Study Abroad
Summer & Winter Semester Programs
See the world, expand your perspective and make study abroad part of your Manhattan University experience.
Manhattan University’s winter and summer study abroad programs offer immersive, faculty-led international experiences that fit within intersession terms. Students engage with global cultures, institutions and communities while earning credit and staying on track toward degree requirements.
Study Abroad
Summer
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Amsterdam, NetherlandsStudy comparative criminal justice in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, through this Manhattan University faculty-led program examining how legal systems reflect social values and public policy.
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Buenos Aires, ArgentinaSpend part of your summer in Buenos Aires, Argentina, examining economics, organizational systems, and institutional change within one of Latin America’s most dynamic urban centers.
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Florence, ItalyDevelop your understanding of Italian history, culture, and religion while spending three weeks exploring the charming city of Florence.
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JapanIn this program, students will travel to several major tourism sites across Japan, many of which are Shinto or Buddhist religious landmarks that have stood for more than 300 years.
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Lisbon, PortugalSpend part of your summer in Lisbon, Portugal, earning credit toward the 200- or 300-level Religious Studies requirement while exploring the deep connections between religion and Portuguese culture.
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London, EnglandSpend part of your summer in London, England, participating in an intensive international experience focused on leadership, group dynamics, and social systems theory.
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Madrid, SpainComplete Manhattan University course requirements with an overview and discussion of literary and cinematic reflections on immigration in Spain, especially over the last thirty years.
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MexicoSpend part of your summer in Mexico participating in an intensive cross-cultural counseling experience developed in partnership with La Salle University Mexico.
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Mexico City, Puebla, Hidalgo and OaxacaSpend part of your summer in Mexico exploring the rich intersections of literature, culture, and cuisine through this Manhattan University faculty-led program.
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Vienna, Salzburg and PragueSpend part of your summer in Vienna, Salzburg, and Prague exploring the Catholic Mass and its musical tradition within some of Europe’s most historically significant cultural centers.
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York & Edinburgh, England and ScotlandSpend part of your summer in York and Edinburgh exploring the history, religion, and culture of medieval Britain.
Study Abroad
Winter
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BarcelonaExperience winter break in Barcelona, Spain, exploring the connections between culture, literature, and food through this Manhattan University faculty-led program.
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Ireland and Northern IrelandSpend winter break in Ireland and Northern Ireland exploring the rich musical traditions that have shaped religious and cultural identity across generations.
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Istanbul, TurkeyStudy in Istanbul, Turkey, a city shaped by centuries of Christian, Muslim, and Byzantine history, through this immersive Manhattan University faculty-led program exploring sacred music, Christian social teaching, and interreligious dialogue.
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London, England
Literary London introduces students to a rich selection of English literary texts spanning from the early modern period to the twenty-first century, all written in and often inspired by the city of London.
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Paris, FranceStudy in Paris, France, with Manhattan University faculty and explore the city’s enduring influence on Western theology, philosophy, and spiritual thought.
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Rome, ItalySpend winter intersession in Rome, Italy, earning required academic credit while studying Catholic Thought with Manhattan University faculty.
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Singapore and MalaysiaStudy business and global strategy in Singapore and Malaysia through this Manhattan University faculty-led international field experience.
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Venice, ItalySpend part of your summer in Venice, Italy, exploring the city’s extraordinary artistic and architectural heritage while engaging in digital preservation and creative practice.
Student insight:
"I gained a better understanding of myself and what I'm capable of, and I further solidified my opinion that traveling outside of the US creates a well rounded and more open-minded individual."
Tempest, Global Business in Dubai & Abu Dhabi, UAE; Winter 2020
Each program integrates classroom instruction with site visits, institutional partnerships, cultural exploration and experiential projects. Whether examining sacred music in Central Europe, exploring medieval Britain, analyzing global business in Southeast Asia or studying comparative justice in the Netherlands, students apply course concepts directly within the cultural and historical settings that shaped them.
Cost and Financial Aid
Summer and Winter Programs
Short-term faculty-led programs during winter intersession and summer vary in cost by location and program length. Costs are typically close to the cost of tuition for the three or six credits earned.
Program costs generally include credits earned, airfare, housing abroad, in-country transportation, international health insurance, and entrance fees for site visits and cultural activities included in the itinerary.
As an example, a two-week faculty-led winter program in 2025 cost approximately $5,950. Prices may vary by program and year.
Financial aid usually cannot be applied to short-term winter and summer programs.
Fall and Spring Semester Programs
On average, the cost of studying abroad for a full semester is comparable to a semester at Manhattan University, and financial aid may often be used toward these expenses.
Typical semester study abroad costs may include:
- Manhattan University tuition and fees
- Study abroad fee, currently $730
- Room and board paid to the housing provider
- Airfare
Federal, state and institutional financial aid may often be applied to Manhattan University-run semester programs.
Study Abroad Scholarships
Partial scholarships may be available for eligible students accepted into faculty-led winter intersession, summer and full-semester study abroad programs.