Throughout the Year Study Abroad Programs in New York, United States

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.

Are you a student or young professional looking to enhance your career prospects through international work experience and hands-on learning? At Intern Abroad HQ, we help students and young professionals turn career aspirations into reality. We organize affordable internships in 20 destinations across 24 career fields that are tailored to meet each individual’s academic, professional, or personal requirements. With over 200 internship programs across Europe, Asia, Africa, Central America and South America to choose from, and options to intern from 2 weeks to 6 months either full-time or part-time, in-country or virtually, we facilitate career-enhancing experiences that work for you, not just the host organization. Intern Abroad HQ is proudly brought to you by the team behind International Volunteer HQ. We have collectively supported over 120,000 program participants since 2007 and are the only B Corp certified provider in our field.

We invite you to take classes at our state-of-the-art center in the heart of Manhattan in New York City. Peridance is in an easily accessible hub, permitting students to network with internationally and nationally established choreographers, teachers, and dancers. For over 40 years, Peridance has allowed students of all nationalities to study dance while living in one of the world's great dance capitals. We provide valuable knowledge and expertise in dance and performance, customized for enthusiasts with little experience and professional dancers who want to fine-tune their technique and expand their horizons. The programs for international students include the 3-, 6-, and 12-month Independent Study Programs, our 2-year Certificate Program (audition required) boasting tracks in Contemporary/Ballet or Commercial dance, and our 3- or 6-month MOPTOP Universal Professional Program teaching the best in street and club dance styles (audition required). The school boasts a world-renowned faculty and an impressive selection of workshops and classes. The facility also has an in-house theater and six studios on three floors.