Fordham University
University Information
Study abroad at Fordham is part of a long-standing tradition of Jesuit education that seeks to enhance students’ understanding of the world’s peoples and their interdependence. Our goal is to help students gain an understanding of other cultures and to incorporate a global dimension to their chosen fields of study. Fordham prides itself in offering its students one of the most extensive networks for foreign study of any major university. As such, it is important to research your options, to become familiar with the different types of programs Fordham offers as well as the applicable academic and financial guidelines and policies. It is also important to deliberate. What would matter most to you in selecting a study abroad program? A destination and the length of the intended program? Opportunities to do course work on your major? Would the prominence of a given city or foreign university and the richness of the culture of the host community be more important to you? What about commitment to linguistic, cultural and academic immersion? Do you have specific academic goals or interests you would like pursue in a foreign academic setting? What would these be?
We urge you to plan ahead and start a conversation about these questions and your aspirations with family members, friends, faculty, and study abroad alumni. We also want you to meet and talk with the International and Study Abroad Programs (ISAP) staff. While the University recognizes a sustained period of study in another culture is important, it is important to remember that study abroad is not a requirement, nor an entitlement of a Fordham education. Rather, participants do earn the right to study abroad by high academic performance, a clearly reasoned academic purpose, appropriate preparation, and conduct that demonstrates genuine enthusiasm for learning about and experiencing other cultures.
Do you have general questions about Fordham’s study abroad programs, eligibility requirements, the application process and what Fordham expects of study abroad participants? Are you curious about what you may do after your study abroad term? Please stop by our offices—the ISAP staff looks forward to working with you and to offering the advising and services you will need to get the most out of your experience abroad.
Important Dates and Deadlines
Fall Early Action Deadline: January 15
Fall Final Deadline February 15
Spring Early Action Deadline: June 30
Spring Final Deadline: September 10
Summer Abroad Course Deadline: February 15
Winter Abroad Course Deadline: November 1
Summer Outside Program Deadline: April 15
"I fell love with London and Europe in general. I will most likely move back after I graduate."
Kellyann F Fordham University
"Independence, further knowledge of a different culture and country, increased my spanish speaking abilities. Yes, it was 100% worthwhile."
A student Fordham University
"Gosh I learned so much about myself, my country, and how Australia and the USA fit into the global community. I can't believe I ever questioned whether or not to study in Australia. I have also studied in Europe (traveling to 9 countries there) and my Australian experience outdid them all hands down."
Rachel S Fordham University
"I have met some amazing people that I will be in touch with forever, and have learned so much about the African culture after living here."
A student Fordham University
"It is hard to even express what I gained and learned from my experience abroad as it was the most worthwhile experience of my life thus far. I learned so much about Italian culture and living and truly became a resident of Florence and lived like a true Italian. I learned that I am capable of being independent and traveling arou..."
A student Fordham University
"Language skills, new friends, and I also learned a lot about myself. Definitely not the easiest semester for me personally but worthwhile."
Taylor E Fordham University
"I learned to not stress over the little things and that every penny counts. It was definitely worth my while. "
A student Fordham University
"It opened my mind up to new experiences and taught me that it is never too late to learn another language. "
A student Fordham University
"It was the most worthwhile experience of my life. I had an amazing time. I made loads of new friends, experienced a new culture, got to travel around Europe and learned about myself as a person. "
A student Fordham University
"I gained friends, an new way to learn and research and study, a new perspective on my heritage, etc. It was the most worthwhile thing I've done in my life thus far."
Elizabeth C Fordham University
"I had never been to Europe before (only Africa) so I learned a lot about European culture. Although London has become very Americanized, it was very fun and exciting to be in such an old city with so much history. The classes definitely hindered my experience in that I was almost always too busy studying and doing homework to do..."
Hannah B Fordham University
"I learned invaluable things about acting and built up my self-confidence, making it 100% worthwhile."
Mike F Fordham University
"Learned a new city, became even more independent, visited several cities, met a solid group of friends."
A student Fordham University
"I learned different aspects of different cultures and I learned to appreciate some while also recognizing how great America is. I took away things for what they were and not how they compared to the United States. It was definitely worthwhile. "
A student Fordham University
"The most amazing and eye-opening experience I've had"
Sarina A Fordham University
"Definitely worthwhile, I will never have another experience like this one. I learned a lot about Irish culture and made some amazing friends."
A student Fordham University
"Saw the world, met amazing people and tasted things I may never taste again. "
Chiara F Fordham University
"It is very hard to adjust in the beginning, but it only gets better from there!"
Emily S Fordham University
"I learned a lot about myself and feel much more confident in myself in the fact that if I was dropped in any city in the world I feel like I would be able to survive just fine. Also, I'm much more outgoing and have learned a second language."
A student Fordham University
"I loved living in Barcelona. It has such a great culture and the people are really friendly. I also learned more about the conflict between Catalonia and Spain, which was extremely interesting. It was really worthwhile. "
Krystle D Fordham University
"learned how to look after myself, experience new things and new cultures, so worthwhile"
JP M Fordham University
"I learned how to effectively communicate with people who speak other languages and have diffirent culturally accepted styles of communicating"
Sophia A Fordham University
"Absolutely, learned to adapt to new cultures, work with the resources you have, travel lightly "
stephanie p Fordham University
"I gained a greater understanding of European culture and business, not just from London but from where I was able to travel to in my free time. It was absolutely worthwhile- I learned more during this one semester than I did in the previous three at Fordham. "
A student Fordham University
"I learned more about the Irish culture and it was very worthwhile!"
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