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Studying Abroad

Does MU offer opportunities to study abroad?

For Education abroad options, students at Methodist University can choose from the following options:

  1. Short term courses abroad. These are courses that are led by MU faculty. Some recent trips include Italy, France (Honor's Program), Guatemala (Business), and England (Shakespeare). Future trips on the horizon include: UK (Professional Golf/Tennis Management), Guatemala (Biology), International Relations (Guatemala), & Financial Economics, (Panama, Sweden, Guatemala). Stay tuned or visit the Study Abroad Office for more information!
  2. Exchanges. Exchange programs allow MU students to travel to our exchange partner universities for a semester while still paying MU tuition and retaining the majority of their financial aid/scholarships. Students pay the host institution Room and Board. Example destinations are listed under active programs. For more information about exchanges and financial support, please email for more information.
  3. "Study Abroad" programs allow MU students to travel to various institutions directly or through a Third Party Provider (such as GlobaLinks, Central College Abroad, CIEE, and IES). Countless programs and destinations are available for students, however institutional aid does not travel on "study abroad" programs. For more information about study abroad programs, email or stop by the office to set up an appointment with a study abroad advisor.

Are you military using the GI BILL? Did you know that you can use your GI BILL in conjunction with our exchange programs? We have several locations and programs that may interest you. For more information, please email

Read more about study abroad opportunities below and in our brochure.

Why study abroad?

Study Abroad is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity with benefits that go far beyond academic learning. Students develop relevant intercultural communication and problem-solving skills. They develop confidence, flexibility, independence, and a new appreciation for diversity. An international learning experience strengthens career opportunities and increases awareness of the interconnected nature of the world.

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Active Study Abroad Programs

Summary of Current Study Abroad Programs and Deadlines (PDF)

  1. The British Council runs the Business Education Initiative (BEI) that would bring Northern Ireland students to our campus and encourage our US students to go to Northern Ireland on exchange. For US students to participate they must have a 3.2 average and would study in NI for one semester or a full year in their junior year. Application deadline is 1 Feb. each year. American scholars can find information at http://department.monm.edu/offcampus/Ireland/Program%20Description.htm.
  2. Rennes School of Business, France - undergraduate exchange program for juniors. Requires a 2.0 GPA. For more information, see http://www.school-business.com/index.php/en/programmes/exchange-programmes and contact Patricia Fourel, Coordinator, Incoming students at Patricia.fourel@esc-rennes.fr.
  3. Universidad Madero, Puebla, Mexico - undergraduates with a B average are encouraged to apply. Applications due Nov for spring semester, June for fall semester. Must enroll in a minimum of three subjects per semester, a maximum of five. Summer and semester programs. There are also Faculty Member short duration exchanges. They provide room and board and ground transportation.Resumes due in November. See http://www.umad.edu.mx/umadmail/contactform.php.
  4. CONAHEC - Partnership providing exchanges in Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Honduras, Mexico, Spain, South Korea. See www.conahecstudentexchange.org/english/StudentExchange/ExchangeProgram.asp. Please also view the CONAHEC Exchange Availability List Fall 2013.
  5. Global Links - AustraLearn, AsiaLearn, EuroLearn – offers waived application fees, Discount on Semester/Year programs, scholarships for Study Abroad. See www.australearn.org, www.eurolearn.org, and www.asialearn.org. Click here for information on studying abroad in Australia.
  6. Spring Break Trips Abroad - Two faculty-led trips are planned for Spring Break 2012: one to London and one to Guatemala. Contact Magda Baggett at the Study Abroad office, Room 14 in the Berns Center or at See www.methodist.study-abroad-europe.com.
  7. Castles and Cathedrals - Students can earn 3 s.h. of upper-level English or history credit through this trip to England planned for May 2013. For more information, Contact Magda Baggett at the Study Abroad office, Room 14 in the Berns Center or at See also the following documents:
  8. Sweden - Students can earn 3 s.h. of upper-level Business Administration or Economics credit (BUS 3330 International Business Experience or ECO 4850 Sweden Study Abroad) through this trip to Sweden planned for May 12, 2013. Click here for details on Study Abroad Sweden. For more information, Contact Josiah Baker, Reeves School of Business, at (910) 630-7477 or e-mail

Upcoming Events

Financial Aid Information for Studying Abroad

How to Receive Class Credit for Studying Abroad

  • Students should download the information on the courses they would take in whatever program they choose to pursue abroad.
  • They need to bring the courses/descriptions to the Registrar's for review.
  • The Registrar will review the courses, in conjunction with the appropriate department head (ex. if the course is an English course, the Registrar would see the head of the English department) to determine course equivalency or transferability of courses.
  • Any course that is transferable will be given a grade of pass/fail.

Whom do I contact?

Magda Baggett, Director of Study Abroad
(910) 630-7159 or
Study Abroad Office, Room 14, Berns Student Center

Program Brochure

2012-13 Study Abroad Programs

Study Abroad Student Handbook

2012-13 Study Abroad Student Handbook

Student Testimonials and Photo Gallery

Globalization PowerPoint Slideshow

  

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