Learning Abroad

Psychology students can study in another country or state. Majors and minors in our department find it easy to graduate on time with study abroad opportunities. Students get involved by: 

  • Taking classes 
  • Working in a research lab with faculty
  • Completing an internship or volunteer experience
  • Creating new connections academically, professionally, & personally

Learning Abroad

The Learning Abroad Center (LAC) will guide students through the process of choosing a program, getting financial aid, and enrolling in courses abroad. From short-term global seminars to year-long programs, there is a program to match your interests and goals.

Psychology & Research in Madrid, Spain

Psychology & Research in Madrid provides opportunities to study psychology coursework in Spain. Through this program, students can gain an international perspective on psychology and work on research. Courses are taught in English with the option to practice Spanish while out in the city. Many courses within this program are a direct match for requirements in psychology.

"I chose this program because I have Spanish speaking proficiency, I am a psychology major, and I was interested in doing research internationally. I took a Psychology Research course (my research placement was at the Cajal Institute and it was amazing). Working at a neurogenesis lab in Spain at one of the best research institutes was something that I will never forget." –Kai Mari Penoske, Fall 2022

National Student Exchange (NSE)

National Student Exchange (NSE) helps students attend a semester at a different school in the United States or Canada. Pay resident tuition at a school in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Montana, or others! Explore areas of study not offered by our psychology department for academic or career development. 

"I think NSE is a really underrated program because there’s so many options available to students in a place as vast and diverse as North America. I studied in Montreal because I was able to receive resident tuition rates as a U of M student. I spent less in Canada for my whole cost of attendance, start to finish, than what I do for just in-state tuition at the U. This prospect made it really attractive to me compared to the LAC programs. " –AJ Vollrath, Université de Montréal, Fall 2023