatucci leads the UML Marching Band and the Model U.N. team – and still finds time for a double major, a minor and research.

I always try to find fun in every aspect of what I do.
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Twins Jessica and Jennifer Dossantos
Jennifer Dossantos '23
Business

Honors College student Jennifer Dossantos is majoring in business because she’s inspired by her mom.

I wanted to have a major where I could have versatility, so business seemed like a good option.
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