Study Abroad Programs
Explore Our Programs
可乐视频 offers study abroad programs in countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America. Studying abroad for a short term, semester, or a year helps strengthen your curriculum, provides global experience, expands your horizons and opportunities, allows you to learn or practice a foreign language, and earns credit toward your degree. Note that all information listed below is subject to change at any time.
Why Study Abroad?
Exchange and semester-long programs offer students the opportunity to study for the spring or fall semester, or a full academic year. Studying abroad helps you indulge in the history and culture of the host country, it strengthens your curriculum, provides global experience, expands your horizons and opportunities, and allows you to learn or practice a foreign language. All this while earning credits toward your academic degree and developing new skills for your personal and professional growth.
Summer 2026
In summer 2026, we are offering programs in Italy, South Korea, Taiwan, and Turkey. We are also offering more options through our partners in India, the Netherlands, Spain, Thailand, and more. Unless otherwise noted, courses are taught by 可乐视频 faculty.
How to Apply
Deadline
March 16 for summer semester
Deposit
For 可乐视频 programs (Italy, South Korea, Taiwan, Turkey), please pay a $300 deposit to the bursar office at 可乐视频 before the deadline. Do not pay the deposit via CUNYfirst.
If you are attending a different CUNY campus, or you cannot make the payment in person, please email us, and we will send you a payment authorization form.
The deposit is part of the program fee.
The deposit will not be refunded, after the deadline, if you are admitted to the program.
Bengaluru, India*
May 26鈥揓uly 8
Selected Courses
- Caste, Class, and Gender in India
- Gandhi and peace Studies
- Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship
- Public health in India
More Details
- after you discuss your plans with the study abroad office
* Courses offered through our partner USAC
Rome, Italy
June 15鈥揓uly 5
Imagine a course with no classroom. Instead, we explore the ancient ruins, timeless museums, and modern streets of Rome. You don鈥檛 just read about the eternal city, but see, taste, smell, feel, and hear it.
More Details
- 3 credits鈥擟lassics 1110
- $2,300鈥攊ncludes housing, insurance, three special meals, local transportation, and course-related excursions. Not included: tuition, flight, airport transfers, and personal expenses.
Maastricht, Netherlands*
June 18鈥揓uly 8
Selected Courses
Students take 2 courses from the list below:
Block 1
- Law and Politics, Current Topics in the European Union
- Global Power Dynamics
- Dutch Art History
- Psychology in Our World
- Digital Mental Health
Block 2
- Economics of European Integration: Challenges, Policies, and Practices in the European Business Environment
- Leadership and Management in a Global World
- Intercultural Communication
- Global Journalism: Searching for Truth in the Age of Fake News
- Evolutionary Psychology
More Details
- after you discuss your plans with the study abroad office
* Courses offered through our partner USAC
Taichung City, Taiwan
May 30鈥揓uly 1
Chinese language courses (all levels)
In addition to the academic courses, students will participate in excursions and cultural activities that will introduce them to life in Taiwan, and more broadly Asian History and culture.
This program is open to undergraduate students from all majors. Taichung is Taiwan’s second largest city. It has a highly developed industrial and commercial base, thriving cultural scene, friendly people, and beautiful scenery, all of which contribute to its status as an international-class city.
Centrally located in the western half of Taiwan, Taichung welcomes visitors with a pleasant climate throughout the year. The city first rose as a major political, economic, transportation, and cultural hub during the Japanese occupation period, due highway, railway, and shipping port development during that time.
* Courses taught by our partner universities鈥攕ummer schools.
More Details
- 3 credits鈥擥lobal Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Department
- $2,300鈥攊ncludes tuition, housing in a hotel with breakfast, insurance, and selected activities and excursions. Not included: flight and personal expenses.
Istanbul, Turkey
May 30鈥揓une 20
Turkish History and Society鈥擯ast, Present, Erasure, and Construction
This class will take place on-site in Istanbul, a city that spans two continents, Europe and Asia. It aims to teach the history of the late Ottoman period and modern Turkey.
The class will be divided into two components:
- The first part will focus on Turkey鈥檚 Ottoman past. It will rethink issues related to Ottoman history, politics and society, and other aspects such as art and architecture. We will visit the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Churches, and Synagogues during this part. We will also take a boat trip up the Bosphorus straights and end at Mehmet the Conqueror鈥檚 Fortress. A day trip to the city of Edirne will show us glimpses of early Ottoman history and serve as a bridge to understanding Turkey today.
- The second part will cover modern history, taught by some of Turkey鈥檚 top professors. It will include meetings with journalists, Armenian and Jewish groups, and other groups within the society. This component will allow the students to understand how histories are contested and how competing narratives are shaped.
Throughout the 3 weeks, students will explore the European side of Istanbul as well as the Asian one. They will learn to understand the city, walking its streets and alleyways, and discovering a multitude of neighborhoods. Istanbul will be our classroom in which we will explore parts of the city, discovering monuments, architecture, the old and the new.
This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students from all majors.
More Details
- 3 credits鈥擧ist 3590
- $2,300鈥攊ncludes housing with daily breakfast, insurance, some group meals, and course-related excursions. Not included: tuition, flight, and personal expenses.
- Contact: Associate Professor Louis Fishman, History Department
Alicante, Spain*
July 6鈥揂ugust 31
Selected Courses
- Spain Today: Politics, Government, and Society
- Sustainable Development: Principals and Policies
- Spanish Language 鈥 All levels
- Twentieth Century and Contemporary Spanish Short Story
More Details
- after you discuss your plans with the study abroad office
* Courses offered through our partner USAC
Barcelona, Spain*
June 22鈥揓uly 10 (summer session 1, tentative dates)
July 13鈥揓uly 30 (summer session 2, tentative dates)
Various courses, including Spanish language classes
More Details
* Courses taught by our partner universities鈥攕ummer schools.
Seoul, South Korea
July 13鈥揂ugust 3
Media Production and Cultural Studies in South Korea
The Media Production in South Korea program will provide students with the opportunity to on a great range of production techniques and tools of the medium, including electronic media production theory, shooting on-location, graphics, audio and post-production. Students will not only explore the diversity of South Korea, but also be able to document and create a story of their personal experience there.
Dongguk University, located in the heart of Seoul, will provide an ideal setting for studying media production and cultural studies within a South Korean environment.
Participants will work collaboratively with Dongguk University students on the pre-production, production, and post-production of short video projects. Students will also take a work streetwise course on Korean language and culture that will facilitate their understanding of traditional culture while they are shooting.
The first week of the course will focus on an introduction to pre-production and production. During the second week, participants will shoot on-location in different parts of Seoul. In the third week, students will learn and apply the post-production process to their product.
Additionally, we will visit popular Korean TV networks and experience live concerts. The group will also get a chance to visit the city of Busan. Housing will be at Dongguk University on-campus residence hall.
This program is open to undergraduate students from all majors.
More Details
- 3 credits鈥擳REM 4849 International Documentary Production
- Course Syllabus (PDF)
- $2,300鈥攊ncludes housing, insurance, some meals, and course-related excursions. Not included: tuition, flight, and personal expenses.
- Contact: Professor Young Cheong, Television, Radio & Emerging Media Department
Busan, South Korea*
July 6 – August 1
Korean Language and Culture
Hosted by our exchange partner, Pusan National University (PNU) short-term Summer School. The program provides 4-week Korean language course with authentic cultural activities and exciting field trips.
- Field Trips: Explore famous Busan sites including Gamcheon Culture Village, Temple Visit, and Haeundae Beach for an immersive cultural experience
- Cultural Activities: Experience Korean culture through hands-on activities like Traditional Calligraphy, K-Pop dance, Taekwondo, K-Beauty, and more, immersing you in Korea’s heritage.
This program is conducted entirely in English, except for the Korean language classes. The language classes range from basic to advanced levels, focusing on reading, speaking, and listening skills in Korean for everyday conversations.
More Details
- 3 credits鈥擥lobal Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Department
- Approximately $2,000鈥攊ncludes the academic course, accommodation, some meals, and field trips and cultural activities.
Not included: CUNY tuition for 3 credits, international airfare, insurance, and personal expenses. - Deadline to apply: March 17 for 可乐视频 application and April 30 for PNU application.
* Courses taught by our partner universities鈥攕ummer schools.
Chiang Mai City, Thailand*
July 2鈥揂ugust 8
Selected Courses
- Thai Society and Culture
- Healthcare in Thailand
- Intercultural Communication
- International Business Management
More Details
- after you discuss your plans with the study abroad office
* Courses offered through our partner USAC
Spring and Fall 2026
可乐视频 Exchange Programs
Asia
- 可乐视频鈥揔indai University Exchange in Osaka, Japan
- 可乐视频鈥揇ongguk University Exchange, South Korea
- 可乐视频鈥揚usan National University (PNU) Exchange in Busan, South Korea
Czech Republic
France
Germany
Italy
Spain
United Kingdom
How to Apply
Deadlines
- March 1 for fall semester
- October 1 for spring semester
Due to limited spaces, interested students should submit their applications as early as possible.
If accepted and nominated by International Programs and Study Abroad (IPSA) office, students will need to submit another online application directly to the host university.聽 IPSA will contact accepted students about their next steps.
Academic Credits
Students receive credit and grades for the courses taken abroad on our programs.
As part of your study abroad post-acceptance requirements, you will need to complete a signed Study Abroad Course Equivalency Form (PDF). This helps guarantee that the coursework for which you register abroad will apply to the coursework you need at 可乐视频. Changes can be made to the course equivalency form once you arrive on site if you find other classes of interest.
Participants who are not 可乐视频 students should confer with their home campus study abroad office for instructions on attaining equivalencies.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Financial aid and most scholarships that a student receives for semester study at 可乐视频 can be applied on semester abroad exchange programs. Students should consult the financial aid office about specifics on how their financial aid applies.
- Financial aid
- Study abroad scholarships
- 可乐视频鈥檚 Scholarship Office
Health Insurance
Students are required to purchase CUNY CISI Health/Travel Insurance for their entire time abroad (approximately $65/month). Instructions will be sent as part of the acceptance email.
Visa
Please check with individual exchange programs for visa information.
Other CUNY Study Abroad Programs
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Visit the 聽for a full searchable database of CUNY programs that are available.
Non-CUNY Study Abroad Resources
Students may also choose to participate in programs through other accredited non-CUNY colleges and organizations:
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Winter 2026
How to Apply
Deadlines
- October 17 for winter semester
Deposit
Pay a $300 deposit to the bursar office at 可乐视频 before the deadline. Do not pay the deposit via CUNYfirst.
If you are attending a different CUNY campus, or you cannot make the payment in person, please email us, and we will send you a payment authorization form.
The deposit is part of the program fee.
The deposit will not be refunded, after the deadline, if you are admitted to the program.
Vi帽a Del Mar, Chile
January 2鈥24, 2026聽
Immigrant Communities in Latin America: Diaspora in Chile
- 3 credits鈥擯RLS 4635: Study鈥擳ravel Seminar
- Cost: $2200: includes housing in hotel, insurance, few group meals, and course-related excursions. Not included: tuition, flight, and personal expenses.
- Contact: Professor Carla Espa帽a, Department of Puerto Rican and Latinx Studies.
- Application Deadline: October 17, 2025
Course Overview
Immigrant Communities in Latin America: Diaspora in Chile is a study abroad course that promotes diaspora studies, youth literature, and translanguaging pedagogy by cultivating an awareness of and connection to the diverse diasporas in Chile.
It consists of culturally immersive experiences and experiential learning. Students learn about history, diaspora, culture, language, and immigrant experiences. Students will grow their understanding of diasporas through lectures, workshops, and cultural activities. Students spend one part of the day in their course at the local university (9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for ten class sessions) and another (2:30-4 p.m.) connecting with local organizations or exploring their local community. They study diverse groups’ history, cultural expressions, and immigrant matters. The course culminates in student presentations on their advocacy projects.
Student Learning Objectives
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of Chilean history and diasporas, including creative expressions (storytelling, arts, cuisine).
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of translanguaging pedagogy and community organizing.
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of the rhetoric, practices, and policies surrounding immigration across the hemispheres, with a comparative analysis of Chile and the United States.
Nairobi, Kenya
January 1鈥22, 2026聽
Ecology, Economy and Culture in Kenya
- 3 credits鈥擜NTH 3015
- Cost: $2200: includes housing in hotel, insurance, few group meals, and course-related excursions. Not included: tuition, flight, and personal expenses.
- Contact: Professor Meghan Ference, Department of Anthropology
- Application Deadline: October 17, 2025
Course Overview
This course provides a rare opportunity to 可乐视频 students to travel to East Africa for three weeks during the winter period and embark on a life-changing, hands-on field experience exploring the economy, culture and ecology in Kenya. Students will experience things that are often out of reach for students at 可乐视频. Nairobi, Kenya is a profoundly rich location through which to experience all the different subfields of the anthropological discipline. As the birthplace of humankind there are elements of biological and archaeological research at every turn. With over 45 official languages and ethnic groups recognized by the Kenyan constitution it is an area rich in cultural and linguistic diversity. As a postcolonial state with one of the most progressive constitutions in the world it is a vibrant location for postcolonial history and politics. As the only city on earth with a national park within the city limits, students can experience seeing a variety of animals they may have only encountered before in zoos. They will see lions, zebras, giraffes and elephants in addition to the largest array of birdlife in the world.
This course will provide students, from all majors, with lectures and hands-on experiences in Swahili culture, ecology in Kenya, learning about conservation, human-wildlife interaction, politics and globalization as well as exploring the informal economy, in which nearly 80% of the population is engaged. Students will learn through lectures and hands-on fieldwork experiences. This program is run in partnership with the British Institute in East Africa and the National Museums of Kenya, where students can interact with Kenyan students at the same level and where they can experience important cultural exchange. Simultaneously, we will be thinking about how Nairobi, the economic, cultural and political hub of East Africa compares with New York City, the cultural and economic hub of the United States.
Porto, Portugal
January 1鈥21
Portugal: History, People, and Culture
- 3 credits HIST 3290: Special Topics in European History
- Cost: $2200: includes housing in hotel, insurance, few group meals, and course-related excursions. Not included: tuition, flight, and personal expenses.
- Contact: Professor Christopher Ebert, History
- Application Deadline: October 17, 2025
Course Description
Portugal: History, People, and Culture is an overview of the history of Portugal from its founding monarchies during the Middle Ages through its integration in the European Union in the present day.
Classes and field trips will introduce students to the history of the country through the lens of politics, society, religion, food, culture and film. It also explores Portugal鈥檚 extensive empire in Africa, Asia and South America. Along with the instructor, who is a historian of early-modern Portuguese imperial expansion, students will interact with period specialists to understand Portuguese history through the present day. Other experts will present on Portuguese culture and society in an interactive way. Students will also choose aspects of contemporary Portuguese history or culture and make brief presentations. Students will also go to a soccer match at the Drag茫o Stadium (optional) to see FC Porto play another Portuguese premier league team (to be scheduled when the dates are released).
Objectives of Course
- Introduce students to the history and culture of Portugal.
- Enable students to articulate the major socio-political trends which have characterized Portugal over many centuries.
- Develop in students the analytical skills needed to critique and employ written sources in their argumentation.
- Enable students to articulate their interpretation of primary and secondary sources in class discussions.
- Offer students a hands-on, interactive experience of contemporary Portuguese society, including meeting local people and experiencing culture and foodways.
Outcomes Anticipated for Course
By the end of this course students will have:
- Mastered at an appropriate level the historical content relevant to the topic.
- Demonstrated in discussion and short writing assignments knowledge of how Portugal has developed over time.
- Evaluated critically the assigned texts in discussion and writing.
Taipei and Taichung, Taiwan
December 31, 2025鈥January 21, 2026
Introduction to Zen Meditation
- 3 credits鈥擟HIN / MVMT 2080 Zen Meditation
- Cost: $2200: includes housing in hotel, insurance, few group meals, and course-related excursions. Not included: tuition, flight, and personal expenses.
- Contact: Professor Chia-Ju Chang, Department of Global Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
- Application Deadline: October 17, 2025
Course Information
This three-week immersive winter study abroad program in Taiwan introduces students to Chan (Zen in Japanese) meditation through direct engagement with Buddhist practice, philosophy, and culture.
Participants will be based primarily in Taipei and Taichung, taking part in a range of classes that include lectures, seated meditation (zazen), eight-movement meditation, and other contemplative activities such as Tai Chi, walking, photography, farming, and the tea ceremony.
In addition to lectures and intensive meditation practice, students will join a half-day meditation retreat. You will also have the opportunity to take part in a 鈥淔arm-to-Table鈥 activity鈥攖raditionally called聽farming chan聽(nongchan)鈥攖o experience Zen practice beyond the cushion, including fieldwork, meal preparation, mindful eating, and more. The program also includes outdoor excursions to Yangmingshan National Park, the Chiang Kai-shek Shilin Residence, the Apricot Blossom Water Buffalo School, and the Lin Family Garden.
Taught in English. No prior experience in meditation is required鈥攐nly an openness to explore and engage deeply with the rich culture of Chan Buddhism in Taiwan.
Other Winter Programs
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- Other CUNY Campuses, via (可乐视频 students are eligible to go abroad with other CUNY programs)
How To Apply
- Discuss your plans with a study abroad adviser.
- Submit your program application / information through the聽. Once logged in, click on 可乐视频, and then International Education. If you are from a different CUNY campus, create an account on 可乐视频 WebCentral to proceed.
- Apply to your program of interest, if hosted by another CUNY campus or a study abroad provider.
- Apply for scholarships.
Additional Programs
CUNY Programs
As a CUNY student, you can choose to study abroad through another CUNY campus. Visit the聽聽for a full searchable database of CUNY programs that are available.
Study Abroad Providers
For more options, students can also apply to go with one of the study abroad providers: