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A Semester Abroad

We strongly encourage all students to study abroad during their time at New York University. Undergraduate students who begin the degree program as freshmen should have room in their curriculum to take advantage of the NYU Global Network at least once during their four years at NYU. The NYU Office of Global Programs offers many sites where students can study abroad while earning course credit: Abu Dhabi, Accra (Ghana), Berlin, Buenos Aires, Florence, London, Madrid, Paris, Prague, Shanghai, and Tel Aviv.

Are you an undergraduate student completing a semester abroad? You can select courses that substitute for MAP requirements, as well as courses that can count toward specialization, liberal arts, or unrestricted electives. Please consult the list of approved MAP substitutions and make an appointment with your primary advisor to discuss substitutions and specialization electives. View a selection of MCC courses offered at our global sites.

A Course Abroad

In addition to traditional semester-long programs, our department leads intensive summer study abroad courses as a shorter-term option for students seeking a global perspective. Programs include:

• Visual Culture and the Politics of Memory: Global Perspectives in Buenos Aires
• Topics in Globalization:  Censorship, Social Movements and Alternative Media in Paris 

Aside from summer session, we offer January intersession courses such as Transnational Communities and Media Cultures in London and Global Food Cultures in Hong Kong.  

These courses are recommended for graduate students, while some admit upper-level undergraduate students. Non-NYU students from related programs of study are welcome to apply to enroll in our special courses abroad. Students can obtain more information on these programs, as well as on other international academic opportunities, through the Steinhardt School Office of Academic Initiatives and Global Programs by email at steinhardt.global@nyu.edu.

Note: Undergraduate and graduate students considering programs abroad should meet individually with their academic advisor to make sure they can register without delaying completion of graduation requirements.

Financial Aid for Global Programs

The NYU Steinhardt Office of Academic Initiatives and Global Programs offers scholarships to make study abroad opportunities more accessible. This aid generally ranges from $500-$2,000. The award process is competitive and need-based. Both undergraduate and graduate students, as well as both NYU and non-NYU students, are eligible. Visit the Abroad Scholarships and Financial Aid page for details.