Study Abroad

Experience the World

Reflecting Sinclair’s mission of finding the need and endeavoring to meet it, our immersive international programs give Sinclair students invaluable knowledge and tools to succeed in today’s global and local workforce.

  • Global perspectives
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Flexibility in unfamiliar environments
  • Leadership & communication skills
  • Practical field experience
  • Critical thinking
  • Service learning
  • Dynamic decision-making
  • Professional network building
  • Innovation & collaboration

2026–2027 Faculty-Led Programs

Promotional image for Sinclair’s March 2026 Study Abroad trip to Peru. Text reads: ‘March 2026 – Peru – Discovering Peru’s past and present through cultural experiences and community connections.’ Background shows Machu Picchu with smaller photos of Peruvian children in a classroom, colorful woven textiles, colonial architecture, and a fruit market.

Costa Rica 2027 APPLY NOW!

  • Travel dates: March 5-14, 2027
  • Course: BIO-2297 (SP27 A-term, 1 credit)
  • Cost: $4,750 (see flyer for details)
  • Deadlines: Oct. 12, 2026 – application & $500 deposit; Dec. 14 , 2026 – final payment
  • Program Flyer (PDF) Apply Now
Promotional image for Sinclair’s May 2026 Study Abroad trip to Japan. Text reads: ‘May 2026 – Japan – Culture, Communication & Collaboration.’ Background shows the Itsukushima Shrine over the water, with smaller photos of students wearing kimonos, visiting cultural sites, practicing traditional crafts, and participating in a tea ceremony.

Japan 2027 -  APPLY NOW!

  • Travel dates: May 2027
  • Course: HUM-2236 (26SP B-term, 1 credit)
  • Cost: $4,000 (see flyer for details; partial scholarships available)
  • Deadlines: Nov.13 – application & $500 deposit; Jan. 29, 2027 – final payment
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Promotional image for Sinclair’s May 2026 Study Abroad trip to Ireland. Text reads: ‘May 2026 – Ireland – Explore Healthcare with the Irish.’ Background shows a rugged Irish coastline, with smaller photos of a stone castle, students posing on campus, the Trinity College Library, and paramedics standing by an ambulance.

South Africa 2027 - APPLY NOW!

  • Travel dates: June 2-15, 2027
  • Course: HUM-2297 (27SU A-term, 1 credit)
  • Cost: $4,100 (see flyer for details; partial scholarships available)
  • Deadlines: Nov. 30, 2026 – application & $500 deposit;  Feb. 12, 2027   – final payment

 

* Programs, deadlines, costs, courses, and cultural excursions may vary from year to year and are subject to change.

Passport Information

If you do not have a passport yet, apply as soon as possible.

Average processing time varies and can take between 4–16 weeks.

Learn how to apply at the U.S. Department of State: Passports. Renewals may be requested online via US Passport – Online Renewals.

How to Apply for Study Abroad

  1. Complete the online Study Abroad Application.
  2. Pay the non-refundable $500 deposit for your intended program to the Bursar’s Office in person (10-016) or online here. Keep your receipt.
  3. (Optional) Complete the Study Abroad Award application for partial scholarship consideration (if available).

Questions? International Education Office — Building 10, Room 10-303
937-512-3060 | study.abroad@sinclair.edu