Elevate Your World
More than 40 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 Global Studies. The Tobin College of Business and the Law School also offer a broad range of specialized professional programs and opportunities.
If you’re interested in full degree programs at our Rome Campus, we invite you to learn more about our M.A. in Government and Politics, our M.A. in Global Development and Social Justice, our M.B.A. in Finance, International Business, or Marketing Management, or our International Law and Diplomacy Certificate.
From the Blog
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.
Global Adventures and Personal Growth: My Unforgettable Journey Studying Abroad
Maxie Hom, a senior at St. John’s University, shares her impactful journey studying abroad through the Global Passport program. She offers firsthand accounts of her global adventures, including personal development, cultural immersion, and the unique opportunities that studying abroad offers.
Cybersecurity in Global Context: Hands-On Learning Experience in St. John's Rome
This is my reflection on the Cybersecurity in a Global Context program at St. John’s University and its impact on my personal and academic growth.
