Study Abroad
Expand your horizons through TCU’s study abroad programs in more than 50 countries, plus service-learning trips overseas and internships around the globe. In addition to TCU’s semester, summer and short-term programs, interior design and fashion merchandising students explore the world through global courses:
New York Study Program
New York is a major center of trade, culture, and fashion. Meeting with New York-based industry professionals will give you an awareness of New York’s global impact on design, apparel and textile industries.
This program is offered during odd years (2021, 2023, etc.) during the three-week summer session in May. Students travel to New York for seven days followed by two weeks of online course study. The program fee typically includes hotel lodging, subway card, museum and appointment fees, one Broadway show ticket, and one afternoon tea.
Program-related costs include individual program fee in addition to:
- TCU tuition and fees
- Airfare
- Personal expenses and independent travel expenses
- Meals
- Departmental scholarship opportunities are available.
Paris and London Study Abroad Program
Paris consistently is a strong influence on design and fashion worldwide. You’ll meet with industry professionals and visit various museums that provide exposure to both historic and contemporary fashion, architecture and design, as well as cultural trends and influences.
This program is offered during even years (2020, 2022, etc.) during the three-week summer session in May. Students travel to Paris and London for 14 days followed by one week of online course study. The program fee typically includes hotel lodging (breakfast included), a metro card, transportation for sight visits outside the city, a museum pass and appointment fees.
Program-related costs include individual program fee in addition to:
- TCU tuition and fees
- Airfare
- Personal expenses and independent travel expenses
- Meals (lunch and dinner)
- Financial aid and scholarship opportunities are available.