Find a Program
York College Study Abroad offers a wide variety of short-term and semester-long opportunities. Wherever you're interested in traveling, and whatever your major or area of academic interest, traveling across the globe is within your reach.
While the experiences highlighted below are all available for York College students, they are not your only options. If you find a different academically accredited study abroad program that interests you, our office is happy to provide guidance as you study and travel with your program of choice.
You will need to complete the YCP Study Abroad Application and the Off-Campus Study Approval Form.
Find a Country, Trip, or International Internship
Austria
Term(s) Offered: Fall Semester, Spring Semester
Institution: FH Kufstein Tirol (closest major airport: Munich, Germany)
Who: Students from any major are welcome
Requirements: 2.5 minimum GPA, no YCP judicial sanctions, and health insurance
The Alps await. Spend a semester or summer in the mountains of central Austria, the land of Mozart, Freud, and European coffee culture.
You will need to complete the YCP Study Abroad Application and the Off-Campus Study Approval Form.
Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, France (NATO)
Term(s) Offered: May 16–25, 2026
Institution: YCP
Faculty Member: Dr. John Weaver, Professor of Intelligence Analysis
Who: Students enrolled in IA 310 NATO Contemporary Security Issues
Requirements: 2.5 minimum GPA and no YCP judicial sanctions
This short-term trip visits NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) intelligence and military facilities in a number of European countries.
You will need to complete the YCP Study Abroad Application and the Off-Campus Study Approval Form.
Brazil
Term(s) Offered: July 20 –31, 2026
Institution: YCP
Faculty Members and Co-Directors of the Graham Fellows Program: Dr. Mohammed Raja, Associate Provost for Institutional Effectiveness, and Dr. Tamara Sniad, Executive Director of the Graham Center for Collaborative Innovation
Who: Graham Fellows
Requirements: 2.5 minimum GPA and no YCP judicial sanctions
This short-term Graham Fellows trip to Brazil, home of the Amazon Rainforest, Carnival, and Rio's Christ the Redeemer statue, focuses on entrepreneurship.
You will need to complete the YCP Study Abroad Application and the Off-Campus Study Approval Form.
Costa Rica
Term(s) Offered: February 26 – March 7, 2026
Institution: YCP
Faculty Member: Dr. Kathleen Halligan, Associate Professor of Chemistry
Who: Students enrolled in PSC 202 Sustainability: Linking Science and Society
Requirements: 2.5 minimum GPA and no YCP judicial sanctions
This short-term trip focuses on the effects of climate change in Costa Rica, one of the most environmentally fascinating countries in the world.
You will need to complete the YCP Study Abroad Application and the Off-Campus Study Approval Form.
Croatia
Term(s) Offered: February 27 – March 8, 2026
Institution: YCP
Faculty Member: Dr. Joseph Scarcelli, Chair, Department of Sport, Tourism, and Hospitality Management, and Associate Professor, Hospitality and Tourism Management
Who: Students enrolled in HSP 365 International Cuisine & Culture
Requirements: 2.5 minimum GPA and no YCP judicial sanctions
This short-term trip explores Croatian cuisine, a diverse and fascinating blend of Mediterranean and Central European foods and recipes.
You will need to complete the YCP Study Abroad Application and the Off-Campus Study Approval Form.
France
Term(s) Offered: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer
Institution: American Business College Paris
Who: Students from any major are welcome
Requirements: 2.5 minimum GPA, no YCP judicial sanctions, and health insurance
Spend a semester or summer in Paris, one of the most famous and beautiful cities in the world. Indulge yourself with croissants and café au lait and immerse yourself in the art and culture of France.
You will need apply to the program at the link above and complete the YCP Study Abroad
Application and the Off-Campus Study Approval Form.
Ireland
Term(s) Offered: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Short-Term Summer
Institution: Sacred Heart University / Dingle (closest major airport: Shannon, near Limerick)
Who: Students from any major are welcome
Requirements: 2.5 minimum GPA, no YCP judicial sanctions, and health insurance
Spend a semester or a couple of weeks in the summer on the west coast of the Emerald Isle. Experience the Cliffs of Moher, the Aran Islands, and everything Irish culture has to offer.
You will need apply to the program at the link above and complete the YCP Study Abroad
Application and the Off-Campus Study Approval Form.
Italy
Term(s) Offered: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer
Institution: Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti (Milan)
Who: Mostly Graphic Design majors/minors, but students from any major are welcome
Requirements: 2.5 minimum GPA and no YCP judicial sanctions
Term(s) Offered: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer
Institution: Florence University of the Arts (locations in both Florence, which is called “Firenze”
in Italian, and Cinque Terre)
Who: Students from any major are welcome
Requirements: 2.5 minimum GPA and no YCP judicial sanctions
Term(s) Offered: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer
Institution: Temple University / Rome
Who: Students from any major are welcome
Requirements: 2.5 minimum GPA and no YCP judicial sanctions
Italy is the whole package: art, music, history, architecture—and glorious cuisine. A semester or summer in Italy is an experience you will never forget.
You will need apply to the program at the link above and complete the YCP Study Abroad
Application and the Off-Campus Study Approval Form.
Japan
Term(s) Offered: Fall Semester, Spring Semester
Institution: Sophia University (Tokyo)
Who: Students from any major are welcome
Requirements: 2.5 minimum GPA, no YCP judicial sanctions, and health insurance
Apply Off-Campus Study Approval Form
Term(s) Offered: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer
Institution: Temple University / Tokyo or Kyoto
Who: Students from any major are welcome
Requirements: 2.5 minimum GPA and no YCP judicial sanctions
The land of anime and sushi, Japan is a destination unlike any other. No other country can match its amazing blend of ancient tradition and futuristic vibes.
You will need apply to the program at the link above and complete the YCP Study Abroad
Application and the Off-Campus Study Approval Form.
Spain
Term(s) Offered: Summer
Institution: CETT School of Tourism, Hospitality, and Gastronomy (Barcelona)
Who: Hospitality, Sport Management, and Marketing majors/minors
Requirements: 2.5 minimum GPA and no YCP judicial sanctions
Apply Off-Campus Study Approval Form
Term(s) Offered: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer
Institution: Temple University / Oviedo
Who: Students from any major are welcome
Requirements: 2.5 minimum GPA and no YCP judicial sanctions
Get ready for tapas and a siesta in sunny Spain, from the plateau of Madrid to the Mediterranean coast to the Basque country in the north.
You will need apply to the program at the link above and complete the YCP Study Abroad
Application and the Off-Campus Study Approval Form.
United Kingdom
Term(s) Offered: Fall Semester, Spring Semester
Institution: York College UK (closest major airport: Manchester UK)
Who: Students from any major are welcome
Requirements: 2.5 minimum GPA, no YCP judicial sanctions, and health insurance
The sun never set on the British Empire, as the saying goes during the reign of Queen Victoria. The historic, beautiful, and famously theatrical United Kingdom still wields a great deal of political and cultural influence.
You will need to complete the YCP Study Abroad Application and the Off-Campus Study Approval Form.
More Study Abroad and Internship Options
Provider Programs
YCP also partners with several third-party study abroad organizations to offer a wide range of study abroad programs around the globe. These programs require that students take initiative and work closely with the Study Abroad Center and their academic advisors to find a program and coursework that works well with their YCP academic requirements.
They are a good fit for students who want to study abroad with students from other colleges and universities all over the United States. Third-party study abroad organizations provide support during the application process and have on-site staff to support students when abroad. Students can use federal and state financial aid toward these programs and are responsible for all travel costs. Tuition and housing are paid directly to the institution or organization. Students are responsible for all travel costs.
Term(s) Offered: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer
Who: Students from any major are welcome
Requirements: 2.5 minimum GPA and no YCP judicial sanctions
Available Programs
AIFS Abroad
With more than 50 years of experience, AIFS offers a wide range of unique programs in Asia, Australia, Europe, South Africa, and the Americas. Most AIFS campuses offer courses in English or in foreign languages from beginner to advanced levels.
API: Academic Programs International
API offers a full portfolio of study abroad and experiential learning programs in Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and the South Pacific. API highlights their low-cost programs on their "Get Going for Less" webpage.
CEA Study Abroad
CEA Study Abroad brings high-quality international academic programs and services to students. They offer programs in Australia, Europe, and Latin America, and also have study centers in major cities with partnerships with international universities.
CIEE: Council On International Educational Exchange
A nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization, CIEE has been offering study abroad programs around the globe to advance peace by building bridges of mutual understanding between different people, different countries, and different cultures. With programs in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and the Pacific, CIEE provides opportunities for students worldwide.
IES Abroad
ISA offers high-quality education abroad programming in Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Europe, and Latin America, providing a range of study abroad, internship abroad, and community-based learning opportunities.
SAI
SAI provides academic, living, social, and cultural experiences in Italy, France, and Spain that allow students to enjoy their time abroad while nurturing their talents and challenging their minds. SAI students experience a blended educational and cultural environment that stresses academic integrity, high-impact learning, leadership development, and global awareness.
WorldStrides
Explore study abroad, internships, community engagement, research, and more. World Strides offers programs in Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Pacific.
You will need apply to the program(s) at the link(s) above and complete the YCP Study Abroad
Application and the Off-Campus Study Approval Form.
If you seek to earn YCP credit for an International Internship, you must have at least 60 credits, a 2.5
minimum GPA, and no YCP judicial sanctions.
Study abroad organizations that offer international internships in a wide range of countries:
You will also need to complete the YCP Study Abroad application and an Internship Application.
Earn 12 YCP credits and spend a semester or summer at the Washington Internship Institute! Six of the credits will be earned through a 4-day-a-week internship at one of the many amazing Washington-area internship sites.
Tuition remains the same as on campus.
Apply to the link above and fill in the Internship Application.
Next Steps
Once you've selected a destination and program, it's time to start your Study Abroad adventure!
- Meet with your academic advisor and the Study Abroad Center
- Familiarize yourself with YCP Study Abroad policies.
- Apply to your desired Study Abroad program.
- Get ready to travel!