Study & Intern Abroad Through Global Merrimack
When you study and intern abroad as a Merrimack College student, you’ll expand your skills and gain a better understanding of yourself while enriching your academic experience.
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Please note you must attend an information session before applying to a program or scheduling an interview.
SEMESTER-LONG PROGRAMS
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SHORT-TERM FACULTY-LED PROGRAMS
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Where you can study
Merrimack Semester-Long Study Abroad Destinations
ENGLAND
University of Roehampton (London, England)
IRELAND
Griffith College (Dublin, Ireland)
ITALY
John Cabot University (Rome, Italy)
SPAIN
Saint Louis University (Madrid, Spain)
API
Major Cities Across 4 Continents
Boston University Global Centers
Various Locations
CIEE
Major Cities Across 4 Continents
SEMESTER AT SEA
10+ Countries Across 3 Continents
WEBSTER UNIVERSITY
Switzerland, Netherlands & Austria
Merrimack Short-Term Faculty-Led Study Abroad Opportunities
December 31, 2025 – January 10, 2026: Costa Rica
- See a volcano
- Tour a coffee farm
- Soak in a hot spring & relax on the beach
- Enjoy a night hike & view the forest’s nocturnal creatures
- Walk through the forest canopy on hanging bridges
- Visit a biological research station
- Experience local cuisine through a cooking class
Earn an additional 4 credits by registering for Global Field Experience (GLO 2100)
Open to all undergraduate and graduate students
Estimated Cost: $3,500 ($500 deposit due by November 18, 2025; remaining balance due December 1, 2025)
Includes: Flights, hotel, most meals, and entrance fees
Merrimack Faculty: Kristy McDowell
March 5 – 14, 2026: Greece
- Experience the Mediterranean Diet & Lifestyle
- Explore cultural and historic sites in Athens and the surrounding areas
- Experience Greek cuisine with local chefs
- Experience local Greek markets
- Visit an olive grove and gain knowledge about olive oil production and its cultural significance
- Explore the birth place of the Olympics
- Ride a donkey on the island of Hydra, the only mode of transportation
- Visit an organic farm and learn about local agriculture
Earn an additional 4 credits by registering for HSC 2250, or Global Field Experience (GLO 2100)
Open to all undergraduate and graduate students
Estimated Cost: $4,200 ($500 deposit due by November 18, 2025; remaining balance due December 15, 2025)
Includes: Flights, hotel, most meals, activity fees, and transportation
Merrimack Faculty: Elizabeth Natale
May 22 – 30, 2026: Montreal & Quebec City
- Visit historical landmarks
- Enjoy a mix of Anglo-Francophone culture, music & food
- Learn about recent developments in robotics and gaming
- Explore natural attractions
- Learn about geology and water at Montmorency Falls
Earn an additional 4 credits by registering for Environmental Geology (GEN 2060) – satisfies a STEM requirement
Estimated Cost: $2,000 ($500 deposit due by December 1, 2025)
Includes: Flight, hotels, most meals, program activities and ground transportation
Merrimack Faculty: Dr. Cynthia Carlson
This is a signature program for Engineering & Computational Sciences, but is open to all!
July 29 – August 9, 2026: Ireland and Northern Ireland
- Be part of the largest community festival in Europe
- Visit key attractions in Belfast, Derry, and Dublin
- Experience Irish culture and music
- Learn about the history of Ireland: North and South
Earn 3-4 credits by participating in the International Summer School in Belfast (credits satisfy multiple general education requirements)
Earn an additional 4 credits by registering for Gender, Race and War (WGS 2880) – Honors students may earn Honors credit for this course
Estimated Cost: $4,200 ($1,000 deposit due by March 5, 2026)
Includes: Flight, hotels, most meals, program activities, and ground transportation
Merrimack Faculty: Dr. Simona Sharoni
This is a signature program for the Honors Program, but is open to all!
Merrimack Study Away in the United States
Language Immersion in Vermont
Study Abenaki, Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish at Middlebury College.
Experience Washington, D.C.
Spend a semester in the nation’s capital, taking classes and pursuing an internship.
GLOBAL INTERNSHIPS
Accelerate your professional journey with a credit-bearing internship or co-op abroad. You no longer have to choose between studying abroad and completing an internship or co-op. At Merrimack, you can combine both!
Part-Time & Full-Time Placements
Europe, Asia & Latin America Locations
Fall, Spring & Summer Semesters
John Cabot University in Rome, Italy: PT, 3-Credit Internships
FT, 8-16-Credit Internships, Boston University, CIEE & API
All internships and co-op opportunities include an academic component to allow students to reflect on their work and plan how to explore future opportunities to propel their careers. If you are interested in global internships, plan to attend an information session. You will then be prompted to schedule an interview to help you determine the best opportunity and begin your application.
Why study abroad?
Get Invaluable Life Experience and Self-Confidence
Living in a foreign country will challenge you and put your problem-solving skills to the test. Adjusting to cultural differences can be overwhelming but will help you understand how communication styles, problem solving skills and cultural norms differ from place to place. With each new hurdle you overcome, your confidence and resilience will grow.
Deepen Your Understanding of the World
Develop Appreciation of Cultural Diversity
Learning abroad will broaden your horizons and enhance your ability to communicate with people from different cultures and backgrounds. You will develop intercultural competencies and cross-cultural communication skills, which are highly valued in our increasingly global work environments.
Gain a Global Perspective On Your Field of Study
Enjoy Networking & Collaboration Opportunities
When you study abroad you’ll have numerous opportunities to collaborate with students and professors from across the globe, both inside and outside the classroom. You will develop enriching friendships during your studies, broaden your professional networks and dramatically expand your career opportunities after you graduate.
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