Study Abroad

Studying abroad is one of the most valuable opportunities of a graduate education. Although it requires much planning and time, the department and college are here to help in applications to any program or develop of your own program. Up to four classes toward the M.A. may be from departments and programs outside of the Brooklyn College Political Science Department. Many students take advantage of this opportunity to take classes abroad, gaining invaluable exposure to other countries that can be key to job and academic applications. These programs range from full semesters of study to short summer group trips, fitting a range of schedules and interests.

Below are links to programs available to masters students. These programs are divided by sponsor, starting with Brooklyn College and followed by CUNY, SUNY, and national programs. In addition to these programs, master’s students may make their own arrangements to study abroad, which the Political Science Department can help arrange. In the past, master’s students have crated their own study abroad programs in countries ranging from Colombia to South Africa. If you are interested in studying in a particular country but do not have the necessary contacts or information, see the graduate chair to develop a plan.

Application deadlines for study abroad programs and scholarships are as follows:

  • Summer programs—March 15
  • Fall programs—April 1

Brooklyn College Faculty-Led Programs

Study Abroad Scholarship Deadlines

More information can be found on the Study Abroad Scholarship Office website.

International Programs & Study Abroad Office Events

  • Study Abroad 1.0 Information Sessions: Every Tuesday at 1 p.m. in 1108 Boylan Hall. Open to all.

For more information on our programs and exchange possibilities, contact the Office of International Programs & Study Abroad at 718.951.5189. Also, follow us on Facebook and Twitter to stay tuned with your international education experience!

CUNY Programs

CUNY offers 166 programs in 51 countries, with three types of structures:

  • Study Abroad programs may be semester-long, year-long, or short-term (typically run during the summer or winter intersession). These programs consist of courses aimed toward a particular course of study and are taught by faculty of the host institution or by visiting CUNY faculty. Students usually pay tuition to the foreign institution through the sponsoring CUNY college. Financial assistance, such as federal student loans and Pell grants, may be available.
  • Exchange programs provide similar opportunities. CUNY students attend an overseas institution for a semester or academic year in exchange for foreign students who enroll at a CUNY college. CUNY students generally pay CUNY tuition to the sponsoring CUNY college. Under current law, the state Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) may be applied to such exchange programs. Students may also be eligible for federal student loans and Pell grants.
  • Faculty-led programs are courses taught by CUNY faculty. The programs are short-term and typically run during the summer or winter intersession. Financial assistance, such as federal student loans and Pell grants, may be available.

CUNY Study Abroad Program Directory

Though most CUNY programs are for undergraduate students, we will arrange for graduate credit if the program director can arrange for graduate-level work.

For more information, visit the CUNY study abroad website or e-mail CUNY.

Other Programs

Other Selected Study Abroad Programs

Austria

Israel

Tel Aviv University’s M.A. in Middle Eastern Studies (MAMES) program offers students an academic immersion in the history and current affairs of the modern Middle East. The program is taught in English and includes an optional thesis track, field trips in Israel/Palestine and Jordan, and myriad extracurricular programs to enrich students’ learning experience. Those interested in pursuing careers in the fields of journalism, diplomacy, government, think tank research, advocacy/activism, and academia will find an unparalleled opportunity to acquire an in-depth understanding of the political, social, and economic dimensions of the Middle East, from within. The MAMES program also offers intensive language courses in written and spoken Arabic, Hebrew, and Turkish.

The MAMES Program is closely linked with the Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and African Studies,  an interdisciplinary research center devoted to the study of the modern history and contemporary affairs of the Middle East and North Africa. Not only do students benefit from research opportunities and resources; the Dayan Center recruits its research assistants from the MAMES classes to build the next generation of Middle East scholars. Center publications include peer reviewed journals, economics and current affairs newsletters, and analysis of recent trends and regional phenomena. The Dayan Center is launching the Diane and Guilford Glazer Media Initiative, a new series of media projects, including the Diwaniyya podcast on Middle East culture, history, and politics. The center provides a broad view of the Middle East and North Africa by analyzing the region’s current and historical geopolitical, as well as social and cultural, phenomena. For this reason, the Dayan Center would be a great place to intern for any students interested in the MENA region.

Mexico

Peru

Ecela Spanish. The program includes the equivalent of two college Spanish courses plus significant exposure to Peruvian legal and political systems. It is especially appropriate for anyone considering a career with contact with Spanish-speaking populations, such as in immigration, civil rights, or criminal justice. Dates: July 6–August 16. Tuition: $2,499. For application, e-mail Professor Ungar.

U.S. Government Programs

The U.S. Department of State Internship Program provides students with a valuable experience working in a foreign affairs agency. For more information, contact Patricia Guy, Diplomat-in-Residence at CCNY, 212.650.5243.

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