YSS Programs Abroad: Program List 2026

Yale Summer Session Programs Abroad Overview

Yale Summer Session Programs Abroad are intensive, highly structured study abroad programs for Yale College credit. A full semester of coursework is condensed into the program length. Students benefit from the same level of rigorous coursework offered at Yale during the academic year. Through excursions and activities, students gain hands-on experience that amplifies the classroom learning.

Tip: Before Applying

• Check your eligibility
• Review academic and credit information
• Consider the program cost and how you will pay for the program
• Review YSS program policies
• Select your program
• Ensure you have a valid passport in your possession prior to submitting your YSS Abroad application. It must remain valid for six months beyond the end date of your program.

2026 Programs

This 2026 YSS Programs Abroad roster is also available as part of the study abroad searchable database.

• Brazil - YSS in Paraty & Rio de Janeiro: Elementary Portuguese for Romance Language Speakers I & II + Culture
• Croatia - YSS in Dubrovnik: History & Culture of Southeastern Europe
• Czech Republic - YSS in Prague: Cinematic Storytelling in Prague
• Ecuador - YSS in Quito: Advanced Spanish Language and Andean Culture
• France - YSS in Paris: Age of Cathedrals
• France - YSS in Paris: Belle Époque France
• France - YSS in Paris: Intermediate and Advanced French I & II
• France - YSS in Paris: Law and Economics of the International Commercial Order
• France - YSS in Auvillar: Personal Geography
• Georgia - YSS in Batumi / Russian in Georgia: First-Year Russian I & II + Culture
• Georgia - YSS in Batumi / Russian in Georgia: Second-Year Russian I & II + Culture
• Georgia - YSS in Batumi / Russian in Georgia: Third-Year Russian I & II + Culture
• Georgia - YSS in Batumi / Russian in Georgia: Advanced Russian I + Culture
• Germany - YSS in Berlin: Intermediate German I & II
• Italy - YSS in Florence: Painting Basics
• Italy - YSS in Siena: Elementary Italian I & II + Culture
• Italy - YSS in Siena: Intermediate Italian I & II + Culture
• Peru - YSS in Lima: Advanced Spanish Language and Culture of Peru through Art
• South Africa - YSS in Cape Town:  Visual Approaches to Global Health
• Spain - YSS in Barcelona: Advanced Spanish
• Spain - YSS in Bilbao: Intermediate Spanish I & II + Culture
• Spain - YSS in Valencia: Language, Culture, and Society of Spain
• Sweden - YSS in Stockholm: Young Adult Writing
• United Kingdom - YSS in London: Challenges to Democracy in Central Europe