Cooperative Programs
England
The program at St.Clare’s in Oxford is Manhattanville’s oldest cooperative program. It offers students the opportunity to take British-style tutorials with distinguished British faculty. The program is especially strong in the Humanities, including English Literature, Philosophy, History, and Art History. Although St.Clare’s is not par of the Oxford University system, students are free to participate in the University’s extra-curricular activities. Housing is in private quarters arranged by St.Clare’s.
The Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies, affiliated with Keble College in Oxford, provides specialized training in Medieval or Renaissance studies, along with more general courses in the Liberal Arts. Housing is in the Center’s won dormitories.
Ireland
The program in Galway is offered in cooperation with the University College Galway, one of Ireland’s oldest and most prestigious institutions of higher education. Courses are offered in a variety of fields such as Economic, English, Foreign Languages, Geography, History, Legal Science, Mathematics, and Philosophy. Housing for students can be arranged in a university facility, or students may choose to board with an Irish family.
Spain
The IES Madrid program offers courses in art history, cinema, economics, history, political science, and theater as well as Spanish Language and literature courses. All courses are taught in Spanish. Students may also apply to the internship program and may enroll in courses taught at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid. IES arranges housing in private homes.
The Seville program is conducted in cooperation with the College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS) and the University of Seville and offers courses in Spanish language, literature, are, history and politics, as well as business and culture studies. The Seville program does not require advanced proficiency in Spanish--- courses are available in both English and Spanish. Housing is provided in Spanish homes.
Italy
The Florence program, which is conducted in cooperation with CCIS, is based at the Scuola Lorenzo de’Medici, a private institution which has an international student enrollment of approximately 500 students. The school offers courses in Italian language, studio are, art history, and Italian culture. Students have the option of living in shared furnished apartments, staying at the Residenza Universitaria Fiorentina, or arranging their own housing.
The Rome program, also conducted in cooperation with CCIS, is based at the American University of Rome, a small school with at student body of about 250 students. Courses are offered in Italian European history, international business, and international relations. In addition, internships are offered to qualified students at Italian and international institutions. Except for language courses, all classes are conducted in English. Students live in off-campus apartments leased by the university.
Japan
A direct exchange program is offered with Kansai-Gaidai University in Osaka.
In addition to Japanese language study, coursework in English is offered in a variety of disciplines, including international business, art, political science, and history. Students are encouraged to stay with a Japanese host family.
France
The IES Paris program offers students with French proficiency courses in art history, French, sociology, literature/theatre, business, and economics. Housing is arranged through IES in French homes.
Germany
The IES Berlin program is offered in cooperation with the renowned Humboldt University in the former East Berlin. All courses are taught in German and students many choose classes in art history, business, cinema, economics, literature, and politics. In addition, the IES Berlin program offers internship opportunities in a wide variety of subjects. Housing is arranged in German homes or apartments.
Mexico
An exchange program is offered with Tecnologico de Monterrey in Cuernavaca, Mexico. Located just south of Mexico City, students can enjoy the advantages of a bustling metropolis while living in a small community. In addition to a comprehensive language program, students may enroll in courses on Mexican culture, business and political science. Internships are also available. Home stay is recommended although other housing options are available.
World Capitals Program
Through its affiliation with American University World Capitals Program, Manhattanville is now able to offer opportunities in Santiago, Buenos Aires, Prague, Moscow, Jerusalem, Brussels, and Zimbabwe/South Africa. Details about all the above programs may be obtained in the Study Abroad office in Founders G7.