Semester Programs: Parsons

Students in The New School's Parsons School of Design have 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. There are three categories of study abroad that programs can fall into. You can find information about the different program types below.

Program Providers are organizations that provide students studying in the US with the opportunity to study elsewhere. These programs usually provide housing, insurance, and on-site support throughout the entirety of a student's study abroad experience. All program providers adhere to a rolling admissions policy, so students are always advised to apply for these programs sooner rather than later. Program providers will bill students directly for their program fees. Students will not receive a tuition bill from The New School but will receive a bill for miscellaneous student fees. New School provided scholarships cannot be used to cover program provider fees. As such, New School provided scholarships will be removed for the semester students are abroad and will resume upon their return to campus.

Exchange Programs are international universities with which the New School holds an exchange agreement. Each year the exchange partner agrees to accept a certain number of New School students and the New School agrees to accept a certain number of the exchange partner’s students. As such, exchange programs may be competitive as there are a limited number of spaces we can offer. Exchange program applications are reviewed for nomination after the application deadline passes. Students will pay New School tuition and fees as they normally would and there is no change in financial aid. In addition, all students attending an exchange program will be billed and enrolled in and Chubb Travel and Emergency insurance.

Internal Programs are programs owned and operated by The New School. This includes faculty-led programs and Parsons Paris. As these programs are operated by The New School, students will be billed by the New School. If attending Parsons Paris, students will continue to pay their New School tuition as they normally would and there is no change in financial aid.

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 and are required to have a minimum 3.5 GPA at the time of application for semester study abroad programs.

API: Full Curriculum at the University of Edinburgh (Provider Program) - Edinburgh, Scotland
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
Temple University Japan Campus- Kyoto (Provider Program) - Kyoto, Japan
University of Limerick (Exchange Program) - Limerick, Ireland
Universitat der Kunste (UdK) (Exchange Program) - Berlin, Germany

Architecture M.Arch

Students may study abroad in the spring semester of their second 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
University of the Arts London's Central Saint Martins Graphic Communication Design Programme through API Abroad's Fixed Pathway (Provider Program) - London, United Kingdom
DIS - Study Abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark (Provider 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
Universitat der Kunste (UdK) (Exchange Program) - Berlin, Germany

Design and History and Practice BFA

Students may study abroad for a maximum of one semester during the spring semester of their junior year. In addition to the program below, Design and History and Practice BFA students are welcome to explore other options that will require their program director's approval.

SAI American University of Paris (Provider Program) - Paris, France

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
University of the Arts London’s Creative Computing Institute BSc Creative Computing Programme through API Abroad’s Fixed Pathway (Program Provider) - London, United Kingdom
Koln International School of Design (KISD) (Exchange Program) - Cologne, Germany (SPRING ONLY)
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) and are required to have a minimum 3.5 GPA at the time of application for semester study abroad programs.

University of the Arts London’s Central Saint Martins through API Abroad’s Fixed Pathway (For Fashion Design Students) (Provider Program) - London, United Kingdom *Students may choose from 4 options at Central Saint Martins (CSM) in the following programs: BA Fashion: Fashion Design with Knitwear, BA Fashion: Fashion Design Menswear, BA Fashion: Fashion Print, and BA Fashion: Fashion Design Womenswear. These are integrated programs, meaning that you will be integrated into the course with BFA Fashion Students at CSM. You can find further details about these specific academic programs here and consult with your academic advisor for further guidance.
University of the Arts London’s Central Saint Martins through API Abroad’s Flexible Pathway (For Fashion Design Students) (Provider Program) - London, United Kingdom *Students may choose from the following 4 options: Advanced Fashion at CSM; London College of Fashion - Fashion Business; London College of Fashion- Media and Communication; London College of Fashion - Fashion Product Design.
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) (Exchange Program)

Fashion Design students can also study at Parsons Paris or other programs during the summer.

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
University of the Arts London’s Chelsea College or CSM BA Fine Art Programme through API Abroad’s Fixed Pathway (Provider Program) - London, United Kingdom
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
University of the Arts London’s Camberwell College of Arts BA Illustration Programme through API Abroad’s Fixed Pathway (Provider Program) - London, United Kingdom
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 certain pre-approved options for other Parsons majors and, if interested in applying, will be required to submit a program proposal for approval. Please consult with a study abroad advisor if you are interested in exploring programs approved for other Parsons majors.

University of the Arts London’s Central Saint Martins Fashion and Graphic Design Programme through API Abroad’s Fixed Pathway (Provider Program) - London, United Kingdom
DIS - Study Abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark (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 and are required to have a minimum 3.5 GPA at the time of application for semester study abroad programs.

University of the Arts London’s Chelsea College BA Interior Design Programme through API Abroad’s Fixed Pathway (Provider 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 third (junior) year. Photography students may study abroad for a maximum of one semester.

Parsons Paris: Undergraduate (Internal Program) - Paris, France
API Abroad - Paris College of Art (PCA) - Paris, France (Provider Program)
Camberwell College, University of the Arts London (Exchange Program) - London, United Kingdom (Fine Arts - Photography program)
University of the Arts London’s London College of Communication Photography BA Programme through API Abroad’s Fixed Pathway (Provider 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 third (junior) year. Product Design students may study abroad for a maximum of one semester.

University of the Arts London’s Central Saint Martins Product & Industrial Design Programme through API Abroad’s Fixed Pathway (Provider Program) - London, United Kingdom
DIS - Study Abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark (Provider Program) - Copenhagen, Denmark
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 (Provider Program)
University of the Arts London’s London College of Communication Design Management BA Programme through API Abroad’s Fixed Pathway (Provider Program) - London, United Kingdom
SAI American University of Paris (Provider Program) - Paris, France
DIS - Study Abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark (Provider Program) - Copenhagen, Denmark
IE University Madrid (Exchange Program) - Madrid, Spain
CIEE Madrid Busines and Culture (Provider 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.