Programs

Study Abroad and Open Up a World of Opportunities

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.

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

Summer 2023 Programs

We are offering programs in Czechia, England, France, India, Portugal, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, and Uruguay.

Faculty Led Programs: Courses Taught by Brooklyn College Faculty

ISTANBUL, TURKEY

Exploring Istanbul: Past and Present (A History of Modern Turkey)
May 25–June 16
Associate Professor Louis Fishman (History Department)

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

Media Production and Cultural Studies in South Korea
July 10–31
Adjunct Associate Professor Young Cheong (Television, Radio, and Emerging Media Department)

Partner Universities—Summer Schools

UNIVERSITAT AUTÒNOMA DE BARCELONA—UAB, BARCELONA, SPAIN

Session One: June 19–July 7

• Sciences Courses: Discovering the Fascinating World of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Sciences
• Sciences Courses: The Global Energy Problem: The Scientific Basis of Energy Management (new)
• Health Sciences Courses: Culture, Society, and Health
• Health Sciences Courses: How the Brain Works
• Social Sciences and Law Courses: Contemporary Challenges in International Relations
• Social Sciences and Law Courses: Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Session Two: July 10–28

• Social Sciences and Law Courses: Good Journalism Is Alive
• Social Sciences and Law Courses: Spanish Politics
• Arts and Humanities Courses: Critical Thinking
• Arts and Humanities Courses: Spanish as a Second Language (A2 CEFR)
• Arts and Humanities Courses: Spanish as a Second Language (B1 CEFR)
• Arts and Humanities Courses: Urban Performing Arts

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX, BRIGHTON, ENGLAND

Session One: June 26–July 14

• Media and Film / English: The Age of Adolescence: Reading 20th-Century Youth Culture
• Psychology: Contemporary Issues in and Applications of Psychology

Session Two: July 17–August 4

• Media and Film / English: Video Games: Creative and Critical Writing
• Psychology: Psychology and Social Issues
• Psychology: Clinical Psychology and Mental Health
• English Literature: Children’s Literature

UNIVERSITY JEAN MOULIN 3, LYON, FRANCE

June 5–July 13

• French Language and Culture

Study Abroad Providers

CIEE PROGRAMS

Lisbon, Portugal

Session II: June 12–July 10

• Contemporary Portugal: Politics and Culture
• Communicative Portuguese

Prague, Czechia

Session II: June 12–July 10

• Media, Gender, and Identity

Seville, Spain

Session II: June 12–July 10

• HISP 3004 SESU: Flamenco in Andalusia: Culture, Language, Music, and Dance
• SPAN 3010 SESU: Advanced Spanish Language

Session III: July 10–August 5

• Culture and Cuisine in Spain
• Globalization and Economic Development
• Three Cultures in Spain: Jews, Christians, Muslims

USAC PROGRAMS

Bangalore, India

June 1–July 5

• Cultural Traditions of India
• Gandhi and Peace Studies
• Caste, Class, and Gender in India

Chiang Mai, Thailand

May 23–June 29

• Governance and Politics in Asia
• Thai Society and Culture

Montevideo, Uruguay

May 27–July 1

• Intermediate Spanish I
• Spanish for Health Professions
• Government and Politics in Latin America
• Dances of Latin America

Students are not limited to Brooklyn College programs. They may choose to participate in study abroad programs through other CUNY institutions (visit Global CUNY for a full schedule of CUNY programs that are available), SUNY institutions, or other study abroad providers.

Summer 2023 Application Steps

1. Discuss your plans with a study abroad adviser.
2. Submit your program information through the Brooklyn College WebCentral portal.
3. Apply to your program of interest, if hosted by a partner university or a study abroad provider.
4. Apply for scholarships.

Winter Programs—PAST January 2023 Term

PARIS, FRANCE

December 27, 2022–January 16, 2023
Fashion and Business in France / Business Management course

SEVILLE, SPAIN

December 27, 2022–January 16, 2023
Culture and Cuisine in Spain

BARCELONA, SPAIN

January 2–22, 2023
International Marketing / Business / Marketing course
Catalonia and Spain Through the Arts / Art course

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA

January 2–22, 2023
Tango. From the City Margins to the World.

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK

January 2–22, 2023
The Study of Scandinavian Happiness / Sociology Course

All winter programs are offered by CIEE.org. Application deadline is November 1, 2022, via CIEE website.

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

Exchange and Semester-Long Programs

Study abroad exchange and semester-long programs offer students the opportunity to study for the spring or fall semester, or a full academic year. Indulge in the history and culture of the host country. Studying abroad 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. Our BC Exchange Programs – Majors 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 Exchange
• BC–Dongguk South Korea Exchange
• BC–ENU Edinburgh Exchange
• BC–GCU Glasgow 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 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 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.

Past Programs

• China—Summer I 2019
• Ghana—Summer II 2019
• Russia—Summer II 2019
• South Korea—Summer II 2019
• Cambodia—Winter Intersession 2019
• China—Winter Intersession 2019
• India—Winter Intersession 2019
• Wales—Summer I 2018
• Israel—Summer II 2017
• Serbia—Summer I 2017
• Antigua and Barbuda—Winter Intersession 2016
• India: Documentary Production—Winter Intersession 2015
• Rome—Summer 2012

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

Page last modified on October 16, 2023.