Dublin, Paris, Rome.

Study abroad in Europe

UF in Europe

Study in Europe, specifically Ireland, France, and Italy, and learn business while exploring new cultures in several European nations.

The International Programs office is offering its first-ever multi-country program. In collaboration with St. John’s University, the program will host students in Limerick, Ireland; Paris, France; and Rome, Italy. 

Offered Fall term

Students will spend five weeks in each city studying with a cohort of business students from the Tobin College of Business at St. John’s University.

While living in each of these historic locations, students will complete UF online business courses, take SJU classes in a variety of disciplines, and engage with the local communities through corporate office visits, guest lectures from local business leaders, and cultural excursions.

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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

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.

Other estimated expenses

In addition to the program fee, which is billed by UFIC and due before the program begins, students can also expect to incur the following out-of-pocket incidentals at various stages before or during the program:

During program (in-country)

  • INIS Registration: $370
    • Fall and Spring programs only