Study away has long been a draw for students of art, language, and history. But at NYU, the chance to explore another country and make progress in their major isn’t just for humanities students.

Classes for Every Academic Path

In NYU’s global network, prehealth and science students can find classes abroad that align with their specific degree requirements. “A major factor that pushed me to go abroad was the ability to take General Physics I, Intro to Psychology, and other core classes for my major and College of Arts and Science requirements while being able to enjoy myself and make good memories,” says Maame Mensah-Bonsu, a Neural Science major who studied at NYU London. Prehealth students at NYU London can stay on track for medical school with science and math courses accepted at all American Medical College Application Service® medical schools in the United States, through a curriculum that also offers Organic Chemistry I.

At NYU Tel Aviv, students can take chemistry, public health, and biology classes like Principles of Biology I, Molecular and Cell Biology II, and Epidemiology for Global Health. Mathematics, computer science, and economics are also represented at NYU London and other global academic sites like NYU Paris. And starting in spring 2024, NYU Accra will offer Global Perspectives of Women’s Health and Human Rights in Africa, a nursing course that examines the major social, cultural, and environmental forces affecting women in Africa.

Furthermore, NYU Abu Dhabi’s degree-granting campus offers more than 650 courses across 26 majors, including science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) paths. “I loved how small our class was as well as how hands-on the lab experiments were,” says Nashely Fajardo, a Civil Engineering major, of NYU Abu Dhabi. “The STEM options at NYU Abu Dhabi fit perfectly into my academic path,” she adds. And NYU Shanghai, another degree-granting campus, includes a curriculum covering mathematics, science, and algorithmic thinking.

High Standards, at Home and Abroad

Lena Olson, a preveterinary Biology major who studied at both NYU London and NYU Berlin, wishes more STEM students knew studying away will not set them back academically. “We tend to get so caught up in the intensive requirements of our major and think we will get behind if we leave our home campus,” Lena says. “However, by simply rearranging the order of courses, everyone is more than capable of studying away.”

Students will receive the same high-quality learning experiences studying away as they would at their home campus. For example, organic chemistry, biology, and physics courses at NYU London match the New York City campus’ departments lecture-for-lecture and lab-for-lab. “Taking a physics course in London was one of the best choices I’ve ever made,” Maame says. “The class was small so I had the opportunity to form relationships with my instructor and peers.”

Unforgettable Experiences

Brooke Forester, a Biochemistry and French major, took advantage of cultural offerings for students during her time at NYU Paris. “The many incredible activities offered through NYU are great ways to see France and meet new people within the NYU Paris community,” she says. “For example, I went on a trip to Château de Chambord in the Loire Valley, and I had an amazing time and met incredible people.” Elvira Wang, a Biochemistry major, participated in similar experiences while studying at NYU London. “The cultural program offers a lot of day trips during weekends and free tickets for famous musicals as well,” she says. “Moreover, every week my physics professor would send us cultural activities related to physics.”

Studying away gives you a chance to explore new surroundings and make global connections. “It is a unique opportunity to be exposed to different cultures. At NYU London, I met a lot of people and explored a lot of London along with other European cities,” says Traman Gupta, a Computer Engineering major. “It’s overall just an amazing experience.”