Semesters Abroad

International study is a key component of the BPE program. Your cross-continent experiences will give you in-depth knowledge of business, politics and economics in different cultures. In addition to taking focused courses at NYU’s campuses in New York, London and either Shanghai or Washington, DC, you will be able to explore new cities and new interests abroad.

Year	Fall Semester	Spring Semester
Freshman	New York	New York
Sophomore	London	London
Junior	Shanghai or Washington, DC	New York
Senior	New York	New York

London Quick Facts

• London is one of the most diverse and culturally mixed cities in the world
• The people of London are generally approachable and helpful with directions or recommendations
• The NYU European travel destinations include Paris, Rome, Prague, Amsterdam, and Madrid
• The weather in London is very unpredictable, so always be prepared with a waterproof jacket and an umbrella
• Students at NYU London will live in the Bloomsbury area of London, known as the literary capital

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Shanghai Quick Facts

• Shanghai is the largest city in China and also its economic center
• Chinese people are very interested in foreigners and pay more attention to foreign strangers than local strangers
• The NYU Chinese travel destinations include Beijing, Chengdou, Hangzhou, and Stone Forest
• The weather in Shanghai is similar to weather in New York - hot in the summer and cold in the winter
• Whenever you go shopping in China, you have to bargain for what ever you are buying.

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Washington, DC Quick Facts

• Washington, DC, is home to 174 embassies, the headquarters of international policy-making bodies, and the seat of the US federal government.
• Walking is one of the best ways to get around DC, since the city is actually rather small and flat. In addition, you can rent a bicycle, or take the metro or bus.
• There are three major airports that service the Washington, DC area (Reagan National Airport [DCA]. Baltimore-Washington International Airport [BWI], Washington Dulles International Airport [IAD])
• While at the Washington, DC campus, students receive a Library of Congress Reader Identification Card, allowing them to access the holdings of the largest library on earth.
• The NYU Washington, DC campus is just steps away from Capitol Hill, the White House, the World Bank, national embassies, and the Supreme Court

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