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
How a Global Service Trip Transformed My Career and Life Perspective
Read how a St. John’s University service trip to Panama helped a communications student learn connection to humanity from Indigenous communities.
Adventuring Through Rome: My Week Studying Abroad as a Grad Student
Read how a cybersecurity grad student from St. John’s University in Queens, NY, faced fears, explored Rome, and gained career and life lessons through studying abroad.
What Is It Like to Be an Undergraduate Student Researcher?
At St. John’s University, students are not only encouraged to assist in research—they’re actually leading projects that shape their future careers, deepen their academic interests, and open unexpected doors.
Exploring the St. John’s Catholic Scholars Program: Student Insights and Reflections
Are you looking for a college experience that deepens your faith, challenges you intellectually, and helps you grow as a leader? In this Q&A, get an inside look at the Catholic Scholars program at St. John’s University through the eyes of current student and scholar Chiyoko Goya.
Chiyoko shares how the program has enhanced both her academic journey and personal development, offering valuable insights into how this unique opportunity can shape your own college experience.
Exploring Social Service through St. John's Ozanam Scholars Program: Student Q&A
In this Q&A, we explore Leslie Alhakim ’24SJC’s transformative experience in the Ozanam Scholars program at St. John’s University’s Queens, NY, campus, where she pursued a bachelor’s degree in psychology and is now navigating a master’s degree in data science. Leslie shares insights from impactful service-learning projects, immersive study abroad trips, and how the program has shaped her academic and career path.
