General Guidelines

You must be in good academic standing and have been fully enrolled for at least one semester at Missouri S&T to study abroad. A 2.75 GPA is the general requirement for most programs, and a 3.0 is required for exchange programs, through this may vary. 

Disciplinary probation or sanctions will be considered when making acceptance decisions. Students who have been dismissed from Missouri University of Science and Technology housing are not eligible to participate on any Missouri S&T study abroad program. 

Language Proficiency

Many programs offer courses taught in English, even in non-English speaking countries. 

If the primary language of instruction in not English, you must have reached the required level of proficiency necessary to participate. Check the individual program requirements for any language prerequisites. 

Things to Keep in Mind

S&T students study abroad in their freshmen, sophomore, junior and senior years. The ideal timing will depend on your degree program, so talk to your academic advisor as soon as you know you're interested in study abroad. You'll want to begin researching programs at least one semester before the deadline — or even earlier if you have a highly sequenced major. With advanced planning, study abroad can actually accelerate your degree program. 

Programs are available for students in any major. You should work with your academic and study abroad advisors to find a program that best meets your needs. If you aren't enrolling directly in S&T courses while abroad, you will complete an application for credit as part of your application that helps you determine how courses you take abroad will transfer back to S&T and fit into your degree program. 

S&T offers programs in more than 40 countries. For example, are you interested in studying Spanish? Spain is one possible destination, but don't forget about countries in Central and South America. And don't let language be a barrier — many programs offer courses taught in English, even in non-English speaking countries.