The Maryville College Education Abroad program gives students the opportunity to participate on a life-changing experience.  Our programs offer students the opportunity to:

Gain a new perspective, study abroad

  • Live and learn alongside locals
  • Build real connections and gain a true understanding of what it is like to live in another culture
  • Be part of an international community of over 300 institutions that work together to provide students with education abroad experiences
  • Have access to affordable, high quality programs
  • Earn academic credit in all fields of study for time spent in another country.

Students can study abroad on a travel study program with MC faculty and students, or can stay for a few weeks during the summer and take classes on a specific topic or another language.  Students can spend a semester or year taking classes one wouldn’t normally get a chance to take.  Education abroad is an amazing opportunity to become intimately engaged in another culture by living it every day, and to also reflect on one’s own values and ideas.

MC students can browse by type below:

You may choose to study abroad in English or in the native language of your host countries.  Semester or year-long programs are opportunities to be fully immersed in a university in another country.

Are you eligible?  Programs generally require a GPA of 2.75. (some higher)

Semester/Year-Long Study Abroad

Dollarsign Are you on a budget?? – semester exchanges are often your best deal!

 

Already know what you want to about semester abroad?

(Faculty-Led Programs – May or Spring Break)

These 10-21 day programs are led by Maryville College faculty and fulfill many Maryville College requirements. Programs are offered in different countries and different field of study each year.  No GPA requirement.

 

Travel Study Program Information

“Traveling to another country, especially one very different from your own, is a truly incredible and irreplaceable experience, and I plan to do so many more times.”
-MC in Costa Rica participant.

Summer Study Abroad Program Information

Study Abroad: 

Learn a language. Study a specific topic. Summer programs are designed to give you two, three, four, five, six, 8 or 12 weeks in another country.  You can find the option of your dreams through one of our partners!

  • ISEP Summer Programs
  • BarcelonaSAE
  • University of Roehampton
  • Universite de Caen
  • Harlaxton Manor
  • CEA Study Abroad Summer Programs
  • ISA Summer Programs
  • CISAbroad Summer Programs

Intern and Service Learning Abroad: 

Opportunities for EVERY major!

  • InternHQ/VolunteerHQ
  • Kaya Responsible Travel
  • CEA Study Abroad
  • and more…

Dollar sign On a budget, but want an internship abroad? – look at InternHQ!

Are you eligible?  GPA requirements vary by program.  Average minimum is 2.5.

  • Every summer:  Look at our Summer Service Programs
  • May-term 2024: Bonner/WRC 370 Program Abroad in Costa Rica – this course will also count for your CD domain requirement.
  • May-term 2022: Bonners in Puerto Rico
  • Examples of past programs:
    • May-term 2019: Travel Study Program to Peru
    • Alternative Spring Break 2019: MC in Cabo Verde with Circle K
    • Summer (May) 2017: Dominican Republic Summer Program (with Bonner Scholars)
    • Summer 2015:  Two weeks in Costa Rica with Bonner Scholars

  • Various programs available
  • Options to take 1-2 courses as part of courseload
  • Options to do a virtual internship as part of courseload
  • Some programs are free or low cost
  • Others have an estimated cost of $1200-1500/semester

Maryville College offers opportunities for students to study or intern in various locations around the country.  For current partnerships and opportunities to Study Away look no further!

Maryville College Athletics works hard to develop programs abroad for athletes to travel as part of their NCAA athletic program.

Examples of past programs include:

  • Spring Break 2017: Maryville College Soccer  – Western Europe
  • Winter 2017: Maryville College Baseball – Dominican Republic
  • 2018-19: MC Scots Softball Team – Costa Rica (tentative)
  • 2018-19: MC Scots Volleyball Team – Europe (Czech Republic, Austria, Croatia, Slovenia, Italy)

For more information:

The Maryville College Concert Choir takes their annual choir tour abroad every few years!

For more information:

Deadlines:

Study Abroad Application

  • October 1: Travel Study Programs (Spring Break & May-term programs)
  • November 15: Fall, Academic Year programs 
    (apply 1 year in advance)
  • February 15: Summer Education Abroad Programs (study/intern/service-learning)
  • April 15: Spring study abroad programs (apply 1 year in advance)

Scholarship Application

  • October 1: Spring Semester & Travel Study (May/spring break) abroad programs
  • March 1: Fall, Summer, or Academic Year programs

NON-AFFILIATED PROGRAMS INFORMATION

Not finding what you are looking for?  Be sure to read our non-affiliated programs information.

Student Profile:

Zaya - Austria

My experience in Austria  was fully personal one. One of self understanding and expression. My university lifestyle was very much active and discovered parts of me that I forgot over the years. The newness and unknownness of the city gave me fresh eyes to see myself, my past, and my possibilities. I was always a wanderer looking for new cafes, antique shops and art stores, and my time in Graz tuned my wanderer back into me offering beautiful spots around the city. The classes were engaging, but it also allowed me such freedom to explore outside the classroom, and develop a sense of life with career, hobbies, and friendships. I was able to see my classroom discussions being practiced everyday and being able to meet people to discuss their personal journey in sustainability and environmental studies as Austria is one of the best in this area. I used to dance competitively when I was in Mongolia, but I gave up on my dancing once I started college. In Graz, I started dancing Salsa with my friends and took Argentine Tango classes from the university courses outside my major studies. My time in Graz reminded me how much I enjoy dancing and how much I get out of it. Dancing in Graz gave me energy and confidence, and my brain was always ready to take my classes with eagerness and enthusiasm. I started learning guitar on my own and it encouraged me to continue my creative hobbies. I want to tell everyone that I learned how important it is to nourish our creative hobbies as they keep our mind and body awake. Even if dancing is not your thing, the atmosphere with people from all backgrounds with different nationality, different languages, and different professions relaxing and finding a new hobby connects you with others and teaches you to take a look at life with humility and simplicity. I think in a time of daily stress, pressure of society and successes, and mental illnesses such a simple atmosphere takes a lot off your shoulders.
Enkhzaya Amarjargal