Study Abroad with Summit Global Education
Multi-city, faculty-led programs that combine academic credit with real-world exploration of business, culture and society.Summer and Winter Study Abroad in Europe and Latin America
Traveling Study Abroad programs, with a focus on business, culture and society
Earn academic credit through faculty-led, multi-city programs that integrate coursework with real-world exploration of business, culture, and society. Summit Global Education designs study abroad experiences where travel is not incidental, but intentionally built into the academic structure.
Each program is organized as a multi-city academic journey, with locations selected for their relevance to the course themes. Coursework is woven into company visits, cultural engagement, and faculty-led debrief sessions that turn observation into structured learning.
Programs are anchored by clear academic themes that guide both classroom instruction and academic travel. In Europe, students might examine how competitiveness, regulation, and integration shape innovation across the Single Market. In Brazil, they might analyze how business and technology respond to the challenges and opportunities of an emerging economy (actual themes may vary).
By combining accredited coursework, professional site visits, and cultural experiences, Summit programs offer more than international exposure. They provide a framework for understanding how ideas, organizations, and societies evolve across different contexts, helping students see how global challenges demand local adaptation.
Professor-Led Study Abroad
An international team of faculty designs and delivers each program. Professors from partner universities travel with students, teaching alongside local faculty at host institutions. This collaborative approach ensures students encounter multiple cultural, academic, and professional perspectives on the same subject matter.
Faculty remain actively engaged throughout the program, guiding academic travel, leading discussions tied to site visits, and facilitating regular debrief sessions that connect experience directly to course objectives and assessments.
Earn Academic Credits
Summit Global Education programs are built in partnership with universities, ensuring that students earn transferable academic credit while participating in academically rigorous international experiences. Courses are taught by professors and assessed through projects, reflections, participation, and applied analysis, so students return home with both credits and a deeper understanding of global systems.
Summer and Winter Break Study Abroad programs in Europe and Latin America
Multi-Location, Traveling Study Abroad Learn MoreWhat to Expect from Summit Programs?
Traveling study abroad programs with a focus on business, culture, and society.
These programs are designed as multi-city academic journeys where professors and students travel together through major economic and cultural centers. Every program includes a core accredited course (e.g. Introduction to the European Union or Introduction to Brazil). This course provides the academic foundation for transferable credit.
Professional site visits and cultural experiences are fully embedded into the curriculum. Each city functions as a comparative context for analysis, with guided debrief sessions ensuring that what students observe in companies, public institutions, and community organizations is directly tied to course outcomes.
For example:
➔ Europe Route: Prague · Berlin · Paris · Barcelona · Athens
Examine how business, culture, and society interact across different European contexts.
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Visit companies, institutions, and organizations to understand how firms operate within distinct regulatory and cultural environments.
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Meet with professionals and local experts to explore how history, policy, and regional integration shape economic and social life.
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Compare how local context influences organizational behavior and cross-border cooperation.
➔ Brazil Route: São Paulo · Rio de Janeiro · Paraty
Study business and society within one of the world’s most diverse national contexts.
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Examine how companies, public institutions, and social organizations operate within Brazil’s economic and cultural landscape.
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Meet professionals working across a range of sectors to understand how organizations respond to regional variation and institutional constraints.
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Explore how cultural diversity and social structure shape economic activity and organizational decision-making.
Program Highlights:
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Transferable academic credit: Courses are designed to align with common political science, sociology, communication, and general education requirements, making approval straightforward.
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Professor-led, academically rigorous design: Faculty guide both classroom learning and daily debrief sessions, ensuring that travel is structured and academically integrated.
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Multi-city model: Students gain comparative insight across different innovation hubs rather than being limited to a single location.
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Professional visits embedded in curriculum: Site visits to companies and institutions are assessed components of the coursework, not add-ons.
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Prestigious University Partners: Programs are run in collaboration with accredited universities abroad, ensuring academic standards.
Join us in preparing students to understand how business, culture, and society interact across borders.
• Multi-City Study Abroad Programs.
• Faculty-led programs in Europe and Latin America.
• Summer and Winter Study Abroad.
Since 2011, Summit Global Education has redefined study abroad by making travel itself part of the curriculum. Our multi-city programs take students beyond the classroom, combining accredited coursework with professional visits and cultural immersion across Europe and Latin America.
Unlike traditional programs rooted in a single location, Summit moves with students and faculty through multiple cities, each chosen for its academic relevance to the course. Professors lead regular debrief sessions that connect company visits and local context directly to academic material, ensuring continuity throughout the program.
Summit programs prepare students for careers in business, public policy, and globally oriented fields. By blending rigorous academics with place-based learning, students earn university credit while developing cultural understanding and analytical skills relevant to an interconnected world.
Our mission
Summit Global Education prepares students to engage thoughtfully with global business and society. Our mission is to support cross-cultural understanding and academic rigor through multi-city, faculty-led programs that combine academic credit with real-world exploration of business, culture, and society.
We are committed to helping students develop the contextual awareness and analytical skills needed to navigate complex global environments and contribute responsibly across borders.
What we value
- Global Leadership
Preparing students to navigate complex global challenges with confidence and adaptability by engaging with diverse industries, cultures, and innovative practices. - Cultural Understanding
Promoting empathy, respect, and appreciation for cultural diversity to foster meaningful cross-cultural connections and a deeper understanding of global perspectives. - Academic and Professional Excellence
Delivering rigorous programs that seamlessly blend academic learning with professional experiences, empowering students to enhance their careers and academic achievements. - Innovation in Education
Continuously evolving our programs to explore how creativity and innovation drive success in global markets, delivering immersive experiences that connect theory with real-world applications. - Personal Growth
Encouraging self-discovery, independence, and resilience by challenging students to step out of their comfort zones and grow in dynamic, international environments. - Collaboration and Networking
Building environments where students, professors, and industry leaders collaborate, exchange ideas, and form lasting personal and professional networks. - Sustainability and Responsibility
Encouraging students to engage thoughtfully with global challenges by promoting sustainable practices and responsible global citizenship.
Recent University Partnerships & Course Locations:
Courses have been hosted at leading institutions across Europe and Latin America, including:
CONTACT INFORMATION
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As our world becomes increasingly interconnected, the ability to navigate different cultures and societies becomes increasingly important. Studying abroad with international students can help you develop the skills and perspective you need to succeed as a global citizen in today’s world.
“There is no doubt that I would recommend the Summit Program. I thought the flow of the program as perfect, not too overwhelming but always something to do. It’s important to find that balance in a study abroad program and I think Summit has managed to do so. I truly believe this is one of the best programs out there. Thanks again!”
William Croghan, Miami University
“I would recommend this program to other students. I really liked the structure and how well we were able to view and capture all aspects of the country of Brazil. Something that surprised me were how nice Brazilians were. Everyone was really patient and willing to go the extra mile for us. These past three weeks have been amazing!”
Kelly Marin, Seton Hall University
“I would 100% recommend this program to other Iowa students. I have learned so much about Brazil and will carry that with me for the rest of my life. Brian and Leo, my professors, are nothing but professional in the classroom and make for a great learning atmosphere. Outside of the classroom, they are fun and friendly; The perfect mix!”
Ryan Burton, University of Iowa
Contact Summit:
- Phone: 305-632-0227
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Summit Global Education runs multi-city, professor-led study abroad programs across Europe and Brazil. Students earn academic credit while exploring how business, culture, and society intersect across different global contexts.