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African Studies

Provider Country Program Language of Study Requirements/Curriculum
Macalester, Pomona, Swarthmore Cape Town, South Africa Globalization and the Environment English Interest in program theme, coursework emphasizing international and environmental studies
ACM Gaborone, Botswana University Immersion English, Setswana Designed for students interested in Africa, development, and social change. Spring only.
ACM Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Ecology & Human Origins English, Swahili Prior course work in the natural sciences. Background in field methods (i.e. Ethnography)
MSID Dakar, Senegal International Development English, French, Wolof Previous coursework in development, French Colonial History, West Africa, 4 semesters of college level French, 2.5 minimum GPA
SIT Fort Dauphin, Madagascar Biodiversity and Natural Resource Management English, French 3 semesters of college French, previous coursework in environmental studies, biology or ecology, 2.5 minimum GPA
SIT Accra, Ghana Social Transformation and Cultural Expression English, Twi
SIT Bamako, Mali Health, Gender and Community Empowerment French, Bambara, English 3 semesters of college French
SIT Rabat, Morocco Multiculturalism and Human Rights English, French, Arabic Examine Islam as a system of thought, Morocco’s political system and monarchy, and the country’s place in the Middle East and in African, Berber, and Arab cultures. Additional studies focus on women’s place within Moroccan society and contemporary development challenges.
Direct Enroll Cape Town, South Africa University of Cape Town English Full curriculum of courses in a variety of disciplines at the University of Cape Town.
Direct Enroll London, England University of London, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) English  

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American Studies

Provider Country Program Language of Study Requirements/Curriculum
ACM Chicago, IL, USA Urban Studies English Students interested in urban environment issues
CIEE Salvador da Bahia, Brazil Integrated University Studies at Universidade Catolica do Salvador English, Spanish, Portuguese At least two years of college level Spanish and/or one year of Portuguese. Focus on race, ethnicity and multiculturalism in a variety of courses
DIS Copenhagen, Denmark Sociology English The core course is titled "Cultural Diversity and Social Capital."
HECUA Quito, Ecuador Community Internships in Latin America English, Spanish Two years of college level Spanish. Internship component, interest in social justice
HECUA Twin Cities, MN, USA Art for Social Change: Intersections of Art, Identity, and Advocacy English  

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 Twin Cities, MN, USA Inequality in America: Policy, Community and the Politics of Empowerment English Interest in poverty, inequality, urban issues (housing, economy, education, welfare). Internship component.
IFE Paris, France Internships in Francophone Europe English, French For art students who have a strong command of the French language. Wide variety of internships in a number of disciplines offered, including organizations working in the field of minority rights in France.

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Anthropology

Provider Country Program Language of Study Requirements/Curriculum
SIT Cochabamba, Bolivia Multiculturalism, Globalization, and Social Change English, Spanish Three recent semesters of college level Spanish, development issues, indigenous populations, social justice
SIT Kunming, Yunnan Province, China Chinese Culture and Ethnic Minorities English, Mandarin Interest in indigenous populations, minority identities, traditional cultures and beliefs, divide between urban and rural life
SIT Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Geopolitics and the Environment English, Mongolian Interest in Mongolian life and culture, development and environmental issues, nomadic populations
SIT Rabat, Morocco Multiculturalism and Human Rights English, Arabic, French Interest in Islam, political systems, Arabic language, development
SIT Managua, Nicaragua Revolution, Transformation and Civil Society English, Spanish Three recent semester of college level Spanish, Interest in politics, development, economics
ACM Pune, India Culture, Traditions, & Globalization English, Marathi At least a sophomore in good academic standing. An interdisciplinary program that focuses on a variety of topics regarding India.
ACM Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Ecology & Human Origins English, Swahili Fall only. Previous coursework in Natural Science
ACM Gaborone, Botswana University Immersion English, Setswana Designed for students interested in Africa, development, social change. Spring only
ACM San Jose, Costa Rica Field Research in Environment, Social Sciences, & Humanities English, Spanish Two years of college level Spanish. Prior coursework in the proposed research discipline. Program designed for advanced independent work in the natural and social sciences.
ISLE Kandy, Sri Lanka ISLE Program English, Sinhala Academic and cultural experience designed for highly motivated students with interests in various aspects of South Asian cultures and societies.
MSID Dakar, Senegal International Development English, French, Wolof Previous coursework in development, French Colonial History, West Africa, 4 semesters of college level French, 2.5 minimum GPA

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Architecture Program

Provider Country Program Language of Study Requirements/Curriculum
DIS Copenhagen, Denmark Pre-Architecture English Architectural design for students with a liberal arts background.
Direct Enroll Townsville
and Cairns, Queensland, Australia		 James Cook University English Course offerings in civil engineering, and sustainable design. Courses available at the Discipline of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Direct Enroll Cape Town, South Africa University of Cape Town English Courses available in the Department of Architecture, Planning and Geomatics and in a variety of disciplines at the University of Cape Town.
Direct Enroll Cork, Ireland University of College Cork English Courses available in Civil Engineering as well as an emphasis in Environmental Services in Buildings.
IES Amsterdam,
The Netherlands		 Universiteit Van Amsterdam or Gerrit Rietveld Academie English, Dutch Courses available in Planning and Development at Universiteit Van Amsterdam. Architectural Design courses available at Gerrit Rietveld Academie – Students applying to the Gerrit Rietveld Academie must submit a portfolio.
IFSA Butler Santiago, Chile Chilean Universities Program English, Spanish Five semesters of college level Spanish. Courses available in Architecture, Urban Planning and Civil Engineering at the Universidad de Chile. Check other Universities for more course listings.

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Art (Studio)

Provider Country Program Language of Study Requirements/Curriculum
Institute for American Universities Marchutz, France Marchutz School of Art English, French Specializes in Studio Instruction, specifically Drawing and Painting. Offers courses in Art History, Art Criticism and French. No French Prerequisites
ACM Chicago, IL, USA Chicago Arts English Open to any discipline with an interest in arts. For students interested in community art, social justice issues, urban art.
CIEE Guanajuato, Mexico Liberal Arts English, Spanish 4 semesters of college-level Spanish. Students take two Spanish courses, two CIEE content courses and the required core course. The core course requires and independent project. Classes in printmaking, photography, drawing and installation projects.
CUPA Paris, France Center for University Programs Abroad French Must have taken at least up to one advanced level French course (305 or higher) with a grade of B+ or better. Courses available in a wide range of disciplines including Art History and Applied Arts. . Visit the International Center for a full listing of courses available.
IES Amsterdam, The Netherlands Universiteit Van Amsterdam or Gerrit Rietveld Academie English Specialties include Jewelry, Glass Design, Graphic Design, Theater Design, and Textiles. Students applying to the Gerrit Rietveld Academie must submit a portfolio.
IFE Paris, France Internships in Francophone Europe English, French For art students who have a strong command of the French language. Internships are possible with art related organizations, museums etc.
HECUA Twin Cities, MN, USA Art for Social Change: Intersections of Art, Identity, and Advocacy English Great for students interested in Social Change, Art and Culture. Spring Only

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Art History

Provider Country Program Language of Study Requirements/Curriculum
Direct Enroll Edinburgh, Scotland University of Edinburgh English  
CUPA Paris, France Center for University Programs Abroad French Must have taken at least up to one advanced level French course (305 or higher) with a grade of B+ or better. Courses available in a wide range of disciplines including Art History and Applied Arts. . Visit the International Center for a full listing of courses available.
CYA Athens, Greece College Year in Athens English with some courses in Greek and Latin Courses available in Art such as Ancient Greek Vase Painting, Byzantine Art and Architecture etc.
Duke University Rome, Italy Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies in Rome English with courses available in Latin, Greek or Italian Students must have a declared major in classics or classical history/civilization, or in archaeology or art history with strong classical interests and background.
ACM London, England & Florence, Italy Arts in Context English Intense study of the arts in a European context. Previous course work in studio art, art history, theatre, history and literature
Direct Enroll Cork, Ireland University of College Cork English Courses available in the History of Art
CIEE Guanajuato, Mexico Liberal Arts English, Spanish 4 semesters of college-level Spanish. Students take two Spanish courses, two CIEE content courses and the required core course. The core course requires and independent project.
Direct Enroll Oxford, England Oxford University English Overall GPA of 3.6 and above, very competitive program. Think about applying almost a full year in advance. Fall gives only 12 credits, Spring gives 18.
IFSA Butler Buenos Aires, Argentina Argentine Universities Program English, Spanish All classes taught in Spanish – requirement of five semesters of college level Spanish. Check each individual university for course offerings. The Universidad de Buenos Aires has an Art History program with an emphasis on the arts of the Americas and Argentina.
Direct Enroll St. Andrews, Scotland University of St. Andrews English  

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Asian Languages and Cultures

Provider Country Program Language of Study Requirements/Curriculum
ACM Pune, India Culture, Traditions, & Globalization English, Marathi At least a sophomore in good academic standing. An interdisciplinary program that focuses on a variety of topics regarding India.
ACC Beijing, China Intensive Language and Culture Program Chinese For students who want intensive language training. Prerequisite of two semester of Chinese language instruction.
ACM Tokyo, Japan Japan Study Japanese, English Admission is selective. Minimum GPA of 3.0. At least one semester of Japanese language study required. Courses held at Waseda University. Spring only.
China Studies Institute Beijing, China China Studies Institute Chinese Immersion and Non-Immersion tracks offered. Hosted by Peking University.
CIEE Nanjing, China Intensive Chinese Language + Culture Chinese For students interested in Language and Area Studies. Prerequisite of 2 college semesters of Mandarin Chinese, at least one Chinese Area Studies course
CIEE Tokyo, Japan Arts + Sciences English, Japanese Wide variety of courses available. At least 1 semester of college-level Japanese is recommended. Spring only.
IES Nagoya, Japan Language and Area Studies at Nanzan University Japanese Intensive Japanese Language program, volunteer service placements, variety of courses
SIT Kunming, Yunnan Province, China Chinese Culture and Ethnic Minorities English, Chinese For students interested in intensive language, ethnicity and culture and minority issues

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Biochemistry

Provider Country Program Language of Study Requirements/Curriculum
ACM Oak Ridge, TN, USA Oak Ridge Science Semester English Junior and Senior majors in Math or Sciences
DIS Copenhagen, Denmark Biomedicine English Designed for students exploring career opportunities within biotech research and/or biotech business development. One year of biology, one year of college chemistry, one intro molecular bio course
Direct Enroll Edinburgh, Scotland University of Edinburgh English Strong department in Structural Biochemistry
Direct Enroll Oxford, England Oxford University English Overall GPA of 3.6 and above, very competitive program. Think about applying almost a full year in advance. Fall gives only 12 credits, Spring gives 18. Top ranked in the UK in biological sciences. Courses available in Biochemistry.
Direct Enroll St. Andrews, Scotland University of St. Andrews English Ranked in top ten in the UK in both Biology and Chemistry

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Biology

Provider Country Program Language of Study Requirements/Curriculum
ACM San Jose, Costa Rica Field Research in the Environment, Social Sciences, & Humanities English, Spanish Familiarity with statistics, fieldwork methodology, and appropriate research methods is strongly recommended. Two years of college level Spanish. Spring Semester Only.
Direct Enroll Townsville and Cairns, Queensland, Australia James Cook University English  
DIS Copenhagen, Denmark Medical Practice & Policy or Biomedicine English Individual courses may have prerequisites: check each course for eligibility. The Medical Practice & Policy program is designed for highly motivated students with the required science background and a serious, documented interest in medicine.
Direct Enroll Edinburgh, Scotland University of Edinburgh English Courses available at School of Biological Sciences. Center for Reproductive Biology
SIT Quito, Ecuador Comparative Ecology and Conservation English, Spanish College level coursework in environmental studies, ecology, biology. Four recent semesters of college level Spanish.
SEA Woods Hole, MA, USA SEA Semester: Ocean Exploration English An interdisciplinary program that helps you gain a comprehensive understanding of the world’s oceans. Oceans and Climate Semester designed for Advanced Science Students.
Macalester, Pomona, Swarthmore Cape Town, South Africa Globalization and the Environment English Courses offered at the University of Cape Town in Department of Zoology, Molecular and Cellular Biology. Interest in Environmental Studies.

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Chemistry

Provider Country Program Language of Study Requirements/Curriculum
Exchange Singapore Nanyang Technological University English  
ACM Oak Ridge, TN, US Oak Ridge Science Semester English Junior and Senior majors in Math or Sciences
Direct Enroll Oxford, England Oxford University English Overall GPA of 3.6 and above, very competitive program. Think about applying almost a full year in advance. Fall gives only 12 credits, Spring gives 18. Courses available at the Department of Chemistry.
Direct Enroll St. Andrews, Scotland University of St. Andrews English  
Direct Enroll Edinburgh, Scotland University of Edinburgh English Courses available at the Department of Chemistry – the top rated school for Chemistry in Scotland
Direct Enroll Cape Town, South Africa University of Cape Town English Courses available at the Department of Chemistry, the Department of Chemical Engineering and in a variety of departments at the University of Cape Town.
CUPA Paris, France Center for University Programs French  
Direct Enroll Townsville
and Cairns, Queensland, Australia		 James Cook University English Courses available at the School of Pharmacy and Molecular Sciences
Direct Enroll Dunedin,
New Zealand		 University of Otago English Courses available at the Department of Chemistry

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Classics

Provider Country Program Language of Study Requirements/Curriculum
CYA Athens, Greece College Year in Athens English with courses available in Greek and Latin Two Areas of Study: The Ancient Greek Civilization Studies and the East Mediterranean Area Studies. For students interested in immersing themselves in the study of Greece and/or the world of the eastern Mediterranean.
Duke University Rome, Italy Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies in Rome English with courses available in Latin, Greek or Italian Students must have a declared major in classics or history with strong interests in classical studies. A background in Roman History is strongly advised.
Direct Enroll London, England University College London English  
Direct Enroll Cairo, Egypt American University in Cairo English, Arabic Courses available in Arabic Studies, Egyptology, Middle East Studies, Arab and Islamic Civilizations, Classical/Medieval Islamic History
Direct Enroll St. Andrews, Scotland University of St. Andrews English  
Direct Enroll Jerusalem, Israel Hebrew University of Jerusalem (Rothberg International School) English  
Direct Enroll Edinburgh, Scotland University of Edinburgh English  
SIT Amman, Jordan Modernization and Social Change English, Arabic  

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Community and Global Health

Provider Country Program Language of Study Requirements/Curriculum
SIT Bamako, Mali Health, Gender and Community Empowerment French, Bambara, English 3 semesters of college French
DIS Copenhagen, Denmark Public Health English  
HECUA Quito, Ecuador Community Internships in Latin America English, Spanish Two years of college level Spanish. Internship component, interest in social justice. Internship and independent study allow for a focus in public health.
MSID Dakar, Senegal International Development English, French, Wolof Previous coursework in development, French Colonial History, West Africa, 4 semesters of college level French, 2.5 minimum GPA
ACM Gaborone, Botswana University Immersion English, Setswana Designed for students interested in Africa, development, and social change. Spring only
IFE Paris, France Internships in Francophone Europe English, French For students who have a strong command of the French language. Internships are possible with art related organizations, museums etc.
SIT Durban, South Africa Community Health and Social Policy English  

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Computer Science

Provider Country Program Language of Study Requirements/Curriculum
Direct Enroll Edinburgh, Scotland University of Edinburgh English  
IFE Paris, France Internships in Francophone Europe English, French For students who have a strong command of the French language. Internships are possible with art related organizations, museums etc.
Direct Enroll Oxford, England Oxford University English Overall GPA of 3.6 and above, very competitive program. Think about applying almost a full year in advance. Fall gives only 12 credits, Spring gives 18.
Direct Enroll St. Andrews, Scotland University of St. Andrews English  

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Critical Theory

Provider Country Program Language of Study Requirements/Curriculum
Macalester College Vienna, Austria and Berlin, Germany German Studies Program German Curricular offerings include an eight-week intensive German language course at the prestigious Goethe Institute in Berlin, two program-specific courses on culture, cultural politics, and history, and two courses in disciplines of the student's own choosing at the University of Vienna. Contact the German Department for more information.
CIEE Paris, France Critical Studies French 5 semesters of French required. Students take a combination of CIEE courses at direct enroll courses at Université de Paris.

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Economics

Provider Country Program Language of Study Requirements/Curriculum
Direct Enroll Edinburgh, Scotland University of Edinburgh English Wide variety of courses available at the Department of Economics at the Management School and Economics.
Direct Enroll Oxford, England Oxford University English Overall GPA of 3.6 and above, very competitive program. Think about applying almost a full year in advance. Fall gives only 12 credits, Spring gives 18. Economics is usually studied as part of the joint Final Honours School of Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (PPE), although a small number of students take it in combination with mathematics or modern history.
Direct Enroll London, England King's College London English  

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Educational Studies

Provider Country Program Language of Study Requirements/Curriculum
DIS Copenhagen, Denmark Child Diversity & Development English  
HECUA Colerain and Belfast, Northern Ireland Democracy and Social Change English Interest in peace and conflict, social justice, historical conflict, reconciliation. Internship component.
ACM Chicago, IL, USA Urban Studies English An interest in Urban Studies.
Direct Enroll Edinburgh, Scotland University of Edinburgh English  
HECUA Twin Cities, MN, USA

Inequality in America: Policy, Community and the Politics of Empowerment

 English Interest in poverty, inequality, urban issues (housing, economy, education, welfare). Internship component.
HECUA Quito, Ecuador Community Internships in Latin America English, Spanish Two years of college level Spanish. Internship component, interest in social justice. Internship and independent study allow for a focus in education.
SIT Rabat, Morocco Multiculturalism and Human Rights English, Arabic,
French		 Interest in Islam, political systems, Arabic language, development. Interdisciplinary program, but independent study allows for an education research project.
SIT Cochabamba, Bolivia Multiculturalism, Globalization, and Social Change English, Spanish Three recent semesters of college level Spanish, development issues, indigenous populations, and social justice. Interdisciplinary program, but independent study allows for an education research project.

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English

Provider Country Program Language of Study Requirements/Curriculum
Direct Enroll Edinburgh, Scotland University of Edinburgh English Courses available in English and Scottish Literature, as well as a wide variety of English courses.
ACM Chicago, IL, USA Newberry Seminar: Research in the Humanities English
Direct Enroll Oxford, England Oxford University English Overall GPA of 3.6 and above, very competitive program. Think about applying almost a full year in advance. Fall gives only 12 credits, Spring gives 18.
Direct Enroll London, England King’s College London English Wide variety of courses available in the English Department including the study of theater and performance, literature in relation to questions of gender and sexuality etc.
Direct Enroll St. Andrews, Scotland University of St. Andrews English  
CUPA Paris, France Center for University Programs Abroad French Must have taken at least up to one advanced level French course (305 or higher) with a grade of B+ or better. Courses available in a wide range of disciplines. Visit the International Center for a full listing of courses available.
Direct Enroll Cork, Ireland University of College Cork English Courses available in Bealoideas-Folklore, Drama and Theater Studies and English Department

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Environmental Studies

Provider Country Program Language of Study Requirements/Curriculum
Macalester, Pomona, Swarthmore Cape Town, South Africa Globalization and the Environment English Interest in program theme, coursework emphasizing international and environmental studies
SEA Woods Hole, MA, USA SEA Semester: Ocean Exploration English An interdisciplinary program that helps you gain a comprehensive understanding of the world’s oceans. Oceans and Climate Semester designed for Advanced Science Students.
Direct Enroll St. Andrews, Scotland University of St. Andrews English Courses in Sustainable Development.
SIT Quito, Ecuador Comparative Ecology and Conservation English, Spanish Previous coursework in environmental studies, biology. Prerequisite of four recent semesters of college level Spanish.
Direct Enroll Edinburgh, Scotland University of Edinburgh English Courses in Environmental Science and Ecological Management.
ACM San Jose, Costa Rica Field Research in the Environment, Social Sciences, & Humanities English, Spanish One to two years of college level Spanish. Prior coursework in the proposed research discipline. Program designed for advanced independent work in the natural and social sciences.
Marine Biological Laboratory Woods Hole, MA, USA Semester in Environmental Science English Knowledge of Biological Science, Chemistry and Mathematics.
Direct Enroll Townsville and Cairns, Queensland, Australia James Cook University English Courses at the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences
DIS Copenhagen, Denmark Sustainability in Europe English  
DIS Copenhagen, Denmark Science and the Environment English  
SIT Fort Dauphin, Madagascar Biodiversity and Natural Resource Management English, French 3 semesters of college French, previous coursework in environmental studies, biology or ecology, 2.5 minimum GPA

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French and Francophone Studies

Provider Country Program Language of Study Requirements/Curriculum
CUPA Paris, France Center for University Programs Abroad French Must have taken at least up to one advanced level French course (305 or higher) with a grade of B+ or better. Courses available in a wide range of disciplines. Visit the International Center for a full listing of courses available.
IFE Paris, France Internships in Francophone Europe English, French For art students who have a strong command of the French language. Wide variety of internships in a number of disciplines offered.
Institute for American Universities Marchutz, France Marchutz School of Art English, French Specializes in Studio Instruction, specifically Drawing and Painting. Offers courses in Art History, Art Criticism and French. No French Prerequisites
MSID Dakar, Senegal International Development English, French, Wolof Previous coursework in development, French Colonial History, West Africa, 4 semesters of college level French, 2.5 minimum GPA
SIT Fort Dauphin, Madagascar Biodiversity and Natural Resource Management English, French 3 semesters of college French, previous coursework in environmental studies, biology or ecology, 2.5 minimum GPA

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Geography

Provider Country Program Language of Study Requirements/Curriculum
Macalester, Pomona, Swarthmore Cape Town, South Africa Globalization and the Environment English Interest in program theme, coursework emphasizing international and environmental studies
Macalester College London, England & Twin Cities, MN, USA Global Cities in Comparative Perspective English  
International Honors Program (IHP) Multi-country Cities in the 21st Century English Courses include: Urban Politics and Development, Culture and Society of World Cities, Urban Planning and Sustainable Environments, and Contemporary Urban Issues. Talk with your Study Abroad Advisor about airfare costs.
Direct Enroll Dunedin, New Zealand University of Otago English Courses available at the Department of Geography, including GIS courses
IFSA Butler Buenos Aires, Argentina Argentine Universities Program English, Spanish All classes taught in Spanish – requirement of five semesters of college level Spanish. Check each individual university for course offerings – although most have courses in social and environmental studies and Geography. Universities include: Universidad Catolica Argentina, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Universidad del Salvador and Universidad Torcuato Di Tella.
Direct Enroll St. Andrews, Scotland University of St. Andrews English  
HECUA Quito, Ecuador Community Internships in Latin America English, Spanish Two years of college level Spanish. Internship component, interest in social justice. Interdisciplinary program but internship allows for work in geography.
Direct Enroll Oxford, England Oxford University English Overall GPA of 3.6 and above, very competitive program. Think about applying almost a full year in advance. Fall gives only 12 credits, Spring gives 18. Courses available at the Department of Geography.

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Geology

Provider Country Program Language of Study Requirements/Curriculum
Direct Enroll Dunedin, New Zealand University of Otago English Courses available in Geology and Applied Geology
IFSA Butler Santiago, Chile Chilean Universities Program Spanish Requirement of five semesters of college level Spanish. Courses available in Earth Sciences. Universities include Pontifica Universidad Catolica de Chile, Universidad de Chile and Universidad Diego Portales. 
Direct Enroll St. Andrews, Scotland University of St. Andrews English
Direct Enroll Edinburgh, Scotland University of Edinburgh English
ACM Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania Ecology & Human Origins English, Swahili Prior course work in the natural sciences. Background in field methods (i.e. Ethnography)
Direct Enroll Cork, Ireland University of College Cork English
Direct Enroll Oxford, England Oxford University English Overall GPA of 3.6 and above, very competitive program. Think about applying almost a full year in advance. Fall gives only 12 credits, Spring gives 18. Courses available at the Department of Earth Sciences.

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German Studies

Provider Country Program Language of Study Requirements/Curriculum
Macalester College Vienna, Austria and Berlin, Germany German Studies Program German Curricular offerings include an eight-week intensive German language course at the prestigious Goethe Institute in Berlin, two program-specific courses on culture, cultural politics, and history, and two courses in disciplines of the student's own choosing at the University of Vienna. Contact the German Department for more information.

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Hispanic Studies

Provider Country Program Language of Study Requirements/Curriculum
ACM San Jose, Costa Rica Field Research in Environment, Social Sciences, & Humanities English, Spanish  
HECUA Quito, Ecuador Community Internships in Latin America English, Spanish Two years of college level Spanish. Internship component, interest in social justice
Direct Enroll Valladolid, Spain Universitas Castellae Spanish Ability to follow coursework completely in Spanish. Courses available in Hispanic Studies, International Relations and Advanced Liberal Arts.
CIEE Salvador da Bahia or Sao Paulo, Brazil Liberal Arts Portuguese 4 semesters of college-level Spanish and/or 2 semesters of college-level Portuguese or equivalent
CIEE Seville, Spain Advanced Liberal Arts Spanish 6 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
SIT Cochabamba, Bolivia Multiculturalism, Globalization, and Social Change English, Spanish Three recent semesters of college level Spanish, development issues, indigenous populations, social justice
SIT Managua, Nicaragua Revolution, Transformation and Civil Society English, Spanish Three recent semester of college level Spanish, Interest in politics, development, economics
CIEE Guanajuato, Mexico Liberal Arts English, Spanish 4 semesters of college-level Spanish. Students take two Spanish courses, two CIEE content courses and the required core course. The core course requires and independent project.
IFSA Butler Buenos Aires, Argentina Argentine Universities Program English, Spanish All classes taught in Spanish – requirement of five semesters of college level Spanish. Check each individual university for course offerings – although most have courses in social and environmental studies and Geography. Universities include: Universidad Catolica Argentina, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Universidad del Salvador and Universidad Torcuato Di Tella.
IFSA Butler Santiago, Chile Chilean Universities Program Spanish Requirement of five semesters of college level Spanish. Wide variety of courses available. Universities include Pontifica Universidad Catolica de Chile, Universidad de Chile and Universidad Diego Portales. 

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History

Please see the History department for all advising about off-campus study programs.

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Human Rights and Humanitarianism

Provider Country Program Language of Study Requirements/Curriculum
CIEE Khon Kaen, Thailand Development + Globalization English, Thai Overall GPA of 2.75, interest in development, environmental studies
ACM Pune, India Culture, Traditions, & Globalization English, Marathi At least a sophomore in good academic standing. An interdisciplinary program that focuses on a variety of topics regarding India.
HECUA Quito, Ecuador Community Internships in Latin America English, Spanish Two years of college level Spanish. Internship component, interest in social justice
MSID Dakar, Senegal International Development English, French, Wolof Previous coursework in development, French Colonial History, West Africa, 4 semesters of college level French, 2.5 minimum GPA
IFSA Butler Buenos Aires, Argentina Argentine Universities Program English, Spanish All classes taught in Spanish – requirement of five semesters of college level Spanish. Concentration in Human Rights available. Check each individual university for course offerings but most courses have social sciences and liberal arts courses. Universities include: Universidad Catolica Argentina, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Universidad del Salvador and Universidad Torcuato Di Tella.
IFE Paris, France Internships in Francophone Europe English, French For students who have a strong command of the French language. Wide variety of internships in a number of disciplines offered.
SIT Rabat, Morocco Multiculturalism and Human Rights English, Arabic,
French		 Examine Islam as a system of thought, Morocco’s political system and monarchy, and the country’s place in the Middle East and in African, Berber, and Arab cultures. Additional studies focus on women’s place within Moroccan society and contemporary development challenges.

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International Studies

Provider Country Program Language of Study Requirements/Curriculum
Macalester, Pomona, Swarthmore Cape Town, South Africa Globalization and the Environment English Interest in program theme, coursework emphasizing international and environmental studies
Macalester College Maastricht, The Netherlands Perspectives on Globalization English Fall Semester only. Must have a declared major of relevance to program themes, must be in good academic standing, rigorous and competitive program
Exchange Multiple Cities, France Sciences Po French, English Courses offered in French and English. Students can study at Sciences Po's main campus in Paris or at one of the other six campuses in France, which each focus on a different world region.
Direct Enroll Oxford, England Oxford University English Overall GPA of 3.6 and above, very competitive program. Think about applying almost a full year in advance. Fall gives only 12 credits, Spring gives 18.
Direct Enroll St. Andrews, Scotland University of St. Andrews English
CUPA Paris, France Center for University Programs Abroad French Must have taken at least up to one advanced level French course (305 or higher) with a grade of B+ or better. Courses available in a wide range of disciplines including International Relations and European Studies. Visit the International Center for a full listing of courses available.
IFE Paris, France Internships in Francophone Europe English, French For students who have a strong command of the French language. Wide variety of internships in a number of disciplines offered.
Direct Enroll Edinburgh, Scotland University of Edinburgh English
DIS Copenhagen, Denmark European Politics English Topics include Human Rights, International Law and the European Union.
DIS Copenhagen, Denmark Global Economics English One-semester course in both microeconomics and macroeconomics, plus one course in either intermediate or advanced macroeconomics.
DIS Copenhagen, Denmark European Humanities English Topics include the history and development of both national and “European” identity

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Latin American Studies

Provider Country Program Language of Study Requirements/Curriculum
ACM San Jose, Costa Rica Field Research in Environment, Social Sciences, & Humanities English, Spanish
HECUA Quito, Ecuador Community Internships in Latin America English, Spanish Two years of college level Spanish. Internship component, interest in social justice
CIEE Salvador da Bahia or Sao Paulo, Brazil Liberal Arts Portuguese 4 semesters of college-level Spanish and/or 2 semesters of college-level Portuguese or equivalent
SIT Cochabamba, Bolivia Multiculturalism, Globalization, and Social Change English, Spanish Three recent semesters of college level Spanish, development issues, indigenous populations, social justice
SIT Managua, Nicaragua Revolution, Transformation and Civil Society English, Spanish Three recent semester of college level Spanish, Interest in politics, development, economics
CIEE Guanajuato, Mexico Liberal Arts English, Spanish 4 semesters of college-level Spanish. Students take two Spanish courses, two CIEE content courses and the required core course. The core course requires and independent project. Content courses are focused on historical issues.
IFSA Butler Buenos Aires, Argentina Argentine Universities Program English, Spanish All classes taught in Spanish – requirement of five semesters of college level Spanish. Check each individual university for course offerings but most courses have social sciences and liberal arts courses. Universities include: Universidad Catolica Argentina, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Universidad del Salvador and Universidad Torcuato Di Tella.
IFSA Butler Santiago, Chile Chilean Universities Program Spanish Requirement of five semesters of college level Spanish. Wide variety of courses available in Latin American Studies. Universities include Pontifica Universidad Catolica de Chile, Universidad de Chile and Universidad Diego Portales. 

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Linguistics

Provider Country Program Language of Study Requirements/Curriculum
CIEE Tokyo, Japan Arts + Sciences English, Japanese Only 1 semester of college-level Japanese is recommended. Wide variety of courses available in Linguistics.
Direct Enroll Dunedin, New Zealand University of Otago English Courses available at the Department of Linguistics
Direct Enroll Edinburgh, Scotland University of Edinburgh English Courses available in Linguistics
Direct Enroll Cape Town, South Africa University of Cape Town English Courses available in Linguistics and a variety of disciplines at the University of Cape Town.
Direct Enroll Oxford, England Oxford University English Overall GPA of 3.6 and above, very competitive program. Think about applying almost a full year in advance. Fall gives only 12 credits, Spring gives 18. Courses available at the Department of Linguistics, Philology, and Phonetics.

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Math

Provider Country Program Language of Study Requirements/Curriculum
Budapest Semester in Mathematics Budapest, Hungary Budapest Semester in Mathematics English Courses taught by scholars from the Hungarian Mathematical Institute and Eotvos University. Must have taken at least one advanced calculus class or abstract algebra class prior to start of program.
Direct Enroll Oxford, England Oxford University English Overall GPA of 3.6 and above, very competitive program. Think about applying almost a full year in advance. Fall gives only 12 credits, Spring gives 18. Courses available at the Mathematical Institute.
Direct Enroll St. Andrews, Scotland University of St. Andrews English  
Direct Enroll Edinburgh, Scotland University of Edinburgh English Courses available in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, Math and Music, Math and Statistics, Math and Physics and Computer Science and Mathematics.

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Media and Cultural Studies

Provider Country Program Language of Study Requirements/Curriculum
IFSA Butler Buenos Aires, Argentina Argentine Universities Program English, Spanish All classes taught in Spanish – requirement of five semesters of college level Spanish. Check each individual university for course offerings. Butler offers an “Argentine Cinema” track. Courses also include journalism, communication and film studies. Universities include: Universidad Catolica Argentina, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Universidad del Salvador and Universidad Torcuato Di Tella.
DIS Copenhagen, Denmark Communication English
CUPA Paris, France Center for University Programs Abroad French Must have taken at least up to one advanced level French course (305 or higher) with a grade of B+ or better. Courses available in a wide range of disciplines including Film and Theater Studies. Visit the International Center for a full listing of courses available.
IES Amsterdam, The Netherlands Universiteit Van Amsterdam English, Dutch Courses available in Media and Communication including Journalism, Changing TV in Europe, Film Theory and Communication in Conflict Situations.
IFE Paris, France Internships in Francophone Europe English, French For students who have a strong command of the French language. Wide variety of internships in a number of disciplines offered.
ACM Chicago, IL, USA Chicago Programs English
ACM Chicago, IL, USA Newberry Seminar: Research in the Humanities English
HECUA Twin Cities, MN, USA Art for Social Change: Intersections of Art, Identity, and Advocacy English

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Middle Eastern and Islamic Civilizations

Provider Country Program Language of Study Requirements/Curriculum
CIEE Amman, Jordan Language + Culture English, Arabic Students are required to take two Arabic courses and two area studies courses. Area studies courses include classes on the Middle East Peace Process, and a Seminar on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. An internship is also available.
SIT Amman, Jordan Modernization and Social Change English, Arabic  
SIT Rabat, Morocco Multiculturalism and Human Rights English, Arabic,
French		 Examine Islam as a system of thought, Morocco’s political system and monarchy, and the country’s place in the Middle East and in African, Berber, and Arab cultures. Additional studies focus on women’s place within Moroccan society and contemporary development challenges.
Middlebury College Alexandria, Egypt Alexandria University English, Arabic
Direct Enroll Oxford, England Oxford University English Overall GPA of 3.6 and above, very competitive program. Think about applying almost a full year in advance. Fall gives only 12 credits, Spring gives 18.
SOAS London, England University of London, School of Oriental and African Studies English
Direct Enroll Edinburgh, Scotland University of Edinburgh English  

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Music

Provider Country Program Language of Study Requirements/Curriculum
Direct Enroll Oxford, England Oxford University English Overall GPA of 3.6 and above, very competitive program. Think about applying almost a full year in advance. Fall gives only 12 credits, Spring gives 18.
Direct Enroll London, England King’s College London English Courses available at the Music Department
Direct Enroll London, England University of London, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) English Department of Music focuses on the study of world music.
Direct Enroll Cork, Ireland University College Cork English Wide variety of courses available in the Department of Music
Direct Enroll Edinburgh, Scotland University of Edinburgh English Courses in Music including Physics with Music and Mathematics and Music
CUPA Paris, France Center for University Programs Abroad French Must have taken at least up to one advanced level French course (305 or higher) with a grade of B+ or better. Courses available in a wide range of disciplines including courses in History of Music. Visit the International Center for a full listing of courses available.
IES Amsterdam, The Netherlands Conservatorium van Amsterdam English Courses available in both theory and practice. 

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Neuroscience

Provider Country Program Language of Study Requirements/Curriculum
Direct Enroll Oxford, England Oxford University English Overall GPA of 3.6 and above, very competitive program. Think about applying almost a full year in advance. Fall gives only 12 credits, Spring gives 18.
Direct Enroll Edinburgh, Scotland University of Edinburgh English  
DIS Copenhagen, Denmark Neuroscience  English One year of biology and one year of chemisty at the university level required. 
DIS Copenhagen, Denmark Biomedicine English One year of biology and one year of chemistry at the university level required.
Direct Enroll St. Andrews, Scotland University of St. Andrews English Courses available at the Institute of Behavioural and Neural Sciences.

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Philosophy

Provider Country Program Language of Study Requirements/Curriculum
Direct Enroll Oxford, England Oxford University English Overall GPA of 3.6 and above, very competitive program. Think about applying almost a full year in advance. Fall gives only 12 credits, Spring gives 18.
Direct Enroll St. Andrews, Scotland University of St. Andrews English
CUPA Paris, France Center for University Programs Abroad French Must have taken at least up to one advanced level French course (305 or higher) with a grade of B+ or better. Courses available in a wide range of disciplines including Philosophy. Visit the International Center for a full listing of courses available.
Macalester College Vienna, Austria and Berlin, Germany German Studies Program German Curricular offerings include an eight-week intensive German language course at the prestigious Goethe Institute in Berlin, two program-specific courses on culture, cultural politics, and history, and two courses in disciplines of the student's own choosing at the University of Vienna. Contact the German Department for more information.
Direct Enroll London, England King’s College London English Wide variety of courses available at the Department of Philosophy including the History of Philosophy.
Direct Enroll Edinburgh, Scotland University of Edinburgh English Wide variety of courses available at the School of Philosophy, Psychology, and Language Sciences

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Physics

Provider Country Program Language of Study Requirements/Curriculum
ACM Oak Ridge, TN, USA Oak Ridge Science Semester English Junior and Senior majors in Math or Sciences
Direct Enroll Edinburgh, Scotland University of Edinburgh English Courses available in Physics and Astronomy including Astrophysics, Chemical Physics, Computational Physics, Computer Science and Physics and Mathematical Physics.
Direct Enroll Oxford, England Oxford University English Overall GPA of 3.6 and above, very competitive program. Think about applying almost a full year in advance. Fall gives only 12 credits, Spring gives 18.
IFE Paris, France Internships in Francophone Europe English, French For students who have a strong command of the French language. Wide variety of internships in a number of disciplines offered, such as at l'Institut d'Astrophysique de Paris.
Direct Enroll Otago, New Zealand University of Otago English
Direct Enroll St. Andrews, Scotland University of St. Andrews English

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Political Science

Provider Country Program Language of Study Requirements/Curriculum
Macalester College Maastricht, The Netherlands Perspectives on Globalization English Fall Semester only. Must have a declared major of relevance to program themes, must be in good academic standing, rigorous and competitive program
Exchange Multiple Cities, France Sciences Po French, English Courses offered in French and English. Students can study at Sciences Po's main campus in Paris or at one of the other six campuses in France, which each focus on a different world region.
Direct Enroll Oxford, England Oxford University English Overall GPA of 3.6 and above, very competitive program. Think about applying almost a full year in advance. Fall gives only 12 credits, Spring gives 18.
Direct Enroll Cape Town, South Africa University of Cape Town English Courses available at the Department of Political Studies and in a variety of disciplines at the University of Cape Town.
Direct Enroll St. Andrews, Scotland University of St. Andrews English
CUPA Paris, France Center for University Programs Abroad French Must have taken at least up to one advanced level French course (305 or higher) with a grade of B+ or better. Courses available in a wide range of disciplines including Political Science. And International Relations Visit the International Center for a full listing of courses available.
IFE Paris, France Internships in Francophone Europe English, French For art students who have a strong command of the French language. Wide variety of internships in a number of disciplines offered.
Direct Enroll Edinburgh, Scotland University of Edinburgh English
DIS Copenhagen, Denmark European Politics English Topics include Human Rights, International Law and the European Union.
China Studies Institute Beijing, China China Studies Institute Chinese Political Science classes offered in addition to language courses.

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Psychology

Provider Country Program Language of Study Requirements/Curriculum
DIS Copenhagen, Denmark Child Diversity & Development English Perspectives on childhood, child development and early education
DIS Copenhagen, Denmark Psychology English  
Direct Enroll Oxford, England Oxford University English Overall GPA of 3.6 and above, very competitive program. Think about applying almost a full year in advance. Fall gives only 12 credits, Spring gives 18.
Direct Enroll St. Andrews, Scotland University of St. Andrews English
CUPA Paris, France Center for University Programs Abroad French Must have taken at least up to one advanced level French course (305 or higher) with a grade of B+ or better. Courses available in a wide range of disciplines including Psychology. Visit the International Center for a full listing of courses available.
IFSA Butler Buenos Aires, Argentina Argentine Universities Program English, Spanish All classes taught in Spanish – requirement of five semesters of college level Spanish. Check each individual university for course offerings – although most have courses in Psychology. Universities include: Universidad Catolica Argentina, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Universidad del Salvador and Universidad Torcuato Di Tella.
Direct Enroll Otago, New Zealand University of Otago English
Direct Enroll Edinburgh, Scotland University of Edinburgh English Courses available in Psychology including Artificial Intelligence and Psychology.

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Religious Studies

Provider Country Program Language of Study Requirements/Curriculum
CIEE Amman, Jordan Language + Culture English, Arabic Students are required to take two Arabic courses and two area studies courses. Area studies courses include classes on Islam. An internship is also available.
Direct Enroll Edinburgh, Scotland University of Edinburgh English Courses available in Biblical Studies, Theology and Ethics and Religious Studies.
ISLE Kandy, Sri Lanka ISLE Program English, Sinhala
Direct Enroll Oxford, England Oxford University English Overall GPA of 3.6 and above, very competitive program. Think about applying almost a full year in advance. Fall gives only 12 credits, Spring gives 18.
Direct Enroll London, England University of London, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) English Department of the Study of Religions focuses on religious thought and partices of the regions of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
ACM Pune, India Culture, Traditions, & Globalization English, Marathi At least a sophomore in good academic standing. An interdisciplinary program that focuses on a variety of topics regarding India.
CYA Athens, Greece College Year in Athens English with some courses in Greek and Latin Courses available in Religious Studies.
Duke University Rome, Italy Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies in Rome English with courses available in Latin, Greek or Italian Students must have a declared major in classics or classical history/civilization, or in archaeology or art history with strong classical interests and background.
SOAS London, England University of London, School of Oriental and African Studies English

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Russian Studies

Provider Country Program Language of Study Requirements/Curriculum
Middlebury College Yaroslavl, Moscow, or Irkutsk, Russia Intensive Language and Area Studies Russian Completion of minimum of four semesters of college-level Russian. Courses available in a variety of disciplines.
CIEE St. Petersburg, Russia Russian Area Studies Russian At least one semester of Russian is recommended, but motivated students with no previous Russian have been very successful in this program.
CIEE St. Petersburg, Russia Russian Language Russian 4 semesters of college-level Russian or equivalent
ACTR Moscow, St. Petersburg, or Vladimir, Russia American Councils for International Education Russian

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Sociology

Provider Country Program Language of Study Requirements/Curriculum
ACM Pune, India Culture, Traditions, & Globalization English, Marathi At least a sophomore in good academic standing. An interdisciplinary program that focuses on a variety of topics regarding India. Sociology classes have been offered in the past.
CUPA Paris, France Center for University Programs Abroad French Must have taken at least up to one advanced level French course (305 or higher) with a grade of B+ or better. Courses available in a wide range of disciplines including Sociology. Visit the International Center for a full listing of courses available.
CIEE Salvador da Bahia, Brazil Liberal Arts Portuguese 4 semesters of college-level Spanish and/or 2 semesters of college-level Portuguese or equivalent
DIS Copenhagen, Denmark Sociology English The core course is titled "Cultural Diversity and Social Capital."
Direct Enroll Edinburgh, Scotland University of Edinburgh English
IFE Paris, France Internships in Francophone Europe English, French For students who have a strong command of the French language. Wide variety of internships in a number of disciplines offered.
ACM Chicago, IL, USA Urban Studies English An interest in Urban Studies.

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Theater and Dance

Provider Country Program Language of Study Requirements/Curriculum
BADA London, England British American Drama Academy English Two programs: London Theater Program (run through Sarah Lawrence University) and The Shakespeare Program. Think about applying early, as all students are asked to audition in person (Fall: Audition at Sarah Lawrence or USC; Spring: Audition at SLC, USC and Tufts.).
ACM London, England & Florence, Italy Arts in Context English Intense study of the arts in a European context. Previous course work in studio art, art history, theatre, history and literature
ACM Chicago, IL, USA Chicago Arts English
HECUA Twin Cities, MN, USA Art for Social Change: Intersections of Art, Identity, and Advocacy English

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Urban Studies

Provider Country Program Language of Study Requirements/Curriculum
Macalester College London, England & Twin Cities, MN, USA Global Cities in Comparative Perspective English  
Macalester, Pomona, Swarthmore Cape Town, South Africa Globalization and the Environment English Interest in program theme, coursework emphasizing international and environmental studies
International Honors Program (IHP) Multi-country Cities in the 21st Century English Courses include: Urban Politics and Development, Culture and Society of World Cities, Urban Planning and Sustainable Environments, and Contemporary Urban Issues. Talk with your Study Abroad Advisor about airfare costs.
CIEE Sao Paulo, Brazil Liberal Arts Portuguese 4 semesters of college-level Spanish and/or 2 semesters of college-level Portuguese or equivalent
IFSA Butler Buenos Aires, Argentina Argentine Universities Program English, Spanish All classes taught in Spanish – requirement of five semesters of college level Spanish. Check each individual university for course offerings but most courses have social sciences and liberal arts courses. Universities include: Universidad Catolica Argentina, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Universidad del Salvador and Universidad Torcuato Di Tella.
HECUA Oslo, Norway The New Norway: Globalization, National Identity, and the Politics of Belonging English, Norwegian Language Interest in urbanization and European Studies. - Fall only
HECUA Quito, Ecuador Community Internships in Latin America English, Spanish Two years of college level Spanish. Internship component, interest in social justice
ACM Chicago, IL, USA Urban Studies English An interest in Urban Studies.
HECUA Twin Cities, MN, USA Inequality in America: Policy, Community and the Politics of Empowerment English Interest in poverty, inequality, urban issues (housing, economy, education, welfare). Internship component.

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Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies

Provider Country Program Language of Study Requirements/Curriculum
DIS Copenhagen, Denmark DIS English Courses offered include: Gender and Sexuality in Scandinavia, Human Trafficking in a Global Context and Women, Art, Identity.
IES Amsterdam, The Netherlands Universiteit Von Amsterdam English, Dutch Courses available in Ethnicity, Migration and Nationalism, European Society, Gender and Sexuality, Globalization and International Relations and Politics, Governance and Democracy. This program also has a Pre-Law Certificate.
IFE Paris, France Internships in Francophone Europe English, French For students who have a strong command of the French language. Wide variety of internships in a number of disciplines offered.
CUPA Paris, France Center for University Programs Abroad French Must have taken at least up to one advanced level French course (305 or higher) with a grade of B+ or better. Courses available in a wide range of disciplines including women’s studies. Visit the International Center for a full listing of courses available.
ACM Chicago, IL, USA Urban Studies English An interest in Urban Studies.
ACM Chicago, IL, USA Newberry Seminar: Research in the Humanities English
Direct Enroll Edinburgh, Scotland University of Edinburgh English