GlobalThe Learning Abroad Center is the University of Minnesota's comprehensive resource for study, intern, community engagement, and research experiences worldwide.
The Learning Abroad Center offers a full range of advising and support services to students, including program selection, academic planning, financial planning, registration, credit, cultural adjustment, and reentry. A variety of program options—180 programs in over 50 countries—have been developed to address the diverse needs of students. Programs vary in length, level, academic focus, teaching format, language requirements, cost, and degree of independence demanded of the participant.
180 programs in over 50 countries
Over 30% of students have an experience abroad
234 scholarships awarded in 2023-24
Learning Abroad Center News
Scholarship aims to increase study abroad among first-generation students
First-generation students have a new source of funding for study abroad, thanks to a new scholarship from the Learning Abroad Center.
Learning Abroad Center hosts resident director workshop
The Learning Abroad Center brought on-site staff from around the world to Minnesota for a week-long workshop with opportunities to come together, meet in-person with LAC staff, learn about policies and procedures, and keep up with current issues in the field.
Meet Ann Hubbard, New Assistant Dean for Learning Abroad
Ann Hubbard, who began as the new assistant dean for learning abroad at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities on August 31, outlined some of her priorities.