Study Abroad

How To Apply

NYU Steinhardt Study Abroad

Most summer, intersession and spring break study abroad programs in NYU Steinhardt are offered at the graduate level. However, three of our programs will consider undergraduate candidates who are upper division students (seniors): Music and Dance in Florence; Media, Culture and Communication in Beijing and Hong Kong; and the Global City and Media Ethnography in Paris. The Media, Culture and Communication program in Amsterdam, and the Broadening Horizons program in Speech Pathology in London are intended primarily for undergraduates but will accept graduate students.

Applicants to all other programs must have completed a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) before the Study Abroad program departs for the summer. Although many applicants to NYU Steinhardt Study Abroad programs apply for degree status, applications from non-degree (non-matriculated) candidates are also encouraged.

Undergraduate semester programs

Apply for undergraduate semester study abroad.

Summer, Intersession, Spring Break: Current NYU Students

Students who are currently matriculated in programs at New York University are encouraged to enroll. Matriculated students need to complete the Approval Form for Currently Matriculated Students.

Download the 2008 Study Abroad Approval Form (pdf)

Summer, Intersession, Spring Break: Non-NYU Students

Requirements for non-NYU students who wish to apply to a summer study abroad program but who are not seeking an NYU degree and will not be matriculated in an NYU degree program include:

  • Completed NYU: Steinhardt Graduate Admission, Special Student Application
  • Copy of current resume or curriculum vitae
  • Two (2) official transcripts -in sealed envelopes - from all postsecondary school(s) attended
  • Application fee - a check or money order of $50 payable to New York University
  • One page personal statement explaining why you are interested in the program
  • Art / Music portfolio - be sure that your name appears on each item submitted (see specific Art / Music program requirements for more details)
  • Unofficial copy of TOEFL scores (nonnative English speakers only)

Your early application is encouraged, and more detailed information and instructions on applying can be found at NYU: Steinhardt Graduate Admissions.

Once completed, mail your application and all supporting documents to:

Office of Graduate Admissions
Attention: SOS
NYU Steinhardt
82 Washington Square East, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10003-6680, U.S.A.

If you have questions about the application or admissions process, feel free to contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at steinhardt.gradadmissions@nyu.edu or 212 998 5030.

Office of Special Programs
Pless Hall, 5th Floor
82 Washington Square East
New York, NY 10003-6680

Telephone: 212 992 9380
Fax: 212 995 4923
E-mail: steinhardt.summerabroad@nyu.edu