Study Abroad
Sacred Heart University offers a variety of study abroad programs around the world with programming that supports a broad range of educational, professional, and personal objectives. Choose from nearly 60 programs in over 30 countries, including our own Global Campus located in Dingle, Ireland. Students may attend a SHU program or a SHU-affiliated program. Courses completed may fulfill general education, elective, and/or major/minor requirements.
During the fall and/or spring semester, students may participate in a variety of study abroad opportunities provided by the Office of Global Education. Short-term programs over winter and summer terms are also available. Offered in multiple countries, short-term programs are taught by SHU faculty or offered in conjunction with SHU university partners and program providers abroad. These programs are generally two to eight weeks and may include internship opportunities.
Applications are available on the SHU Study Abroad website and follow the general application cycles below:
- Winter: Applications open in mid-April with a general application deadline* of September 15th.
- Spring programs: Applications open in early August with a general application deadline* of October 1st.
- Summer program: Applications open in October with a general application deadline* of January 15th.
- Fall programs: Applications open in November/December with a general application deadline* of March 1st.
*Please note: Application deadlines may vary and can be found on individual program pages on the Study Abroad website. Announcements regarding the application cycles are also emailed from SHU Study Abroad.
Federal and state financial assistance as well as Sacred Heart University grants may apply to SHU and SHU-affiliated semester study abroad programs. A budget sheet for each program and scholarship information are located on the Study Abroad website.
For more information, contact the Office of Global Engagement at studyabroad@sacredheart.edu, 203-396-8028 or locate programs online. Students are encouraged to schedule advising appointments with the office.