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 The New School's Parsons Paris campus, in New School exchange partner programs, and in New School-affiliated direct application and third-party 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 the Parsons Study Abroad Advisor 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 junior year. Architectural Design students may study abroad for a maximum of one semester.- API: Semester Arts with British Students at University of the Arts London (Third Party Program) - London, UK -
- API: Full Curriculum at the University of Edinburgh (Third Party Program) - Edinburgh, Scotland
- DIS - Study Abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark (Third Party Program) - Copenhagen, Denmark
- Pantheon Institute (Direct Application 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 (Third Party 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 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 -
- DIS - Study Abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark (Third Party Program) - Copenhagen, Denmark
- Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) (Exchange Program) - Hong Kong
- 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 junior year.- Parsons Paris: Undergraduate (Internal Program) - Paris, France
- 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 Junior year. Students interested in applying to Parsons Paris can only apply for Fall semester. Students are eligible to apply for one semester at an external program (Exchange or Third Party).- (NOT AVAILABLE for ACADEMIC YEAR 23-24) Parsons Paris: Undergraduate (Internal Program) - Paris, France
- API Abroad: Semester Arts with British Students at University of the Arts London (including Central Saint Martins) (Third Party Program) - London, United Kingdom
- Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) (Exchange Program)
- Shenkar College of Engineering, Design, and Art (Exchange Program) - Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv, Israel
*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 junior year. Fine Arts 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
- Chelsea College of the Arts, 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 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 (Third Party 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. Contact parsonsglobal@newschool.edu for further guidance.- API Abroad: Semester Arts with British Students at University of the Arts London (Third Party Program) - London, United Kingdom
- API Abroad: Semester Fashion and Graphic Design at Central Saint Martins (Third Party Program) - London, United Kingdom
- DIS - Study Abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark (Third Party Program) - Copenhagen, Denmark
- Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) (Exchange Program) - Hong Kong
- Design Academy Eindhoven (DAE) (Exchange Program) - Eindhoven, The Netherlands
- Koln International School of Design (KISD) (Exchange Program) - Cologne, Germany
- Regent's University London (Exchange Program) - London, United Kingdom
- Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) (Exchange Program)
Interior Design BFA
Students may study abroad during the spring semester of their junior year. Interior Design students may study abroad for a maximum of one semester.- Parsons Paris: Undergraduate (Internal Program) - Paris, France
- API Abroad:University of the Arts London Chelsea College - (Third Party Program) - London, United Kingdom
- DIS - Study Abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark (Third Party Program) - Copenhagen, Denmark
- Chelsea College of Arts, University of the Arts London (Exchange Program) - London, United Kingdom
- 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 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 (Third Party 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
Product Design BFA
Students may study abroad during the spring semester of their 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 (Third Party Program) - London, United Kingdom
- 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 junior year. They are also permitted to study for up to two semesters (one academic year) at Parsons Paris in their junior year and to study for one semester at Parsons Paris and one semester at an external program.- 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
- DIS - Study Abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark (Third Party Program) - Copenhagen, Denmark
- IE University Madrid (Exchange Program) - Madrid, Spain
- Koln International School of Design (KISD) (Exchange Program) - Cologne, Germany
- Regent's University London (Exchange Program) - London, United Kingdom
- Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) (Exchange Program)
Other Semester Program Options
Parsons students may also explore programs among New School affiliated direct application or third-party provider study abroad 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 third-party program providers include:- API Abroad
- CAPA Global Programs
- CIEE
- CIS Abroad
- DIS Abroad
- IES Abroad
- SAI Programs
- SIT Study Abroad
- Syracuse University Abroad
- Temple University Abroad - Rome & Tokyo Campuses