Study abroad in Europe

The program will be held on the Paris and Rome campuses of St. John’s University, one of America’s leading Catholic universities. In Ireland, courses will be taught at Mary Immaculate College.

Program dates

Fall 2025

• August 26: Program start date
• December 19: Program end date

Academics

Fall (13-17 credit hours)

All students are required to take one course in each location and at least one online UF business course.

A complete list of courses and syllabi can be found on the St. John’s University program page under “Academics.”

Locations

Limerick, Ireland

Housing

• Students will reside in Mary Immaculate College housing.
• On-campus housing is approximately a five-minute walk to the MIC Limerick campus.

Meals

• Students are provided with breakfast and lunch on campus Monday–Thursday.

Excursions

• Proposed excursions include a trip to the Cliffs of Moher, an Irish dance class, and a visit to see a rugby match.
• Business-specific lectures and site visits will also be scheduled.

Courses — Fall (3 transfer credits)

Choose one:

• ART 1095C: Monuments of World Architecture
• PHI 2200C: Ethics
• THE 2400: Christian Spirituality & Mysticism
• MGT 336: Social Enterprise Management

Paris, France

Housing

• Students live on St. John’s University’s Paris campus, located in the popular Saint-Germain district.
• Students are housed in double rooms with shared bathrooms.

Meals

• Onsite cafeteria offers students breakfast and dinner, Monday through Thursday.
• Facilities also include a student lounge with a microwave, toaster oven, and refrigerators.

Excursions

• Students participate in weekly excursions, such as walking tours of Le Marais and Montmartre and visits to the Arc de Triomphe and Versailles.
• Business-specific lectures and site visits will be scheduled.

Courses — Fall (3 transfer credits)

Choose one:

• FRE 1010C: French Level I
• ECO 1320 Economics of Poverty & Income Inequality
• PHI 3000C: Metaphysics
• COM 3103: International Communication & Global Development

Rome, Italy

Housing

• Students reside on St. John’s University’s Rome campus, located in the historic Prati neighborhood.
• Students are housed in double, triple, and quad rooms with shared bathrooms.

Meals

• Three fully equipped kitchens in the building allow students to cook meals.
• Students also receive €45 in meal tickets per week that can be used in restaurants and grocery stores throughout Rome.

Excursions

• Students participate in weekly excursions.
• Business-specific lectures and site visits will be scheduled.

Courses — Fall (3 transfer credits)

Choose one:

• ART 1795A: The City of Rome
• IB 3341: International Business (equivalent to GEB3373)
• ITA 1010C: Italian Level I
• ITA 3923: The City of Rome
• THE 3305: Moral Theology of the Marketplace

One to two online UF business courses (4 UF credits each)

• MAN 3025: Principles of Management
• MAR 3023: Principles of Marketing
• BUL 4310: Business Law
• ENT 3003: Principles of Entrepreneurship
• GEB 3373: International Business
• MAN4504: Operations Management

Terms of agreement

Students must withdraw from their study abroad program on or before the following date to avoid fee liability:

• Fall: July 1

Students become financially obligated for the full cost of their study abroad program after this date. Only in extreme circumstances (e.g., serious personal injury, family emergency, etc.) will a student be allowed to petition for withdrawal before the start of the program. Petitions will be reviewed by the Associate Dean and Director of the Heavener School of Business.

Program costs

Fall 2025: $19,640.00

Program fee includes:

• Academic expenses (tuition/fees)
• Orientations
• Co-curricular activities & excursions
• Housing/utilities
• Group flights for travelling between program host sites
• Meals*
• International travel medical insurance
• 24/7 emergency support
• $395 deposit due at the time of the application deadline

*Meal inclusions vary depending on program host site:

• Limerick: breakfast and lunch provided (Monday – Thursday)
• Paris: breakfast and dinner provided (Monday – Thursday)
• Rome: 45 Euros in meal tickets per week that can be used in local restaurants and grocery stores.

Billing and program payments are handled through the UF International Center. Learn more about the deposit, administrative charge, and program fees timeline.

UF students may apply for Bright Futures, Pre-paid, and other scholarships toward program expenses. Students should submit a UFIC Deferment Request Form as needed. 

Non-Florida residents pay the same program fee as Florida residents.

Other estimated expenses

In addition to the program fee, students can expect to incur the following out-of-pocket expenses at various stages before or during the program:

Pre-departure expenses:

• Passport (if needed): $160
  • Expedited: $60 additional fee
• Flight: $600-$1400
• Textbook/Supplies: $100-$350

During program (in-country)

• Phone: $15-50/month
• Meals: $250-1100/month
• Other personal expenses: $100-1200/month
  • Ex: shopping, leisure, travel, etc.

The currency in Ireland, Paris, and Italy is the Euro (€).The above figures are general estimates. All expenses, except the passport, will vary between students depending on circumstances and preferences. Student are strongly encouraged to devise a budget for out-of-pocket expenses during the program.