Academic Year Study Abroad Programs in United States

With 17 Master’s degrees and a variety of flexible courses and formats, Columbia's School of Professional Studies rigorous programs meet students where they are and take them where they want to go — on their terms and throughout their lives. Columbia's location in NYC offers students the unique opportunity to take advantage of one of the most diverse and dynamic places in the world. Whether you’re seeking to take a deep dive into an area of interest or incorporate a cross-disciplinary perspective into your studies, Columbia's Visiting Students program offers students enrolled in a degree program at another institution the specialized, world-class instruction that you would expect in the Ivy League. Visiting students are enrolled alongside matriculated Columbia degree students, and earn credits that may be used toward graduation at your home institution.

Are you a student or young professional looking to enhance your career prospects through international work experience and hands-on learning? At Intern Abroad HQ, we help students and young professionals turn career aspirations into reality. We organize affordable internships in 20 destinations across 24 career fields that are tailored to meet each individual’s academic, professional, or personal requirements. With over 200 internship programs across Europe, Asia, Africa, Central America and South America to choose from, and options to intern from 2 weeks to 6 months either full-time or part-time, in-country or virtually, we facilitate career-enhancing experiences that work for you, not just the host organization. Intern Abroad HQ is proudly brought to you by the team behind International Volunteer HQ. We have collectively supported over 120,000 program participants since 2007 and are the only B Corp certified provider in our field.

Gain the expertise, networking opportunities, and skill set to advance your career. Our ACPs (below) enhance the value of your degree and update your knowledge base in your chosen field: ▪ ACP Business Administration ▪ ACP Creativity & Product Development ▪ ACP Data Analytics for Business ▪ ACP Data Science ▪ ACP Digital Marketing & Communications ▪ ACP Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship ▪ ACP International Business Operations & Management ▪ ACP International Finance ▪ ACP Project Management The successful completion of an ACP grants a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 19 academic credits, depending on the total number of instructional hours.

Earth Expeditions (EE) are Miami University study abroad courses designed for people looking for inspiring professional development opportunities while earning graduate credit. All courses engage with grassroots conservation and sustainability programs making a difference in Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. Our planned 2026 EE sites are the Amazon, Australia, Baja, Belize, Borneo, Brazil, Costa Rica, Galápagos, India, Kenya, Mongolia, Namibia, Paraguay, and Thailand. Awarding seven graduate credit hours (5 credits for the Summer Term + 2 credits for the Fall Semester), EE courses are hybrid and combine direct global study experiences with engagement in a web-based online learning community. Summer field courses typically run from mid-May through mid-August, with pre-course work beginning in April. The international field “in-country” portion of each class generally lasts 9-10 days. The 2-credit-hour follow-on fall semester course, “Inquiry & Action,” is entirely online and typically runs from late August to mid-December. This component is optional for students taking an EE course for stand-alone graduate credit outside the master’s program.

The Independent Study Program at Peridance Center offers students of all ages and skill levels the opportunity to personalize their dance training. Whether you aspire to refine your skills for a professional dance career or wish to progress from beginner to intermediate, this program is designed to meet your needs! With flexible options for program length—3, 6, or 12 months (each including designated vacation periods), you can choose the best path for you. Dive into 18 hours of weekly classes, allowing you to select from a wide range of Open Classes available at the center. Additionally, specialized workshop classes are included to enhance your training, deepen your learning, and refine your technique, making this an enriching experience for every dancer. Open to both domestic and international students, this program does not require an audition! We offer an F-1 visa program for international students, enabling you to study at our school in New York.

The New York Film Academy (NYFA) proudly offers immersive, hands-on Study Away programs in visual and performing arts at our premier campuses in New York City, Los Angeles, and Miami. At NYFA, students learn by doing—making films by actually making films—while also exploring disciplines such as Acting for Film, Cinematography, Screenwriting, Photography, Documentary Filmmaking, Multimedia Journalism, Musical Theater, 3D Animation & Visual Effects, and more. Taught by award-winning industry professionals, our programs range from short-term (1-week, 4-week, 6-week, 8-week, and Semester) to long-term (1-year, 2-year, AFA, BFA, BA, MFA, and MA) and run year-round. Scholarships and financial aid are available for eligible long-term programs. With students from 80+ countries enrolling annually, every NYFA campus fosters a global creative community where students collaborate and grow alongside peers from around the world.