Study Abroad
We strongly encourage students to study abroad, and offer information on programs for summer, one semester, or academic year courses worldwide. Foreign Language Studies students can study abroad in dozens of countries. Below are a few examples.

For students interested in furthering their studies in:
- Arabic — Programs are offered in Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia, and the UAE
- Chinese — Programs are offered in Beijing, Shanghai, and Kunming, China
- German — Programs are offered in Vienna, Austria, and Heidelberg, Germany
- French — Programs are offered in Paris, Toulouse, and Rennes, France, and Senegal
- Italian — Programs are offered in Florence, Milan, and Rome, Italy
- Spanish — Programs are offered in Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, and throughout Spain
Center for Global Education
The Center for Global Education is Providence College’s hub for international activity, including development and coordination of student opportunities abroad.
Learn more about study abroad below.
- Learn More about Global Education & Getting Started
- Global Education Study Abroad Academic Policy
- Programs for Foreign Language Studies Students
Department of World Languages and Cultures
(previously Foreign Language Studies)
Ruane Center for the Humanities
401.865.2111
languages@providence.edu
Dr. Edgar Mejía
Associate Professor of Spanish
Ruane 213
401.865.2989
languages@providence.edu