Affordable Programs
Study abroad may be more affordable than you think.
We design study abroad programs with affordability in mind to meet the needs of all UMD students. In some cases, studying abroad for a semester costs less than a semester in College Park!
Don't forget to explore Education Abroad and National Scholarships to help offset the cost of study abroad.
Semester Programs
Hoping to spend a semester or even a year abroad? Explore some of our most affordable semester-long options:
Program Name |
Estimated Cost of Attendance* |
UMD Estimated Cost of Attendance 2023-24 (In-State, On-Campus) |
UMD Estimated Cost of Attendance 2023-24 (Out-of-State, On-Campus) |
|---|---|---|---|
Maryland-in-Sevilla (Spanish language prerequisites required for participation) |
$17,995 |
$15,442.5 |
$29,843 |
Maryland-in-Nice (French language prerequisites required for participation) |
$22,652 |
$15,442.5 |
$29,843 |
$23,592 |
$15,442.5 |
$29,843 |
|
$24,260 |
$15,442.5 |
$29,843 |
|
$24,313 |
$15,442.5 |
$29,843 |
*Costs include estimated out-of-pocket expenses and varied billable costs, including flight, Education Abroad fee, insurance, and passport. Please refer to each program brochure for a comprehensive breakdown of costs.
Exchanges
When you participate in a University exchange program, you pay the equivalent of your UMD tuition (regardless if you are in- or out-of-state)! Exchanges are one of the most affordable study abroad options and will allow you to take advantage of excellent academic programs at universities around the globe.
Education Abroad also offers a $1,000 waiver to all UMD exchange participants who do not currently receive full tuition scholarship or benefits.
Affiliate Programs
Education Abroad partners with organizations like University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) to offer UMD students additional affordable programs in locations around the world. Explore USAC programs in Costa Rica, Chile, South Africa, Thailand, China, Germany and more!
Short Term Programs
Perhaps you are hoping to take advantage of winter, spring or summer break to study abroad during winter, spring or summer break. Below are a few of our most affordable short term programs:
*Prices include estimated out of pocket expenses and varied billable costs, including flight, Education Abroad fee, insurance, and passport. Please refer to each program brochure for a comprehensive breakdown of costs.
