Summer
These summer programs provide for a rich learning experience, whether you wish to improve your language skills, gain a better understanding of a particular region, experience the business environment of another country, or all of the above. Most summer study abroad programs charge all students the in-state tuition rate. All the programs listed below are eligible for the International Business Minor.
IB minor eligible summer programs must be a minimum of 6 weeks in duration and offer 6 credits. Smeal students may attend any PSU study abroad program, including ones not found on this list. Search Penn State Global Programs to view all PSU approved summer programs.
MAYMESTER and other Short Term International Study are 1 to 3 week programs. They do not satisfy the study abroad requirement of the International Business Minor, but ask our office whether they could be used in another way...
Summer 2021 application deadline is February 15.
*Penn State Faculty-led Program
**Smeal Faculty-led Program (open to all Penn State students)
The starting date is when participants should arrive. Departure from the USA may be the previous day.
--Summer 2021--
Due to COVID-19 regulations, all education abroad programs have been cancelled through spring of 2021. Though the University has hopes to resume programming and travel, future travel is subject to University approval, dates are subject to change, and programming may be altered or cancelled due to changing circumstances.
Programs Scheduled for 2021 |
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| Country/City | Program | Dates |
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| Denmark / Sweden | ||
| Copenhagen / Stockholm | DIS: Summer in Scandinavia (Summer) (MUST attend sessions 1 & 2 or 2 & 3 in one summer for the IB Minor. May not take Practicum course for IB minor unless participating in all 3 sessions.) 6-10 credits Many great course options in English. Some sessions include study tour components. Students can study in Copenhagen or Stockholm or both. |
May 25 - July 3, 2021 OR June 14 - July 31, 2021 |
| France | ||
| Aix-en-Provence | IAU College: Aix-en-Provence, Summer in Aix (Summer) 6-9 credits Interesting range of courses taught in English with field trips in and around Provence. |
June 5 - July 18, 2021 |
| *Besançon | SUSPENDED SU21: *Besançon, France: Intensive French Language and Cultural Immersion (Summer) 7 credits Faculty-led program with PSU French Dept professor, full French immersion, requires previous study of French |
Suspended for Summer 2021. |
| Germany | ||
| Berlin | SUSPENDED SU21: IES: Berlin, Language and Culture (Summer) 6-9 credits Take one German language course plus one elective in English or German. |
Suspended for Summer 2021. |
| Greece | ||
| *Athens | SUSPENDED SU21: *Athens, Greece: Ancient Gods, Modern Culture, and the Psychology of Religious Belief (Summer) 6 credits - PSYCH 100 pre-requisite Faculty-led program with PSU Fayette professor, earn 6 credits of PSYCH courses |
May 15 - June 27, 2021 |
| Italy | ||
| Florence | Florence: International Studies Institute (ISI) at Palazzo Rucellai (Summer) 6 credits Wide range of interesting courses taught in English. Field trips in and around Florence area. |
** NEW DATES for 2021 June 16 - July 31, 2021 |
| Japan | ||
| Tokyo | SUSPENDED SU21: IES: Tokyo (Summer) 6 credits Japanese language courses |
Suspended Summer 2021. |
| Korea, South | ||
| Seoul | CIEE: Seoul, Korean Studies (Summer) 6-9 credits Students take classes at Yonsei University with other international students. Many interesting course options in English. |
June 22 - August 8, 2021 |
| Spain | ||
| Madrid | SUSPENDED SU21: IES: Madrid (Summer) 6 credits Courses offered only in Spanish |
Suspended Summer 2021. |
| Seville | CIEE: Seville, Language and Culture (Summer) (MUST attend at least 2 of the 4-week sessions in one summer for the IB Minor) 6-9 credits Courses offered in both English and Spanish |
May 17 – July 12, 2021 OR June 14 – Aug 7, 2021 |
| *Ronda | SUSPENDED SU21: *Ronda, Spain: Spanish Language and Culture (Summer) 9 credits Faculty-led program with PSU Spanish Dept professor, full Spanish immersion, spots limited. |
Suspended Summer 2021. |
| United Kingdom | ||
| Brighton | Brighton: University of Sussex (Summer) (Must attend both sessions in one summer for the IB Minor) 8 credits Take courses with international students from all over the world in Brighton, about 1 hr south of London. |
June 28 - August 6, 2021 |
Programs Suspended for 2021 (but hope to resume in 2022) |
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| Argentina | ||
| Buenos Aires | IES: Buenos Aires, Language and Argentine Studies (Summer) 7 credits | Suspended 2021 |
| China | ||
| Shanghai |
CIEE: Shanghai (Summer) |
Suspended 2021 |
| Czech Republic | ||
| **Brno |
Smeal Faculty-led Program |
Suspended 2021 |
| Italy | ||
| **Florence |
Smeal Faculty-led Program |
Suspended 2021 |
| Reggio Calabria | *Reggio Calabria, Italy: Language and Culture (Summer) 7 credits | Suspended 2021 |
| *Todi | *Todi, Italy: Italian Language, Art History, and Culture (Summer) 8-9 credits | Suspended 2021 |
| Jordan | ||
| Amman |
CIEE: Amman |
Suspended 2021 |
| Mexico | ||
| *Puebla | *Puebla, Mexico: Spanish Language and Mexican Culture (Summer) 9 credits | Suspended 2021 |
| Peru | ||
| *Lima | *Lima, Peru: Cross-cultural Engagement (Summer) 6 credits | Suspended 2021 |
| Russia | ||
| St. Petersburg | CIEE: St. Petersburg (Summer) - Russian Area Studies track, 6-9 credits (Must attend at least 2 of the 4-week sessions in one summer for the IB Minor) - Russian Language, 10 credits |
Suspended 2021 |
| Tanzania | ||
| *Mang'ula | *Mang'ula, Tanzania: Parks and People: Landscape Architecture (Summer) 9 credits details | Suspended 2021 |
Search Global Penn State Program Search to view all PSU approved summer programs.