Education Abroad

Discover Programs

Study Abroad and Away Programs come in all shapes and sizes. Whether you are looking for a short-term faculty-led experience or a semester long program with service learning or an internship component, there is a program for you. Check out the different program types to find the study abroad experience of your dreams! Or you may use the program search to narrow down our options based on what you are looking for specifically. 

Peru - Xavier's Signature Education Abroad Program

Xavier partners with the Universidad Antonio Ruiz de Montoya (UARM). UARM was founded in 2003. It is a private institution of higher education with a focus on comprehensive and humanistic training. It belongs to the AUSJAL network (Association of Universities Entrusted to the Society of Jesus in Latin America) and the IAJU network (International Association of Jesuit Universities).

Eligibility for the semester exchange is Sophomore, Junior, Senior, with a 2.5 minimum GPA. Apply by March 1st to participate in the Fall 2027 Semester of Xavier University in Peru.

Semester Programs 

Xavier offers a portfolio of programs that span from working with other Jesuit university programs, study abroad organizations based in the US, direct exchange programs, and direct enroll opportunities at universities located abroad. Students seeking a semester program should plan about a year in advance. Generally, Fall and Academic Year program applications open in November and close in March; Spring program applications open in April and close in September.  

Xavier Faculty-led - Abroad and Away 

Students can earn 3 to 12 credit hours on these short-term programs led by Xavier faculty during summer, spring, and winter breaks. Program duration is anywhere between 10-days and six-weeks long. Some programs are major-specific, while others offer core curriculum courses for any major to participate. 

Programs Offered in Summer 2027 

Other Short-term Study Abroad Programs 

Students can enroll in study abroad programs during winter, spring, and summer breaks through our education abroad providers such as USAC, API, AIFS, and others. Please contact the CIE (studyabroad@xavier.edu) if the program you are applying to is not listed.  

Summer Internships and Research Abroad

Students can enroll in programs that specifically focus on internships and/or research abroad without a specific course/study component. 

Program Search 

Use the program search feature in the application portal to search for programs by country, region, term, types of accommodation, and/or area of study. Categories for area of study include the following: Arts & Performance, Athletics, Business, Communication, Core Curriculum, Education, Graduate Studies, Honors, Language, Politics, STEM, and Social Impact. The use of area of study will help you narrow if a program has certain types of classes. Students need to review courses available to ensure that they are compatible with course requirements.