The Center for International Education (CIE) administers programs that work toward establishing Adelphi University as a leader in international awareness and activity.
Studying abroad provides a unique opportunity for Adelphi students to gain cross-cultural skills, expand their global perspective, develop independence and self-reliance, enhance their language proficiency, and foster personal growth and confidence.
Preparing You for a Global Future
Our mission is to help you become a globally engaged citizen. Through study abroad, international internships and partnerships with universities around the world, we provide opportunities to learn, grow and prepare for success in an interconnected world. We can help you:
- Develop the global perspective, leadership skills and cultural competencies needed to succeed in today’s interconnected world.
- Study, intern and gain hands-on experience through international and experiential learning opportunities.
- Connect with universities and organizations around the world through our global partnerships and exchange programs.
- Learn in a diverse, globally engaged campus community with opportunities to explore international perspectives across the curriculum.
- Benefit from faculty who bring international teaching, research and cross-cultural experiences into the classroom.
Gain Global Skills
Through study abroad, students gain skills employers value and differentiate themselves in the job market. Launch Gallery
Gain Global Skills
Through study abroad, students gain skills employers value and differentiate themselves in the job market. 9 Photos-
Under the guidance of Adelphi University biology faculty, students conduct research in Australia.
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Hands-on cultural experiences, like learning traditional Indian block printing, help students deepen their understanding of local history, artistry, and everyday life.
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Faculty-led programs bring Adelphi students together through shared academic experiences, cultural exploration, and lasting friendships.
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Adelphi students can choose to study abroad in more than 50 destinations around the world.
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With site visits to Norwegian schools, education students explore innovative approaches to teaching and learning, expanding their perspectives as future teachers.
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Faculty global connections create unique opportunities for students to experience local communities firsthand, including this visit to a mango farm in the Dominican Republic.
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Gabrielle Stafford, Accounting ‘27 and Moussa Cisse, Nursing ‘26 embrace the adventure of studying abroad in India.
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The Bhisé Global Learning Experience (BGLE) prepares Adelphi students for success in a global workforce through a two-week immersive study tour in India.
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Gertrude Kaitibie, Nursing ’28, explores Dominican artistic expression and cultural perspectives while studying abroad in the Dominican Republic.
Not only did I have fun, I expanded my horizons, I learned so much, I made so many new friends and I know my life has changed. I hope we can continue to grow and learn and spread kindness!
Lynabby Bigord ‘24
design major, sharing her experience in Morocco
Gain Global Insights in Less Time with Faculty-led Programs
Faculty-led study abroad programs are short-term programs and an excellent way to earn Adelphi credit and study a special topic with an Adelphi professor in a new cultural context.
Service-Learning in Kenya
Adelphi students reflect on a 1-credit service-learning course in Kenya, where they engaged with children at the Caroline Home—an orphanage and school founded by Adelphi’s Associate Provost for Strategic Initiatives and Graduate Studies, Anne Mungai. In the video, students share how the experience deepened their understanding of community engagement and learning beyond the classroom.
In the above video, enthusiastic Adelphi students who took a 1-credit service-learning course in Kenya talk about being engaged with children at the Caroline Home—an orphanage and school founded by Anne Mungai, Adelphi’s associate provost for strategic initiatives and graduate studies.
