Get the edge on adventure and advancement by traveling with UT Martin's Center for Global Engagement and Experience! Our experienced group leaders have a full slate of unique learning opportunities that will take you on academic journeys throughout the United States and around the world. Spend a week, a month, or even a semester immersed in the most unique curriculum you will even encounter. Find the program that fits you the best below.

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Short Term Travel Study

UT Martin Travel Study programs are short-term, faculty-led programs that generally last between a week to a month. Most Travel Studies are paired with a unique, hands-on academic course meant to enhance your travel experience.

See all proposed Travel Study programs for 2024-25 below. All proposed trips are subject to departmental approvals, confirmed dates of trip by group leaders, and required number of participants. For more information, please contact the group leader.

Public Services in Costa Rica

May 2026

Cost TBA

Dr. ZeVida Jones

Costa Rica

Education in Germany

June 1-15, 2026

$3,490

Dr. Clinton Smith

Germany

France and Spain

Travel Study

May - June 2026

Cost TBA

Dr. John Glass

Hikers walking in the background with a trail marker in focus

Geology and History in the Southwest

May 4-9, 2026

$1,790

Dr. Margaret Lewis

The Southwest

Geology in Iceland

May 6-19, 2026

$3,990

Dr. Stan Dunagan

Iceland

Japanese Life and Culture

May 12 - 22, 2025

$3,700

Ms. Kyoko Hammond

Dr. Patrick Bishop

Japanese style building behind pink trees

Life in Germany

May 13 - 23, 2025

$2,800

Dr. Chuck Hammond

Large town square in an old German town

Fashion in Italy

Short-term Travel Study

Maymester 2026

$6,200

Dr. Mercan Derafshi

Large building in Italy

Ruins, Icons, & Power

Art & Politics in Greece and Turkey

May 8 - 22

$4,100

Carrie Humphreys

Sarah Haig

Blue Mosque in Instanbul

Sustainable Agriculture in Kenyan Schools

July 7 - 26, 2025

$5,600

Dr. Keith Dooley

Individuals looking out the top of a vehicle at giraffes

UTM in Siena Italy

Semester-long Study Abroad

Fall 2025, Spring 2026

Dr. Joseph Ostenson

Town square in Siena at twilight
Language Immersion Programs

In today’s global environment, study-abroad opportunities can give you an advantage when it comes to future employment or graduate school. UT Martin offers an extensive list of destinations, programs (ranging from 1-2 weeks to an entire semester abroad) and international internships.

UT Martin believes that study abroad offers students an excellent opportunity to experience today's world firsthand, to expand their linguistic abilities and cultural horizons, and to prepare for careers in the global economy of the 21st century. We sponsor study abroad programs at our international partner universities both during the summer and the academic year. Don't miss this chance to improve your fluency in a foreign language and to immerse yourself in the culture and traditions of your chosen host country.

UTM Study Abroad Programs

DateDestinationTopics
July-AugustUniversity of Orléans**French Language & Culture
July-AugustNancy, France**French Language & Culture
July-AugustHirosaki University**Japanese Language & Culture
July-AugustHiroshima Jogakuin University**Japanese Language & Culture
July-AugustTakasaki, Japan** Japanese Language & Culture
July-AugustFukoka, Japan** Japanese Language & Culture
July-AugustTechnical U. Braunschweig**German Language & Culture
July-AugustGuanajuato, Mexico**Spanish Language & Culture

** Check with the professors for program details

Annual Programs

Seoul, South Korea (International Summer School at Hansung University) *Three Full Scholarships available.

Annual Summer Immersion Programs

June

Guanajuato, Mexico

Dr. Randal GarzaDr. David Carithers

University of Orleans, France

Lucia Florido

July

Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany

Chuck Hammond

International Partners

Long Term Study Abroad

Students wishing to take their travel abroad to the next level should consider spending an entire semester studying abroad. Spending a full semester abroad fully immerses students in the culture of their chosen destination and gives them a unique, more in-depth experience with the people and the place.

UTM in Siena

UTM in Siena is UT Martin's signature study abroad, offering students of all majors a full semester, faculty-led education abroad program, with courses offered in English. Each semester in Siena, Italy, students can take a number of general education courses, along with specific major courses depending on the UTM faculty who travel with students. And because the program is run specifically for UTM, students can use all federal, state, and institutional financial aid they receive towards the cost of the program, making UTM in Siena affordable for any student who attends UT Martin. For more information on UTM in Siena, click here or contact the director of the CGEE.

Other Destinations

For those looking to study abroad long term in another destination, consider a semester abroad with one of our institutional partners. Most programs are taught in English and offer courses that will transfer back to UT Martin. If you see a program with any of our partners listed below, be sure to come meet with the director of the CGEE to discuss how to fund your program and how to ensure your course work transfers back to UTM.

University Study Abroad Consortium (USAC)

USAC is a non-profit organization that provides students with study abroad opportunities in universities in 26 different countries all over the world. Programs are available in nearly any major, many of which have costs very similar to what a semester at UTM will cost you. To see where USAC can send you, click here.

StudyAbroad.com

StudyAbroad.com is committed to providing affordable, long-term study abroad programs all over the world. With semester-long programs in over 25 different countries, and almost all majors, you can find a program that fits your Flight Plan at a cost that fits your budget. Check out where StudyAbroad.com can take you by clicking here.

Forms and Additional Information

Passport Application Information

The U.S. passport identifies the bearer as a U.S. citizen or national. It is a request to foreign governments to permit travel or temporary residence in their territories and access to all lawful, local aid and protection. It also allows bearers access to U.S. consular services and assistance while abroad and re-entry into the U.S. More passport application information.

Visa Application and International Travel Information

A travel visa or secondary entry document may be required depending on the countries you will be visiting and how long your trip will be. Please consult with your group leader or the Center for Global Engagement and Experience for more information on what may be required.