Give your summer months some international flair! York University summer abroad courses have a combined format, with one to three weeks of class instruction at the York campus, and up to four weeks abroad with your classmates and York professor in another country.
How can I participate in the program?

Step 1: Browse through our courses and ensure you meet their eligibility requirements.

Step 2: Submit an application form for the course you're interested in ahead of the deadline.

Step 3: After you've been accepted, pay for your program fee, tuition, flight expenses and travel insurance. Complete Safety Abroad requirements.

Step 4: Attend a mandatory info session to learn about your course, destination country, and more.

Step 5: Join your peers abroad and immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind learning experience.

Step 6: Attend post-course debrief sessions to provide feedback and share your stories.
Which courses can I take?

ANTH 2130 6.0 - Anthropology Through the Visual
Lisbon, Portugal
Course Director: Zulfikar Hirji
Course Dates: TBA
Explore Lisbon and its diverse city life in this Anthropology course centred around the ways in which the making, display and consumption of imagery challenges our sense of self and community.

CH 2030 6.0 – Intermediate Chinese Language and Culture in China: Shanghai as an International and Chinese Centre
Shanghai, China
Course Director: Gang Pan
Course Dates: TBA
Discover Shanghai and explore topics on Chinese culture and civilization while learning about Chinese language structures, functions, and vocabulary.

EN 3595 3.0 – Romantics en Route: Contexts of Literary Production in England, 1750-1850
London, England
Course Director: Natalie Neill
Course Dates: TBA
Read key works of Romantic and early Victorian literature and visit important sites in England related to the works. By learning about and experiencing the geographical, biographical, and cultural contexts of literature, students will gain a deeper appreciation of how the works came to be written and their cultural importance today.

GLBL 3581 6.0 - South Korea: The Politics of Youth and Old Age
Seoul, South Korea
Course Director: Thomas Klassen
Course Dates: TBA
With a focus on the politics of youth and old age in contemporary South Korea, this course studies the political debates and cultural shifts—including intergenerational conflicts—that arise with a rapidly aging population.

HIST 3357 - Greece: A Modern History
Athens, Greece
Course Director: Sakis Gekas
Course Dates: TBA
Visit Greek islands and the capital city of Athens in this hands-on history course that focuses on modern Greece. You’ll explore research centres, museums, key historical sites and architectural wonders.

IT 2030 6.0 – Intermediate Italian Language and Culture in Italy
Course Director: Samia Tawwab
Course Dates: TBA
Explore Italian culture and civilization while enhancing your knowledge of the structures, functions, and vocabulary of the Italian language during a month-long stay in Bologna!

SP 2020 6.0 - Intermediate Spanish Abroad
Ávila, Spain
Course Director: Prof. Fernanda Carra-Salsberg
Course Dates: TBA
Immerse yourself in Spanish language and culture by spending a month abroad in Ávila, Spain! Students will have plenty of opportunities to interact with native Spanish speakers through cultural activities and excursions in various towns and cities in Spain.
About Summer Abroad Courses
Course Details
Summer abroad courses take place during the Summer term (May-August). Check the specific course you’re interested in to see when it is offered.
Courses are generally small in size, with only around 15-25 students participating in each course. This means that you’ll have amazing opportunities to connect with your professor and fellow students.
These courses are generally a mix of in-class learning and site visits. You may spend some days abroad in a classroom for a few hours, and the next day visiting historical or cultural sites relevant to your course subject. Some summer abroad courses even include overnight or weekend trips!
Course Eligibility
Every undergraduate LA&PS student (Canadian or international) in good academic standing can participate if the course requirements are met. International Bachelor of Arts (iBA) students must study abroad on an academic exchange.
Students from other Faculties may also be eligible to apply for LA&PS summer study abroad courses if they meet course requirements and pre-requisites.
Be sure to check the eligibility requirements for the course you’re interested in and speak to the Study Abroad Coordinator (studyabr@yorku.ca) to get more information.