Center for International Education | Canisius University

Canisius Campus Community helps students grow

With a global footprint that spans almost every continent, opportunities at Canisius to learn what it means to be a global citizen are diverse. From course-related travel and study abroad to international service-immersions, Canisius students have an array of options to expand inspire their worldview.

Where Can I Go?

It depends on the goals of your travel experience:

Study abroad programs: life-changing experiences in 20+ locations across 15 countries
Service-immersion trips: 6 opportunities for meaningful service, both abroad and domestic
Faculty-led seminars: unique programs spanning 5 continents

When Can I Go?

Opportunities to travel and study are offered during the academic year as well as in the summer.

You can study abroad starting your second semester of your sophomore year.
Service-immersions take place during the summer and winter.
You can go on a service-immersion as early as freshman year.
Faculty-led seminars are open to both students and alumni.

How Long Will I Be Away?

Study abroad experiences can last an entire semester or for the summer.
Faculty-led seminars last anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks.
For service-immersions, you can choose between international trips that last 1 to 3 weeks during the summer and weeklong domestic trips during the winter.

How Do I Apply to Study Abroad?

Steps to Studying Abroad:

Attend an Information Session. We have several throughout the semester to accommodate different schedules. If you cannot attend an information session, please reach out to us at stabroad@canisius.edu.
Complete a Study Abroad Interest Form.
Complete the Study Abroad application:
1. 2 letters of recommendation.
2. Course Plan.

For further questions please feel free to stop by our office: Center for International Education, Frisch Hall 008