Semester Programs: SPE > Study Abroad

Semester Programs: SPE

SPE Undergraduate

Undergraduate students at The New School’s Schools of Public Engagement may consider opportunities to study abroad for one or more semesters through a New School affiliated third-party provider program. Affiliated third-party program providers include:

To apply for an approved New School affiliated third-party provider study abroad program, 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 third-party provider program that does not currently have a GoAbroad application listing, please use the: Third Party Programs application to apply. Students should consult with their Study Abroad Advisor to confirm their suitability in a program. Students may reach study abroad advising by contacting: studyabroad@newschool.edu.

SPE Graduate

Graduate students at The New School’s Schools of Public Engagement may consider opportunities to study abroad for a semester in an established exchange program during their degree to enhance their academic studies, depending upon their major. Current exchange programs for SPE graduate students include:

Karlsruhe University of Arts and Design (HfG / Hochschule für Gestaltung) - Karlsruhe, Germany (MA Media Studies, MS Media Management)
Sciences Po - Paris, France (Graduate Program in International Affairs - GPIA, MS Public and Urban Policy)

SPE students may also be eligible to apply to study abroad programs through New School affiliated third-party provider organizations. To see graduate level program opportunities offered by these organizations, search here.

Many SPE graduate students will also undertake a semester abroad to conduct research and fieldwork toward their thesis and other degree activities. Students are highly encouraged to consider applying for international education fellowships and grants to assist them in these activities at locations worldwide. The New School Study Abroad office can provide more information to students on how to apply for international education fellowships and grant awards for graduate study and research abroad, such as:

Boren Fellowships (various locations eligible)
Chateaubriand Fellowships (study/research in France)
DAAD Long-Term Research Grants (study/research in Germany)
DAAD Short-Term Research Grants (study/research in Germany)
DAAD Study Scholarships (study/research in Germany))
Fulbright U.S. Student Program Grants

More Opportunities

All SPE students are also encouraged to consider experiential and other unique summer and short-term study abroad programs to supplement their academic pursuits. Featured programs for SPE students include the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) program, the Democracy and Diversity Institute in Wroclaw, Poland and the International Field Program (IFP), which may incorporate semester course study at The New School with summer study, research, and/or fieldwork abroad opportunities.

For more information on any of these programs or to discuss any opportunities further, contact: studyabroad@newschool.edu.