At the University of Minnesota Morris, experiential learning is at the heart of our academic programs. We believe in going beyond the classroom to learn—sometimes far beyond the classroom. There's nothing like exploring the world and experiencing a new place to broaden your education and perspective.
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Faculty led Programs | Long-Term Programs | Affiliated Programs
UMN Morris Faculty-Led Programs
Ireland Concert Tour: Summer 2027
The University of Minnesota Morris Music Department invites students to participate in an unforgettable concert tour across Ireland in May 2027. This immersive program combines performance, cultural exchange, and exploration of Ireland’s historic and scenic landscapes.
Students will perform multiple concerts with Irish ensembles, engage in outreach and masterclass opportunities, and experience some of Ireland’s most iconic destinations. The tour provides a meaningful opportunity to represent UMM internationally while deepening musical artistry and cultural understanding.
Throughout the journey, participants will travel through historic cities, perform in renowned venues, and explore Ireland’s rich musical traditions.
Walk the Path of the Civil Rights Movement: Spring 2027
Step beyond the classroom and into history. This immersive January travel course takes you to the front lines of the African American Civil Rights Movement—where ordinary people made extraordinary change.
From Montgomery to Selma to Atlanta, you’ll experience the places, stories, and struggles that shaped the fight for equality in the United States.
Learn more about Walk the Path of the Civil Rights Movement: Spring 2027
Costa Rica Study Abroad: Summer 2027
Transform Your Education Through Culture, Community, and Adventure
Spend two unforgettable weeks in Costa Rica exploring vibrant Caribbean culture, contributing to meaningful community projects, and immersing yourself in dance, sustainability, and global learning.
This faculty-led program blends hands-on service, cultural immersion, and environmental exploration—creating a life-changing international experience.
Brunnenburg Semester: Fall 2027
Spend a semester living and studying in a historic castle in the Italian Alps. The Brunnenburg Semester offers an immersive, place-based learning experience that blends sustainability, culture, agriculture, and the humanities.
Students live at Brunnenburg Castle, a 13th-century castle overlooking the town of Dorf Tirol near Merano in the northern Italian region of South Tyrol. Surrounded by vineyards, orchards, and mountain trails, the program connects academic study with hands-on experiences in sustainable agriculture, environmental ethics, and cultural exploration.
This faculty-led program from the University of Minnesota Morris provides an opportunity to earn academic credit while engaging deeply with local landscapes, food systems, and communities.
Long-Term Programs
Gold Coast, Australia
University of the Sunshine Coast
Spend a semester, or year, at the University of the Sunshine Coast in Australia.
Beijing, China
Capital Normal University
Enroll in a yearlong or single semester program with all courses offered in English for undergraduates.
Shanghai, China
Shanghai University
Students typically enroll in 24–30 credits per year or 12–15 per semester. Previous study of Chinese is encouraged but not required.
Lille, France
Lille Exchange Program
Take courses in any of the areas offered by Université Lille 1 Sciences et Technologie and Université Lille 3 Sciences Humaines et Sociales.
Potsdam, Germany
Potsdam University
Potsdam is a beautiful city full of parks, lakes, and magnificent palaces, not to mention culture and history.
Hirakata City, Japan
Kansai Gaidai University
Students take their choice of Asian Studies Program courses from a variety of disciplines. Note: Only University of Minnesota Morris students may apply to this program.
Puebla, Mexico
UPAEP Exchange
Located in the middle of Puebla City, this program is ideal for students who want to know authentic Mexican daily life and culture.
Affiliated Programs
University of Minnesota Morris students also have the opportunity to participate in study abroad programs hosted by other University of Minnesota campuses and universities.
University of Minnesota Campus Study Abroad Programs
University of Minnesota Crookston Campus
University of Minnesota Duluth Campus
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Study Abroad Programs
International Studies Abroad (ISA)