Information is a global field and UMSI values the diverse perspectives that students gain from studying abroad. The BSI Study Abroad Resource Guide gives a comprehensive overview of the study abroad process for BSI students. Review this guide to learn what to do before, during and after a study abroad experience.

Scholarships and financial aid are available for eligible students. The School of Information offers the UMSI Study Abroad Scholarship for students who participate in UMSI study abroad programs.

UMSI study abroad programs

UMSI partners with universities around the world that offer information courses taught in English that are directly applicable to the BSI degree. UMSI offers semester-long study abroad programs in these locations:

• IE University in Madrid, Spain
• Queen Mary University in London, England
• University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney, Australia
• Uppsala University in Uppsala, Sweden
• Prague University of Economics and Business (VSE) in Prague, Czech Republic
• Dublin City University (DCU)
• ESADE
• American College of Thessaloniki (ACT)

UMSI also offers a short-term, spring-semester study abroad program in May each year:

• Design Thinking in Barcelona, Spain

BSI students can also study abroad on programs sponsored by other U-M units such as LSA, Ross, and Engineering (found in M-Compass) or on programs beyond U-M’s offerings (see potential non-U-M programs in the BSI Study Abroad Resource Guide).

How to get started

Students are encouraged to review the BSI Study Abroad Resource Guide for first steps in the process. Cost and applications differ depending on the method of studying abroad.

Current BSI students can schedule a study abroad advising appointment on UMSI CareerLink or email [email protected] for more information or questions about studying abroad while enrolled in the BSI.

Additionally, current students should schedule an academic advising appointment with the BSI academic advisor via UMSI CareerLink to adequately plan their BSI course schedule and to ensure that study abroad is in alignment with intended graduation plans.

Connect with UMSI staff after your study abroad experience

Staff will reach out in the term following study abroad, but students can set up a global re-entry appointment to share about their experiences via UMSI CareerLink. Staff are eager to hear from students who can share about courses and favorite experiences and to gather advice for future study abroad students.