Study Abroad
Sacred Heart University offers a variety of study abroad programs around the world with programming that supports a broad range of educational, professional, and personal objectives. Choose from nearly 60 programs in over 30 countries, including our own Global Campuses located in Dingle, Ireland and Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. Students may attend a SHU program or a SHU-affiliated program. Courses completed may fulfill general education, elective, and/or major/minor requirements.
During the fall and/or spring semester, students may participate in a variety of study abroad opportunities provided by the Office of Global Affairs. Short-term programs over winter and summer terms are also available. Offered in multiple countries, short-term programs are taught by SHU faculty or offered in conjunction with SHU university partners and program providers abroad. These programs are generally two to eight weeks and include internship opportunities.
Applications are available on the SHU Study Abroad website and follow the general application cycles below:
- Winter/Spring programs: Applications open in August with a general application deadline* of October 1st. Note that winter applications may open earlier!
- Summer program: Applications open in October with a general application deadline* of January 15th.
- Fall programs: Applications open in November/December with a general application deadline* of February 15th.
*Please note: Application deadlines may vary and can be found on individual program pages on the Study Abroad website. Announcements regarding the application cycles are also emailed from SHU Study Abroad.
Federal and state financial assistance as well as Sacred Heart University grants may apply to SHU and SHU-affiliated semester study abroad programs. A budget sheet for each program and scholarship information is located on the Study Abroad website.
For more information, contact the Office of Global Affairs at 203-396-8028 or locate programs online at http://www.sacredheart.edu/studyabroad. Students are encouraged to schedule advising appointments with the office.