Short Term Programs

Manhattan University’s short-term study abroad programs offer immersive international experiences designed to fit within winter break, intersession, or summer terms. Led by Manhattan University faculty, these programs combine focused academic study with place-based learning, allowing students to engage deeply with global cultures, institutions, and communities without committing to a full semester abroad.

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.

Short-term programs are ideal for students seeking meaningful global engagement while maintaining progress toward degree requirements. By pairing academic rigor with immersive experience, these programs expand intellectual perspective, strengthen intercultural understanding, and cultivate the adaptability essential in a globally connected world.

Summer

Amsterdam, Netherlands (Summer)

Study comparative criminal justice in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, through this Manhattan University faculty-led program examining how legal systems reflect social values and public policy.
Buenos Aires, Argentina (Summer)

Spend 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.
Florence, Italy (Summer)

Develop your understanding of Italian history, culture, and religion while spending three weeks exploring the charming city of Florence.
Japan (Summer)

In 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.
Lisbon, Portugal (Summer)

Spend 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.
London, England (Summer)

Spend part of your summer in London, England, participating in an intensive international experience focused on leadership, group dynamics, and social systems theory.
Madrid, Spain (Summer)

Complete Manhattan University course requirements with an overview and discussion of literary and cinematic reflections on immigration in Spain, especially over the last thirty years.
Mexico (Summer)

Spend part of your summer in Mexico participating in an intensive cross-cultural counseling experience developed in partnership with La Salle University Mexico.
Mexico City, Puebla, Hidalgo and Oaxaca (Summer)

Spend part of your summer in Mexico exploring the rich intersections of literature, culture, and cuisine through this Manhattan University faculty-led program.
Vienna, Salzburg and Prague (Summer)

Spend 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.
York & Edinburgh, England and Scotland (Summer)

Spend part of your summer in York and Edinburgh exploring the history, religion, and culture of medieval Britain.

Winter

Barcelona (Winter)

Experience winter break in Barcelona, Spain, exploring the connections between culture, literature, and food through this Manhattan University faculty-led program.
Ireland and Northern Ireland (Winter)

Spend winter break in Ireland and Northern Ireland exploring the rich musical traditions that have shaped religious and cultural identity across generations.
Istanbul, Turkey (Winter)

Study 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.
London, England (Winter)

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.
Paris, France (Winter)

Study in Paris, France, with Manhattan University faculty and explore the city’s enduring influence on Western theology, philosophy, and spiritual thought.
Rome, Italy (Winter)

Spend winter intersession in Rome, Italy, earning required academic credit while studying Catholic Thought with Manhattan University faculty.
Singapore and Malaysia (Winter)

Study business and global strategy in Singapore and Malaysia through this Manhattan University faculty-led international field experience.
Venice, Italy (Winter)

Spend part of your summer in Venice, Italy, exploring the city’s extraordinary artistic and architectural heritage while engaging in digital preservation and creative practice.