Summer Programs
Summer Programs to Consider
Barnard does not have a list of "approved" summer study abroad programs. Since summer is flexible, students can choose the program which best fits with their own goals. Students must submit the Summer Clearance Form to Barnard Global and apply directly to their program in order to study abroad in the summer. The list below represents a variety of well known summer programs, but is not exhaustive.
Barnard Faculty-Led Programs
Earn Barnard credit while traveling with Barnard faculty during the summer. The Summer Clearance Form is not required to apply for a Barnard faculty-led program. Click on a program below to learn more and access the specific program application.
Barnard-Columbia Acting in Paris
Barnard Golden Age of Versailles in Paris
Barnard Dance in Paris
Barnard Sustainable Communities in Ecuador
Columbia Programs
Attend a Columbia-Led summer program, and receive transfer credit. Learn more about a wide variety of opportunities in Paris, Venice, Kyoto, and more!
CET Programs
CET equips students with summer language immersion opportunities in China, Taiwan, Japan, Jordan, and more.
CIEE Programs
CIEE provides summer study abroad opportunities in Argentina, China, Chile, Morocco, Spain, Taiwan, Jordan, and more.
College Year in Athens
CYA summer sessions combine intensive academics with authentic experiences. Enjoy unique CYA courses that explore Greece's rich history, engage in archaeological excavations, and delve into the anthropology of food, all while experiencing the vibrant summer culture from Athens to the islands.
DIS Summer in Scandinavia
DIS offers students the chance to make Scandinavia their classroom while studying in Copenhagen or Stockholm.
Freie Universität Berlin International Summer School (Berlin, Germany)
FUBiS offers German language classes and a wide variety of subject classes in the fields of history, sociology, sustainability, philosophy, art history, business, political science/ European studies. Please contact the Department of Germanic Language at Columbia University for more information.
IES Abroad
IES Abroad offers a number of summer programs in various disciplines, locations, and languages.
London School of Economics (London, United Kingdom)
Take world-class courses at London School of Economics Summer School from a variety of social science disciplines. LSE Application note: Barnard does not have an institutional code assigned.
Pembroke Cambridge Summer Programme (Cambridge, United Kingdom)
Experience Cambridge through the Pembroke Cambridge Summer Programme. Enjoy small-group teaching in a variety of disciplines or opt for an independent supervision research project.
Queen Mary Summer School (London, United Kingdom)
Live and study on Queen Mary University of London's Mile End campus. Choose from a broad range of courses, designed by their world-class academics to deliver thought provoking learning across the summer.
School for Field Studies Programs
SFS supports students on their journey to becoming a global thinkers and environmental leaders while studying sustainability from Cambodia to Kenya.
SIT programs
SIT offers a wide range of field-based studies and inspiring opportunities in Iceland, Indonesia, Madagascar, and more.
Yonsei International Summer School (Seoul, South Korea)
Yonsei International Summer School offers a wide variety of courses focused on Korean Studies, Korean Language, and East Asian Studies.