• Study Abroad

Why Study Abroad?

You can learn a lot about the world through books and classes—but nothing compares to seeing it for yourself. Study abroad and your outlook on the world will be changed forever!

Even if you are a student enrolled at another college or university, you may participate in many of Suffolk’s education abroad opportunities.

  • Get to know your global neighbors
  • Learn about other cultures
  • Experience it all first-hand

Suffolk University can make your dream of studying abroad a reality.

  • Travel to Suffolk’s overseas campuses in Madrid, Spain, or Dakar, Senegal—even first semester freshmen may take advantage of this opportunity to study in Europe or West Africa. 
  • Enroll in one of our semester programs—available at dozens of international locations around the world.
  • Participate in one of our unique, credit bearing, two-week intensive, faculty-led global courses—conveniently scheduled during the break periods between regular semesters.

You will:

  • Earn US-based academic credit
  • Build your resume—international study is an impressive credential when you apply for jobs
  • Acquire new language abilities
  • Gain world experience
  • Experience another culture
  • Become more independent (Personal Growth)
  • Have the experience of a Lifetime!

Suffolk University invites you to see the world! As you read through the many options on this site, picture yourself learning, traveling and making lifelong friends in other countries. And if you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact us.

In the end, study abroad allows you to become more independent and informed about the world around you while earning academic credits and enriching your college experience.

An Incredible Year of Study Abroad

Congratulations to Suffolk Study Abroad Alumnus, Ken Fonzi. His story, Around the World and Home, has been selected by the Colleges of Distinction as a website feature article.

Italy in May and England in June

Learn more about our convenient, credit-bearing, Faculty-Led Two-Week Study Abroad Programs.