Summer 2026 Program Update

The Summer 2026 Europe program is now full. We are no longer accepting applications.

Summer 2027

European Study Abroad with Summit Global Education, Summer 2027
Traveling study abroad programs focused on business, culture and society

Hosted by the University of New York in Prague (UNYP)
Multi-City Study Abroad | Summer 2027
Prague · London, UK · Paris, France · Barcelona, Spain · Athens, Greece
Travel with professors and classmates through multiple European cities, connecting academic coursework with real-world observation and structured reflection. This is not sightseeing alongside classes. Each city becomes part of the academic framework, allowing students to compare how institutions, organizations, and social life function across different European contexts.

  • Dates: Summer 2027 
  • Credits: Earn up to 6 U.S. semester credits through our partner university, the University of New York in Prague (UNYP).
  • Courses Offered: International Business, Introduction to the European Union, Cross-Cultural Communication and Management. View all courses
  • Open to All Majors: Designed for students across business, social sciences, communication, and general education. No prior business coursework required.

What to expect:

Summit Global Education’s Europe program is designed as a comparative academic journey across regions of the European Union. Students examine how business practices, cultural norms, public institutions, and social systems vary from place to place, and why those differences matter. Programs emphasize observation, analysis, and comparison. Students are guided to move beyond surface impressions and toward understanding how local context shapes outcomes.


Program focus
Understand how business, culture, and society operate across Europe’s integrated yet diverse landscape. Shared frameworks such as EU institutions and common markets create continuity. History, policy, and local norms create variation. This program helps students learn to analyze both.

How learning happens
  • Multi-city academic travel: Each city functions as a comparative case.
  • Professional and institutional visits: Organizations, institutions, and local experts provide real-world context tied to course themes.
  • Cultural context: Neighborhoods, public spaces, and cultural sites provide essential evidence for analysis.
  • Faculty-led debriefs: Regular discussions connect observation to readings, frameworks, and assessments.

Why Europe
Europe combines shared institutions with deep regional variation. Comparing cities across countries allows students to see how similar challenges are approached differently depending on history, policy, and social structure. This comparative perspective is central to Summit’s academic model.

How the Program Works:

Phase 1: Core Academics in Prague
The program begins with an academic foundation phase. Students complete core coursework, establish shared frameworks, and build the analytical tools needed for comparative travel.
  • Daily classes and seminars
  • Faculty-led discussions
  • Local cultural and institutional visits
  • Academic preparation for travel

Phase 2: Faculty-Led Academic Travel
Students and professors travel together through multiple European cities. In each location, coursework continues alongside professional, institutional, and cultural visits. Faculty guide daily reflection to ensure continuity and academic depth.
  • Academic travel with faculty
  • Structured visits and site-based learning
  • Ongoing coursework, journals, presentations, and exams
  • Study sessions in partner universities, conference spaces, and hotels
Academic instruction continues throughout the program. Students earn credit in every phase.

PROGRAM DATES (options):

Program Length Options

B2 · Full Program
  • Recommended option
  • Students may earn up to 6 credits
  • Includes full academic travel through all cities
  • Midterm and final exams scheduled across locations
B1 · Intensive Program
  • Shorter, accelerated session
  • One integrated 3-credit course
  • Morning and afternoon instruction
  • Designed for students with limited availability who can commit to an intensive academic schedule
Courses:

Courses you can take
  • Introduction to the European Union:  Study the EU’s institutions, history, and decision-making processes. Use the European Union as a comparative framework to understand how regulation, integration, and policy shape social and economic life across member states.
  • International Business:  For students who choose a business track, this course examines how firms operate across borders, including market entry, organizational adaptation, regulatory environments, and cross-border coordination.
  • Cross-Cultural Communication and Management:  Explore how culture shapes communication styles, leadership expectations, teamwork, and decision-making. Students apply frameworks to real interactions observed during academic travel.
B1 students enroll in a single integrated course. B2 students may enroll in one or two courses, depending on their academic goals.

Course Structure:
  • Each student enrolls in the required EU course framework. Depending on session, students may add an additional course.
  • Courses are taught in English and integrate classroom instruction, academic travel, site visits, and faculty-led reflection.
WHY SUMMIT?
One Program. Multiple Cities. Comparative Perspective.
  • Multi-City Design: Learn through comparison rather than a single location.
  • Faculty-Led: Professors travel with students and remain academically engaged throughout.
  • Credit-Bearing: Designed for straightforward transfer to U.S. institutions.
  • Open to All Majors: Suitable for students across disciplines.
  • Structured and Rigorous: Travel strengthens academic learning rather than replacing it.

PROGRAM SNAPSHOT

Duration
Cities & Hubs
Credits
Ideal For
5-7 weeks (Summer)
Prague, Lyon, Geneva, Chamonix, Turin, Milan, Athens
Up to 6
• Business and Global Studies 
• Liberal Arts

Professional Visits

Throughout the program, students engage with organizations, institutions, and cultural sites relevant to course themes. Visits are prepared for in advance and analyzed afterward as part of assessed coursework.
Visits may include:
  • Public institutions and policy organizations
  • Companies and professional workplaces
  • NGOs and community organizations
  • Cultural institutions and historical sites
Each visit functions as a living case. Faculty provide context before, guide observation during, and lead analysis afterward.

Housing, Costs and Travel Logistics

Included in Program Fee
  • Housing: Comfortable shared student apartments or centrally located hotels in each city. All accommodations are safe, clean, and within walking distance or a short transit ride to key sites and program activities.
  • Inter-European Travel: All travel between program cities is arranged and paid for by Summit. Depending on the route, this may include high-speed trains or short flights. Faculty and local coordinators travel with the group to ensure smooth transitions.
  • On-the-Ground Support & Safety: Full-time program staff and local support in each location, with a detailed safety plan and communication protocol. Students receive local orientation sessions and have 24/7 access to program leaders in case of emergencies

Not Included
  • International flights to and from Europe
  • Meals (students are encouraged to explore local dining options, with guidance provided for budget-friendly choices)
  • Personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs, optional activities, independent travel before/after the program)

What This Means for You
From the moment you arrive at the program’s starting city until the final day in the last destination, your housing, in-program transportation, and academic logistics are taken care of. You can focus on learning, exploring, and making the most of each city—without having to worry about how you’ll get to the next stop or where you’ll stay.

OUTCOMES

Program Outcomes

By the end of the program, students leave with more than academic credit. They leave with a clearer understanding of how place, culture, and institutions shape how people work and live.
  • Comparative Global Understanding
    Develop the ability to compare how business practices, social norms, and public institutions operate across different European contexts. Students learn to recognize patterns, differences, and trade-offs that emerge when moving from one city or country to another.
  • Cultural Awareness and Contextual Intelligence
    Build cultural awareness through direct engagement with multiple societies. Students learn how communication styles, expectations, and everyday practices vary across cultures, and how to navigate those differences thoughtfully and respectfully.
  • Analytical and Observational Skills
    Strengthen the ability to observe real-world settings, ask informed questions, and connect what is seen on the ground to academic frameworks. Faculty-led debriefs and assignments help students turn experience into structured analysis rather than surface impressions.
  • Applied Academic Experience
    Apply course concepts through professional, institutional, and cultural visits that are integrated into coursework. Students use real examples gathered across cities in exams, projects, and written work, reinforcing learning through practice.
  • Academic and Professional Confidence
    Gain confidence engaging in unfamiliar environments, contributing to discussions across cultures, and presenting ideas grounded in comparative evidence. These skills support academic work, interviews, and future professional settings across fields.
  • Independence and Adaptability
    Develop practical independence through structured academic travel. Navigating new cities, schedules, and group dynamics helps students become more adaptable, organized, and comfortable managing complexity in changing environments.

ABOUT SUMMIT GLOBAL EDUCATION

Since 2011, Summit Global Education has designed multi-city, faculty-led study abroad programs across Europe and Latin America. Our mission is to help students understand how business, culture, and society operate across borders through structured academic travel.

NEXT STEPS

  • Download the Program Guide for dates, tuition, and scholarship info.
  • Chat with an Advisor to confirm credit transfer back to your home university.
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