Study Abroad Opportunities

Study Abroad Opportunities

Lehman College encourages all students, regardless of their discipline, to participate in study abroad opportunities. Students can choose to study abroad for a year or a semester. For those who prefer short-term study programs, there are numerous opportunities to study abroad during the summer, winter intersessions, or spring break.

 Where Can I Go?

You can go anywhere! Lehman students have studied in diverse locations worldwide, including Argentina, Austria, Australia, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Guyana, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Malawi, Mexico, Nigeria, Puerto Rico, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Trinidad, and Venezuela. Additional programs are continually being developed to offer a wider geographical and content choice.

 Do I Need to Speak Another Language?

Not necessarily! Short-term programs are often open to students without foreign language training. However, year-long programs in countries where instruction is not in English may require some background in the relevant language.

 Will Studying Abroad Delay My Graduation?

Not at all! Students who study abroad may earn part-time credits (3-6 credits) or full-time credits (12-18 credits) toward their degrees, although not all study abroad programs are credit-bearing. Some faculty-led study abroad opportunities are embedded in courses, ensuring that travel does not conflict with other coursework.

 How Do I Pay to Study Abroad?

Lehman students can finance their study-abroad experiences in several ways, including financial aid, loans, scholarships, and fellowships. Students may be eligible to use TAP, PELL, and loan awards to help finance their study abroad. Additionally, students interested in studying abroad on credit-bearing programs can apply for the Chancellor’s Global Scholarship, a CUNY-funded scholarship that can partially fund program costs.

 In recent years, a growing number of Lehman students have received prestigious scholarships, including the Fulbright, Benjamin Gilman, Freeman Asia, and the Chancellor’s Global Scholarship, for their studies abroad.

For further information, visit the Office for Global Engagement, Carman Hall, Room 337; call 718-960-8345; or email IPCE.Office@Lehman.cuny.edu.