Summer Study Abroad Programs in North America

Study abroad in the charming colonial city of Oaxaca, Mexico, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Oaxaca’s extensive colonial architecture and deeply-rooted indigenous cultures make it a unique and fascinating destination. Spanish classes are offered for all levels and students can choose from a variety of electives and specialized programs in healthcare and the arts. Oaxaca is nestled in a valley in the highlands of central Oaxaca state surrounded by the Sierra Norte mountains. Within easy access to the city, you will find some of Mexico’s best-preserved archaeological sites. Oaxaca is a vibrant city for the arts and possesses a world-famous food culture with cutting-edge restaurants. The Arcos Learning Abroad program provides an all-inclusive study abroad experience with cultural activities on the weekdays, excursions on the weekends, on-site directors, carefully vetted homestays, tuition, and much more. Arcos invites you to step through the arch and into a life-changing experience abroad. Immerse yourself in the timeless culture and rich history of Oaxaca. Mexico awaits!

Intern or study abroad in 2026 with Adelante Abroad: One of the best ways to get internship experience, update your resume, meet new people, and travel to new countries. Intern abroad by choosing from a selection of placements across more than 30 professional sectors and 6 countries worldwide. This is the perfect opportunity for you to test drive a career field and gain real international work experience. Most internship programs are available all year round, so you can start any month you want. Check out our Spain, Uruguay, Mexico, Ecuador, and Chile pages for 2026 start dates. All of our Intern Abroad, Study Abroad, and Volunteer Abroad Programs are accepting applications now. Housing is included in the program price. Either stay with other international students or get the whole experience and live with a local. Fill out our free application online to get started planning your international internship today. *This listing is to let you know that all of our programs are available for 2026. For specific programs, see individual listings with over 450 reviews.

AIFS Abroad’s Study + Internship programs offer students the perfect blend of academic learning and professional experience abroad. Participants take university-level courses in their host city while gaining hands-on work experience through internships in various fields. This program allows students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings, enhancing their resumes and building valuable career skills. With a focus on cultural immersion and professional development, AIFS Abroad ensures that students receive academic support, internship placement, housing, and cultural excursions to make their time abroad enriching and transformative.

Universidad Internacional, located in the charming city of Cuernavaca, Mexico, offers a unique and immersive study abroad experience. Known for its personalized approach to education, the university specializes in Spanish language and cultural programs designed for all proficiency levels. Students benefit from small class sizes, interactive learning, and opportunities to connect with the local community. Ideal for adventurous students eager to enhance their language skills and immerse themselves in Mexican culture, this program combines academics with hands-on experiences. Participants can take part in traditional cooking classes, dance workshops, and guided excursions to iconic destinations like Mexico City, Teotihuacán, and Tepoztlán. Cuernavaca’s vibrant atmosphere, mild climate, and proximity to major landmarks make it the perfect destination for an unforgettable study abroad experience. Whether you’re a beginner or fluent in Spanish, this program offers personal growth, transferable credits, and memories that will last a lifetime.

Your home base is Mérida – a beautiful, historic, colonial city centrally located on the Yucatán Peninsula and just 20 minutes from the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. In less than a two-hour drive, you can discover biodiverse nature reserves, UNESCO archaeological sites, and historic towns where you lunch alongside locals while working on your Spanish language proficiency. You are in good company, together with other students and researchers, as Mérida hosts more than a dozen universities and several national research facilities. Build your summer adventure by selecting one or two six-week blocks at any CIEE Open Campus Block location. Stay in Yucatan for both blocks or go mobile and spend your second block in Berlin, Buenos Aires, Cape Town, Copenhagen, Dublin, Kyoto, London, Madrid, Monteverde, Paris, Rome, Santiago, Shanghai, Singapore, or Sydney.

Engage in meaningful internship opportunities while making an impact on the community around you at NYU Tulsa. From public policy to urban design and arts to engineering, students at NYU’s newest global site have the opportunity to take part in a variety of internships as they work with professionals who are making a difference in their communities. Tulsa has a rich and complex history, and students are immersed from the start—local faculty craft each of NYU Tulsa’s unique courses to create site-specific learning experiences. From its spacious academic center to its brand-new luxury apartments, NYU Tulsa provides all the resources and space you need to deepen your understanding of critical social, cultural, and economic issues—both in the classroom and beyond. Opportunities vary based on local restrictions. Visit the NYU Tulsa website for up-to-date information.

Discover ancient civilizations, ceynotes, and cochinita pibil! One of Yucatán’s most charming cities, Mérida basks in 300 days of sunshine a year. Full of Mayan and Spanish influences, it’s a fascinating place to explore cultural hallmarks as you flex your academic muscles. One of the urgent needs of Mexico, as well as the world as a whole, is to conserve natural resources. Explore aspects of ecology and sustainability including the recovery, preservation, and protection of the environment. You could also tease apart the impact of increasingly diverse communities on public and private health care in different settings.

With 17 Master’s degrees and a variety of flexible courses and formats, Columbia's School of Professional Studies rigorous programs meet students where they are and take them where they want to go — on their terms and throughout their lives. Columbia's location in NYC offers students the unique opportunity to take advantage of one of the most diverse and dynamic places in the world. Whether you’re seeking to take a deep dive into an area of interest or incorporate a cross-disciplinary perspective into your studies, Columbia's Visiting Students program offers students enrolled in a degree program at another institution the specialized, world-class instruction that you would expect in the Ivy League. Visiting students are enrolled alongside matriculated Columbia degree students, and earn credits that may be used toward graduation at your home institution.

At Lex, pre-law students rotate to a new law firm each day, where they can expect to gain a deeper understanding of day-to-day life in the legal field. This is done by completing case studies and meeting with firms and attorneys throughout the host cities. In addition, they develop a deep appreciation for the rich cultures our site locations have to offer. For 6 years, Lex has been the best opportunity for real-world legal instruction to interested pre-law students. With fellowships in the US and Europe, our programs are for students who are ready to take their law school applications to the next level. What better way to gain hands-on experience with diverse cases, fields, and lawyers than in the fast-paced and beautiful cities of Madrid, Barcelona, Rome, and Washington, DC!? Law school is a significant investment of time and financial resources. Through the Lex Fellowship, you can determine if law school is right for you.

Atlantis is the #1, largest, and most reputable pre-health study abroad organization for US undergraduates. With shadowing experiences in Italy, Spain, Portugal, Croatia, and other countries, our multi-country programs are perfect for students who are ready to see the world. What better way to gain clinical hours than jet-setting all around Europe?! Shadow in top European hospitals with well-esteemed physicians and have the opportunity to explore the rich culture that Europe has to offer. As pre-health students, we know how hard it can be to travel and balance a rigorous course load. However, professional schools are looking for students that can critically think about the world we live in and how to improve the patient experience. With alumni in 40 of the top 50 MD programs, Atlantis prepares students for a future career in healthcare.

The Glacier Bay Semester offers an unparalleled opportunity for young people aged 18-24 to develop as leaders, community members, and global citizens. Based at our twin campuses, students will explore a mossy old-growth forest, paddle through icy fjords, and climb the rugged alpine summits of Glacier Bay National Park and the Tongass National Forest. The program is built around three central pillars: academic work in the liberal arts and sciences, service labor performed in support of the campus and community, and democratic self-governance. Close-knit community life and wilderness exploration round out the experience. Join us and immerse yourself in the communities and wildlands of Southeast Alaska, home to tidewater glaciers, alpine meadows, humpback whales, and brown bears. All students must be legally permitted to reside in the United States for the entire duration of the program. This means that DACA recipients are eligible for this program. Unfortunately, Tidelines cannot currently sponsor visas for international students.

Come and join the leading Spanish-language immersion program in Mexico! Iguana Abroad offers you the chance to live in one of the best locations in Mexico and learn Spanish in a fast, authentic, and immersive way. Whether you are a complete beginner or you already speak advanced Spanish, our personalized courses will bring you to the next level! Our trips include 30+ hours of Spanish tuition, a unique program of cultural immersion, and a series of excursions to diverse and exciting locations around Mexico. Iguana Abroad will take care of all the details: Spanish lessons, excursions, activities, and much, much more! Get in touch today to find out more!

Travel to the enchanting colonial city of Oaxaca, Mexico for an unforgettable Spanish immersion experience. Delve into the language and learn about Mexican culture in this activity-rich program. Take daily classes at the prestigious University of Oaxaca Language Department, located in the heart of Oaxaca’s colonial center. Choose from all levels of Spanish as well as from elective classes in Literature, History, Culture, and Fine Arts. The city itself is nestled in a valley surrounded by stunning mountains. Excursions to the Monte Alban archeological site, Hierve el Ague mountain springs, and to the surrounding Indigenous villages – such as Teotitlán del Valle, famous for its weaving traditions – are included. Volunteer to practice your Spanish skills and learn more about life in Oaxaca. Refine your Spanish through afternoon cultural activities such as the traditional Mexican cooking class, printmaking workshop, and city tours. Oaxaca is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is ranked as one of the best travel cities in the world. Come and experience first-hand all that it has to offer! This program is open to all levels of Spanish.

Improve your French fluency through a full language and cultural immersion program during Greenheart Travel’s teen summer language camp in Canada! You will get to study in downtown Quebec City, a bustling and historic city recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and meet international high school students from all over the world. Program at a glance: -- Beginners welcome! No previous French language experience required -- 15 hours of class a week (3 core classes per day in 1-hour blocks) -- Daily cultural and historical excursions -- Accommodation with a local French Canadian host family allows full immersion

Participants get the chance to learn about tropical diseases in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca while improving their conversational Spanish language skills. They will also learn medical terminology. Service opportunities will vary, from work at primary care facilities to awareness promotion for rural diseases through a control program. Malaria is one of the most common issues that students will encounter during their experience here. Other diseases include dengue fever, Chagas, and parasites that frequent tropical climates. Participants will also get the chance to support the work of doctors who treat diabetes, as it has become a primary cause of death in the community and they often lack resources to diagnose and treat it.

Sign up for this meaningful program, which brings you together with students from throughout the US. Toucan Abroad aims to broaden your perspective through exposure to the responsibilities and functions of licensed physical therapy specialists, helping you grow into a future leader in the field. Shadow therapists while they provide expert care to patients. Doing so helps you develop a more holistic view of your profession as well as yourself and the world while immersed in a different society. This Physical Therapy Shadowing program in Mexico involves 40-60 hours of clinical observation in various specialties for two to three weeks. Gain unparalleled experience abroad while learning from experts, and use your knowledge to stand out from other PT school applicants. In your free time, get the chance to explore the breathtaking natural beauty of Puerto Vallarta and experience its fascinating culture.

Immerse yourself in the fashion industry with our accredited summer program in New York City designed for undergraduate students. Over four weeks, you’ll develop your foundation in brand development, marketing strategy, operational management and entrepreneurship. This program offers a unique opportunity to experience New York City’s vibrant fashion ecosystem firsthand. From exploring historic shopping districts and fashion neighborhoods to gaining insights from industry professionals, you’ll draw inspiration and knowledge from the city’s diverse creative community and fast-paced business environment.

Join us in New York City for the WIRED Summer Program, an immersive 4-week experience for college students inspired by WIRED’s cutting-edge perspective on technology and innovation. In collaboration with WIRED, the leading authority on the future of tech, students will explore how AI and digital innovation intersect with their own fields of study, from healthcare and humanities to environmental science, design, journalism, business, and more. Students will learn through lectures, workshops, hands-on labs, expert panels, and industry visits around New York City’s world-leading tech ecosystem. Students will also benefit from personal mentorship from WIRED editors as they explore real-life case studies and present solutions to industry experts, gaining leadership skills and insider knowledge.

"O Canada!" Join Westcoast Connection this summer for an amazing experience in Canada. From a French ski resort town in the east to crossing glacial ice fields of the west in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, Canada's vast landscape doubles as an enormous natural playground. Choose an Active Teen Tour to discover the excitement of Niagara Falls and Mont Tremblant, or maybe a program that explores the natural beauty of Lake Louise and Whistler Blackcomb. Perhaps the Pre-College Enrichment program at McGill University is more your style, so you can immerse yourself in the vibrant and culturally diverse city of Montreal. Voted the best city in the world for students in 2017, get the taste of college life by taking classes in the creative arts, business, robotics, social sciences, and much more in Montreal. Sounds pretty cool, eh?

Sotheby's Institute of Arts Summer Program in New York City offers an immersive 4-week experience for undergraduate students eager to deepen their understanding of the international luxury market. Blending expert-led classes, site visits, and hands-on learning, the program situates students at the center of one of the world’s most influential hubs for fashion, beauty, design, and lifestyle. Participating students will explore the structures and strategies that shape today’s luxury sector - examining the heritage and impact of iconic brands, the valuation of goods, and the evolving dynamics of retail from flagship boutiques and digital commerce to luxury real estate. Applications for Summer 2026 are now open!