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A College of Arts and Science student in very good standing, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, may choose to study abroad for a semester or a year through an NYU program or exchange. Selecting an NYU study abroad program or exchange is an easy three-step process designed to help students understand their options and make sure that the courses fit well into their overall academic plan. First, students should contact the Office of Global Programs (212-998-4433; www.nyu.edu/studyabroad) for information on all study abroad options.
Second, they should consult their academic adviser in the College Advising Center (Silver Center, 100 Washington Square East, Room 905; 212-998-8130), or, if they have already declared a major, their department, for more detailed and customized advice and approval of a specific course of study. Before students can register for study abroad, their adviser must approve the course work they will complete abroad.
Finally, they should submit an application online at www3.albert.nyu.edu/ apply_study.htm. There are two application deadlines per semester: February 15 and March 15 for the fall semester, and September 15 and October 15 for the spring semester. Applicants are encouraged to plan ahead and apply early, as some programs fill quickly. Requests are processed and reviewed by the Office of Global Programs, as well as by the Office of the Associate Dean of Students. Considerations used in determining whether the program is appropriate for you include your academic and disciplinary standing and your progress toward graduation. The review process takes approximately two weeks from the deadlines. Confirmation letters will be sent directly to you with instructions for registration, predeparture arrangements, and orientation information.
Students who wish to study abroad in a non-NYU program must petition the associate dean for students in writing, showing academic justification for choosing the program. After the petition has been reviewed, the student will be informed of the outcome. For further information, contact the Office of the Associate Dean for Students (Silver Center, Room 909B; 212-998-8140).
New York University in Athens (Summer)
New York University in Athens, a six-week summer program, combines classroom study of the language, history, and culture of Greece with extracurricular activities and excursions to introduce students to various aspects of Greek life. Approaching modern Hellenic society and culture from an interdisciplinary perspective, the program provides students with an appreciation of the history of the modern Greek language and literature and an understanding of how the Greeks have borne their classical, Byzantine, and Ottoman historical and political experiences and transformed them in the modern era. Extracurricular activities include walking tours of Athens, visits to its monuments and museums, evening outings to dramatic and musical performances, and a half-day trip to Attica’s beautiful coastline with a visit to Poseidon’s temple at Cape Sounion. Weekend excursions include trips to Mycenae, Epidaurus, and Corinth, as well as Delphi, Olympia, and the Cycladic island of Santorini.
For more information on this summer session, visit www.nyu.edu/ summer.
New York University in Berlin
NYU offers a semester-long program in Berlin. Berlin, the capital of Germany, thrives as a cultural hub that draws respected intellectuals, underground artists, and offbeat musicians from around the world. While this cosmopolitan city holds a vital place in modern European history, it also symbolizes continued political and economic progress. The semester-long study abroad program stationed on Unter den Linden at Humboldt University offers NYU courses, taught by NYU faculty, members of the Humboldt faculty, and Berlin’s broader academic community. Students have access to Humboldt University’s facilities, including sports centers, libraries, and cafeterias.
The program holds a limited number of students, allowing for close interaction with professors both in and out of the classroom. Classes are kept small, and students are encouraged to undertake independent research closely followed by a professor during their semester in Berlin. The curriculum focuses on German language and sociology classes, and a range of topics pertinent to the understanding of the forces that have shaped contemporary Germany and the larger European Union community. Enrollment is not limited to sociology or German majors, however.
All students are housed in the Arwobau apartments, located centrally in the district of Mitte. Each apartment is a suite featuring two private bedrooms, a kitchen, a shared living room, and full Internet acess. While students have the advantages of cooking, shared common areas, and interaction with other students, they also have the luxury of the privacy of their own bedroom. The apartments are a 15- to 20-minute bus and subway ride to classes.
NYU in Berlin also sponsors a six-week summer program that offers students the opportunity to study German language, literature, film, art, and architecture; experience the cultural life in Europe’s most exciting capital city; encounter the traces of German history; and explore the transformation of the former capital of the Cold War into a city that connects Eastern and Western Europe.
For an application form for the academic year, visit the Web site at www.nyu.edu/studyabroad or contact the NYU Office of Global Programs, 110 East 14th Street, Lower Level, New York, NY 10003-4170; 212-998-4433. For more information on the summer session, visit www.nyu.edu/summer.
New York University in Ghana
Located in Accra, Ghana’s capital city and among the most intellectually and culturally vibrant cities on the continent, NYU in Ghana takes advantage of programs and facilities at two prominent higher educational institutions in West Africa: the University of Ghana-Legon and Ashesi University. Students will also be able to take courses within NYU’s own academic and research facility in Accra, just a short walk from Ashesi’s campus.
The west coast of Africa offers excellent opportunities for research on issues relating to the trans-Atlantic slave trade, the African diaspora, the historic relationship between Africa and the Americas, and the transformation of African society and identity in the post-colonial era. The program offers an exciting opportunity for both NYU and visiting students with an interest in these fields, as well as those with an interest in developing economies, urbanization, media, global health, and political transformation and democratization, among others.
Students have access to a range of courses organized by NYU and offered at NYU’s own academic and research center in Accra, or through its partner institutions. The program ensures that students benefit from both the instruction of visiting and local professors and interactions with local students. The direct enrollment and partnership options allow students in virtually any discipline to enroll in course work relevant to their interests.
NYU guarantees housing to all of its students in Ghana, and all students are required to reside in NYU-arranged housing facilities as a condition of enrollment. The residence facilities are located in residential neighborhoods of greater Accra and are within walking distance of the NYU Center. The University of Ghana-Legon, Ashesi University, and diverse parts of the city are all a car ride away.
For an application form for the academic year, visit the Web site at www.nyu.edu/studyabroad or contact the NYU Office of Global Programs, 110 East 14th Street, Lower Level, New York, NY 10003-4170; 212-998-4433.
In addition, NYU in Ghana offers a summer journalism program for graduate and undergraduate students. Students spend six weeks in Accra reporting on local issues and culture, both individually and in reporting teams. Seminars are held with local scholars, elected officials, community leaders, artists, and journalists. Students work closely with Professor Frankie Edozien of the NYU Department of Journalism and Professor Audrey Gadzekpo of the School of Communications Studies at the University of Ghana. For more information, please e-mail journalism.in.ghana@nyu.edu or visit www.nyu.edu/summer.
New York University in Dublin (Summer)
The focus of NYU’s summer program in Dublin is contemporary Ireland and its culture. The program is centered at Trinity College, Ireland’s oldest university, situated in the heart of Dublin, where students reside and take classes. Courses are open to NYU and non-NYU students, both graduate and undergraduate, and include Irish literature, history, politics, visual and performing arts, creative writing, popular culture, and the Irish language. The academic program is complemented by a series of field trips and cultural and social activities designed to broaden students’ knowledge of Ireland. Among the typical evening activities are outings to the theatre, poetry readings, screenings at the new Irish Film Center, and traditional music sessions. Weekend excursions vary, but often include Donegal and Galway.
For more information on this summer session, visit www.nyu.edu/summer.
New York University in Florence
New York University in Florence at Villa La Pietra is situated on a hillside just north of Florence. The 57-acre estate was bequeathed to the University by Sir Harold Acton, a distinguished patron of the arts. A magnificent Renaissance estate with five villas, La Pietra houses a notable early Renaissance art collection, and its grounds feature one of the most beautiful and authentically restored Renaissance gardens in Italy. Students are lodged at Villas Natalia and Colletta, which also have computer facilities. Some students stay in private apartments or in Italian households.
Courses open to undergraduates examine the history of Europe and its cultural legacy of art, literature, philosophy, and architecture, as well as the political, cultural, economic, and social issues that are shaping the future of Europe. Intensive Italian language courses are offered at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Sample courses include the Sir Harold Acton Seminar, which focuses on the issues related to a unified Europe; a Renaissance humanities course, which draws on the vast resources of the city of Florence; Masters and Monuments, a course that focuses on art and architecture of the Renaissance; Italian Cinema and Literature; Modern Italy Since 1815; Masterpieces in Italian Literature; Family and Gender in Late Medieval and Early Renaissance Italy; Introduction to Economic Issues: Europe; and Photography. Additional courses in a variety of disciplines are also offered.
Students can study at NYU in Florence for the fall or spring semester as well as for the full academic year. A full course load is usually four courses per semester (16 to 18 points) or 32 to 36 points for the academic year. Most courses are taught in English.
Most classes are held at Villa Ulivi. Language courses are taught at the Centro Linguistico di Ateneo of the University of Florence. Additional courses for students with advanced Italian language skills are offered at the University of Florence. Cultural activities and field trips in and around Florence and Tuscany are an integral part of the program.
In addition, NYU in Florence sponsors an undergraduate six-week summer program that offers courses in language, literature, culture, history, art, and architecture, providing students with a framework for understanding both the traditions of the past and the richness of contemporary culture in Florence. Lectures are supplemented with field study in museums and sites in and around the city.
For an application form for the academic year, visit the Web site at www.nyu.edu/studyabroad or contact the NYU Office of Global Programs, 110 East 14th Street, Lower Level, New York, NY 10003-4170; 212-998-4433. For more information on the summer session, visit www.nyu.edu/summer.
New York University in Southern Italy and Sicily (Summer)
This popular summer program offers students an exploration of the Mediterranean world. The first half of the program begins in the baroque city of Lecce, and the second half takes place in Syracuse, on the east coast of Sicily. Students take courses in Italian language, civilization, and history. Outside of class, students take part in a variety of academic and cultural experiences, including a theatre workshop and a lecture series featuring professors from the Università del Salento and the Università degli Studi di Catania. For more information, visit www.nyu.edu/summer.
New York University in London
NYU in London offers both academic-year and summer programs in London at the NYU Center, conveniently located near the University of London and the London School of Economics. Students are housed in modern, newly renovated accommodations in central London near the King’s Cross tube station. In addition to a rigorous and varied academic curriculum, students can take advantage of guided tours to places such as the British Museum, the Globe Theatre, the Tate Gallery, Westminster Abbey, and the Tower of London. There are also several walking tours focusing on the architecture of districts such as Soho, Bloomsbury, and Westmin-ster, as well as excursions to sites outside of London.
Students will find a broad liberal-arts-based curriculum at NYU in London that draws on the city’s history and vibrant culture, in addition to specialized academic programs for students in particular majors. Field work and site visits are a regular part of many classes that take students out of the classroom and into the cosmopolitan center of London. A wide array of courses are available in various disciplines, including science, business, fine arts, theatre, history, politics, Africana studies, economics, journalism, math, psychology, and literature.
NYU in London’s six-week summer program offers students the opportunity to pursue study of British drama, visual arts, literature, and politics with distinguished NYU and University College London faculty. Students register for 8 points of course work. The program includes excursions around London and further afield to Canterbury, Bath, Dover Castle, and Stonehenge.
NYU in London also offers specialized six-week summer programs in journalism and urban design. Journalism in London offers courses in writing, reporting, arts reviewing, and media analysis. All classes include field trips and frequent guest speakers, so students are introduced to many local journalists and cultural figures. Students enrolled in the critical-writing class attend performances every week. Urban Design in London is a summer study program intended for students interested in a career in architecture, architectural history, art history, urban planning, or architectural preservation. Contemporary British architecture and urban issues are engaged within the context of history and tradition. The course is intensive and involves daily trips over a three-week period throughout London and its environs.
For an application form for the academic year, visit the Web site at www.nyu.edu/studyabroad or contact the NYU Office of Global Programs, 110 East 14th Street, Lower Level, New York, NY 10003-4170; 212-998-4433. For more information on the summer sessions, visit www.nyu.edu/summer.
New York University in Madrid
New York University in Madrid, founded in 1958, is the oldest of NYU’s study abroad programs. Students from the undergraduate program enjoy exposure to a vibrant modern culture in a country that is an heir to ancient European traditions and that has served historically as a point of convergence of New World, Near Eastern, and African cultures. Famous for its beauty and nightlife, Madrid also offers all the conveniences and attractions of a big city, such as theatre, music, cinema, dance, museums, and gyms. Undergraduates are offered a range of cultural activities, seminars, and excursions designed to immerse them in their environment. NYU in Madrid arranges housing for students in Spanish homes, which is strongly recommended as the best way to encourage the use of Spanish and immersion in the rhythms of everyday life. Accommodation in apartments is also available.
NYU in Madrid conducts undergraduate programs in Spain during the academic year, semester, and summer. The program offers Spanish language instruction at all levels, as well as course work in Peninsular and Spanish American literature, history, civilization, cultural anthropology, the social and political sciences, fine arts, and cinema. There are two comprehensive undergraduate programs—one taught in English, one taught in Spanish. For students studying in English, sample courses include Intensive Elementary Spanish; Spain and the European Community; Masterpieces in the Prado Museum; Spanish Civilization Past and Present; and García Lorca: Theatre and Poetry. For those studying in Spanish, courses include Written Contemporary Spanish; Contemporary Spanish Politics; Spanish Civilization; Spanish Theatre; Approaches to Spanish and Spanish American Literary Texts; Masterpieces of 20th-Century Spanish Art; and Spanish Culture Through Cinema. Qualified students with advanced Spanish language skills may take courses in Spanish universities. All students have the opportunity to visit art museums, libraries, and places of cultural interest, as well as participate in excursions to remote villages and archaeological sites.
New York University in Madrid also offers graduate programs leading to an M.A. in Hispanic literature or Hispanic civilization. Students are admitted for the academic year and courses are taught by distinguished NYU and Spanish university faculty, poets, writers, and filmmakers.
The New York University in Madrid six-week summer session provides instruction at the elementary, intermediate, and advanced levels of spoken and written Spanish; contemporary Spanish culture and literature; and Spanish theatre, cinema, and art history. Students can also take advantage of the cultural activities and excursions organized by the program. All courses are accredited by New York University/College of Arts and Science and may be offered for advanced standing or as transfer credits toward the Bachelor of Arts degree. For more information on this summer session, visit www.nyu.edu/summer.
New York University in Barcelona (Summer)
The Center for European and Mediterranean Studies invites M.A. students and advanced undergraduates to develop an onsite understanding of current issues in Europe and the Mediterranean. This program offers courses in European and Mediterranean history, politics, and policy, taught by specialized faculty from the Universitat Pompeu Fabra. The program features customized visits to institutional and cultural sites and interviews with experts and policymakers. Classes are held at the Ciutadella campus of the Universitat Pompeu Fabra, centrally located between historic and modern Barcelona. For more information on this summer session, visit www.nyu.edu/summer.
New York University in Prague
The city of Prague, magical and haunting, medieval yet modern, provides unparalleled opportunities to supplement classroom study with its museums, galleries, castles, and churches. The NYU Center is situated at Malé Námeˇstí in a 15th-century building only steps away from the Old Town Square and Prague’s historic clock tower. Originally called the “White Lion,” it was home of the first printing shop in the Kingdom of Bohemia, one of the earliest printing houses in Central Europe. The building has been restored to its original detail with painted wooden beams and arched entryways, an ideal place for study and reflection.
NYU in Prague uses the facilities of Charles University, located in the center of this magnificently preserved city. Founded in 1348, Charles University is the oldest and one of the most prestigious universities in Central Europe.
The program aims to expose students to the historical, political, social, and cultural heritage of the Czech Republic, as well as to help students understand its role in a changing Europe and appreciate the complex economic and political issues influencing the relationship between Eastern and Western Europe. All courses are taught in English except for Czech language courses. Sample courses include Elementary Czech; Modern Czech Literature; Musical Traditions of the Czechs; Introduction to Economic Issues: Political Economy of Transition in the Czech Republic; and Czech Art and Architecture. Qualified students may take content courses in Czech.
The program also offers courses in journalism, such as Reporting the Arts and Travel Writing. Every fall through the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, courses are offered specifically for music performance and music technology majors; the program offers a unique opportunity to study music history, take individual lessons, and join ensembles with the guidance of expert local faculty. Internships are a very special feature of this program, and music business and music technology students benefit from hands-on experience with symphony groups, production studios, performers, management companies, and other areas of the music industry in credit-bearing placements arranged by the NYU in Prague staff. Practice rooms, musical instruments, and technology equipment are provided at the NYU academic center and in student residences.
NYU in Prague’s six-week summer program offers courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The undergraduate courses include Intensive Elementary Czech; Art and Architecture of Prague; Central European Literature and Cinema; Czech Literature and Culture; and The Holocaust: Destruction of European Jewry. Courses are taught in English by NYU and Charles University faculty members. Study in Prague includes excursions to local museums, theatres, historical sites, and government offices, as well as to Bratislava and southern Bohemia.
For an application form for the academic year, visit the Web site at www.nyu.edu/studyabroad or contact the NYU Office of Global Programs, 110 East 14th Street, Lower Level, New York, NY 10003-4170; 212-998-4433. For more information on the summer session, visit www.nyu.edu/summer.
New York University in Paris
Since September 1969, New York University in Paris has been at the forefront of French-American cultural exchange. Located on the rue de Passy, the NYU Center consists of two charming 19th-century town houses joined by a rose garden. It is located near the Eiffel Tower and the Trocadero, in a quiet, residential section of Paris. Serving as a base for our students, it houses classrooms, a lecture hall, a library, a video collection, computer facilities, and administrative offices. The student lounge and garden provide pleasant settings for informal gatherings.
NYU in Paris offers undergraduate and graduate programs that are open to New York University students and those from other accredited four-year colleges. (Graduate programs lead to an M.A. in either French language and civilization or French literature.) Students must meet the admission standards of the College of Arts and Science or the Graduate School of Arts and Science and be supported by statements of good academic standing and language proficiency and the recommendation of the dean of their home school. NYU in Paris accepts students for the academic year, semester, and summer.
A selection of courses in the humanities and the social sciences is offered in both English and French at NYU in Paris so that students from various disciplines can study in both languages, depending on their language skills. All students must take a language course. For students studying in English, courses include Intensive Elementary French; French Urban Architecture; France and the European Union; Expatriate Literature; French-African Relations; and French Cinema, French Culture. Courses in French include Written Contemporary French; Advanced Conversation; Women and the French Novel; Existentialism and the Absurd; French Youth; French Artistic Movements from the Middle Ages to the Present; Advanced Composition; Business French; Women Writers; Theatre in the French Tradition; Artistic Movements in Paris: Field Study; and Culture: The French Fourth and Fifth Republics.
Advanced students may also enroll in courses at various Paris universities and the Institut d’Études Politiques. Many excursions to various regions of France and visits to monuments, museums, and cultural sites are planned. Courses are taught by distinguished NYU and University of Paris faculty. The normal course load is four classes per term, and students receive an NYU transcript.
In addition, NYU in Paris sponsors a six-week undergraduate summer program and a series of three-week intensive summer graduate courses leading to the M.A. in French language and civilization. Courses are held at the NYU in Paris Center. The undergraduate program combines the classroom study of language, literature, contemporary French culture, theatre, and cinema with extracurricular activities and outings to expose students to all aspects of French life. Special weekend excursions are also part of the program, including the famous Avignon Theatre Festival.
An additional summer program, NYU Writers in Paris, is a specialized program in which students focus on either poetry or fiction and participate in daily workshops and craft classes where they are mentored by accomplished professional writers. Classes are supplemented by readings and lectures by Paris-based writers and publishing professionals. Assignments are designed as a response to immersion in the city. In addition, the program features literary walking tours of Paris, field trips, cultural activities, readings, and guest lectures. Classes are held at the American University of Paris.
For an application form for the academic year, visit the Web site at www.nyu.edu/studyabroad or contact the NYU Office of Global Programs, 110 East 14th Street, Lower Level, New York, NY 10003-4170; 212-998-4433. For more information on the summer sessions, visit www.nyu.edu/summer.
New York University in Shanghai
NYU in Shanghai is located in the heart of China’s most dynamic city. Known for its economic prowess and long history of foreign influence, China is one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. Shanghai, a busy metropolis with strikingly modern architecture, is the perfect locale from which to observe the interplay of various forces moving China forward.
NYU in Shanghai provides students with access to on-site academic administrators who will advise them during their stay, as well as to a full-time professional staff in student affairs. The NYU program will offer students the exceptional opportunity to learn about the history and culture of this ever-growing populace while participating in the vibrant activities of day-to-day life in Shanghai. Like other NYU study abroad sites, NYU in Shanghai draws prestigious faculty from local universities, including East China Normal University (ECNU), one of the top schools in the country and home to many of China’s key research institutes in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.
Students will find a variety of courses in Shanghai—NYU courses taught in English by NYU faculty or local scholars, Chinese language courses at all levels from beginner to advanced, ECNU courses taught in English in many different fields, and content courses taught in Chinese for NYU students with advanced Chinese language skills. U.S. and Chinese students will have the opportunity to take courses together in order to maximize the cross-cultural experience. The curriculum will appeal to a broad range of academic interests, focusing not only on East Asian studies but also on undergraduate majors in arts and science, education, and business. Outside of the classroom, internships and community service opportunities will immerse students in the local culture.
For an application form for the academic year, visit the Web site at www.nyu.edu/studyabroad or contact the NYU Office of Global Programs, 110 East 14th Street, Lower Level, New York, NY 10003-4170; 212-998-4433.
New York University in Beijing (Summer)
NYU in Beijing offers a summer program that focuses on Chinese language, history, and culture. NYU’s host is Peking University, a school with special historical heritage and intellectual eminence that is unmatched by any other school in the country. Classes are small in size and complemented by extracurricular activities and excursions to major monuments and historical sites. Through these activities and classes, students not only improve their Chinese language skills but also broaden their knowledge and understanding of China, past and present.
For more information on this summer session, visit www.nyu.edu/summer.
New York University in Buenos Aires
NYU in Buenos Aires, located in Argentina’s vibrant capital, opened to NYU students in spring 2008. With its distinct European style, Buenos Aires, birthplace of the tango, is one of the largest port cities in the world and is considered the financial and cultural center of the country.
Accomplished NYU professors, along with some of Argentina’s best scholars and most influential professionals, teach courses at NYU in Buenos Aires. The curriculum focuses on Spanish language courses and Latin American studies. The language courses are seven-week intensives, allowing students to complete two per semester, or the equivalent of a full year of elementary or intermediate Spanish. Content courses draw on Buenos Aires’s significant role in South America’s culture, politics, and economics to explore the history of this remarkable region.
After class, a knowledgeable student affairs staff plans trips and activities to help you connect with Argentina’s lively culture. They take you to authentic tango shows, exciting fútbol (soccer) matches, and important landmarks and monuments. Buenos Aires is a hive of artistic and political activity. It is home to the world-renowned Teatro Colón; the Malba museum, which holds some of Latin America’s most treasured works of art; the famous Plaza de Mayo, meeting place of the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo; and the iconic Casa Rosada (Pink House), where Eva Perón once delivered her inspiring speeches.
For an application form for the academic year, visit the Web site at www.nyu.edu/studyabroad or contact the NYU Office of Global Programs, 110 East 14th Street, Lower Level, New York, NY 10003-4170; 212-998-4433.
International Student Exchanges
Students at New York University have the opportunity to study abroad for a semester or an academic year at outstanding urban universities as part of their NYU education. Among the European and British universities participating in the exchange are the Universities of Amsterdam (the Netherlands), Copenhagen (Denmark), Stockholm (Sweden), Vienna (Austria), and Bonn (Germany); Freie and Humboldt Universities in Berlin (Germany); the University of Florence and the European University Institute (EUI) in Florence (Italy); Charles University (Czech Republic); Comenius University (Bratislava, Slovakia); the Institute of Political Science (Paris, France); the Autonomous University of Madrid (Spain); Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland); and Royal Holloway (England). In Latin America, participants include Pontifical Catholic University of Chile (PUC, Santiago), the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM, Mexico City), and the University of Torcuato di Tella (Buenos Aires, Argentina); and in Asia, Ewha Women’s University (Seoul, Korea), and Yonsei University (Nagoya, Japan). (Note: Ewha’s international program is coed.) NYU students who participate in an exchange remain matriculated at NYU, pay NYU tuition, and receive financial aid as if they were attending classes at Washington Square. Students apply for the exchange after consulting with their academic adviser. For further information, contact the College of Arts and Science Advising Center, Silver Center, 100 Washington Square East, Room 905, New York, NY 10003-6688; 212-998-8130; global.exchanges@nyu.edu.
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