| Program | Period | Notes |
| Cameroon | ||
| Middlebury in Cameroon | F/S/(Y) | University enrollment for students with advanced French; based in Yaounde at the Université |
| Ghana | ||
| CIEE, Legon | F/S/Y | Track: Arts and Sciences. Program at U. of Ghana. Courses in Twi language, West African studies, social sciences, humanities, arts. Volunteer opportunities. Requires 3.0 GPA. Homestays or residence halls. (15 semester credits.) |
| SIT, Ghana | F/S | Track: Globalization, Cultural Legacies, and Afro-Chic. Students study the local language, complete an independent study and take two courses which challenge stereotypes of Africa and position the continent as a global economic, political, and cultural force. Homestay. (16 semester credits) |
| Kenya | ||
| St. Lawrence University, Kenya | F/S | Courses in Kiswahili, Culture, Ecology and Development in East Africa, electives. Based in Nairobi, but with field trips and homestays. (4.5 SLU units.) |
| Madagascar | ||
| SIT, Madagascar | F/S | Track: Biodiversity and Natural Resource Management. Field study program based in Fort Dauphin. Intensive French, independent study project. Homestays. (16 semester credits.) |
| Morocco | ||
| IES Rabat | F/S | Teaching options available in Arabic (language class required but no pre-requisite for admission), English, and French (at local university). Homestays. (16 semester credits.) |
| Middlebury in Morocco | F/S/Y | Four semesters of Arabic required. Arabic Language pledge. All students will take a combination of language and content courses. All course work is conducted entirely in Arabic. Homestays. (4 Middlebury credits). |
| Namibia | ||
| Augsburg in Southern Africa | F/S | Track: Decolonizing the Mind - Racial and Environmental Justic. Focuses on development, apartheid and colonialism, globalization. Courses include Political Science, Religion, History. Based in Windhoek. Group trip to South Africa. Homestays in Windhoek and rural area. (16 semester credits.) |
| South Africa | ||
| University of Cape Town | F/S/Y | Prestigious university in beautiful, vibrant city. Mostly shared student apartments. Enrollment through CIEE or IES. (15 semester credits.) |
| Tanzania | ||
| School for Field Studies, Tanzania | F/S | Track: Wildlife Management Studies. |
| SIT, Tanzania | F/S | Track: Zanzibar-Coastal Ecology and Natural Resource Management (Stone Town, Zanzibar). Intensive Swahili, independent study project. Homestays. ( |
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| China | ||
| CET in China | F/S/Y | Sites: Beijing. Intensive language program for advanced students at |
| India | ||
| Carleton in India | F | Through comparative study, the program examines each of the three major Buddhist traditions and their historical development: Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana. Theory and practice are a focus along with an independent study. Guest house, vegetarian only meals. (16 semester credits/5 courses.) |
| Japan | ||
| Associated Kyoto Program | F/S/Y | AKP operates an independent program for undergraduate students from sponsoring American colleges and universities in cooperation with Doshisha University. Since its inception in 1972, the AKP has provided study opportunities in Kyoto for over 1,600 students. (16 Semester Credits) |
| IES Abroad, Nagoya | F/S/Y | Track: Direct-enrollment at Nanzan University's Center for Japanese Studies. Students take two intensive Japanese |
| Kyoto Consortium for Japanese Studies, Kyoto | (F)/(S)/Y | 2-semester program (limited single-semester options), managed by Columbia. Core Japanese language course; English- and Japanese-language courses in humanities and social sciences. Homestays or apartments. Requires 2 years of Japanese language. ( |
| CIEE Tokyo, Arts and Sciences | (Y) | Prestigious Tokyo-based university with classes taught in English at the School of International Liberal Studies. Dormitory with other international students or homestays. (15 semester credits.) |
| Korea | ||
| Yonsei University, Seoul | F/S/Y | Study arts and sciences at Yonsei |
| Nepal | ||
| SIT, Nepal | F/S | 2 tracks: Tibetan and Himalayan Peoples or Development, Gender, and Social Change in the Himalaya. Based in Kathmandu, conducted in Tibetan and Himalayan communities in Nepal. Homestays. (16 semester credits). |
| Taiwan | ||
| CET Taiwan | F/S | Intensive Chinese language study at National Taiwan University at a variety of levels (12 credits) along with one English-taught elective course. Apartment with CET and Taiwanese students. (15 semester credits). |
| Austria | ||
| IES Abroad, Vienna | F/S/Y | Various tracks: Music, European Society and Culture, or Psychology and Social Sciences. German language; area courses in English. Excellent music program featuring composition and performance workshops. Enrollment at U. of Vienna for qualified students. Housing in apartments, homestays, or student residence halls. (15 semester credits.) |
| Czech Republic | ||
| CET Prague | F/S | Various tracks. Film Production: Small, hands-on filmmaking course with classes taught in English at FAMU, the Film and Television School of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague. Students collaborate to produce short films. Other tracks: Jewish Studies or Central European Studies. Core class in track focus, with three electives and an introductory Czech language class. Apartment living with Czech roommates. (15 semester credits for all tracks. FAMU track: 15 semester credits usually comprised of 12 CET credits + 2 3-credit FAMU courses or 1 additional CET elective.) |
| Denmark | ||
| DIS: Study Abroad in Scandinavia, Copenhagen | F/S/Y | Popular program with many disciplines including humanities & social sciences, EU politics, pre-architecture, marine biology/ecology, molecular biology/genetics, medical practice/policy, child development. Core class includes week-long international travel related to class. Variety of housing types but DIS shared apartments is not permitted. (15 semester credits.) |
| France | ||
| Bowdoin-Sciences Po Lyon Exchange, Lyon | F/S/Y | Two tracks: French-only immersion program or an English-language program. French language and English-taught area studies courses. Particularly suitable for students with an interest in social sciences, international relations, government and political studies. Two-week language and cultural orientation before the start of the regular semester. OCS office administered. Detailed information here. (30 ECTS.) |
| Dickinson in France, Toulouse | F/S/Y | Based at France's second largest university, U. de Toulouse. All courses taught in French, in full array of university subjects. Field trips, cultural events. Homestays. (4.0 - 4.5 Dickinson credits.) |
| Hamilton in France, Paris | F/S/Y | Combination of university and program courses. Directed by Hamilton French professors. Homestays. Recommended by Bowdoin French faculty; also good Art History offerings. 4 semesters of French required; 5 semesters required for some university options. (4 courses.) |
| IES Abroad, Nantes | F/S/Y | In one of France's "most livable" cities, with few Americans. French language & literature, history, psychology, government, etc. Courses in French at IES center; at U. de Nantes in select disciplines. Homestays, field trips. French-only policy at center. (15 semester credits.) |
| Middlebury in France (Bordeaux, Paris, Poitiers) | (F)/S/Y | All courses in French. Paris: Courses offered at both the Middlebury Center and several host universities. Poitiers and Bordeaux: Direct enrollment in host universities. Cocurricular activities offered by program. All students honor a French language pledge. Housing in homestays (Paris, Bordeaux) or student residences (Poitiers). (4 Middlebury credits) |
| Wellesley in Aix | F/S/Y | All courses in French. Students may enroll in WIA courses in translation or French writing. Direct enrollment at the local university in wide range of courses. Host family. 5 semesters of French required. (4 Wellesley credits.) |
| Germany | ||
| Middlebury in Mainz | S/Y | Advanced and immersive program for students with 4-5 semesters of German or more. One language course, one program course taught in German and two additional German-taught, university courses. Language pledge. Live with locals. (4 Middlebury credits) |
| IES Abroad, Berlin | F/S/Y | 3 tracks: Language & Area Studies, Metropolitan Studies, Security Studies and International Affairs. Enjoy a semester in Germany’s capital while taking both local and international field trips. Variety of housing including apartments and homestays. Language & Area Studies: prerequisite of 4 or more semesters of college-level German; can enroll in German university classes for spring and year students but not for fall semester-only. Metropolitan Studies/Security Studies and Int'l Affairs: all classes available in English with no language pre-requisite. (15 semester credits) |
| IES Abroad, European Union | F/S/Y | Based in Freiburg with three educational excursions to European cities. Focus on the EU, with Economics, IR, Government. No German req. for admission. German student residences or single studio apartments. (16 semester credits.) |
| IES Abroad, Freiburg | F/S/Y | 2 tracks: Language & Area Studies or Environmental Studies & Sustainability. Medium-sized German city near the Black Forrest with courses taught by program and direct-enroll opportunities (for year and spring students; not for fall-only) at Albert-Ludwigs-Universität. Language & Area Studies: prerequisite of 4 or more semesters of college-level German. ES & Sustainability: all classes offered in English with no language pre-requisite. Residence halls with German and international students. (16 semester credits for Language & Area; 15 semester credits for Environmental Studies & Sustainability.) |
| Wayne State University, Munich | (S)/Y | Affiliated with top-ranked Ludwig Maximilian Univ. of Munich. All courses taught in German at JYM Center or through university enrollment. Dormitories with German students. (15 semester credits.) |
| Greece | ||
| College Year in Athens | F/S/Y | Classical art and archaeology, ancient history, literature also political science, Byzantine and modern history, modern Greek, ethnography, IR, etc. Study tours. Shared student apartments. (5 courses.) |
| Hungary | ||
| AIT Budapest | F/S/Y | Excellent computer science offerings from foundations to advanced taught in English in a tech business campus. Some class offerings related to Hungarian culture. Apartments. (16 semester credits.) |
| Budapest Semester in Mathematics | F/S/Y | Courses mostly in pure mathematics taught in English by eminent Hungarian professors; enrollment solely in math courses is discouraged; an elective in Hungarian language and culture is recommended. Apartments. (4 courses.) |
| Ireland | Students are encouraged to apply through a program provider, such as Arcadia or IFSA. Aid will transfer for the additional costs associated with participation through a provider. Provider organizations give students application support, on-the-ground staff, some cultural activities, and additional resources. There is no difference in academic experience whether or not you study through a provider or direct. Applying through a provider is particularly recommended for Trinity College Dublin. Please ask OCS for more information if you have questions about this option. | |
| University of Galway | F/S/Y | University of 13,000 in expanding city of 65,000 on the western coast of Ireland near Gaelic speaking region. Strong course offerings in a variety of disciplines. Housing in self-catering student flats. (Direct: 30 ECTS; Arcadia/IFSA: 15 semester credits.) |
| University College Cork | F/S/Y | In Ireland's second largest city, enrollment 14,000. Strong in a variety of disciplines. Certificate in Irish Studies offered. Fall students may take one of several "Early Start" programs for an additional cost (Note: additional cost of the early start is not covered by Student Aid). Student apartments. (Direct: 30 ECTS; Arcadia/IFSA: 15 semester credits.) |
| University College Dublin | F/S/Y | Ireland's largest university, highly-ranked and very international, set on a modern campus just 4 km from the city center with many student amenities and services. Excellent for STEM with new lab facilities, and good humanities and social sciences. Student dormitories and flats on campus. (Direct: 30 ECTS; Arcadia/IFSA: 15 semester credits.) |
| Trinity College Dublin** | F/S/Y | Prestigious university located in downtown Dublin. 3.3 GPA. Students direct enroll in a wide range of subjects, join university clubs. Student dormitories. (Note: Excellent academics but very bureaucratic institution; highly recommended to study through IFSA-Butler or Arcadia). PETITION REQUIRED to direct-enroll. (15 semester credits/30 ECTS.) |
| Italy | ||
| Boston University, Padova | F/S/Y | Track: Italian and European Studies. Intensive language study, university courses, in historic student city 20 miles west of Venice. Intermediate and advanced programs. Italian university faculty. Electives in Italian and English, individual study projects, homestays. (16 semester credits.) |
| CET Italy (Siena or Florence) | F/S/Y | Siena: Italian language (regular or intensive), beginner to advanced; art history, studio art, computer science, government and political science. Smaller city, more culturally immersive. Florence: Italian language (beginner to advanced); art history, economics, political science, area studies. Apartment or homestay in both locations. (15 semester credits) |
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Roman art, archaeology, history, Greek & Roman literature, Italian language, Renaissance & baroque Italian art. Strong classical language skills required. Program housing in a villa. (16 semester credits.) |
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2 Tracks: Music: Voice, Composition & Instrumental and Italy Today. Italy Today has beginning/intermediate and advanced (4 or more semesters) Italian language programs. Area studies courses taught in English and Italian. Enrollment at Milan universities and music conservatory for qualified students. Housing in apartments with Italian roommates. (15 semester credits.) |
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2 Tracks: Language and Area Studies and Film and Media Studies. Italian language, along with area studies courses in English and Italian. Broad offerings in humanities and social sciences. Apartments and homestays. No language prerequisites. (15 semester credits.) | |
| Syracuse in Florence | F/S/Y | Particulary excellent for studio art in a wide range of mediums. Homestay or Residence Hall. (15 semester credits) |
| Temple University, Rome | F/S/Y | Various tracks, including Visual Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences and Italian Language & Literature). Broad course offerings in Art History, Art conservation, Soc/Anthro etc. Italian language courses. Student apartments. (15 semester credits.) |
| EcCo Bologna | F/S/Y | Small program administered by Vassar, Wellesley & Wesleyan. Intensive pre-semester language/orientation session. Courses taught by Italian faculty; qualified students may enrol at U. degli Studi Bologna. Housing in apts. with Italian students. At least 2 semesters of college-level Italian required. Total cost may exceed Bowdoin. (3 course units + 2 required half-unit courses.) |
| Netherlands | ||
| University van Amsterdam (IES Amsterdam, Social Sciences & Humanities) | F/S/Y | University with abundant social sciences and humanities course offerings taught in English. Attractive university for students across Europe, enrollment is supported through IES, which offers academic support, limited program-taught classes, student affairs support, and excurions. (15 semester credits.) |
| Vrije University (IES Amsterdam, Psych + Sciences) | F/S/Y | University with a range of offerings including STEM subjects. Fall students enroll in a set of thematically grouped courses called a "Minor program" which cover topics from STEM, DCS, humanities, and social sciences; IES-taught classes are also available. (15 semester credits.) |
| Center for European Studies, Maastrict | F/S/Y | English-language program with over 400 courses in economics, government, public health, neuroscience, psychology among other disciplines. 5 focused tracks available with core course. Enrollment alongside international students. International student guest house and students cook their own meals. Cultural activities and field trips. (30 ECTS credits.) |
| Russian Language | ||
| Middlebury in Kazakhstan | F/S/Y |
Based in capital city of Astana, Kazakhstan, known for its architecture. Program courses an direct-enroll course options at Nazarbayev University. All coursework in Russian with language pledge. Housing on-campus in dorms with local students; shared kitchens. 4 semesters college-level Russian required. (4 Middlebury credits) |
| Spain | ||
| IES Abroad: Granada, Madrid, Salamanca, or Barcelona | F/S/Y | Various locations and tracks: Granada (U. of Granada), Madrid (U. Complutense de Madrid), or Salamanca (U. de Salamanca). Barcelona accepts students with no/low Spanish skills; Granada offers intermediate and advanced tracks; Salamanca offers intermediate to advanced language tracks, or an English-taught Psychology track; and Madrid offers a program geared to upper-level language students or STEM students with courses taught in English. 4/5 semesters college-level Spanish required (2 in Granada's intermediate track) for language programs. Homestays, and residence hall options, varying by location. (15 semester credits.) |
| Middlebury in Spain (Madrid, Logroño, Córdoba) | F/S/Y | For advanced Spanish speakers/learners looking for a highly-immersive experience. Students can choose from three cities: Madrid (with option to take courses in Getafe), Logroño, and Córdoba. Madrid offers program classes as well as university options; all other cities are all university classes. Homestay, apartment, and residence hall options depending on the chosen site. (4 Middlebury credits) |
| Hamilton in Spain (Madrid) | F/S/Y | Program courses, including advanced language course, and option of one university course at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid or Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM). Highly-immersive experience with language pledge. Program based in El Viso neighborhood. Homestays. 5 semesters of Spanish or equivalent required. (4 courses.) |
| CIEE, Barcelona, Advanced Liberal Arts | F/S/Y | Highly-immersive, linguistically immersive experience. Six semester of Spanish pre-requisite. Combination of Spanish-taught program courses and university classes. Local homestays. (15 semester credits.) |
| Sweden | ||
| DIS, Study Abroad in Scandinavia, Stockholm | F/S/Y | A smaller program than Copenhagen, DIS Stockholm follows the model of a core class with week-long international travel related to the class. Variety of housing types but DIS shared apartments is not permitted. (15 semester credits.) |
| Swedish Program, Stockholm | F/S/Y | The Swedish Program at the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) is a highly regarded study abroad program, offering a full range of liberal arts courses in English. Comparative study of institutional organization and public policy. (4 courses.) |
| Switzerland | ||
| SIT, Switzerland | F/S | Track: Global Health and Development Policy. Geneva-based program with English-taught core class on public health, policy, and related organizations, as well as French language class and independent study project. Educational excursions to Morocco and Bern. Previous experience with French not required. Homestays. (16 semester credits.) |
| United Kingdom | Students are encouraged to apply through a program provider, such as Arcadia or IFSA. Aid will transfer for the additional costs associated with participation through a provider. Provider organizations give students application support, on-the-ground staff, some cultural activities, and additional resources.There is no difference in academic experience whether or not you study through a provider or direct. Applying through a provider is particularly recommended for all London options except for LSE and QMU. Please ask OCS for more information if you have questions about this option. | |
| Advanced Studies in England, Bath | F/S/Y | Excellent humanities academics in a program setting. Those with a 3.4+ can study under Oxford professors. Recommended for history, literature, creative writing, politics, classics, and education. Apartments. (16 credits: 4 seminars or 3 seminars + 1 tutorial.) |
| University of Bristol | F/S/Y | Highly-ranked university in a lively city filled with historic architecture along with an active creative community, including lots of street art. Student residence halls. Only direct enrollment (no program provider options). (60 university credits.) |
| University of Edinburgh | F/S/Y | Prestigious university in Scottish capital with large, diverse student population. Wide range of courses with strengths in gov, econ, literature, history, and more. University housing guaranteed. (Direct: 60 university credits; Arcadia/IFSA: 15 semester credits.) |
| University of Glasgow | F/S/Y | In Scotland's lively largest city with a variety of subjects. Strong STEM offerings, plus religion, economics; opportunity to take visual art class at Glasgow School of Art. Green university campus in city center. Variety of housing available. (Direct: 60 university credits; Arcadia/IFSA: 15 semester credits.) |
| U. of London, Goldsmiths College | F/S/Y | Campus in the trendy New Cross neighborhood of south London, short train journey to city center. Famous for Visual Arts/Design, as well ask Theater, Sociology. Residence halls. Through Arcadia. (16 semester credits [60 university credits].) |
| U. of London, King's College | F/S/Y | Central London location. Strong departments include Classics, History, War Studies, Health & Life Sciences. Full year preferred for housing. Residence halls. **Highly recommended to apply through program provider such as Arcadia OR apply on the day the application opens if direct. (Direct: 60 university credits; Arcadia/IFSA: 16 semester credits.) |
| U. of London, London School of Economics and Political Science | Y | The popular but selective General Course allows year-long enrollment in any regular LSE class. Recommended for Economics majors, as well as IR, Sociology, modern languages. (Direct: 8 LSE credits, typically 4 full-year courses; Arcadia/IFSA: 32 semester credits.) |
| U. of London, School for Oriental and Africana Studies (SOAS) | F/S/Y | Based in Central London with excellent offerings in Asian, Middle Eastern, and Africana studies, languages, government/IR/diplomacy, and more. Single and shared self-catered rooms in apartments, and dormitories as a back up. Enrollment through IFSA or Arcadia. (Arcadia/IFSA: 16 semester credits.) |
| U. of London, Queen Mary University | F/S/Y | Study a wide range of subjects including psychology, computer science, neuroscience, mathematics, and government at this highly regarded university in East London. International student population is 40%. Campus accommodations and a campus feel. (Direct: 60 university credits; Arcadia/IFSA: 16 semester credits.) |
| Oxford University | Y | Prestigious and selective university. Early deadline. Trimester system requires year-long enrollment. Admission is to one of seven unique colleges through IFSA. Open to STEM students, but consider college choice as some (St. Anne's; St. Catherine's) have greater lab offerings than others. Residence halls. (12 U.S. semester credits per term, usually 1 primary & 1 secondary tutorial per term.) |
| Queen's University, Belfast | F/S/Y | Prestigious university in compelling and safe mid-sized city with a distinctive culture. Wide range of courses; interesting focus on peace and conflict studies. Pre-session courses offered through Institute of Irish Studies. Housing in apartments in a modern student village complex 10 min from campus. (Direct: 60 university credits; Arcadia/IFSA: 15 semester credits.) |
| University of St Andrews | F/S/Y | Excellent university in beautiful small city on Scottish coast north of Edinburgh. Large international student body. Strong departments include Art History, Psychology, IR, Middle Eastern Studies, STEM. Traditional dormitories in the town center, or student apartments a short walk from town. (Direct: 60 credits; Arcadia/IFSA: 15 semester credits.) |
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| Israel | ||
| Hebrew University of Jerusalem | F/S/Y | Courses in English at Rothberg International School, with Ulpan (Intensive Hebrew, required). Favored by Religion majors. (15 semester credits.) |
| Jordan | ||
| SIT Jordan | F/S | Various tracks: Geopolitics, International Relations, and the Future of the Middle East or Refugees, Health, and Humanitarian Action. Beginner to advanced Arabic (no language pre-requisite.) Language course, two content courses, research methods, and independent study. Homestay. All courses taken with program participants. (16 semester credits.) |
| Middlebury in Amman | F/S/Y | Based at the University of Jordan, with a strong emphasis on research and rich background in the liberal arts. All students will take a combination of language and content courses. All course work is conducted entirely in Arabic. Homestays. (4 Middlebury credits.) |
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| James Cook University, Townsville | F/S | Small city in Queensland. Well-reputed marine and tropical biology, with access to Great Barrier Reef and some class field trips (at added expense). (Direct: 12 James Cook units; Arcadia/IFSA: 16 U.S. semester credits.) | |
| School for Field Studies, Australia | F/S | Track: Tropical Rainforest Management. Study of rainforest management and conservation at SFS's field station in Yungaburra, Queensland. Residence halls. (16 semester credits.) | |
| SIT, Australia | F/S | Track: Sustainability and Environmental Action. Studies of environmental sustainability from base in Byron Bay. Seminar, independent study project. Homestays. (16 semester credits.) | |
| University of Melbourne | F/S | Very good university in culturally lively city. Popular with US students. (Direct: 50 units; Arcadia/IFSA: 16 U.S. semester credits.) | |
| University of Sydney | F/S | Large university in metropolitan setting. (Direct: 24 university credits; Arcadia/IFSA: 16 semester credits.) | |
| New Zealand | Students are encouraged to apply through a program provider, such as Arcadia or IFSA, for direct enrollment institutions. Aid will transfer for the additional costs associated with participation through a provider. Provider organizations give students application support, on-the-ground staff, some cultural activities, and additional resources.There is no difference in academic experience whether or not you study through a provider or direct. Please ask OCS for more information if you have questions about this option. | ||
| Ecoquest | F/S | Track: Ecology in Action. Offered through the University of New Hampshire. Students are immersed in a rigorous field-based program that allows them to explore terrestrial, coastal, and marine ecosystems in a variety of locations in New Zealand. Prerequisite of at least one semester course in the natural sciences and one in the social sciences. Housing in shared cabins at field centre. (16 semester credits) | |
| Frontiers Abroad | F/S | 3 Tracks: Geology of New Zealand, New Zealand Earth Systems or Communities, Cultures, and Landscapes (beginning Spring '25). Field work followed by a semester at University of Canterbury. Field stations and campus accommodations. (Geology of NZ: 21 Skidmore credits; Earth Systems: 21 Skidmore credits; Communities, Cultures, Landscapes: 19 Skidmore credits.) | |
| University of Auckland | F/S/Y | Top-ranked university of 40,000 students in cosmopolitan city on North Island. Residence halls. (Direct: 60 points; Arcadia/IFSA: 16 semester credits.) | |
| University of Otago, Dunedin | F/S/Y |
Small city in beautiful part of South Island. Strengths include biology, geology, anthropology, Antarctic studies. Smaller Maori presence than on North Island. (Direct: 60 points; Arcadia: 15 semester credits; IFSA: 15.5 semester credits.) |
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| Argentina | ||
| IFSA-Butler, Buenos Aires | F/S/Y | Two tracks: Argentine Universities Program (Spanish-taught courses at four Buenos Aires universities; 4 semesters of Spanish required) or Psychology and Neuroscience Program (no language pre-requisite; English-taught courses with option to take Spanish-taught courses). Homestays. (15 semester credits.) |
| Middlebury in Argentina | F/S/Y | Choose to be based in Buenos Aires or Cordoba, enrolling at local universities and adhering to the Middlebury language pledge. 5 semesters college-level Spanish required. Homestays. (4.5 Middlebury credits/semester; 8.5 credits/year.) |
| SIT, Argentina | F/S | Various tracks: Social Movements and Human Rights and Public Health in Urban Environments. Homestays. Two content courses, one Spanish course, research methods, and independent study. 3 semesters college-level Spanish and relevant coursework requirement. (16 semester credits.) |
| Chile | ||
| IFSA-Butler, Chile | F/S/Y | Enrollment in universities in Santiago or Valparaíso. Homestays. 4 semesters Spanish required for Santiago; no language requirement for Valparaíso. (15 semester credits.) |
| Middlebury in Chile | F/S/Y | Various city options, including Concepción, La Serena, Santiago, Temuco, Valdivia, or Valparaíso. University enrollment for students with advanced Spanish. Housing in private homes, student residences. (4.5 Middlebury credits/semester; 8.5 credits/year.) |
| Round River, Chile | F/S | Field-based program focused on convervation studies. Based out of variety of field sites in Patagonia National Park, Bernardo O'Higgins National Park, and the Los Glaciares region. Spanish not required but strongly encouraged. (15 semester credits.) |
| SIT, Chile | F/S | Various tracks: Public Health, Traditional Medicine, and Community Empowerment or Cultural Identity, Social Justice and Community Development. Based in Valparaíso. Seminar, Field Study, Intensive Spanish, Indep. Study Project. Homestays. 3 semesters college-level Spanish required. (16 semester credits.) |
| SFS, Chile | F/S | Track: Wild Patagonia - Fire and Ice. Based at SFS Center for Climate Studies in Puerto Natales, gateway to the Torres del Paine National Park. Climate change, glacial dynamics, volcanic activity, alpine ecology, conservation. Directed research. 2-credit language and culture course. Shared dorms. (18 semester credits.) |
| Colombia | ||
| CET, Cali | F/S | Developed in consultation with Howard University, students study race, identity, and ethnicity through the Afro-Colombian lens. Curriculum includes core course, Spanish intensive, and university electives for students with Spanish language background (no previous Spanish required for program). Shared apartments with CET peers and local students. (15 semester credits.) |
| Costa Rica | ||
| School for Field Studies, Costa Rica | F/S | Track: Ecological Resilience Studies. |
| Cuba | ||
| IFSA Butler in Cuba | F/S | Hosted at the University of Havana, students continue Spanish language study, enroll in one program course and the remainder of courses at the university in a wide variety of subjects. Students live in small groups in a Casa Particular (private family-run bed and breakfast). 4 semesters of Spanish required. (15 semester credits.) |
| Ecuador | ||
| SIT, Ecuador | F/S | Various tracks: Development, Politics and Languages or Comparative Ecology and Conservation. Based in Quito, with visit to Galápagos. Seminar, Field Study, Intensive Spanish, Independent Study Project. Homestays. 3 semesters college-level Spanish. Background in Biology or ES required for Ecology track. (16 semester credits.) |
| IES Abroad, Quito | F/S | Two direct-enrollment tracks: 1) Universidad San Fransisco de Quito. Based in Quito, study at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito in a wide variety of disciplines. Homestays. Classes are taught in Spanish. Language prerequisites of 6 semesters of college-level Spanish. 2) GAIAS Galapagos. Time shared between the GAIAS campus in Quito, in San Cristobal Island (of the Galapagos), and field studies to other varied ecosystems. Block system academics with your choice of tracks including Evolution, Ecology & Conservation; Marine Ecology; People, Politics & the Environment. All courses are taught in English and there is no language pre-req. Spanish study required (novice-advanced). (15 semester credits for USF; 16 semester credits for GAIAS.) |
| Mexico | ||
| IFSA-Butler, Mérida | F/S | At renowned U. Autónoma de Yucatán, near outstanding archaeological sites. Anthropology strong. All courses taught in Spanish. Homestays. 4 semesters college-level Spanish required. (15 semester credits.) |
| Mathematical Sciences Semester in Guanajuato | F/S | Intensive program for Mathematics majors in the world heritage city of Guanajuato. Fall semester program: Mathematical Tools for Modeling. Spring semester program: Mathematical Tools for Data Science. Housing in shared, furnished apartments. No language prerequisite. (4 classes.) |
| Panama | ||
| SIT, Panama | F/S | Track: Tropical Ecology, Marine Ecosystems, and Biodiversity Conservation. Based in Panama City. Homestays. Biology/ES prerequisites. Previous Spanish study encouraged but not required. (16 semester credits.) |
| Peru | ||
| IFSA-Butler, Lima | F/S/Y | Study at Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru. Strong community service options. Homestays. 5 semesters college-level Spanish required. (15 semester credits.) |
| Puerto Rico | ||
| Middlebury in Puerto Rico | F/S/Y | Students enroll in one Middlebury-taught course, Writing for Linguistic and Cultural Competence, along with four direct enrollment courses (3 university options). On-campus dormitories. 5 semesters of college-level Spanish or the equivalent. (4.5 Middlebury credits/semester; 8.5 credits/year.) |
| Trinidad & Tobago | ||
| Caribbean Student Support Network, Contemporary Caribbean Studies | F/S | Hosted at the University of West Indies, students enroll in one core course and their remaining at UWI alongside local students in a range of academic departments with particular strengths in visual and musical arts, carnival studies, dance, cultural studies, and history. Students live in on-campus dormitories of single or double rooms with shared kitchens and baths; students will prepare their own meals. (4 courses: 3 UWI + 1 program.) |
| Turks & Caicos | ||
| SFS, Turks & Caicos | F/S | Track: Marine Resource Studies. Based on South Caicos. Marine ecology, conservation, resource management, coral health and resilience. Directed research project. Shared dorms on waterfront campus. Students earn Open Water SCUBA certification. (16 semester credits.) |
| USA | ||
| (some programs include component abroad) | ||
| American University, Washington Semester | F/S | On A.U.'s Tenley campus in DC. American Politics, Economic Policy, Foreign Policy, International Environment & Development, Justice, Peace & Conflict Resolution, Public Law. Students nominated by Prof. J. Martin in Government. Various housing options. (16 semester credits.) |
| Bowdoin Coastal Studies Semester, Brunswick/Harpswell | F | An immersion semester taught at the Bowdoin/Harpswell Marine Laboratory and Coastal Studies Center. Taught in 3-4 week modules. Strong program for those students interested in careers in environmental science. Field research around gulf of Maine. Bowdoin housing. (4 classes) |
| Dual-Degree in Engineering at Dartmouth | Y | Spend your junior year at Dartmouth enrolled in interdisclipinary and innovative, project-based coursework in the Thayer School of Engineering. Return after graduation for 5th year and dual degree. Apply through OCS. (3 courses per trimester, 3 trimesters per year). Full-year only. |
| Middlebury in Puerto Rico | F/S/Y | Students enroll in one Middlebury-taught course, Writing for Linguistic and Cultural Competence, along with four direct enrollment courses (3 university options). On-campus dormitories. 5 semesters of college-level Spanish or the equivalent. (4.5 Middlebury credits/semester; 8.5 credits/year.) |
| National Theater Institute | F/S | At Eugene O'Neill Theater Center. Courses in acting, directing, playwriting, movement, voice, design. Part of Twelve College Exchange through Connecticut College, but with its own application process. (20 credit hours) |
| SEA Education Association | F/S | Various tracks. Maritime policy, history, literature, navigation, oceanography. 6-week shore session in Woods Hole, 6-week sailing component in Atlantic or Pacific. (18 semester credits.) |
| Twelve College Exchange: Amherst, Connecticut, Dartmouth (year only), Mount Holyoke, Smith, Trinity, Vassar, Wellesley, Wheaton and Wesleyan. |
F/S/Y | Space limits at some colleges. Note Dartmouth has a trimester calendar and Bowdoin requires you to attend for a full-year of 3 trimesters (fall/winter/spring terms only). On-campus housing. Apply through OCS by February. (4 classes per semester; Dartmouth: 3 classes per trimester.) |
| Williams College-Mystic Seaport Maritime Studies Program | F/S | Interdisciplinary semester focused on the world's oceans with 4 set courses in history, marine sciences, environmental policy, and literature of the sea. Based in Mystic CT, with traditional sailing component. Part of Twelve College Exchange due February, but with its own application process. (18 semester credits) |