Short-Term Study Away

Graduate Course Eligibility for Undergraduates

Undergraduate students from all NYU schools may apply to a Steinhardt short-term study abroad course if they have senior standing (at least 96 credits) by the course start date. Students should consult their academic advisor to determine how the course will fulfill their degree requirements. Non-NYU undergraduates are not eligible to participate

January and Spring Break 2027

A group of students taking a photo together holding gift bags during their Spanish class at Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra, in Santiago, Dominican Republic.

Dominican Republic: Intercultural Perspectives in Education: Language & Identity

This January, gain a deeper understanding of the meaning of culture and its relationship to language while studying in the Dominican Republic.

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Ghana: Cross-Cultural Perspectives in Mental Health & Wellbeing

Immerse yourself in contemporary Ghanaian culture and explore the ways in which helping professionals’ and clients’ worldview, values, and biases are shaped by multiple cultural influences.

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Ghana: International Issues in Nutrition and Food

Examine the complex factors affecting food, nutrition, and health practices in Ghana through hands-on experiences and meetings with local experts.

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Ghana: Race and Media

Through the lens of media technologies and infrastructures, examine how colonial legacies have structured notions of race, the uneven global distribution of resources, and Ghanaian postcolonial social movements.

Italy: Politics, Migration, and Education

Explore the ways in which politics, migration, and education intersect within the context of Italy and western Europe more broadly.

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United Kingdom: Access, Engagement & Leadership in Higher Education

Engage with higher education leaders and experts and deepen your understanding of the contemporary issues, innovations, and policy priorities shaping today’s post‑secondary landscape.