Summer Programs

Boston University Study Abroad runs more than 10 summer programs in locations around the world. Utilizing the facilities, teachers, and resources used in our regular programs, the summer programs give BU and non-BU students the chance to live, study, and in many cases, intern abroad and earn BU credits.

Rabat Arabic Language and Service Learning Program

Rabat Arabic Language & Service Learning Program (Summer)

This program offers intensive Arabic language study and a hands-on introduction to Moroccan and North African culture through service learning.
Tags: Arabic Speaking, Rabat
Focus: African Studies, Arabic Language, Development Studies, Middle East Studies

Shanghai Intensive Chinese Language Program

Shanghai Chinese Studies Program (Summer)

This program offers Chinese language study at the first, second, and third-year levels as well as a chance to spend eight weeks living and studying China’s largest and most vibrant city.
Tags: Chinese Speaking, English Speaking, Shanghai, Undergraduate
Focus: Chinese Language

Sydney Entertainment Promotion and Film Studies Program

Sydney Entertainment Promotion & Film Studies Program (Summer)

Students have the opportunity to spend six weeks studying contemporary film and promotional marketing and participate in the annual Sydney Film Festival.
Tags: Offers Graduate Credit, Sydney, Undergraduate
Focus: Communication, Film & Television

Travel Writing in Australia

Travel Writing in Australia (Summer)

Students have the opportunity to study and produce travel writing in both the creative and the professional forms of the genre.
Tags: English Speaking, Offers Graduate Credit, Sydney, Undergraduate
Focus: Communication, English/Creative Writing, Journalism, Travel Writing, Writing

Tuscany Landscape Painting Program

Tuscany Landscape Painting Program (Summer)

Students enjoy an unparalleled setting to paint and study.
Tags: English Speaking, Tuscany, Undergraduate
Focus: Art & Architecture, Painting