Spartans Abroad
University of Tampa students in all majors have the opportunity to build their credentials through an education abroad program. UT’s education abroad programs prepare University of Tampa students to be global-ready. Today’s employers seek graduates who can communicate in at least one foreign language, have multi-cultural knowledge, possess skills and training in negotiating with people of different cultures and have the basic skills to travel and work outside of the United States.
Where to Begin
Visit the Office of International Programs to discuss opportunities with an education abroad advisor. Specifically, students may contact
Katie DeGuzman or
Danielle Houston. Student walk-in hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m in Plant Hall 304 and 306. All other times are by appointment.
Visit the
Spartans Abroad Program Portal to search education abroad programs and begin the UT Education Abroad Application.
UT students may take advantage of a variety of education abroad opportunities:
UT Travel Courses Nearly 300 students participate in a UT Travel courses each year. Developed by a faculty member, most courses are taught during the spring semester and feature a travel component at the end of the semester. In addition, winter intersession travel courses are often available. For fall 2011 and spring 2012, 16 different courses are offered, including five Honors Abroad courses. The
Executive MBA for Business Leaders Program also requires a three-week international travel component.
Summer and Semester/Year Abroad ProgramsStudy at another university abroad and acquire educational experience in fields varying from business to foreign languages. Students take courses in English or in the language of the host country and work with an education abroad advisor in the
Office of International Programs to ensure UT course equivalencies. Approximately 120 UT students spent a semester or year abroad in 2010-11, often in less traditional locations such as India, China, Japan, South Africa, Dubai, Cyprus, Brazil, Costa Rica, Hungary and Russia. The
Honors Program subsidizes six students to study for a semester at Oxford University in the UK each year.
UT Summer AbroadStudents may study Spanish language, culture and literature in Seville, Spain, at the Centro Internacional de Estudios Culturales. Classes are taught by professors from the University of Seville, and students are housed with Spanish families. Similar programs are being developed in other countries.
International InternshipsGain valuable experience and become more culturally aware by completing an international internship. In summer 2012, students can complete an eight-week internship in London. Learn how you can earn academic credit while enjoying an education abroad experience by consulting with
UT’s internship coordinator.
International University PartnershipsUT enjoys partnerships with three Chinese Universities: University of International Business and Economics in Beijing (UIBE), Sias International University in Xinzheng, Shandong University of Finance 9SUF in Jinan.
Learn more.
Community-Based Service LearningUnite volunteer service
and travel abroad in order to benefit communities outside the United States. Students receive official notation on their co-curricular transcript for community-based service learning. Students should discuss service-learning opportunities with an education abroad advisor.