UWM student smiling in front of Brazilian lake on a sunny day

Take your education global! UWM offers study abroad programs that are well-supported and affordable, designed to help you stay on track for graduation. Our role is to help you find an option that matches your goals, fuels your curiosity and fits seamlessly with your degree.  

Group of UWM students in front of a waterfall in Costa Rica
UWM study abroad students in Japan eating a cold sweet treat
Three students on a Japanese study abroad program in front of cherry blossoms
UWM English major Max studying abroad at the University of Birmingham
Female students in the UK in front of body of water

How Study Abroad Works

  • Earn credits for your major, minor or elective requirements.
  • Financial aid can be used toward program costs.
  • Take courses in English and explore new languages along the way.
  • Pick your pace: UWM offers short-term, semester and yearlong options.
  • Get personalized support from start to finish.

Why Study Abroad

  • Earn credit without delaying your graduation: Take courses that count toward your degree while exploring a new place.
  • Gain a competitive edge for job and grad school applications: International experience shows you’re motivated, curious and ready for new challenges.
  • Develop real‑world skills employers want: Learn to adapt, communicate across cultures and think critically.
  • Expand your worldview and build global connections: Meet people from around the world and form lasting friendships and networks.
  • Grow your confidence: Gain independence as you navigate life in a new country.

How Study Abroad Pays Off


90%say study abroad helped build job skills
25%higher starting salaries for study abroad grads
90%of employers seek language skills beyond English

*stats by The Forum on Education Abroad, NAFSA, UC Merced

Study Abroad Stories

Two female students posing with umbrellas on Japan program abroad

Even in a place so different from everything I’m used to, I found a true sense of belonging. My biggest takeaway was enjoying the small parts of life; I took the long way home just to enjoy Japan’s beautiful surroundings.”

– Bella, Global Studies, Japan

Male student in front of the Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey in France

“I now feel more confident in unfamiliar environments and more willing to take risks. I’ve learned how culture influences everything – how people work, rest, eat, and connect – and it’s given me a new perspective on the world.”

– Jermaine, Finance, France

Study abroad students with dogs in a cafe in Bangkok, Thailand

I loved all of the little interactions I had with the locals. The people of Thailand were so open and accepting. This experience has helped me broaden my horizons and understanding of other cultures.”

– Daniel, Accounting, Thailand

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