Elevate Your World
More than 25 percent of St. John’s students study abroad at one of our global locations in Rome, Italy; Paris, France; or Limerick, Ireland. Through our unique Plunge Program, students can immerse themselves in Vincentian service in cities across the U.S. and around the globe.
To learn more about St. John’s academic excellence without bounds, look at our full range of majors, as well as our schools and colleges. We also encourage you to explore our core curriculum, which includes classes focused on cross-cultural engagement and domestic and international social justice; many St. John's courses integrate direct action via academic service-learning throughout the city.
Research at St. John's takes many forms, and engages students and faculty in work that has an impact both locally and globally.
International Institutes and Centers
St. John’s has many international institutes and centers that focus on research and scholarly inquiry throughout the world.
- Center for Global Business Stewardship
- Center for Global Development
- Global Language and Culture Center
- GLOBE Microloan Program
- Institute for Asian Studies
- Italian Culture Center
- Center for International and Comparative Law
- Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies
- Vincentian Center for Church and Society
Study Abroad
At St. John’s, study abroad takes many forms—and can take your nearly anywhere. For information on university-wide programs—including semester programs in Rome, Paris, and Limerick, exchange programs, and many faculty-led offerings—visit the Office of International Education. The Tobin College of Business and the Law School also offer a broad range of specialized professional programs and opportunities.
From the Blog
Cybersecurity in a Global Context: A Student’s Journey in Rome
In this Q&A, Andre Duchatellier shares his insights and experiences from his unforgettable week in Rome, Italy, with St. John’s Cybersecurity in a Global Context program, where cybersecurity studies intertwined with cultural exploration and personal growth.
Two Continents, 10 Countries: An International Business Major’s Study Abroad Story
Meet Kaitlyn Blanck, an ambitious International Business major at St. John’s University, who transformed her academic and professional journey through three study abroad experiences across Europe.
During her travels, she visited two continents, ten countries, and countless cities. Read further to learn more about her extraordinary experiences, the invaluable insights she gained, and how studying abroad can transform not only your academic path but also your personal and professional aspirations.
Self-Discovery Abroad: Insights from a St. John’s Student’s Journey
Have you ever longed for a life-changing experience that challenges you to step outside your comfort zone and reveals a deeper understanding of yourself? Studying abroad has the power to be that pivotal moment of self-discovery.
In this Q&A, we hear from Acayla Wray, a St. John’s University education major and aspiring teacher who spent a life-changing semester in Rome, Italy. Now a senior, she reflects on her study abroad journey, the challenges she faced that forced her to grow, and the unexpected passions she discovered.