Study Abroad
Do not just read about the world. Go experience it.
Your global journey begins here
College is about discovering who you are, testing your limits, and finding your place in a deeply interconnected world. There is no faster way to grow than to make the world your classroom.
Studying abroad is your chance to turn textbooks into living history, language lessons into daily conversations, and unfamiliar streets into a second home. By stepping outside your comfort zone, you will build an unmatched level of independence, adaptability, and global perspectives that will set you apart in your future career. You will navigate new transit systems, explore new cuisines, and build friendships that span oceans.
Choose Your Global Path
We offer a diverse range of programs designed to fit your unique academic goals, schedule, and budget:
- Semester or Year-Long Programs: Deeply immerse yourself in a new culture by living and studying at partner universities.
- Summer Programs: Maximize your break with high-impact, short-term courses that keep you on track for graduation.
- Global Internships: Gain a competitive edge by working with international companies and building a global professional network.
- Faculty-Led Global Experiences: Travel alongside your professors and peers for intensive, specialized courses or global medical missions
↓ Scroll below to see available destinations ↓
Australia
Sydney: University of New South Wales
Austria
Graz: University of Graz
France
Greece
Athens: American College of Greece
Holland
Amsterdam, Delft, Haarlem, The Hague: Inholland University Of Applied Sciences
IRELAND
Dublin: Griffith College
Northern IRELAND
Belfast: Ulster University
ITALY
Florence, Turin, Mantua: UniCollege
ITALY
ITALY
Japan
Fukuoka: Seinan Gakuin University
Japan
Tokyo: Rikkyo University
South Korea
Sejong City: Korea University - Sejong Campus
South Korea
SPain
Alicante: Universidad De Alicante
SPain
Barcelona: Autonomous University Of Barcelona, IQS Universitat Ramon Llull
SPain
Madrid: Comillas University
SPain
Seville/Cordoba: Universidad Loyola
United Kingdom
London: Richmond American University
Studying abroad has been the most transformative part of my college experience. I spent my fall semester in Greece and my spring semester in London. What makes this journey so powerful is how quickly it forces you to grow. Living in unfamiliar environments, navigating new systems, and constantly adapting to different cultural norms creates an accelerated learning experience that simply cannot be replicated in a traditional classroom.
Devi Dehaney
What Our Students Say
Jasmine Rice
American College of Greece and Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan
"Studying abroad has been one of the most meaningful and transformative experiences of my life. It not only allowed me to achieve lifelong travel goals, exploring Europe through my institution, but also gave me the chance to experience parts of Africa and Asia."
Eugenie Cidoine
South Korea
"Studying abroad with Mercy University gave me the opportunity to experience three different countries—Belize, Guatemala, and South Korea—each of which impacted me in unique and meaningful ways."
Leah Dougherty
Griffith College, Ireland
"Studying abroad in Ireland did more than take me to a new place. It completely reshaped how I see the world and has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. From the moment I arrived, I began to see the world in a completely new way, academically, personally, socially, and culturally."
Charlize Prestiani Jackson
Comillas University, Madrid
"I can genuinely say the experience changed me. I know that’s something people often say about studying abroad, but in my case, it truly did. Living in a completely new environment pushed me to become more independent and more confident in myself."
Planning Your Global Experience
Before you pack your bags, let’s make sure you meet the launch requirements and know exactly how to clear for takeoff. We have organized the process into several phases so you can track your progress seamlessly. March 15 is the application deadline for Fall term experiences and October 15 is the deadline for Spring term.
Are you ready to begin? You will need:
- Sophomore standing or higher (Your journey begins after freshman year!)
- A cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above
- Step 1: Spark Your Curiosity
Explore our incredible destinations online, dive into campus events, and take the first step by filling out the Study Abroad Interest Form - Step 2: Strategize Your Journey
After submitting your interest form, schedule an individual session with International Student Services (ISS). Together, we will review your top three dream locations and find the ultimate match for your major, budget, and credits.
- Step 3: Consult Your PACT Advisor
Meet with your PACT advisor to double-check your eligibility status and brainstorm the best course options for your degree. - Step 4: Map Out Your Funding
Meet with Student Financial Services to review your financial aid package and maximize your funding, scholarships, and resources.
- Step 5: Secure Your Passport & Paperwork
Gather and submit all your required travel and academic documentation straight to ISS. - Step 6: Secure Your Official Nomination for Study Abroad
ISS will officially nominate you to your chosen host university! From there, you will complete their final paperwork—like housing requests, visa forms, insurance, and class registration. - Step 7: Clear Your Visa for Takeoff
Navigate your host country's specific visa requirements with expert, step-by-step guidance from the ISS team and the international office at your host institution.
- Step 8: Lock In Your Class Credits
Finalize your class registration! Complete the Permission to Study Abroad Form and submit your host university course syllabi to get official academic department approvals. - Step 9: Pre-Travel Briefing & Beyond
Attend the mandatory pre-departure orientation that will get you ready for your global experience, stay connected with ISS while you are abroad, and have the time of your life!
You can fund your global experience using a combination of financial aid, institutional awards, and external grants. Most of your current financial aid package can travel with you to approved programs, and you may qualify for additional loans or grants to offset travel costs. Because every global opportunity is unique, and eligibility varies depending on program type and length, your financial aid package will require a customized review from the Student Financial Services Office upon your program acceptance.
Grants and scholarships for study abroad
Mercy Study Abroad Scholarship: Mortimer Levitt Scholarship Fund for Study Abroad
This scholarship is awarded annually to a member of the student body to help defray travel expenses anywhere in the world, preferably to a major university or educational institution, while undertaking an approved study project. The scholarship(s) will be awarded on a basis of a competition involving the submission of project essays. The scholarship was founded by Mortimer Levitt, founder and president of The Custom Shop.
Apply Here – link to endowed scholarship application https://mercy.formstack.com/workflows/student_scholarship_application?sso=6a396d31293ea
External Scholarship Opportunities:
- The Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship Program is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State and is administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE). This scholarship program is only open to undergraduate Federal Pell Grant recipients who intend to study abroad for credit. for a semester, summer or year-long program. In the process of applying to, or accepted to, a credit-bearing study abroad or internship program, or a virtual international program. Virtual programs and internships will be eligible until April 30, 2023.
- The Gilman-McCain Scholarship provides awards of $5,000 for child dependents of active duty service members to study or intern abroad on credit-bearing programs.
- Boren Awards are an initiative of the Defense and National Security Education Office (DLNSEO). Boren Scholarships fund study abroad by U.S. undergraduate students in world regions critical to U.S. interests. Boren Fellowships fund research and language proposals by U.S graduate students in world regions critical to U.S. interests.
- Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) provides scholarship and support to students who are underrepresented among the U.S. study abroad population. FEA makes international experiences accessible by supporting students of color, community college, and first-generation college students before, during, and after they participate in education abroad programs.
- The Critical Language Scholarship Program, a program of the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, funds intensive summer language institutes in thirteen critical foreign languages.
Meet the Team
Bogdana Vladescu, Senior Director of International Student Services
Paige Hook, Associate Director of International Student Services
Contact Us
For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please contact:
studyabroad@mercy.edu.