Humanities & Social Sciences Study Abroad
Find the Right College Study Abroad Program for You
Develop Your Curiosity of the World
Don’t just visit a community – live among its residents. From learning about the many contributions of Chinese society over its 5,000-year history to studying psychology in Prague, one of the intellectual capitals of Europe, this is humanities and social sciences beyond any textbook.
Choose from more than 150 programs across the globe to earn credits for major requirements and interesting electives. Plus, you’ll round out your learnings with included co-curricular activities and excursions to connect with local community members and experience the culture firsthand.
Humanities Study Abroad Programs
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
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January in Buenos Aires is designed for students interested in exploring Argentinian identity and culture.
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- Buenos Aires, Argentina
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People travel from all over the globe to dip into the cultural treasures here
- Big City
- Host Institution
- Language Immersion
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Study Program
- Multi-Location Offering
- Part-Time Internship
Our Open Campus Block program allows you to start studying in Buenos Aires, then study in two other countries in one term.
- Big City
- Volunteering
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Study Program
Study Latin America’s public health challenges in Buenos Aires.
- Big City
- Language Immersion
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Study Program
Spend your summer in Buenos Aires - the Paris of South America – and immerse yourself in its rich heritage while studying contemporary culture at our Global Institute.
- Big City
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Put your Spanish learning on fast-forward in Buenos Aires this summer!
- Big City
- Language Immersion
- Study Program
Choose from hundreds of courses offered in English at University of New South Wales’ suburban Sydney campus.
- AACSB-Accredited
- Big City
- Host Institution
- Life by the Sea
- Volunteering
- Sydney, Australia
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
Learn about business ethics, corporate structure, fiscal policies while completing a full-time internship in Sydney, Australia’s international hub and capital of innovation
- Big City
- Life by the Sea
- Volunteering
- Sydney, Australia
- Study Program
Trade your winter season back home for an unforgettable adventure in Sydney during Australia's summer
- Big City
- Life by the Sea
- Sydney, Australia
- Full-Time Internship
Gain work experience and take in the urban beat of the Southern Hemisphere’s hub of business and industry
- Big City
- Life by the Sea
- Sydney, Australia
- Full-Time Internship
Gain work experience and take in the urban beat of the Southern Hemisphere’s hub of business and industry
- Big City
- Life by the Sea
- Gaborone, Botswana
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
Gaborone – or Gab as it’s locally known – is a fine place to connect with the people of Botswana.
- Host Institution
- Small City
- Volunteering
- Gaborone, Botswana
- Study Program
Botswana is an ideal place to explore
- Host Institution
- Small City
- Volunteering
- Gaborone, Botswana
- Study Program
Spend the summer exploring health issues in one of Africa’s most vital healthcare systems.
- Small City
- Study Program
Slip into life at a slower pace in Chile
- AACSB-Accredited
- Big City
- Host Institution
- Mountains to Hike
- Santiago, Chile
- Study Program
- Multi-Location Offering
- Part-Time Internship
Our Open Campus Block program allows you to start studying in Santiago, then study in two other countries in one term.
- Big City
- Mountains to Hike
- Volunteering
- Santiago, Chile
- Study Program
Spend your summer in Santiago and explore the heritage of this Latin American nation while studying contemporary culture at our Global Institute.
- Big City
- Mountains to Hike
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
Whether you’re a rank beginner or have strong Chinese language skills, you’ll progress by leaps and bounds, moving ahead at least two levels with CIEE in Shanghai.
- Big City
- Life by the Sea
- Beijing, China
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The Great Wall, the Forbidden City, and the Olympic Stadium are just some of the awesome historic sites that will amaze you
- Ancient City
- Big City
- Host Institution
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
Explore traditions in the world’s most populated city
- Big City
- Life by the Sea
- Shanghai, China
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
China’s 5,000-year history is marked with contributions
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- Life by the Sea
- Shanghai, China
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- Part-Time Internship
China’s 5,000-year history is marked with contributions
- Big City
- Life by the Sea
- Beijing, China
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If immersion and great instruction isn’t enough, awe-inspiring icons like the Great Wall and Forbidden City should do the trick – and make this an experience you’ll always remember.
- AACSB-Accredited
- Ancient City
- Big City
- Host Institution
- Language Immersion
- Shanghai, China
- Study Program
- Multi-Location Offering
- Part-Time Internship
Explore strategic management in Shanghai this January.
- Big City
- Life by the Sea
- Volunteering
- Shanghai, China
- Study Program
Fast-forward your Mandarin language skills
- Big City
- Language Immersion
- Life by the Sea
- Beijing, China
- Study Program
Beijing is the place to give your Mandarin skills a major boost this summer.
- Ancient City
- Big City
- Language Immersion
- Volunteering
- Prague, Czech Republic
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- Part-Time Internship
Your trip to Prague will be one you’ll treasure forever
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- Prague, Czech Republic
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With a rich filmmaking tradition that includes Miloš Forman
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- Prague, Czech Republic
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Spend J-term in Prague taking a deep-dive into social psychology.
- Prague, Czech Republic
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Against the backdrop of Prague’s rich culture and society, students explore Czech art, film, architecture, society, and history.
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Study Program
Bring your interest in psychology to one of the most beautiful, cultural, and intellectual capitals in Europe.
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Study Program
Spend winter break studying Scandinavian Happiness in Denmark’s vibrant capital.
- Bike Friendly
- Life by the Sea
- Small City
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Study Program
- Multi-Location Offering
- Part-Time Internship
Our Open Campus Block program allows you to start studying in Copenhagen, then study in two other countries in one term.
- Bike Friendly
- Life by the Sea
- Small City
- Volunteering
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Study Program
Spend your summer in the world’s first “bike city” choosing from courses across humanities and environmental studies while immersing yourself in Danish culture.
- Bike Friendly
- Life by the Sea
- Small City
- Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
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Raise your already strong Spanish language skills
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- Life by the Sea
- Small City
- Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
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Spend your summer in the Dominican Republic learning about the complexities of healthcare in developing nations.
- Language Immersion
- Life by the Sea
- Small City
- Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
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Take your Spanish language skills to the next level while immersing yourself in the rich culture of the Dominican Republic.
- Life by the Sea
- Small City
- Study Program
Designed for students across a wide variety of studies – particularly humanities, social sciences, and engineering.
- AACSB-Accredited
- Art Capital
- Big City
- Host Institution
- London, England
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You’ll also have cultural options galore
- Art Capital
- Big City
- Host Institution
- London, England
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- Part-Time Internship
Think big – Big Ben big – and come to London
- Art Capital
- Big City
- Host Institution
- Study Program
Take your business studies to England’s historic capital, London!
- AACSB-Accredited
- Art Capital
- Big City
- Host Institution
- London, England
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You won't want to miss what this three-week winter program has to offer in England's capital city!
- Art Capital
- Big City
- London, England
- Study Program
- Multi-Location Offering
- Part-Time Internship
Our Open Campus Block program allows you to start studying in London, then study in two other countries in one term.
- Art Capital
- Big City
- Host Institution
- Study Program
Designed for students from all academic backgrounds.
- Art Capital
- Big City
- Host Institution
- London, England
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Study Program
Explore two of the world’s leading healthcare systems and build a foundation in public health.
- Art Capital
- Big City
- London, England
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Study Program
Explore two of the world’s leading healthcare systems and build a foundation in public health.
- Art Capital
- Big City
- London, England
- Study Program
Explore Great Britain’s role on the world stage
- Art Capital
- Big City
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
Improve your Russian language skills through classroom, lab, and experiential coursework.
- Host Institution
- Life by the Sea
- Small City
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
Spend your semester living and learning in the Gem of the Baltic! Designed for students from all academic backgrounds.
- Host Institution
- Life by the Sea
- Small City
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
Learn about business in a hub for the European aerospace industry.
- AACSB-Accredited
- Host Institution
- Small City
- Paris, France
- Study Program
Discover Paris's rich past and vibrant present with CIEE this January!
- Art Capital
- Big City
- Bike Friendly
- Toulouse, France
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
Toulouse is a breathtaking city to explore
- Host Institution
- Small City
- Volunteering
- Rennes, France
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
Put learning on fast-forward
- Host Institution
- Language Immersion
- Small City
- Volunteering
- Paris, France
- Study Program
- Multi-Location Offering
- Part-Time Internship
Our Open Campus Block program allows you to start studying in Paris, then study in two other countries in one term.
- Art Capital
- Big City
- Bike Friendly
- Host Institution
- Paris, France
- Full-Time Internship
Build new skills and intercultural competencies with an internship and become an active member of the Paris professional community.
- Art Capital
- Big City
- Bike Friendly
- Paris, France
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Explore a wealth of fascinating courses
- Art Capital
- Big City
- Bike Friendly
- Toulouse, France
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Develop your French language skills in a city recently voted as the best city to study abroad in France.
- Small City
- Rennes, France
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Improve your abilities to speak, write, and read French
- Language Immersion
- Small City
- Volunteering
- Berlin, Germany
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Dive into Global Architecture + Design in Germany’s hub for creativity and innovation.
- Art Capital
- Big City
- Bike Friendly
- Berlin, Germany
- Study Program
- Multi-Location Offering
- Part-Time Internship
Our Open Campus Block program allows you to start studying in Berlin, then study in two other countries in one term.
- Art Capital
- Big City
- Bike Friendly
- Berlin, Germany
- Study Program
Pack your bags and immerse yourself in the rich culture of one of Europe's most dynamic cities
- Art Capital
- Big City
- Bike Friendly
- Legon, Ghana
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
Ghana has a rich cultural heritage and fascinating history of politics
- Host Institution
- Life by the Sea
- Small City
- Legon, Ghana
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Spend your winter break studying abroad in one of West Africa's most extraordinary destinations.
- Life by the Sea
- Small City
- Legon, Ghana
- Study Program
Earn credits studying culture and reproductive health in the extraordinary West African city of Legon.
- Life by the Sea
- Small City
- Volunteering
- Study Program
Write your next chapter in Dublin.
- AACSB-Accredited
- Host Institution
- Small City
- Volunteering
- Study Program
Live, learn, and discover the amazing city of Dublin with direct enroll courses at historic Trinity College, the country’s highest ranked university located in the heart of Dublin city center.
- Host Institution
- Small City
- Volunteering
- Study Program
Live, learn, and discover the amazing city of Dublin with direct enroll courses at University College Dublin (UCD), the country’s largest university.
- AACSB-Accredited
- Host Institution
- Small City
- Volunteering
- Dublin, Ireland
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Bring your interest in Irish culture and society to Dublin this January
- Small City
- Dublin, Ireland
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Spend your summer learning about Irish history and culture.
- Small City
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
Take your studies to the birthplace of the Renaissance!
- Host Institution
- Mountains to Hike
- Small City
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
Designed for students looking to gain an international perspective on business.
- Ancient City
- Big City
- Host Institution
- Volunteering
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
Take your studies to Milan, the world capital of business, finance, fashion, design, media, and publishing.
- Host Institution
- Small City
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
Take your studies to Milan, the world capital of business, finance, fashion, design, media, and publishing.
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- Small City
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Live and learn in Milan, one of the leading fashion and design capitals of the world.
- Host Institution
- Small City
- Rome, Italy
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Spend January studying abroad in Rome on this three-week winter program.
- Ancient City
- Big City
- Rome, Italy
- Study Program
- Multi-Location Offering
- Part-Time Internship
Our Open Campus Block program allows you to start studying in Rome, then study in two other countries in one term.
- Ancient City
- Big City
- Host Institution
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
Spend your semester living and learning in the birthplace of the Renaissance.
- Host Institution
- Mountains to Hike
- Small City
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
The perfect chance to earn credits toward your degree while immersing yourself in Italian culture.
- Host Institution
- Mountains to Hike
- Small City
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
The perfect chance to earn credits toward your degree while immersing yourself in Italian culture.
- Host Institution
- Small City
- Rome, Italy
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Designed for students from all academic backgrounds, the Semester in Rome program is the perfect chance to earn credits.
- Ancient City
- Big City
- Rome, Italy
- Study Program
Immerse yourself in Rome’s rich culture
- Ancient City
- Big City
- Kyoto, Japan
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Learn Japanese language and culture, further your studies with courses on humanities and social sciences taught in English, and experience all that Kyoto has to offer.
- Ancient City
- Mountains to Hike
- Small City
- Tokyo, Japan
- Study Program
You’ve got one amazing global adventure
- Big City
- Bike Friendly
- Host Institution
- Volunteering
- Kyoto, Japan
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Kyoto is the premier hub of traditional Japanese culture and is filled with palaces, temples, gardens, museums, and theaters.
- Ancient City
- Mountains to Hike
- Small City
- Kyoto, Japan
- Study Program
Immerse yourself in Japanese culture, further your studies in humanities and social sciences, and experience all that Kyoto has to offer.
- Ancient City
- Mountains to Hike
- Small City
- Tokyo, Japan
- Full-Time Internship
Experience international business firsthand in Asia’s largest metropolis.
- Big City
- Bike Friendly
- Tokyo, Japan
- Study Program
Spend your summer exploring Japanese language and culture
- Big City
- Bike Friendly
- Amman, Jordan
- Study Program
Amman, the capital and most populous city of Jordan, is the country's economic, political and cultural center.
- Ancient City
- Language Immersion
- Mountains to Hike
- Amman, Jordan
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
The metropolitan city of Amman is the perfect place to explore Middle Eastern Studies.
- AACSB-Accredited
- Ancient City
- Host Institution
- Mountains to Hike
- Study Program
Learn about a city that celebrates both a cosmopolitan outlook and its age-old souks, mosques, and monuments
- Ancient City
- Mountains to Hike
- Yucatan, Mexico
- Study Program
Merida is famous worldwide for its efforts to preserve and promote culture.
- Life by the Sea
- Small City
- Rabat, Morocco
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
Learn Arabic in an ancient city.
- Life by the Sea
- Small City
- Rabat, Morocco
- Study Program
Take your Arabic language skills to the next level in the enchanting city of Rabat.
- Language Immersion
- Life by the Sea
- Small City
- Rabat, Morocco
- Study Program
Explore Morocco’s rich history
- Life by the Sea
- Small City
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Study Program
Spend January earning credits in one of Europe's most multicultural and historic cities!
- Bike Friendly
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Study Program
Explore Social Sciences + Humanities in one of Europe’s most progressive cities.
- AACSB-Accredited
- Big City
- Bike Friendly
- Host Institution
- London, England
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Study Program
Explore two of the world’s leading healthcare systems and build a foundation in public health.
- Art Capital
- Big City
- London, England
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Study Program
Explore two of the world’s leading healthcare systems and build a foundation in public health.
- Art Capital
- Big City
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Study Program
Spend your summer studying the culture of the Netherlands.
- Big City
- Bike Friendly
- Study Program
Live and learn in one of the safest and most vibrant cities in all of Europe.
- AACSB-Accredited
- Big City
- Host Institution
- Life by the Sea
- Study Program
Launch your exploration of Portuguese culture and history
- AACSB-Accredited
- Big City
- Host Institution
- Life by the Sea
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Study Program
Come explore Portuguese culture and history
- Big City
- Life by the Sea
- Study Program
Make Scotland’s enchanting capital, Edinburgh, your home away from home.
- Host Institution
- Life by the Sea
- Small City
- Study Program
Take your studies to Glasgow, Scotland’s commercial and cultural epicenter and one of the friendliest cities in the world!
- AACSB-Accredited
- Host Institution
- Small City
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
Spend your semester living and learning in the capital of Scotland, Edinburgh.
- Host Institution
- Life by the Sea
- Small City
- Study Program
Choose from hundreds of courses offered in English at SMU’s tropical, urban campus. Study in one of the world’s most competitive economies.
- AACSB-Accredited
- Big City
- Host Institution
- Life by the Sea
- Volunteering
- Singapore, Singapore
- Study Program
Singapore sits on the equator, so students are assured a warm January term studying in one of the world’s top business hubs and gateway to Southeast Asia.
- Big City
- Life by the Sea
- Volunteering
- Singapore, Singapore
- Study Program
- Multi-Location Offering
Experience all that Singapore has to offer and customize a study abroad program that fits your academic goals, schedule, and budget.
- Big City
- Life by the Sea
- Volunteering
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Study Program
It’s an experience that’s sure to stick with you for life.
- AACSB-Accredited
- Host Institution
- Life by the Sea
- Mountains to Hike
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Study Program
Gain a strong grasp of South African history, politics, educational challenges, and values and traditions.
- Big City
- Life by the Sea
- Mountains to Hike
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Study Program
Have you ever considered trading the northern hemisphere mid-winter for the southern hemisphere mid-summer?
- Big City
- Life by the Sea
- Mountains to Hike
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Study Program
- Multi-Location Offering
- Part-Time Internship
Our Open Campus Block program allows you to start studying in Cape Town, then study in two other countries in one term.
- Big City
- Life by the Sea
- Mountains to Hike
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Study Program
Study abroad next summer in Cape Town, South Africa, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of one of Africa's most dynamic cities with CIEE.
- Big City
- Life by the Sea
- Mountains to Hike
- Study Program
Seoul is full of intrigue and inspiration for students
- AACSB-Accredited
- Art Capital
- Big City
- Host Institution
- Volunteering
- Seoul, South Korea
- Study Program
Explore culture, business practices, and Korean language
- Art Capital
- Big City
- Host Institution
- Barcelona, Spain
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
A variety of outings and trips beyond the city make your understanding of this diverse region complete – and unforgettable.
- Bike Friendly
- Language Immersion
- Life by the Sea
- Volunteering
- Seville, Spain
- Study Program
Nearly always in the sun, Seville is a warm, welcoming place to absorb Spain’s unique culture and challenge yourself reach for meet new goals.
- Host Institution
- Language Immersion
- Small City
- Study Program
Designed for students looking to gain an international perspective on business.
- AACSB-Accredited
- Big City
- Mountains to Hike
- Barcelona, Spain
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
Gear up to join the global economy with international experience from one of the Europe’s major hubs – Barcelona.
- Bike Friendly
- Language Immersion
- Life by the Sea
- Volunteering
- Seville, Spain
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
Intriguing courses, homestays, internships, and cultural exploration.
- Host Institution
- Language Immersion
- Small City
- Volunteering
- Seville, Spain
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
Learn the nuts and bolts of communication.
- Host Institution
- Small City
- Seville, Spain
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
Advance your Spanish language skills
- Host Institution
- Language Immersion
- Small City
- Barcelona, Spain
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
Host of the 1992 Summer Olympics, Barcelona is an ideal place to explore the impact of one massive event on its host’s economy.
- Big City
- Bike Friendly
- Host Institution
- Life by the Sea
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
Challenge yourself to take your engineering studies to the next level.
- AACSB-Accredited
- Big City
- Host Institution
- Mountains to Hike
- Barcelona, Spain
- Study Program
Challenge yourself to maximize natural and built resources
- Big City
- Bike Friendly
- Life by the Sea
- Seville, Spain
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
Absorb Spain’s unique culture
- Host Institution
- Small City
- Volunteering
- Seville, Spain
- Study Program
Spend J-term in the charming city of Seville studying the culture and cuisine in Spain.
- Small City
- Barcelona, Spain
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
The Catalan capital of Barcelona overflows with opportunities
- Big City
- Bike Friendly
- Host Institution
- Life by the Sea
- Study Program
Find endless opportunities to rapidly improve your Spanish
- Host Institution
- Life by the Sea
- Small City
- Barcelona, Spain
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
With a solid background in Spanish language, you’re perfectly poised to get the most of all Barcelona has to offer
- Bike Friendly
- Host Institution
- Language Immersion
- Life by the Sea
- Seville, Spain
- Study Program
Soak up Spain’s unique culture
- Host Institution
- Language Immersion
- Small City
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
Fast-forward your language skills
- AACSB-Accredited
- Host Institution
- Language Immersion
- Mountains to Hike
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
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- Host Institution
- Language Immersion
- Life by the Sea
- Volunteering
- Madrid, Spain
- Study Program
- Multi-Location Offering
- Part-Time Internship
Our Open Campus Block program allows you to start studying in Madrid, then study in two other countries in one term.
- Big City
- Host Institution
- Mountains to Hike
- Study Program
The perfect chance to earn credits toward your degree while immersing yourself in Spanish culture.
- Big City
- Host Institution
- Mountains to Hike
- Study Program
Spend your semester living and learning in Mallorca’s treasured capital, Palma.
- Host Institution
- Life by the Sea
- Small City
- Barcelona, Spain
- Full-Time Internship
Spend the summer honing your skills with an internship in tech, entrepreneurism, arts, communication, business, marketing, or tourism.
- Big City
- Bike Friendly
- Life by the Sea
- Barcelona, Spain
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
Spend the summer in a vibrant seaside city working with local and international businesses
- Big City
- Bike Friendly
- Language Immersion
- Life by the Sea
- Madrid, Spain
- Study Program
Study and live in Spain’s vibrant capital city of Madrid this summer!
- Seville, Spain
- Study Program
Spend summer in the charming city of Seville advancing your Spanish language skills and learning about the local culture.
- Small City
- Barcelona, Spain
- Study Program
Beyond the classroom, get to know the city with guided tours to storied museums and cathedrals
- Big City
- Bike Friendly
- Life by the Sea
- Study Program
There’s a wealth of great electives that get you out of the classroom
- Life by the Sea
- Small City
- Alcala de Henares, Spain
- Study Program
With small classes, a local family host, and plenty of peer interaction, your already strong Spanish skills will further progress as the weeks fly by.
- Host Institution
- Mountains to Hike
- Small City
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
Take your studies to the City of Azaleas and Taiwan’s incredible capital.
- Big City
- Bike Friendly
- Host Institution
- Mountains to Hike
- Volunteering
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
Take your studies to the City of Azaleas and Taiwan’s incredible capital.
- Big City
- Bike Friendly
- Host Institution
- Mountains to Hike
- Volunteering
- Study Program
New for Spring '24
- Big City
- Bike Friendly
- Host Institution
- Mountains to Hike
- Study Program
New for Spring '24
- Big City
- Bike Friendly
- Host Institution
- Mountains to Hike