Study Abroad
Studying abroad is one of the most valuable opportunities of a graduate education. Although it requires much planning and time, the department and college are here to help in applications to any program or develop of your own program. Up to four classes toward the M.A. may be from departments and programs outside of the Brooklyn College Political Science Department. Many students take advantage of this opportunity to take classes abroad, gaining invaluable exposure to other countries that can be key to job and academic applications. These programs range from full semesters of study to short summer group trips, fitting a range of schedules and interests.
Below are links to programs available to masters students. These programs are divided by sponsor, starting with Brooklyn College and followed by CUNY, SUNY, and national programs. In addition to these programs, masters students may make their own arrangements to study abroad, which the Political Science Department can help arrange. In the past, master's students have crated their own study abroad programs in countries ranging from Colombia to South Africa. If you are interested in studying in a particular country but do not have the necessary contacts or information, see the graduate chair to develop a plan.
Application deadlines for study abroad programs and scholarships are as follows:
- Summer programs—March 15
- Fall programs—April 1
Brooklyn College Faculty-Led Programs, Summer 2018
- Geo-archaeological Field Studies (Serbia)
- Exploring Culture, History, and International Development (Ghana)
- Media Production and Cultural Studies in South Korea
- Documenting Maritime Environments (Wales)
- CUNY-BC Study Abroad in China
Brooklyn College Semester Exchange 2018–19 Programs
- Barcelona, Spain
- England
- Hong Kong
- Israel
- Italy
- Paris
- Rome
- Scotland
Study Abroad Scholarship Deadlines
- Gilman (Benjamin A.) International Scholarship—March 6
- The Furman Fellows Scholarship for Study Abroad—March 15
- The Karen L. Gould Scholarship for Study Abroad—March 15
- Study Abroad Scholarship Association (SASA) Scholarship—March 15
- Chancellor’s Global Scholarship for Study Abroad—March 28
More information can be found on the Scholarship Office website.
International Programs & Study Abroad Office Events
- March 1: Scholarship Writing Workshop at Brooklyn College, 1108 Boylan Hall, 12.30–2 p.m. Learn about scholarships and stipends that are available for study and research abroad. Learn the key points of a winning study abroad scholarship application and increase the quality of your written proposals. Practice with professionals and receive insider tips from IPSA. Sign up via DM on Facebook, sign up via e-mail, or call 718.951.5189.
- March 8: Passport Day at Brooklyn College, 1108 Boylan Hall, 11: 30 a.m.–3.30 p.m. All Brooklyn College faculty, staff, students, and members of the community may submit passport application documents right on campus.
- Study Abroad 1.0 Information Sessions: Every Tuesday at 1 p.m. in 1108 Boylan Hall. Open to all.
- Study Abroad Q&A: Every Wednesday in March! Come and visit us during your lunch break from 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.
For more information on our programs and exchange possibilities, contact the Office of International Programs & Study Abroad at 718.951.5189. Also, follow us on Facebook and Twitter to stay tuned with your international education experience!
