Make the World Part of Your Story
Travel internationally, earn credit toward your degree and experience new places, cultures and perspectives alongside your Maryville education.
There's more to learn when more of the world becomes your classroom.
Experience another culture firsthand, see familiar ideas from a new perspective and make memories that become part of your Maryville story.
See the world from somewhere new
Experience different cultures, communities and perspectives in ways that go far beyond the classroom.
Grow your perspective
Study Abroad can build confidence, independence and adaptability while giving you a broader understanding of the world and your place in it.
Make it part of your story
Return with new friendships, stories, perspectives and experiences that stay with you long after the trip ends.
“As the trip progressed, I became increasingly comfortable with being uncomfortable, learning to embrace challenges, adapt to new environments, and make the most of every opportunity.”
Grace Austin, Interior Design
Three ways to go.
Maryville University offers a range of Study Abroad programs to fit students' needs and schedules.
Short-Term Programs
Experience another culture, earn credit and fit Study Abroad into a shorter part of your academic year.
You’ll travel with Maryville faculty and fellow students.Signature Programs
Spend more time living, learning and exploring in established Maryville Study Abroad destinations.
You’ll travel with Maryville faculty and fellow students.Semester Programs
Make international study an extended part of your Maryville experience through Maryville's Study Abroad agency partners.
Your next classroom might be somewhere completely new.
Signature Programs run in standing locations each year. Short Term Programs vary by year. Dates are tentative.
Signature Programs
London, United Kingdom
Business and Healthcare Focus
May 16–June 5, 2027
Florence, Italy
Culture, Food
May 19–June 18, 2027
Oxford, United Kingdom
Personalized Study
July 4–30, 2027
Short Term Programs
Seoul, South Korea
Language and Culture · 3 weeks
May 22–June 12, 2027
Dublin and Galway, Ireland
Marketing and History/Culture · 2 weeks
May 22–June 2, 2026
This is what Study Abroad looks like.
Real moments from Maryville Study Abroad experiences — the places students see, the people they meet and the memories they bring home.
“Friendships are forged, memories are made, and students begin to think of themselves as global citizens.”
Caren Schlossberg Wood, Director of the Foundations and Studio Art
Yes, Study Abroad can fit into your Maryville degree plan.
Study Abroad can become part of your Maryville academic plan. We'll help you think through the right timing, courses, credits and financial considerations.
A bigger world can become part of their Maryville education.
Study Abroad gives students the chance to experience new cultures, perspectives and communities while continuing their academic journey at Maryville.
Along the way, faculty see students build confidence, independence, adaptability and a broader understanding of the world.
Maryville faculty are deeply engaged in creating meaningful Study Abroad experiences, and international partners have specifically recognized their dedication to students.
Questions? Talk with the Office of Study AbroadWill Study Abroad fit into their degree?
Many Study Abroad courses can fulfill MCORE or elective requirements, and some may apply to the major. Planning with Maryville is important because every degree path is different.
Can financial aid be used?
Students taking 6 credits for study abroad can use 529 funds for program costs (tuition and housing costs) and may be able to access their financial aid package to support their participation. Families should also plan for airfare, food and incidental expenses.
What does my student gain from going?
Faculty describe students returning with greater confidence, independence and adaptability, along with new friendships, cultural understanding and a wider perspective on themselves and the world.
What about health, safety and travel logistics?
Our study abroad programs prioritize student health and safety through comprehensive orientation, local emergency partnerships, and strict adherence to international health, safety and travel guidelines.
Your Study Abroad experience can start here.
Explore what interests you
See destinations, program lengths and academic focuses.
Find where it fits
Talk with Maryville about your degree plan, timing and available courses.
Start planning
Discuss costs, financial aid, program details and next steps with Study Abroad.
Start with a conversation.
Whether you already have a destination in mind or you're just beginning to explore, the Study Abroad team can help you find the opportunities that fit your Maryville experience.
Where will you go?
Explore what's possible and discover where your Maryville education could take you next.