Explore the World with UTampa Education Abroad

At the University of Tampa, students from every major can take their learning beyond the classroom—and beyond borders. Our education abroad opportunities include exciting faculty-led programs, where UTampa professors guide immersive short-term courses around the world, and partner programs that allow students to study at top international universities while earning UTampa credit. These experiences are more than just travel—they help Spartans build global skills that today’s employers value, like cross-cultural communication, language proficiency, and the ability to navigate international settings with confidence.

Whether you're studying abroad for credit or participating in a global internship or service project, all students must work with the Office of International Programs, meet eligibility requirements and follow important deadlines. For more information on transferring credit, visit the UTampa Catalog. 

PLEASE NOTE: International students planning to study abroad must be in touch with their international student advisor as early as possible to ensure compliance with student visa regulations.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Have successfully completed 12 UTampa credits
• Have a minimum GPA of 2.5
• Be at least 18 years old

UTampa students may take advantage of a variety of education abroad opportunities:

• UTampa Faculty-Led Programs
• UTampa Partner Programs
• Affiliate Programs
• Student Research/ Inquiry Abroad
• Experiential/Community-based Service Learning
• Internships Abroad

Financial aid is available to help students with the costs of studying abroad. The amount and types of aid vary depending on which abroad program the student chooses. More information is available in the Study Abroad Portal. Students should discuss their aid options with their financial aid counselor. If you have high financial need, you may contact abroad@ut.edu to inquire about our departmental scholarship. Awards are not based on merit but based on verifiable need.

Where to Begin

The first step in the process is to attend an application workshop to learn about the basics of education abroad. This workshop is mandatory if you plan to schedule an appointment with the education abroad advisor.

The second step is to visit the UTampa Study Abroad Portal to search for study abroad programs and begin an application!