Learn a Foreign Language

Learning a language is more than knowing how to speak, read, or write it. It is a window into the lives, habits, fears, hopes, and dreams of its native speakers. From in-depth study to casual conversation, you can take advantage of UMD’s rich language learning opportunities:

• School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Degree Programs 
• Arabic Flagship Program 
• Persian Flagship Program 
• Language House 
• Study of Languages not otherwise taught at UMD (FOLA) 
• Confucius Institute at Maryland Chinese Language Courses 
• Summer Language Institute for Arabic and Persian

• Language Partner Program (LPP)
• Browse the UMD catalog for approved language courses

Other ways to globalize your experience on campus:

• Global Classrooms
• Global Fellows in Washington, DC
• Living-Learning Communities
• Engage With the International Campus Community
• Academic Programs with an International Focus
• Featured Academic Program: Global Studies Minor