Semester Programs: Parsons

Students in The New School's Parsons School of Design have diverse opportunities to pursue a semester length study abroad program, depending upon their major, at our Parsons Paris campus, in New School exchange partner programs, and in New School affiliated study abroad provider programs. Below is a list of pre-approved study abroad semester program options by major, but students must still meet all study abroad application and participation eligibility requirements to be approved to study abroad in any program. For additional study abroad program opportunities outside of the Fall and Spring semesters, see the summer and short-term program listings.

Parsons School of Design students may contact Study Abroad with any questions or for assistance with applying by emailing studyabroad@newschool.edu

Pre-Approved Semester Programs by Major

Below is a list of study abroad programs pre-approved by The New School in the noted Parsons School of Design major. Click on the program link to learn more and submit a study abroad application.

Architectural Design BFA

Students may study abroad during the spring semester of their third (junior) year. Architectural Design students may study abroad for a maximum of one semester.

API: Full Curriculum at the University of Edinburgh (Study Abroad Provider Program) - Edinburgh, Scotland
DIS - Study Abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark (Study Abroad Provider Program) - Copenhagen, Denmark
Pantheon Institute (Study Abroad Provider Program) - Rome, Italy
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) (Exchange Program)
Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) (Exchange Program) - Stockholm, Sweden
Sydney College of the Arts (SCA), University of Sydney (Exchange Program) - Sydney, Australia
Syracuse University Abroad - Florence Semester (Study Abroad Provider Program) - Florence, Italy
University of Limerick (Exchange Program) - Limerick, Ireland

Architecture M.Arch

Students may study abroad in the spring semester of their second year or the fall semester of their third year. Students may study abroad for a maximum of one semester.

Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) (Exchange Program) - Stockholm, Sweden
Universita IUAV di Venezia (Exchange Program) - Venice, Italy
University of Limerick (Exchange Program) - Limerick, Ireland

Communication Design BFA

Students may study abroad during the spring semester of their third (junior) year. Communication Design students may study abroad for a maximum of one semester.

Parsons Paris: Undergraduate (Internal Program) - Paris, France
API Abroad: Semester Arts with British Students at University of the Arts London (Third Party Program) - London, United Kingdom -
- CSM Graphic Communication Design Programme
DIS - Study Abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark (Third Party Program) - Copenhagen, Denmark
Koln International School of Design (KISD) (Exchange Program) - Cologne, Germany
LASALLE College of the Arts (Exchange Program) - Singapore, Singapore
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) (Exchange Program)
Sydney College of the Arts (SCA), University of Sydney (Exchange Program) - Sydney, Australia
Universtiat der Kunste (UdK) (Exchange Program) - Kunste, Germany

Design and Technology BFA

Students may study abroad for a maximum of one semester, during the fall or spring semester of their third (junior) year.

Parsons Paris: Undergraduate (Internal Program) - Paris, France
API Abroad: Semester Arts with British Students at University of the Arts London (Third Party Program) - London, United Kingdom - *(Bsc (Hons) Creative Computing @ Creative Computing Institute)
Koln International School of Design (KISD) (Exchange Program) - Cologne, Germany
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) (Exchange Program)
Sydney College of the Arts (SCA), University of Sydney (Exchange Program) - Sydney, Australia
Tongji University, College of Design and Innovation (Exchange Program) - Shanghai, China

Design and Technology MFA

Students may study abroad for a maximum of one semester. Student may be eligible the Spring semester of their first year or the Fall semester of their second year.

Tongji University, College of Design and Innovation (Exchange Program) - Shanghai, China

Fashion Design BFA

Students may study abroad during the Fall or Spring semester of their third (Junior) year. Students are eligible to apply for one semester at an external program (Exchange or Study Abroad Provider).

API Abroad: Semester Arts with British Students at University of the Arts London (including Central Saint Martins) (Study Abroad Provider Program) - London, United Kingdom (*This program is already at capacity for Spring 2024. Please schedule an appt. w/ Study Abroad to discuss alternate options.)
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) (Exchange Program)
Shenkar College of Engineering, Design, and Art (Exchange Program) - Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv, Israel (Spring only)

Fashion Design students can also study at Parsons Paris during the summer.
*Students studying at Semester Arts with British Students at University of the Arts London through Central Saint Martins are permitted to enroll only in the following programs: BA (Hons) Fashion: Fashion Design with Knitwear, BA (Hons) Fashion: Fashion Design Menswear, BA (Hons) Fashion: Fashion Print, and BA (Hons) Fashion: Fashion Design Womenswear. You can find further details about these specific academic programs here and consult with your academic advisor for further guidance.

Fashion Studies MA

Parsons Paris: Graduate (Internal Program) - Paris, France

Fine Arts BFA

Students may study abroad during the spring semester of their third (junior) year. Fine Arts students may study abroad for a maximum of one semester.

Parsons Paris: Undergraduate (Internal Program) - Paris, France
Camberwell College, University of the Arts London (Exchange Program) - London, United Kingdom
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) (Exchange Program)
Sydney College of the Arts (SCA), University of Sydney (Exchange Program) - Sydney, Australia
Universtiat der Kunste (UdK) (Exchange Program) - Kunste, Germany

History of Design and Curatorial Studies MA

Parsons Paris: Graduate (Internal Program) - Paris, France

Illustration BFA

Students may study abroad during the spring semester of their third (junior) year. Illustration students may study abroad for a maximum of one semester.

Parsons Paris: Undergraduate (Internal Program) - Paris, France
API Abroad: Semester Arts with British Students at University of the Arts London - (Study Abroad Provider Program) London, United Kingdom
- (Camberwell College of Arts BA Illustration Programme)
Sydney College of the Arts (SCA), University of Sydney (Exchange Program) - Sydney, Australia
Camberwell College of Arts, University of the Arts London (Exchange Program) - London, United Kingdom

Integrated Design BFA

Students may study abroad during the spring semester of their junior year. Integrated Design students may study abroad for a maximum of one semester. In addition to the programs below, Integrated Design BFA students are welcome to explore the pre-approved options for other Parsons majors and, if interested in applying, will be required to submit a program proposal for approval.

API Abroad: Semester Arts with British Students at University of the Arts London (Study Abroad Provider Program) - London, United Kingdom
API Abroad: Semester Fashion and Graphic Design at Central Saint Martins (Study Abroad Provider Program) - London, United Kingdom
DIS - Study Abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark (Study Abroad Provider Program) - Copenhagen, Denmark
Design Academy Eindhoven (DAE) (Exchange Program) - Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Koln International School of Design (KISD) (Exchange Program) - Cologne, Germany
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) (Exchange Program)

Interior Design BFA

Students may study abroad during the spring semester of their third (junior) year. Interior Design students may study abroad for a maximum of one semester.

API: Semester Arts with British Students at University of the Arts London (Study Abroad Provider Program) - London, UK - *(Chelsea College BA Hons Interior Design)
DIS - Study Abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark (Study Abroad Provider Program) - Copenhagen, Denmark
Konstfack University of Arts, Crafts, and Design (Exchange Program) - Stockholm, Sweden
LASALLE College of the Arts (Exchange Program) - Singapore, Singapore
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) (Exchange Program)

Photography BFA

Students may study abroad during the spring semester of their third (junior) year. Photography students may study abroad for a maximum of one semester.

Parsons Paris: Undergraduate (Internal Program) - Paris, France
API Abroad: Semester Arts with British Students at University of the Arts London (Study Abroad Provider Program) - London, United Kingdom (Photography BA Programme)
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) (Exchange Program)
Sydney College of the Arts (SCA), University of Sydney (Exchange Program) - Sydney, Australia

Product Design BFA

Students may study abroad during the spring semester of their third (junior) year. Product Design students may study abroad for a maximum of one semester.

API Abroad: Semester Arts with British Students at University of the Arts London (Study Abroad Provider Program) - London, United Kingdom (Product & Industrial Design Programme)
Design Academy Eindhoven (DAE) (Exchange Program) - Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Koln International School of Design (KISD) (Exchange Program) - Cologne, Germany
Konstfack University of Arts, Crafts, and Design (Exchange Program) - Stockholm, Sweden
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) (Exchange Program)
Sydney College of the Arts (SCA), University of Sydney (Exchange Program) - Sydney, Australia
Universtiat der Kunste (UdK) (Exchange Program) - Kunste, Germany
University of Limerick (Exchange Program) - Limerick, Ireland

Strategic Design and Management BBA

Students may study abroad for a maximum of one semester, during the fall or spring semester of their third (junior) year. They are also permitted to study for up to two semesters (one academic year) at Parsons Paris or to study for one semester at Parsons Paris and one semester at an external program in their third (junior) year.

Parsons Paris: Undergraduate (Internal Program) - Paris, France
API Abroad: International Business at the Paris School of Business
API Abroad: Semester Arts with British Students at University of the Arts London (Study Abroad Provider Program) - London, United Kingdom (Design Management BA Programme)
DIS - Study Abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark (Study Abroad Provider Program) - Copenhagen, Denmark
IE University Madrid (Exchange Program) - Madrid, Spain
Koln International School of Design (KISD) (Exchange Program) - Cologne, Germany
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) (Exchange Program)

Other Semester Program Options

Parsons students may also explore programs among New School affiliated provider programs that have not been pre-approved for their major but should be aware that any such application proposal is less likely to be approved or may have additional eligibility and/or approval requirements. Affiliated study abroad program providers include:

To apply for a New School affiliated study abroad provider program that is not among the pre-approved programs by major above, submit the GoAbroad application for the program, which you may find by using the GoAbroad search tool or by viewing the complete GoAbroad program listing directory. To apply to a New School affiliated provider program that does not currently have a GoAbroad application listing, use the Direct Application and Third Party Programs: Parsons proposal application. In general, Parsons students should apply to pre-approved programs, as noted above.