Visiting Students

NYU Study Away Application Process

The application review is a holistic process that considers the complete academic record, unique program requirements, and personal statement of each student. On this page you will find all the details needed to apply to study away for a semester or academic year at an NYU Global Academic Center.

» Fall 2020 and Academic Year 2020-2021 Applications are open.

Eligibility Criteria

Registered as a full time student at an accredited US college or university
Completed freshman year of study (two full semesters) and will be 18 or older prior to beginning of term away
Suggested GPA of 3.0 or higher; students with lower GPA's are encouraged to provide insight to their academic goals in the personal statement
Students who have completed at least one year of college but are not presently enrolled or who have graduated are also eligible to apply; however, priority is given to students currently matriculated
Students on academic or disciplinary probation are ineligible to study away
Students currently on leave from their institution may be required to return to their home campus and successfully complete one academic semester (Fall or Spring) of full-time course work before enrolling in NYU Study Away; this is determined on a case-by-case basis

Available Locations

All visiting students are required to select two location preferences for study away. Please review this list to confirm the locations that are available:

Note: NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU London, NYU Los Angeles Program, and NYU New York are available to NYU students only.

Deadlines

Students should submit their application on or before the admissions deadlines posted below. We highly encourage students to apply by the Priority Decision deadline.

Fall Semester and Academic Year Application Deadlines

	Apply by	Notification on	Confirm before
Priority Decision	February 15	March 16	March 30
Regular Decision	March 15*	April 2	April 16
Rolling Admissions	After March 15*	April 16 (and then 2-4 weeks from date of submission)	as space remains available

Spring Semester Application Deadlines

	Apply by	Notification on	Confirm before
Priority Decision	September 15	October 3	October 17
Regular Decision	October 15*	November 1	November 15
Rolling Admissions	After October 15*	November 15 (and then 2-4 weeks from date of submission)	as space remains available

*Students who submit an application during these review phases will be admitted only as space remains available.

Special note for students who wish to enroll at NYU Prague: Visa requirements set by the Czech government take up to 4 months to secure and process. Interested students should apply by the Priority Decision deadline to enroll at NYU Prague.

Items Needed to Apply

In order to apply to study away for a semester or an academic year, we require the following information to consider your application complete:

To create a Study Away Profile you’ll need:

Personal Background Information (Name, Net ID, Address, etc)
Citizenship Details
Unofficial transcript
Study Abroad Advisor Approval Form (from home institution)
Term Preferences - Fall, Spring or Academic Year (Fall & Spring Semester)
Location Preferences- Students applying for the Academic Year, can rank two combinations and select a different location per semester.

On your Application Status Page you’ll need:

Study Away Short Answer Responses
Specialized Program Short Answer Responses (if applicable)
Location Selection Details
Course Preferences
Language Background (if applicable)

Steps to Submit an Application

Visiting students (students currently matriculated at another US accredited institution) who would like to apply must create an application ID.

Create an application ID as a First-time user
Log into the application using your NYU net ID and password
Select the term you are applying to study away. You can select Fall, Spring or Academic Year (Fall & Spring Semester).
Create a Study Away Profile by submitting the General Information, Location Selection and Study Abroad Advisor Approval. If you are interested in studying away for an Academic Year, you can select a different location per semester.
Receive a confirmation email to access your individualized Application Status Page to complete your application
Submit all materials in the Application Checklist:
- Study Away Short Answer Questions
- Location Selection Details
- Course Intent & Preferences
- Language Background (if applicable)
- Specialized Program Short Answer Questions (if applicable)
- Academic Internship Application (optional for specific locations)
Completed all checklist items for your application to be considered complete and ready to be reviewed

Specialized Programs

In addition to study away, here is a list of specialized programs visiting students can apply for:

Gallatin Program in Global Fashion (offered in Florence Only)

The Gallatin Program in Global Fashion gives undergraduate students at NYU Florence a comprehensive overview of fashion trends. The program draws from the rich cultures and histories from one of the main international hubs of fashion.

Film Adaptation in Shanghai (Fall Only)

The Film Adaptation course is a vigorous workshop devoted to the craft of adaptation and the development of feature-length screenplays from works of fiction and non-fiction. We will examine issues of rights acquisitions. Classic and contemporary theories of adaptation will also be considered.

Study Away Internships

There are several academic and non-credit internship opportunities available while studying away at specific locations. If you have questions about an independent internship, please email global.internships@nyu.edu. It is encouraged to apply by the Priority Decision deadline to be considered for an academic internship.

Short Answer Questions

Global Semester Study Away

Question 1: Studying away from your home campus is an opportunity to expand your learning outside the classroom. What opportunities and challenges do you anticipate will impact your experience when you study away? (Recommended about 200 words)

Question 2: NYU study away is an academic opportunity designed to complement your degree. How will studying at your selected locations further your academic plans? (Recommended about 200 words)

Academic Internship Program

In 250 words or less explain how the academic internship program in your selected location will connect to your professional and academic goals. Please indicate 3 different industry interest areas (ex: non-profits, marketing, advertising, etc.).

In order to be considered for a global internship program, you must first have your resume reviewed by a career coach at the Wasserman Center or the career center at NYU Abu Dhabi or NYU Shanghai. This review must take place prior to uploading your resume.

Gallatin Program in Global Fashion (offered in Florence Only)

In 250 to 500 words address your academic and personal reasons for wanting to participate in the Gallatin Global Fashion program. Address how the courses and location will contribute to your understanding of fashion. Be sure to include any experience you may have had working in or studying the fashion industry.