Education Abroad

See the World—Change Your View

It began in 1971 with a four-week, three-continent adventure led by brand-new faculty and a world-famous architect—and we haven’t stopped exploring. At the School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, study abroad is more than a trip; it’s a cornerstone of your education. One semester you might be sketching in the piazzas of Florence, Italy— the next, tracing history at India’s world heritage sites or soaking in the fast-paced energy of Kyoto, Japan. 

Whether you choose a full semester abroad through our UMD-in-Florence program or a three- or six-week faculty-led program in summer or winter terms, you’ll return with new skills, fresh perspectives, and unforgettable memories. 

Back in College Park, the Global Classroom Initiative connects UMD students with peers at universities around the world to broaden perspectives on design, culture, people and place.