The study abroad requirement may be fulfilled by participation in an intensive summer program or by semester or year-long programs. Numerous options are available in Europe, Latin America and around the world. The Department of Foreign Languages sponsors its own summer study abroad program in Puebla, Mexico. During their four weeks in Mexico, students enroll in UE courses that are taught by UE faculty. The academic side of the program is coordinated with and supported by the Universidad Madero, a fellow institution affiliated with the United Methodist Church.
Students live with host families and enjoy full immersion in the local culture.
In addition to numerous excursions in and around Puebla, the students also spend time on faculty-led trips to Mexico City, Merida and Cuernavaca. In addition to the UE faculty, Universidad Madero faculty serve in support roles to the students as guides to the local culture and resources. A summer program in Japan is coordinated in conjunction with UE's Department of Political Science. Takuha Gokuen University is the host institution for this program. Students enroll in intensive Japanese language courses taught by a UE faculty member, and they may also enroll in courses in political science and Japanese culture.