The University of St. Thomas has an extraordinary study abroad program.  UST is in the top 5% of universities in the U.S. for the percentage of students that study abroad.  UST sends approximately 7% of its student body abroad compared to the national average of 1%.  All UST students are eligible for study abroad opportunities.

UST derives many advantages from being located in a city with a strong international focus. The University is constantly increasing opportunities for its students to develop a global perspective. Knowledge of different peoples and cultures through study and internships in foreign countries is valuable preparation for participating in the emerging global economy and culture.

UST offers students a variety of ways to study outside of the United States; individual exchange, group summer, and group short duration programs.

Formal exchange programs are arranged by the University to greatly facilitate the student’s completion of financial, academic, and administrative requirements of the host university. Courses taken at partner exchange universities are evaluated with grades in addition to credit granted by UST. 

Financial transactions are treated as if the student were still taking classes at UST.  UST students taking courses at a sister exchange university can also use financial aid allotted for their studies at UST.

Information and links to our exchange partners can be found at: stthom.edu/abroad/exchange. For a list of UST and ICUSTA partners, see: stthom.edu/icusta

Students within 36 hours of graduation can take courses at an exchange program and still be considered “in residence”.

Approved courses taken in non-exchange programs will transfer as credits, not grades.  As well, utilization of financial aid in such cases may be extremely limited.  Students within 36 hours of graduation should not expect courses taken in a non-exchange program to transfer towards their remaining hours to graduation.

UST offers several three-week summer programs.  Locations have typically been in France, Spain, Ireland, Peru, Mexico, and Italy.  New programs are being developed.  In UST Summer Study Abroad, one or two UST professors teach our students at a location abroad

Students must register for two classes (six credit hours).  These courses are treated 
administratively as if they are taken in residence.

UST offers several opportunities a year to study abroad with a group for 10 day to three week periods.  Short duration programs are typically taught by a single UST professor for a single class {3 credit hours}. 

Short duration programs are conducted during the winter break or between the end of the Spring Semester and start of Summer Session I.

Locations for short duration programs have been Argentina, China, European capitals, and London to name a few.

For more information contact:

Diana Garcia

Program Coordinator

713-525-3530

garciad@stthom.edu