The application for 2024-25 study abroad programs is closed. Information about the 2025-26 program offerings will be posted in Summer 2025.
How to Apply
- Before beginning an application, review the available short-term program options (graduate | undergraduate) and choose the program that best fits your academic, professional, and personal interests.
- Meet with your academic advisor to ensure that the study abroad course you plan to participate in meets your degree requirements and is a good fit for your plan of study.
- If you receive financial aid, you are strongly encouraged to contact the Office of Financial Aid to discuss your anticipated course registration in your study abroad term and to understand how your financial aid package will apply.
- Once you have completed these steps, follow the instructions below to apply to the program of your choice:
Current NYU Students
- Go to the Current NYU Students application. Enter your Net ID and password and complete the Duo push process.
- Once you have logged in, scroll to the bottom of the page and click the "Start New Application" button.
- Select the Global Affairs application from the dropdown menu. Click Create Application, then click Open Application.
Visiting Students
- Go to the visiting student application. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the "Create an account" button under the "First-time users" section.
- Enter the requested details, then click “Continue.” A PIN number will be sent to the email address you submitted. Enter the PIN and re-enter your date of birth, then click “Login.” Create a password.
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the "Start New Application" button.
- Select the Global Affairs application from the dropdown menu. Click “Create Application,” then click “Open Application.”
Application Deadlines and Notification Timelines
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- Application opens: August 2025
- Priority application round - All students are strongly encouraged to apply by this deadline to receive priority consideration:
- Application deadline: Tuesday, September 16 (this is the only application deadline for the undergraduate Nashville program. All applications for this program must be received by this date to be considered)
- Applicants receive notification of their status: Wednesday, October 1
- Deadline to accept or decline the offer to participate: Wednesday, October 8
- Regular application round:
- Application deadline: Thursday, October 16
- Applicants receive notification of their status: Thursday, October 23
- Deadline to accept or decline the offer to participate: Thursday, October 30
Admissions continue following the priority round deadline on a space-available and rolling basis.
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- Application opens: December 2025
- Priority application round - All students are strongly encouraged to apply by this deadline to receive priority consideration:
- Application deadline: Wednesday, February 4
- Applicants receive notification of their status: Thursday, February 19
- Deadline to accept or decline the offer to participate: Thursday, February 26
- Regular application round:
- Application deadline: Wednesday, March 4
- Applicants receive notification of their status: Wednesday, March 11
- Deadline to accept or decline the offer to participate: Wednesday, March 18
Admissions continue following the priority round deadline on a space-available and rolling basis.
Scholarships
Study abroad can be financially accessible. NYU Steinhardt offers three scholarships for short-term program participants:
- Global Need-Based Scholarship: Open to NYU Steinhardt graduate and undergraduate students participating in a short-term, travel-based Global course for credit
- Global Study Scholarship: Awarded to select Steinhardt students upon their admission to a graduate degree program
- Astor Study Abroad Scholarship for NYC Teachers: Open to NYU students who are also full-time teachers in the New York City public school system and pursuing a Steinhardt study abroad opportunity
More information and the application instructions for each scholarship can be found on the pages linked above. Interested students should complete the scholarship application(s) immediately after submitting their study abroad application to ensure they receive a timely scholarship notification.
Participants are also encouraged to review the list of external (non-NYU) funding opportunities maintained by the Office of Global Affairs.
Upcoming Events
All events for the 2024-2025 academic year have now passed. Next year's events will be posted in August 2025; check back soon for updates.
Get in Touch
Contact the Steinhardt Office of Global Affairs with any questions about study abroad opportunities, the admissions process, or upcoming events.
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