Study Abroad

Gain New Perspectives on the World

Studying abroad can be an amazing opportunity to expand your view of the world, learn about different cultures and grow personally and professionally.

Our students who have studied abroad have described it as "amazing," "inspiring," "fantastic," "memorable" and "a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

A World of Possibility

Point Park-affiliated programs include:

Regent's University London
American University of Rome
SEK International (open only to education majors during their student teaching semester)

Point Park also partners with:

CEA Study Abroad Programs

Pictured is SAEM major Tove Johnson. — "I have grown so much from studying abroad. It was such a fantastic experience and the best decision I ever made," — Töve Johnson, SAEM major, studied abroad at Regent's University London

Key Benefits of Studying Abroad

As a study abroad student, you will have the opportunity to:

Gain new insights, ideas and perspectives on the world
Immerse yourself in different cultural environments
Experience independence like never before
Make memories to last a lifetime

Study Abroad Options

Students have several options for pursuing a study abroad experience:

Point Park-affiliated programs through Regent's University London and American University of Rome. Education students have the opportunity to spend a portion of their student teaching requirement at one of the SEK International School locations.
Partnership programs include the numerous opportunities offered through CEA Study Abroad.
Independent programs at other destinations such as Semester at Sea® and IES Abroad®
Faculty-led programs for shorter periods of time (two to three weeks on average) as part of their course.

Learn more about your options on the study abroad destinations page.

Preparing to Study Abroad

From the application process and meeting with your academic advisor, to applying for/renewing your passport and making travel arrangements, studying abroad requires extensive planning.

If you are considering studying abroad, visit the preparing to study abroad page for helpful tips on planning for your trip.

Learn More

For questions and more information, visit Point Park's PointSync study abroad site or contact studyabroad@pointpark.edu.

Students are also welcome to stop by the Office of Student Life, seventh floor of the Student Center.

News & Features

Katlyn Proof ‘23 ‘24

Friday, August 2, 2024 Katlyn Proof is the first Point Park alumna accepted for the inaugural Matt's Maker Space Fellowship Program, an expenses-paid experiential learning opportunity abroad for graduates to immerse themselves in maker education at SEK International Dublin School.

Paige Fichte '22

Thursday, May 19, 2022 "In Point Park's School of Education, you make personal connections with faculty and staff, and they provide you with all the support you need. The professors genuinely care about you and want you to succeed. I have made connections with professors that I will have for the rest of my life. The School of Education is like a family – everyone is rooting for each other."

Madison Shick '22

Friday, December 2, 2022 "Point Park gives you a wide range of learning opportunities both within the classroom and throughout the city. With Pittsburgh being our location, it is so important to make great connections because of the access to so many businesses and organizations."