Information is a global field that benefits from diverse perspectives and collaboration across borders. UMSI offers many opportunities for students to develop and apply their information skills in a global context.

Undergraduate opportunities

Bachelor of Science in Information (BSI) students have the opportunity to participate in semester-long or short-term study abroad opportunities through UMSI.

Semester exchange 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. We offer semester-long study abroad programs in the following locations:

• IE University in Madrid, Spain
• Queen Mary University in London, England
• University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia
• Uppsala University in Uppsala, Sweden
• Prague University of Economics and Business in Prague, Czech Republic
• Dublin City University, in Dublin, Ireland
• Esade Ramon Llull University, in Barcelona, Spain
• American College of Thessaloniki, in Thessaloniki, Greece
• Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Financial aid and scholarships — including the UMSI Study Abroad Scholarship — are available for eligible students. 

BSI students can also study abroad through programs sponsored by other University of Michigan (U-M) units, such as the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts; the Ross School of Business; and the College of Engineering (found in M-Compass) or through non-UM programs.

Short-term programs

UMSI also offers three-week study abroad programs in May each year, allowing students to take one course in another country after UMSI’s academic year has concluded. Current short-term programs include: 

• Design Thinking in Barcelona, Spain
• Web Accessibility in Dublin, Ireland
• Other short-term programs vary by year

UMSI Global Engagement Fellowship

The UMSI Global Engagement Fellowship is a two-year commitment for students who want to leverage their international experiences for deeper personal and professional development. 

Global Engagement Fellows are undergraduate students who choose to deepen the impact of their study abroad experience through the following activities:

• Enhanced pre-departure and cultural intelligence (CQ) training
• Personalized data on learning through pre/post-program assessments
• Structured engagement with incoming exchange students and other GE Fellows
• Ample opportunities to reflect and share their own experiences

Global Engagement Fellows understand the long-term value of an immersive global experience and are eager to share and learn from their own time abroad. They know that studying abroad can be the highlight of an undergraduate education, but they also believe that it can be a life-changing vehicle for critical personal and professional development.

Graduate opportunities

The Engaged Learning Office (ELO) is in the process of developing new, graduate-level global opportunities. Students who would like to learn more, or share thoughts and ideas, can email [email protected]. 

Student-initiated international activities

Students wishing to pursue international internships, research or other projects or activities abroad are encouraged to make an appointment with the ELO for support and guidance by emailing [email protected].