Gain a broader, deeper understanding of another country as well as your own cultural background. We provide international Study Abroad, research, service learning and fellowship opportunities to UMKC students.

Adventure Is a Great Way to Learn

Enhance your education with international experiences both in and out of the classroom.

At this time, the University of Missouri-Kansas City requires all university-related travel to be reviewed and approved. Follow COVID-19 Study Abroad and university-related international travel guidance.

Emergency Contacts

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UMKC Police
816-235-1515

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U.S. Department of State
1-888-407-4747 (United States and Canada)
+1-202-501-4444 (overseas)

Meet Our Students

Three UMKC Students Win Grants to Study Abroad

Tyler Center for Global Studies funds student research projects in Argentina, Iceland and Jordan

More Study-Abroad Grants Going to Financial-Need UMKC Students

Three receive scholarships to study in Spain, Scotland

How Two Pell Grant Students Financed Semesters Abroad

They earned scholarships from federal Gilman program providing foreign-study opportunities for lower-income students