Study Abroad with Union University
Union student Korey Adams talks about his study abroad experience in France.
Study Abroad Happenings
Fall 2026 Schedule
- Study Abroad SP/SU Debriefing — September 1, 4:00–5:30 p.m. (Language Lab, PAC H-40)
- Study Abroad Spring Scholarship Deadline — September 25
- Study Abroad Spring Orientation — October 1, 4:00–5:30 p.m. (Language lab, PAC H-40)
- Fall Study Abroad Fair — Friday, October 16 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (SUB main hallway)
- Deadline for Spring Study Abroad Application — November 6
- Study Abroad Spring Pre-Departure Training — November 7, 1:00–6:00 p.m. (Language Lab, PAC H-40)
Experiential Learning
International Opportunities
Union's international study abroad opportunities give students the chance to learn across the globe while staying rooted in a Christ-centered approach to education. Through faculty-led study tours, sponsored department programs, and approved semester-long international partners, students can explore new cultures, deepen academic study, and grow through meaningful experiences that prepare them to engage the world with purpose and character.
Department Sponsored/Study Tour
Biology and Communication Arts Departments: London, England
- Dates: Summer
- Course Offerings: BIO 397, COM 235, COM 380
- Contact: Dr. Mark Bolyard ([email protected]) or Dr. Chris Blair ([email protected])
School of Theology and Missions: Greece
- Dates: Spring Break
- Course Offerings: CHR 111 and Biblical Backgrounds
- Contact: Dr. Mark Dubis ([email protected])
Biology Department: Au Sable Institute
- Dates: Summer
- Areas of Concentration: Biology
- Contact Person: Dr. Michael Schiebout ([email protected])
Language, Literature, and Writing Department: Angers, France
- Dates: Summer
- Area of Concentration: French Language and Culture
- Contact: Victoria Malone ([email protected])
School of Social Work: Kenya/Ecuador/Spain
- Dates: Summer
- Contact: Virginia Schwindt ([email protected])
School of Social Work: Field Practicum
- Dates: Contact Department
- Contact: Virginia Schwindt ([email protected])
Pre-Approved External Program Providers
Salzburg College, Salzburg, Austria
- Dates: Summer, Fall and Spring Semester Programs
- Areas of Concentration: European Studies, Communication Studies, International Business, Studio Art and Photography, Music Performance
- Contact: [email protected]
Consortium for Global Education
- Contact [email protected] for additional information.
Global Ed Programs (SCIO)
- Oxford, England
Living and Learning International: Ecuador, Italy, Spain, and UK
- Dates: Summer, Fall and Spring Semester Programs
- Area of Concentration: Spanish, International Business, Political Science, Nursing, Service Learning, Church History, Art History, and more!
Contact [email protected] for additional information about each of these programs.
- American Institute For Foreign Study (AIFS)
- Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA)
- Worldstrides (ISA)
- The Institute for Study Abroad (IFSA-Butler)
- USAC: Specialty Programs
Domestic Opportunities
Union's domestic study programs give students the opportunity to learn and explore in locations across the United States while staying closely connected to their academic goals and Christian calling. Through specialized programs and study tours, students can gain hands-on experience and engage new communities in ways that broaden perspective and strengthen purpose.
Domestic Off-Campus Programs
Au Sable Institute
- Dates: Summer
- Areas of Concentration: Biology
- Contact Person: Dr. Michael Schiebout ([email protected])
Baltimore Urban Studies (Living and Learning)
- Dates: Summer, Fall, Spring
- Areas of Concentration: Public Health and Ministry
- Contact: Center for Global Engagement
Domestic Study Tours
Biology Department: Gulf Coast Research Lab
- Dates: May term
- Course Offerings: BIO 356, BIO 357
- Contact: Dr. Andy Madison ([email protected])
Biology Department: Tropical Ecology in Puerto Rico
- Dates: Summer
- Course Offerings:
- Contact: Biology Department
Theology & Missions: How We Got the Bible (Washington, DC)
- Dates: May term
- Course Offerings: CHR 395
- Contact: Dr. Matthew Albanese ([email protected])
Study Abroad Scholarships
Union offers a wide range of study abroad scholarships to help make global learning accessible for every student. These awards support meaningful academic and cross-cultural experiences that strengthen students’ calling, deepen their studies, and prepare them to engage the world with purpose. From endowed scholarships to external opportunities and 529 plan options, students can find several pathways to make international study both affordable and achievable.
Vetted Scholarships
J.M. Powell Memorial Scholarship
The J.M. Powell Memorial Scholarship is an endowed scholarship. This Scholarship may be awarded for tuition or non-tuition-based expenses. The fund balance is determined each year by Student Financial Planning in conjunction with Business and Financial Services and the Union University Foundation. A student participating in an external study program may be awarded up to $1500 if they fulfill the criteria below.
- Award is for participation in an academic program outside of the United States in which the student earns a minimum of 9 semester credit hours (not limited to course work — may be internship, practicum, etc.)
- Student must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
- Student must have at least one semester study remaining at Union upon return from the program.
The Cynthia P. Jayne Fellowship for Global Studies Award
The Cynthia P. Jayne Fellowship for Global Studies Award funds up to 20% of the total cost a student will incur for the study abroad experience, however the award should not exceed the total cost of tuition while studying abroad.
- Award is for participation in an academic program outside of the United States in which the student earns a minimum of 6 semester credit hours (not limited to course work — may be internship, practicum, etc.)
- Student must have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA and have completed at least one semester at Union University.
Faculty-led summer study tours
Traditional undergraduate students who were full-time in the spring semester may receive a tuition waiver for faculty-led study tours during the summer terms when the student pays in full for three hours of tuition for the trip, the student will receive a tuition waiver for up to three additional hours related to the trip.
Program-Specific Scholarships
Location-Specific Scholarships
- Bridging Scholarships for Study Abroad in Japan
- Tanaka and Green Scholarships Program (Japan)
- DAAD Undergraduate Scholarship (Germany)
- Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (Germany)
- GO Overseas New Zealand Scholarship
- Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA)
- Critical Language Scholarship Program
Other Study Abroad Scholarships
Unvetted Scholarships
529 Plans
Many students who use 529 plans (college savings accounts) to fund their education at UU can also use their 529 plan for study abroad. Study abroad expenses such as tuition and fees, program fees, room and board, and required textbooks are eligible to be funded with a 529 plan, just like they are in the United States.
Study abroad expenses that are not able to be covered with 529 plans include transportation, international health insurance, medical costs not covered by U.S. health insurance, basic living expenses, and any costs associated with an international cell phone.