International Programs & Study Abroad

Study Abroad and Open Up a World of Opportunities

Studying in a foreign country for a short term, a semester, or a year is one of the most exciting opportunities that Brooklyn College extends to our students. Incorporating international experience into your college education allows you to learn or practice a foreign language, strengthens your professional résumé, broadens your perspectives on the world, and creates lifelong memories while earning credits toward your degree.

Students can study abroad on any accredited program of their choosing. These programs could be offered by Brooklyn College, other CUNY schools, or private universities and organizations. There are hundreds of opportunities throughout the world. Grades and credits earned abroad from accredited programs can be applied toward graduation requirements. Financial aid and scholarships are available and may be applied to study abroad.

Carefully read the refund policy and deadlines of your program of interest.

Please register for classes at Brooklyn College to avoid missing out on your first-choice courses in case your study abroad plans do not work out.

All students studying abroad with other CUNY campuses or non-CUNY programs must communicate their interest and the progress of their application to the study abroad office at Brooklyn College. There will be no exceptions.

Note that all information listed below is subject to change at any time.

View all study abroad programs (including summer programs)

Study Abroad General Information Session

Every Tuesday at 1 p.m., via Zoom.

• Meeting ID: 845 4580 8006
• Passcode: 229356

Contact us if you have any questions:

In-person advising: Monday–Thursday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
1212 Boylan Hall
P: 718.951.5189
E: studyabroad@brooklyn.cuny.edu

Scholarship Opportunities

Learn what scholarships and financial aid are available.

Winter 2024 Programs

Porto, Portugal

Course title: Portugal: History, People, and Culture

Corse Credits: HIST 3290: Special Topics in European History (3 credits)

January 1–21, 2024

Professor Christopher Ebert (History Department)

Course Flyer (PDF) and Syllabus (PDF)

Application Deadline: October 31, 2023

Other Winter Programs

• Check out winter programs offered by other CUNY Campuses, via Global CUNY website. Brooklyn College students are eligible to go abroad with other CUNY programs.
• Check out winter programs offered by CIEE.
• Check out winter programs offered by USAC.

Study Abroad Application Steps

1. Discuss your plans with a study abroad adviser.
2. Submit your program application / information through the Brooklyn College WebCentral portal. Once logged in, click on Academics, and then International Education. If you are from a different CUNY campus, create an account on BC WebCentral to proceed.
3. Apply to your program of interest, if hosted by another CUNY campus or a study abroad provider.
4. Apply for scholarships.

Fall and Spring Exchange and Semester-Long Programs

Study abroad exchanges and semester-long programs offer students the opportunity to study for the spring or fall semester, or a full academic year. Our Brooklyn College Majors/Exchange Programs spreadsheet (XLSX) can be a helpful tool to determine which BC Exchange program works best with your academic goals.

Brooklyn College Exchange Programs

• BC–CityU Hong Kong Exchange
• BC–Dauphine France Exchange
• BC–Dongguk, South Korea Exchange
• BC–ENU Edinburgh, Scotland Exchange
• BC–GCU Glasgow, Scotland Exchange
• BC–ISG Paris Exchange
• BC–JCU Italy Exchange
• BC–John Moulin 3-Lyon, France Exchange
• BC–Munich University of Applied Sciences Germany Exchange
• BC–Sussex, England Exchange
• BC–UAB Barcelona, Spain Exchange

Other CUNY Programs

• CUNY/Italy Student Exchange (administered by Queens College)
• CUNY Paris Exchange (administered by Queens College)

Visit the CUNY Global Directory of Study Abroad Programs for a full searchable database of CUNY programs that are available.

Non-CUNY Program Resources: Students may also choose to participate in programs through other accredited non-CUNY colleges and organizations:

• Check out programs offered by CIEE.
• Check out programs offered by USAC.

Study Abroad Application Steps

1. Discuss your plans with a study abroad adviser.
2. Submit your program application / information through the Brooklyn College WebCentral portal. Once logged in, click on Academics, and then International Education. If you are from a different CUNY campus, create an account on BC WebCentral to proceed.
3. Apply to your program of interest, if hosted by another CUNY campus or a study abroad provider.
4. Apply for scholarships.

Summer 2024 Programs

Summer 2024 programs will be available at the end of January 2024.

Page last modified on October 16, 2023.