Study Abroad & Off-Campus Programs
Notre Dame Global’s Study Abroad offers over 70 study abroad programs in more than 30 countries during both the academic year and summer.
For over 55 years, Notre Dame has made it possible for students to earn credits toward graduation by participating in study abroad programs. Study in another tradition, direct personal experience of another language and culture, and travel, all broaden and deepen the liberal education of the whole person to which the University has always been committed. Study abroad programs are one of the many opportunities open to students seeking an international experience that will complement their study plan.
Without delaying graduation, international experiences make a unique contribution to the excellence of liberal education in the undergraduate colleges and frequently enhance students’ career development. Students earn Notre Dame credit for courses taken in Notre Dame programs and their grades are included in the Notre Dame GPA.
During the semester abroad, students are expected to carry a course load of 15 credits. Some courses taught abroad fulfill core University Ways of Knowing requirements. For major credit in any college department, students must consult with departmental advisors. Course listings for hundreds of courses in these programs are available on the Study Abroad website and through Class Search on the Registrar’s website.
Qualified students from all undergraduate colleges may apply to spend a semester or a year abroad in one of our study abroad programs. Participation is typically during the junior year, but some programs are designed to accommodate sophomores as well as seniors. Currently, only select study abroad programs are approved by the Department of Veteran Affairs to be certified under education benefit chapters. To determine if a program is approved, reach out to Notre Dame Global or the primary School Certifying Official for VA educational benefits in the Office of the Registrar.
Many programs can be selective and students are encouraged to apply to more than one program. Offers of admission are made in accordance with program requirements, at the discretion of the Study Abroad staff in consultation with faculty and staff of the University.
Students considering more than one single semester or academic year program should carefully review their majors and minors to ensure that such study does not delay the completion of graduation requirements. Participation in a summer study abroad program does not affect a student’s application to a semester or yearlong program.
Study abroad programs may sometimes be cancelled due to circumstances beyond the control of the University.
Students are eligible to apply for a leave of absence through their college for study in a program offered by another college or university. They may not, however, take a leave of absence to attend international programs at sites (schools) where Notre Dame offers its own study abroad programs. The information published here summarizes the planned study abroad opportunities at the University of Notre Dame for the 2025–26 academic year. Please consult the Study Abroad office’s website at https://studyabroad. nd.edu/ for the latest information.
Academic Year Programs
Notre Dame offers semester and yearlong study abroad programs around the world. In Europe, students may apply to go to Leuven, Belgium; Copenhagen, Denmark; Angers or Paris, France; Berlin or Heidelberg, Germany; Athens, Greece; Budapest, Hungary; Dublin or Galway, Ireland; Bologna or Rome, Italy; Alcoy or Toledo, Spain; Geneva, Switzerland; or Durham, London, Norwich, St Andrews, or Oxford, United Kingdom.
For a Latin American experience, undergraduates can study in São Paulo, Brazil; Santiago, Chile; or Puebla and Mexico City, Mexico.
In Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe, students have the option to participate in programs in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, Israel; Amman, Jordan; Rabat, Morocco; Stellenbosch, South Africa; Nairobi, Kenya; and Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Notre Dame also offers programs in the Asia-Pacific region in Fremantle, Perth, and Sydney, Australia; Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong, China; Mumbai and Sonipat, India; Nagoya and Tokyo, Japan; Seoul, South Korea; and Singapore.
The Rome International Scholars program offers a semester of specialized study in Rome and funding for disciplinary study and/or a practicum during the summer following the semester of study. The Sustainability Scholars Program offered in Santiago, Chile allows students from any academic discipline the opportunity to engage in sustainability-related coursework and independent research, with funding available for related travel and expenses.
Candidates for Alcoy, Amman, Angers, Berlin, Bologna, Geneva, Heidelberg, Nagoya, Paris, Puebla, Rome, Russia, Santiago, São Paulo (PUC-SP), and Toledo study abroad programs need to demonstrate skills in the language of the country to make their period of residence and study fully profitable. These skills may be developed through intensive or other language courses in the freshman or sophomore year. Previous study of the language in high school is mandatory for some programs.
Instruction is in Arabic and English in Amman; Chinese and English in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong; English in Athens, Budapest, Dublin, Durham, Fremantle, Galway, Jerusalem, Leuven, London, Mumbai, Norwich, Oxford, Perth, Rabat, Seoul, Singapore, St. Andrews, Stellenbosch, and Sydney; French in Angers and Paris; German in Berlin and Heidelberg; Italian in Bologna; Italian and English in Rome; Japanese and English in Nagoya, and Tokyo; Portuguese and English in São Paulo; and instruction is in English and Spanish in Mexico City; and Spanish in Alcoy, Puebla, Santiago, and Toledo.
Summer Programs
International summer programs for students who have completed at least one year of studies at Notre Dame are available in São Paulo, Brazil; Santiago, Chile; Paris, France; Corinth, Greece; Mumbai, India; Dublin, Ireland; Jerusalem, Israel; Milan and Rome, Italy; Mexico City, Mexico; Lisbon, Portugal; Warsaw, Poland; Cape Town, South Africa; Bangkok, Thailand; Kampala, Uganda; and London, United Kingdom. The locations of the faculty-led summer programs may vary from year to year. The length of the programs and the credits offered also vary by program.
Specialized summer programs include international internships through the Global Professional Experience and research through the Global Research Experience program in Brazil, Chile, China, India, Italy, Jerusalem, Kenya, Mexico, and the UK. See the Study Abroad website for detailed information about each summer program.
Australia: Perth – UNDA
Semester
University of Notre Dame Australia (UNDA)
Study Abroad Office | 32 Mouat Street | Fremantle, W. Australia 6160 |Australia
Students in the Colleges of Business and Arts & Letters enroll in courses at the University of Notre Dame Australia (UNDA) through this program. Students enroll in five courses (15 credits) either semester in any combination depending on their major, college requirements, and individual need. A list of course offerings for the fall normally is available around April and for the spring term around October.
Australia: Perth – UWA
Semester
University of Western Australia (UWA)
35 Stirling Highway | Crawley 6009 | Perth, Western Australia |Australia
The Perth program is designed for juniors and is open to students from the colleges of Engineering and Science. Students in Arts and Letters, especially pre-professional and anthropology majors, may also apply. Engineering students may be able to take a technical elective course at UWA and are encouraged to work closely with their advisors to identify appropriate options. All students will carry 30 UWA credit points, which translate to 15 Notre Dame credits. All students enroll in a self-guided, non-credit online course called Indigenous Studies Essentials, which all undergraduate students at UWA complete. Students have the opportunity to engage in research projects and for-credit internships during their semester in Perth.
Australia: Sydney Program
Semester
University of Sydney
Sydney Global Mobility | Level 4 Jane Foss Russell Building G02 | NSW 2006, Australia
The Sydney exchange program is designed for juniors and is open to students from the colleges of Engineering and Science. Students in Arts and Letters, especially pre-professional and anthropology majors, may also apply. The University of Sydney is Australia’s first university (opened in 1852), and it continues to provide strong academic programming and student support as a member of Australia’s prestigious “Group of Eight” research-intensive universities. Engineering & IT, Health Science, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Science, Agriculture, and Veterinary Science represent just a few of the disciplines that are represented at the University.
Belgium: Leuven Program
Spring Semester
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU)
Oude Markt 13, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
The exchange program at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven is open to qualified juniors and best suited for students in the College of Science. This program operates only in the Spring semester. Students can take courses across disciplines like Biology, Chemistry, and Ecology, learning from leading researchers from across the continent. Beyond the classroom, students will have the chance to engage in hands-on research alongside faculty, gaining invaluable experience in a globally renowned scientific community.
Brazil: São Paulo Programs
Semester
Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV-EAESP)
Casa Verde Building, Rua Silvia, 23,
Building 05-10 & 12, Bela Vista, Brazil
The São Paulo School of Business Administration, FGV-EAESP, is widely recognized as the best business school in Brazil. Some Spanish or Portuguese proficiency is encouraged, but not required, as FGV offers a wide selection of business and elective courses in English. Students have the opportunity to take an intensive Portuguese language course.
Semester
Pontificia Universidade Catolica - São Paulo (PUC-SP)
R. Monte Alegre, 984 | Perdizes, São Paulo |
SP, 05014-901, Brazil
Students with Portuguese proficiency may study at PUC-SP, a top-ranked private university in Brazil. PUC-SP offers courses primarily in the social sciences and humanities, as well as some degree programs in science, engineering and technology. This program is best suited for A&L students with an interest in studying Portuguese, Brazilian Studies, Poverty Studies or Sociology.
Chile: Santiago Program
Semester or Academic Year
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (PUC)
Campus San Joaquin | Av. Vicuña Mackenna 4860, Macul | Santiago, Chile
All participants in the Chile program begin the semester with a three-week language and cultural immersion pre-program in rural Chile. After the preprogram, students travel to Santiago, Chile, where they enroll in classes at the Pontificia Universidad Católica (UC-Chile). Students enroll in two or three classes at the UC-Chile in addition to two mandatory core courses: Spanish for Foreigners and Chilean Politics and Society, taught by ND Santiago staff. Students may also choose to apply to participate in a service-learning course, Approaches to Poverty and Development, taught at Universidad Alberto Hurtado, or God in Latin American Theology taught at UC-Chile. All students live with host families in Santiago who are carefully selected by Notre Dame’s on-site staff. The fall semester runs from mid-July through mid-December, and the spring program runs from early February through mid-July.
China: Beijing Programs
Spring Semester
Beijing-PKU | Peking University | 5 Yiheyuan Road |Haidian Qu | Beijing, China, 100080
The Beijing-PKU program is a direct enroll exchange program at Peking University that allows students to take their classes alongside local and other international students. The program is recommended for students from the College of Arts and Letters and the Mendoza College of Business, but students from the College of Science may also apply. Students can choose to study intensive Chinese language or take classes in English in a variety of subject areas.
Semester
Beijing-TBC | The Beijing Center | No. 10 East
Street Chaoyang District | Beijing, China 100029
Participants in the Beijing Center program study China while living in China. There is no Chinese language prerequisite. All courses, except Chinese language courses, are taught in English by local professors and practitioners in the fields of Asian studies, business, communication, fine and performing arts, history, literature, philosophy, political science, sociology, and theology. Students are required to take a Chinese language class. Each semester students participate in a cultural excursion—Silk Road Excursion in fall and Yunnan Trip in spring—that explores and expands understanding of the history and cultures of China. Students live on the campus of University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) where the Beijing Center is located.
Spring Semester
Tsinghua University
Bei Jing Shi | China
Founded in 1911, Tsinghua University has the prestigious reputation as a top engineering school in China--and the world with over 300 courses fully taught in English for exchange students. Students will directly enroll into Tsinghua University as an exchange student during their semester abroad and will take classes either in English or Chinese alongside local and other international students.
China: Hong Kong Programs
Spring Semester
Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Shatin, N.T. | Hong Kong, China
The CUHK program is an exchange program open to juniors and is particularly suited to students studying the humanities, business, engineering, or science. CUHK is a bilingual, bicultural institution with local and international students and scholars. CUHK receives students from over 180 academic institutions worldwide. No Chinese language study is required, and students may choose from many courses that are taught in English or take courses taught in Chinese (if they meet the language requirement). Students may choose courses from the faculty of arts, business administration, engineering, science, or social science. In addition to this, students may also take courses from the International Asian Studies Program. This program includes Chinese, Asian, and international studies courses and Chinese language courses.
Fall Semester
University of Hong Kong (HKU)
Polfulam Road | Hong Kong, China
The HKU exchange program is open to juniors who wish to study in Hong Kong for one semester. The program is suited for students in the Colleges of Arts and Letters, Business, Engineering, or Science. No Chinese language is required. All courses (except those offered by the Department of Chinese) are taught in English. The University of Hong Kong is a dynamic, comprehensive university of world-class standing and a leading international institution of higher learning in Asia.
Semester Program
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
(HKUST)
Clear Water Bay | Kowloon | Hong Kong, China
The HKUST program is an exchange program open to juniors and is particularly well-suited to students in the Colleges of Science and Engineering, although students from the Colleges of Arts and Letters and Business may also apply. HKUST is a top-rated international research university dedicated to excellence in education and research. HKUST receives students from over 250 academic institutions worldwide. No Chinese language study is required, and students may choose from many courses that are taught in English or take courses taught in Chinese if they meet the language proficiency requirement. Internships are available.
China: Shanghai Program
Semester or Academic Year
East China Normal University
CIEE | 3663 North Zhongshan Road | Global
Education Building, 4th Floor | Shanghai 200062 China
Study Abroad offers this option in conjunction with the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE). The Shanghai Program at East China Normal University is intended for students who wish to accelerate their acquisition of Chinese and is strongly recommended for all Chinese majors and minors. There are three study tracks: Accelerated Chinese Studies; Business, Language, and Culture; and China in a Global Context. There is no language prerequisite, but all students must take a Chinese-language course and other courses on Chinese history, culture, and politics offered in English. Organized group activities complement the classroom experience.
Denmark: Copenhagen Program
Semester
DIS-Danish Institute for Study Abroad
DIS Copenhagen | Vestergade 7 | 1456 Copenhagen | Denmark
DIS offers students engaging and challenging coursework taught by faculty practitioners in a variety of programs enriched by field studies, hands-on learning opportunities, and study tours across Europe. Cultural engagement opportunities integrate students into the local culture and students gain academic knowledge and intercultural skills to prepare for a globalized world. Students in design, environmental science/sustainability, preprofessional, and science studies will find a variety of study programs with DIS. All courses are taught in English.
France: Angers Program
Semester or Academic Year
Two available tracks (CIDEF & UCO)
UCentre International d'études Françaises (CIDEF)
3, place André Leroy | BP 10808 | 49008 Angers, France
The Angers-CIDEF program is open to sophomores and juniors in all colleges. Declared and prospective French majors must consult with the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures before they apply for the program. Students will be fully immersed in the French language as all courses are taught in French and students will have the opportunity to live a Parisian life with their host families. Students looking to participate in a full academic year or just the Fall semester will begin with a month-long language intensive summer session.
Université Catholique de l’Ouest (UCO)
3, place André Leroy | BP 10808 |49008 Angers, France
The Angers-UCO program is open to sophomore, junior, and senior students with a more advanced understanding of French. This unique direct enroll track will provide students the opportunity to go beyond language learning by focusing on subject matter comprehension across varying subjects and disciplines with French native students. Courses available in this track will be taught in both French and English across a multitude of disciplines and subjects to meet academic requirements. Students will have the opportunity to live with host families or within student residences in Angers.
France: Paris Program
Semester or Academic Year
Institut d’Études Politiques de Paris—Sciences-Po
13 rue de l’Université | 75007 Paris, France
In 1999, the University of Notre Dame began an exchange program with the Institut d’Études Politiques de Paris (Sciences Po). Offered as a yearlong or a semester program, the Paris program is limited to students with a high level of French, an excellent grade point average, and a major in history, economics, sociology or a social science. Students will take courses in European economics, politics, sociology, and history, and in French language. Successful completion of a year of study results in a certificate from Sciences Po, which is widely recognized in Europe and the United States.
Semester or Academic Year
Universite de la Sorbonne Nouvelle— Sorbonne Nouvelle University (Paris III)
8 avenue de Saint-Mandre | 75012 Paris, France
Located in the intellectual heart of Paris, the Universite de la Sorbonne Nouvelle welcomes students for a semester or year-long exchange. Founded after the split of the historic University of Paris, Sorbonne Nouvelle University offers high-level multidisciplinary degrees in fields of Modern Languages, Literature, Arts, Social, and Human Sciences. Qualified junior applicants will be immersed in the multitude of courses taught in French and English stretched across the three campuses located around Paris. Students interested in participating in this program will be presented with countless opportunities to integrate further into the Parisian culture and community at one of France's most internationally focused institutions.
Germany: Berlin Program
Spring Semester or Academic Year
Freie Universität Berlin
Boltzmannstrasse 4 | D 14195 Berlin | Germany
The Berlin Program is part of the Berlin Consortium for German Studies (BCGS), administered by Columbia University. This program is designed for students with at least two years of university-level German language instruction and is, therefore, typically open only to juniors. This program provides in-depth study of German language, culture, and society, and the opportunity to observe first-hand the emerging impact of a reunited Berlin—now considered Germany’s cultural, political, and economic center—on the rest of Europe. The program begins with a six-week intensive language practicum; students then enroll in one course (taught by the BCGS directors) that reflects their academic interests, focusing on such topics as culture, politics, history, literature, theater, or cinema, in addition to at least two courses at the university. Freie Universität Berlin offers a wide range of courses in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. All coursework is conducted in German.
Germany: Heidelberg Program
Semester or Academic Year
Heidelberg Universität
AJY | Haupstrasse 133 | 69117 Heidelberg | Germany
This program provides in-depth study of German language, culture and society. The program begins with a four-week intensive course, Aspects of Society and Culture in Contemporary Germany, which provides the students with at least 60 hours of intensive language training and excursions to various cultural institutions around Heidelberg. Heidelberg Universität offers a wide range of courses in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. All coursework is conducted in German.
Greece: Athens Program
Semester
College Year in Athens (CYA)
CYA/DIKEMES | 5 Plateia Stadiou |GR-116 35 Athens |Greece
CYA offers an extensive range of academically outstanding courses and unique learning opportunities spanning a wide range of disciplines from Ancient to Contemporary studies, enriched by hands-on learning opportunities and on-site classes. In addition to Anthropology, Art History & Archaeology, and Classical Languages of Ancient Greek and Latin, students are offered classes in Communications, Economics, Environmental Studies, History, Literature, Modern Greek, Philosophy, Political Science & International Relations, Religion, and Urbanism & Sustainability. Notre Dame students attending this program will study with students from other American universities who are also studying at CYA.
Hungary: Budapest Program
Semester
Budapest Semesters in Mathematics (BSM)
Bethlen Gábor tér 2, Budapest, 1071 Hungary
This program is designed for high-achieving mathematics majors eager to explore a wide variety of topics at the intermediate and advanced level. BSM classes are held at the College International, a Hungarian-based educational institution focusing on international students studying in Budapest, and taught in English by eminent international scholars. Students in the Budapest program have the option to participate in a two-week intensive Hungarian language course prior to the start of the semester.
India: Mumbai Program
Fall Semester
St. Xavier’s College
5, Mahapalika Marg, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001
The program with St. Xavier’s College in Mumbai is one of Notre Dame’s exchange programs. The India-focused curriculum is ideal for students in the College of Arts & Letters and may also be suitable for students in the College of Science, as courses are offered in a variety of subject areas. Students will integrate directly into the campus community and take courses alongside local students. They will also have the opportunity to work with local NGOs and participate in a variety of service activities in Mumbai.
India: Delhi Program
Spring Semester
Ashoka University
National Capital Region Sonipat, Haryana 131029
Ashoka University is India’s premier liberal arts and sciences university, located in the Delhi NCR capital region. It is a pioneer in its focus on providing a liberal arts education on par with the best in the world. Ashoka University welcomes students from international institutions across the globe to experience the university’s unique academic offerings through the Visiting Student Programme (VSP).
Ireland: Dublin Programs
Semester
University College Dublin (UCD)
Belfield | Dublin 4, Ireland
Trinity College Dublin (TCD)
College Green | Dublin 2, Ireland
Dublin City University (DCU)
International Office | Drumcondra | Dublin 9, Ireland
The Dublin programs at University College Dublin, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin City University are available to qualified juniors. Students will enroll in courses in their majors at one of the three universities and will also take a course at the Dublin Global Gateway, also known as the O’Connell House. For course offerings at the Irish universities, check the Study Abroad website. The Introduction to Ireland course taught at the Dublin Global Gateway is mandatory for all program participants. The Center may also offer an Irish Literature course during certain semesters. Students will live in dormitories at the respective universities with Irish and other international students. Dublin City University is only for students majoring in Computer Science and Engineering and Business Analytics.
Ireland: Galway Program
Semester
The University of Galway
International Office |7 Distillery Road | Galway, Ireland
Notre Dame students have an opportunity to study in the cultural center of Ireland at the University of Galway, the largest and oldest university in the west of Ireland. It is a leading research university in biomedical science and engineering, marine science, energy and environmental science. Additionally, the University of Galway promotes study of the humanities, including Irish Studies, to provide for the study of modern and contemporary Irish literature, music, history, language and culture.
Israel: Jerusalem Program
Semester
University of Notre Dame at Tantur
PO Box 11381 | 91113 Jerusalem, Israel
Notre Dame’s program in Jerusalem at Tantur is located on a hilltop on the road from Jerusalem to Bethlehem. Students will take courses at Tantur. Additionally, students can choose from a variety of classes offered in English at local universities, including Hebrew University and Bethlehem University. Taking classes at these institutions affords them the opportunity to interact with local students from Israel and Palestine. Arabic and Hebrew language classes are also available. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in internships, for credit, with NGOs. There will be numerous excursions throughout the Holy Land, which serves to enhance the material covered in classes.
Israel: Tel Aviv Program
Spring Semester
Tel Aviv University (TAU)
Tel Aviv 69978, Israel
The Tel Aviv exchange program allows Notre Dame students the opportunity to study and live directly alongside their peers at Tel Aviv University (TAU). Students attend classes at TAU and live with fellow international students in student dorms or apartments in downtown Tel Aviv. TAU offers coursework suitable for Arts and Letters students, particularly those in the following majors: History, Philosophy, Middle Eastern Studies, Political Science, Pre-Law, Psychology, American Studies, and Arabic language. Opportunities may be available for students in the College of Science and the College of Engineering. TAU is about 40 minutes away from The University of Notre Dame at Tantur (UNDT) facility, home of the Jerusalem Global Gateway undergraduate program and the Tantur Ecumenical Institute.
Italy: Bologna Program
Semester or Academic Year
Università di Bologna (UniBo)
Bologna Consortial Studies Program | Via Val d’Aposa, 7-ANT 15 | 40123 Bologna BO | Italy
Students matriculate at the Università di Bologna (UniBo) through Notre Dame’s association with the Bologna Consortial Studies Program (BCSP), administered by Indiana University. Typically, students are juniors at the time of participation and have completed the equivalent of four, preferably five, college-level Italian courses. Students attend a four-week preparatory pre-session in September before beginning classes at UniBo. Organized group activities complement the classroom experience. Direct matriculation at the University of Bologna, one of Italy’s premier universities, coupled with living in apartments with Italian students, provides a genuine experience of Italian university life and contributes to the attainment of oral and written fluency in Italian.
Italy: Rome – AME Program
Semester
Rome Global Gateway and Roma Sapienza
Rome Global Gateway | Via Ostilia, 15 | 00184 Rome |Italy
The Rome Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering (AME) Program is taught by Notre Dame faculty at the Rome Global Gateway in cooperation with La Sapienza. Students will take three AME courses, one Global Gateway course, All Roads Lead to Rome, and one theology course that may vary from year to year. Proficiency in Italian language is not required; instruction is in English. Participants must be approved by the College of Engineering.
Italy: Rome – ICCS Program
Semester
The Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies (ICCS)
ICCS & Duke University in Rome | Via A. Algardi, 19 | 00152, Rome | Italy
A select number of Notre Dame students can participate for one semester in the Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies, a consortium of 90 colleges and universities under the management of Duke University. ICCS provides students with an opportunity in Rome to study ancient history and archaeology, Latin and Greek language and literature, and art history. Applicants must be at least sophomores majoring in classics, classical history, or archaeology, or must be art history majors with a strong classical background. Proficiency in Italian language is not required. Participants are nominated by members of the Notre Dame Classics department. Acceptance into the Rome-ICCS Program is highly selective.
Italy: Rome Undergrauate Program
Semester
John Cabot University (JCU)
Via della Lungara, 233 | 00165 Rome | Italy
Students from all colleges can enroll in classes at John Cabot University, an American university in Rome, which offers courses in art, business, classics, government, history, literature, philosophy, theology, and psychology. All courses are taught in English with the exception of Italian language classes. Many JCU courses have been approved by Notre Dame departments for major credit; however, students must consult with their department to confirm courses for their major and minor. All students are required to have at least two semesters of college-level Italian or the equivalent prior to application or during the application year and to take one Italian-language course during the semester or year in Rome. For a listing of all courses offered at John Cabot, check the Study Abroad website. Additionally, all students are required to enroll in two courses taught at Notre Dame's Global Gateway in Rome: All Roads Lead to Rome and Experiencing Rome through Community-Engaged Learning. These courses are taught by ND faculty on site.
Japan: Nagoya Program
Semester or Academic Year
Center for Japanese Studies, Nanzan University
18 Yamazato-Cho, Showa-ku | Nagoya 466-8673, Japan
The Nagoya program is designed for Japanese language majors and minors. Students are required to take an 8-credit Japanese language course at the appropriate level each semester. Students choose their other courses in the areas of Japanese society, literature, religion, business, economics, and history. Except for Japanese language classes, content courses are taught in English, and the subject matter is often placed in a larger Asian context.
Japan: Tokyo Programs
Spring Semester
Sophia University
Yotsuya Campus | 7-1 Kioi-cho Chiyoda-ku | Tokyo 102-8554 Japan
The exchange program at Sophia University is open to sophomores and juniors who are interested in pursuing either a fully English-taught program or the Japanese language program. Students may choose from a wide variety of courses taught in English, including business and economics, science and technology, and the liberal arts. Prior knowledge of Japanese language is not required for participation on this program. Organized group activities between local and international students enhance the overall experience.
Spring Semester
Keio University
International Exchange Services Group | Office of Student Services | 2-15-45 Mita, Minato-ku | Tokyo 108-8345 Japan
In this exchange program, students may choose to enroll in either the Japanese Language Program (JLP), with a focus on intensive language and culture studies, or the Keio International Program (KIP), with access to content classes taught in English. This comprehensive program is specially designed for exchange students who want to study about Japan and East/Southeast Asia in English and to take Japanese language courses as well. Students with advanced Japanese proficiency may take full-time undergraduate courses taught in Japanese.
Kazakhstan: Almaty Programs
Semester or Academic Year
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
Al-Farabi Avenue 71 | Almaty 050040 | Kazakhstan
This program provides an intensive, immersionbased study of Russian language with an emphasis on Central Asian culture and society. Coursework typically includes phonetics, grammar, and conversation, as well as composition, oral comprehension, and reading. Language courses also cover topics in literature, history, politics, culture, mass media, and area studies. The program offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including volunteer opportunities and community service, regional field studies, conversation partners, and discussion groups with local students.
Kenya: Nairobi Program
Fall Semester Only
Strathmore University
Madaraka Estate | Nairobi, Kenya
Strathmore University (SU) is home to over 4,000 students and its student population represents over 40 different nationalities. Strathmore College was started in 1961 and was the first in preindependence Kenya to accommodate students of all races, religions, and social standing. Saint Josemaría Escrivá, founder of Opus Dei, inspired and encouraged them to start the College, a group of professionals who formed a charitable educational trust (now the Strathmore Educational Trust). While SU was originally renowned for their Accountancy program, students are now studying Computing and Engineering Sciences, Business, Law, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Tourism and Hospitality.
Jordan: Amman Program
Academic Year or Semester
CIEE Center | #1 Rifa Al-Ansari St.|Khalifeh Plaza #505 | PO Box 13434 |Amman, 11942, Jordan
This program is offered in conjunction with the Council for International Educational Exchange (CIEE). Students choose to enroll in an intensive Advanced Arabic language program or Middle East Studies program. Housing options offer living with a host family or in an apartment. Organized group excursions complement the classroom experience. Arabic language classes are required with elective area studies courses offered in English each semester. The Amman program is recommended for Arabic majors.
Mexico: Puebla Program
Semester
Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla (UPAEP)
21 sur #1103 Barrio de Santiago | CP 72410 | Puebla, Pue. Mexico
The program is open to students from all colleges at Notre Dame with the equivalent of four semesters or better in Spanish language. Notre Dame offers a pre-medical program in the fall semester at UPAEP, which includes the first semester of General Physics (taught in English). During the spring semester, students may participate in an internship in a variety of fields such as public policy, business, sustainability, or education. International excursions are also a part of the spring semester. Excursions are coordinated by on site ND staff. Students live with host families.
Mexico: Mexico City Program
Semester
Tecnologico de Monterrey-Ciudad de Mexico Campus
Calle del Puente #222 | Col. de Huipulco | Tlalpan, 14380, Mexico D.F., Mexico
This is an exchange program with Mexico City campus of Tec de Monterrey, a private, non-profit institution that is consistently ranked the top university in Mexico and one of the top 10 universities in Latin America. There are course offerings in both English and Spanish in engineering, sciences, business, economics, political science, global affairs, communication, arts and design, and more. Students have the opportunity to apply for research or an internship, and they can also take up to three Tec21 Block courses during a semester which offer handson learning experiences. Students can live with a host family vetted by Tec de Monterrey or in off-campus lodging near campus.
Morocco: Rabat Program
Semester
School for International Training (SIT)
CCCL | Avenue Laalou, DerbJirari | Zankat
Elhassani, #11 | Rabat Medina, Morocco 10101
Through the School for International Training (SIT), students participate in one of two thematic courses of study: Migration and Transnational Identity, or Multiculturalism and Human Rights. Each track includes a core course that focuses on the specific theme, language study, an independent study project, and program excursions that enrich an understanding of Morocco’s history, development issues, cultural diversity, environmental issues, and questions regarding civil society. During the field study, students identify topics to investigate for the final Individual Study Project or internship. Special program features include living with a host family and engaging in deep cultural and academic experiences through educational excursions.
Seminarian Programs: Various Locations
Semester
Rome
Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas
(Angelicum)
Largo Angelicum 1, Roma, Italy
Santiago
Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile (PUC)
Campus San Joaquin, Av. Vicuna Mackenna 4860,
Macul | Santiago, Chile
Twickenham
St. Mary's University
Waldegrave Road | Strawberry Hill,
Twickenham | London, United Kingdom
The Seminarian study abroad programs are designed specifically for Old College undergraduate students. Old Collegians can study abroad in Rome, Italy, Santiago, Chile; or Twickenham, England while continuing their discernment toward a call to religious life. Students will take classes that fulfill degree requirements, live in community with other seminarians and novices from around the world, and gain pastoral experience in parishes, schools, hospitals, or hospice care.
Singapore: Singapore Program
Semester
National University of Singapore (NUS)
21 Lower Kent Ridge Road | Singapore 119077
NUS offers a global approach to education and research, with a focus on Asian perspectives and expertise for select exchange students. NUS is a vibrant English-speaking comprehensive university with 16 faculties/schools offering courses from arts and social science to history, engineering, and the sciences. A comprehensive English course list is announced every year and is available online for students to view. Areas of study include arts/design, engineering, English, foreign languages, global studies, health, humanities, journalism, law, life sciences, other physical sciences, social sciences, and sustainability. Most students at this leading global university live on campus in dormitories.
South Africa: Stellenbosch Program
Semester
Stellenbosch University | Victoria St., Stellenbosch Central | 7602 Stellenbosch, South Africa
Participating in the South Africa program allows Notre Dame students the opportunity to study and live directly alongside their peers at Stellenbosch University through this exchange program. Students attend classes at Stellenbosch University and live with both local students and fellow international students in student dorms. Coursework introduces students to South African society and history by exploring topics such as transitional justice, social identity and inequality, agriculture, and the role of gender from a South African perspective. If interested, students also have the option to take an Afrikaans or isiXhosa language course. Though best suited for students in the College of Arts and Letters, opportunities may be available for students in the College of Science and the College of Engineering. Stellenbosch University’s close proximity to Cape Town allows students to explore the varied landscapes of South Africa through numerous organized excursions.
South Korea: Seoul Program
Semester
Yonsei University
50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu | Seoul, Korea 120-749
The Seoul exchange program is open to sophomores and juniors. It is particularly suited to students in Liberal Arts, Economics, Business, Science, Engineering, Life System, Korean Language, Social Science, and Korean Studies. Yonsei is a private Christian research institution with local and international students and scholars and is one of the oldest universities in South Korea. Yonsei receives students from more than 290 academic institutions worldwide. Instruction is in Korean but students may also choose from over 800 courses that are taught in English, and Korean language skills are not a requirement to participate in the program. Students may also choose courses from the various other faculties.
Spain: Alcoy Program
Spring Semester
Polytechnic University of Valencia-Alcoy
Campus de Alcoy | Plaza Ferradiz y Carbonell | 03801 Alcoi (Alicante) |Spain
This exchange program accepts Notre Dame undergraduate engineering students to study during the spring semester of their sophomore or junior academic year. The program is designed for undergraduate computer science and computer engineering students. Courses are conducted through the Polytechnic University of Valencia in Alcoy, Spain. Courses are taught in Spanish.
Spain: Toledo Program
Semester or Academic Year
Fundación Ortega-Marañón (FOM)
Callejon de San Justo | 45001 Toledo, Spain
The Toledo program is open to students of all majors, but is a particularly good fit for those in the College of Arts & Letters due to the program's abundance of courses in the arts and humanities. Students may study during the fall or spring semester and must have completed the equivalent of four semesters of college-level Spanish before arriving on-site. All classes in the Toledo program are taught fully in Spanish. A philosophy course is offered in the fall. Credit-bearing internships are available in Toledo. Students may apply for internships in several areas, including government, the arts, social service, and communications. Students can choose to live in a dormitory with other students, or with a local host family vetted by the program staff.
Switzerland: Geneva Program
Spring Semester
University of Geneva (UNIGE), CERN
24, rue du Genéral-Dufour | 1211 Geneve 4 | Switzerland
Through Boston University’s Geneva-Physics program, qualified students have the opportunity to study at the world’s leading center for advanced research in particle physics. This program combines upper level coursework in quantum physics and electrodynamics at the University of Geneva (UNIGE), with directed research at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN). This program is highly selective and open to qualified juniors with a major in Physics and a minimum of two semesters of college-level French or the equivalent. Additionally, students will be required to enroll in and complete a scientific French-language tutorial during the semester prior to studying abroad.
United Kingdom: Durham Program
Academic Year
Durham University
Stockton Road, DURHAM, DH1 3LE, UK
Durham is one of the UK’s most historic universities and one of the world’s leading universities in the rankings, with academic staff who are acknowledged as experts in their fields and are at the forefront in their subjects. Students participating in this program have the opportunity to engage in a number of research opportunities and are encouraged to work independently using all the academic resources which are available. Modules are taught via a combination of lectures, tutorials or a research project depending on your area of study. Durham University operates in three terms from September through June. Students from Arts & Letters, Engineering, Science and Mendoza are eligible to apply. A GPA of 3.0 or higher is required.
United Kingdom: London Undergraduate Program
Semester
Notre Dame London Global Gateway
1 Suffolk Street | London SW1Y 4HG | United Kingdom
The London Undergraduate Program was initiated in 1981 as an Arts and Letters program and has since expanded to provide an opportunity for all Notre Dame undergraduates from the colleges of arts and letters, business, engineering, Keough school of global affairs, and science to spend one semester of their junior year in the London Undergraduate Program. While in London, students take classes offered by Notre Dame and British professors at the University of Notre Dame in London near Trafalgar Square. Notre Dame’s British faculty is selected to include experts whose work is internationally recognized in their fields. Students participating in the program live as a group in Conway Hall, a Notre Dame residential facility with supervision provided by the program. Arts and Letters students who are interested in independent research can apply to be a Kennedy Scholar. Those selected to be Kennedy Scholars participate in a 3-credit research seminar in which they examine research methodologies, visit prominent centers of research and culture, and ultimately prepare individual prospectuses for senior projects. Additionally, they take four other courses offered at the London Global Gateway. Kennedy Scholars will be eligible to apply for various research grants to begin or continue their research in the summer following their semester in London or early in their senior year. In particular, these students will be extremely qualified for a prestigious Kennedy Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) grant. Students have the opportunity to apply for a 3-credit internship or placement-based opportunities from a variety of different areas, including government, corporations, charities, schools, educational labs, and the arts.
United Kingdom: Norwich Program
Semester
University of East Anglia (UEA)
Norwich Research Park | Norwich NR4 7TJ | United Kingdom
Notre Dame students can enroll in UEA’s wide range of courses in American studies, American and English literature, and creative writing. The School of American Studies has a special reputation in creative writing. The School houses the Arthur Miller Centre for American Studies, which hosts an annual international literary festival featuring notable writers. The UEA exchange program is open to juniors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
United Kingdom: Oxford Program
Academic Year
New College and Oriel College, Oxford University Oriel Square | Oxford, OX1 4EW
This program provides juniors in the colleges of science, engineering, and arts and letters the opportunity to study at Oxford for a full academic year. Each Oxford college dictates the fields in which they will accept students. It is required that candidates have an overall GPA of 3.8 at the time of application. At Oxford, students participate in Oxford’s celebrated tutorial system. Students work individually or in small groups with a tutor to pursue their major courses of study in depth. Tutors are full-time faculty at Oxford. They include some of the most accomplished scholars in the world in their fields. Participating students live in New College or Oriel College accommodations.
United Kingdom: St Andrews Program
Semester
University of St Andrews
College Gate | St Andrews | KY16 9AJ | Fife, Scotland, UK
The University of St Andrews is renowned for its academic strength in numerous disciplines. This selective program is open to most majors in the College of Arts and Letters, as well as thos studying Computer Science, and requires a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA. Students apply in the fall semester of their sophomore year to study at St Andrews in either semester of their junior year.
Detailed information for all study abroad programs can be found at studyabroad.nd.edu. Questions for study abroad can be sent to studyabroad@nd.edu.
Domestic Off-Campus Programs
In addition to the study abroad options coordinated by Notre Dame International, there are other off-campus experiences managed by the colleges and departments during the fall, spring, and summer semesters for students to pursue academic interests at locations within the United States.
Washington, D.C.: The Washington Program
Semester
University of Notre Dame Washington Program
1400 16th St, NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
The University of Notre Dame Washington Program offers students the ability to study off-campus, becoming immersed in the political and cultural life of Washington DC. In the semester-long program, students take classes focused on politics and policy as well as intern part-time. The Program not only affords students an opportunity to experience big city living and culture, it provides students with a unique opportunity to gain work experience and engage in career discernment. More information can be found at https://washingtonprogram.nd.edu/.