Europe
Students studying abroad pay ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø tuition.
Austria
- Language: Instruction in English, German
- Fields of Study: German Language; European Business, Economics, Politics; Art History; Anthropology; History; Music; Literature; Psychology; Sociology
- Housing: Shared or Single Studio Apartments. In either option, you have full access to kitchen facilities for preparing meals, which are not included in the program fees.
- Registering for courses: The value of each course is three or four credits. Students enroll in five or six courses, or 16-19 credits. Language courses are taught in German, and all other courses are taught in English, unless otherwise noted. If you have a sufficient background in German you can also enroll in courses at the prestigious Universität Wien.
- Eligibility: 2.75 GPA
- Dates: Fall: September-December; Spring: February-May
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- Language: Instruction in English, German
- Fields of Study: Music History, Music Theory & Composition, Performance Studies, European History, Culture, Art
- Housing: Shared or Single Studio Apartments; In either option, you have full access to kitchen facilities for preparing meals, which are not included in the program fees.
- Registering for courses: The value of each course is three or four credits. Students enroll in five or six courses, or 15-19 credits. Language courses are taught in German, and all other courses are taught in English, unless otherwise noted. If you have a sufficient background in German you can also enroll in courses at the prestigious Universität Wien. Students may not opt for any other form of registration without prior approval from the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Study Abroad Office and the Registrar.
- Eligibility: 2.75 GPA; All applicants must have at least one year of study in music theory or the ability to read music and follow a score; Music major or minor preferred.
- Dates: Fall: August-December; Spring: January-May
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Belgium
- Language: Instruction is in English.
- Fields of Study: Anthropology, Economics, Education, History, Literature, Linguistics, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Social Sciences, Theology
- Housing and Meals: Housing is guaranteed by PECS in one of the university residences. Meals are not included, but university restaurants offer meals exclusively to students for very reasonable prices. Students can also choose to cook in their dorms (kitchen tools are provided).
- Registering for Courses: Most courses are five or six ECTS This means that students take approximately five to six courses per semester. Students must take between 30 to 33 ECTS per semester to be enrolled as a full-time student at KU Leuven. Students may not opt for any other form of registration without prior approval from the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Study Abroad Office and the Registrar.
- Eligibility: GPA 3.0
- Dates: Fall: Mid-September – December or January; Spring: February – June.
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Denmark
- Language: Instruction is in English. Students study Danish onsite.
- Fields of Study: Architecture and Design, Biology, Economics, Environmental Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, History, Political Science, Psychology, Public Health, Sociology, and more.
- Housing and Meals: Students have six housing options to choose from at DIS: Homestay, Living and Learning Community (LLC), Kollegium, Residential Community (RC), Folkehøjskole, and Rented Room.
- Registering for Courses: Credit value of each course is three. Students will enroll in five courses, or 15 credits. Students may not opt for any other form of registration without prior approval from the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Study Abroad Office and the Registrar.
- Eligibility: GPA 3.0
- Dates: Fall Semester: mid-August to mid-December; Spring Semester: mid-January to mid-May.
- Note: DIS is an early-application program.
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England, United Kingdom
- Language: Instruction is in English.
- Fields of Study: Art and Business (Fall and Spring).
- Housing and Meals: Students are responsible for organizing their own accommodation and meals.
- Registering for Courses: Credit value of each course is 16. Students enroll in one course, or 16 credits. Students may not opt for any other form of registration without prior approval from the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Study Abroad Office and the Registrar.
- Eligibility: no GPA requirement but applicants are interviewed by phone. According to the Sotheby's website, "Although no prior knowledge is required, the Institute offers places to motivated students with appropriate experience and/or ambitions, and with a passion for art and the art world."
- Dates: Fall Semester: early September to mid-December; Spring Semester: mid-January to early May.
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- Language: Instruction is in English.
- Fields of Study: Decorative Art and Design (Fall only).
- Housing and Meals: Students are responsible for organizing their own accommodation and meals.
- Registering for Courses: Credit value of each course is 16. Students enroll in one course, or 16 credits. Students may not opt for any other form of registration without prior approval from the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Study Abroad Office and the Registrar.
- Eligibility: no GPA requirement but applicants are interviewed by phone. According to the Sotheby's website, "Although no prior knowledge is required, the Institute offers places to motivated students with appropriate experience and/or ambitions, and with a passion for art and the art world."
- Dates: Fall Semester: early September to mid-December
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- Language: Instruction is in English.
- Fields of Study: Anthropology, Archaeology, Biology, Chemistry, Classical Studies, Computer Science, Economics, English, Environmental Studies, History, History of Art, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, and Sociology. Students may cross-register among departments and choose a combination of courses.
- Housing and Meals: Range from student houses, where students prepare their own meals, to large catered residence halls.
- Registering for Courses: Credit value of each course is 10 or 20. Students enroll in three to five courses, or 60 University of Bristol credits. Students may not opt for any other form of registration without prior approval from the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Study Abroad Office and the Registrar.
- Eligibility: GPA 3.0
- Dates: First Semester (Autumn Term at Bristol): late-September to mid-January; Second Semester (Spring and Summer Terms at Bristol): late January to mid-June.
- Note: Keep in mind as you make your course selection that some courses require in-person exams that may be scheduled weeks after the end of the semester; in such cases it is the student's responsibility to understand the timeline, and to reserve and pay for any additional weeks of room and board required.
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- Language: Instruction is in English.
- Fields of Study: Biology, Classics, Comparative Literature, Computer Science, English, Environmental Studies, Film Studies, History, History of Art, International Studies, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Pre-medical Studies (through the Health and Society program), Political Science, and Religion.
- Housing and Meals: Housing in student residence halls or apartments is provided. Students are responsible for their own meals.
- Registering for Courses: Credit value of each module is 15. Students enroll in four modules, or 60 credits. You may not opt for any other form of registration without prior approval from the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Study Abroad Office and the Registrar.
- Eligibility: GPA 3.3
- Dates: Fall Semester (Autumn Term at Kings): late September to mid-December; Spring Semester (Spring and Summer Terms at Kings): mid-January to mid-June.
- Note: This is an early-application program.
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- Language: Instruction is in English.
- Fields of study: Anthropology, Economics, Environmental Studies, History, Mathematics, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology. Housing and Meals: University dormitories or host family accommodations. Students are responsible for their own meals.
- Registering for Courses: Credit value of each course is eight. Students enroll in four year-long courses, or 32 credits. Students may not opt for any other form of registration without prior approval from the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Study Abroad Office and the Registrar.
- Eligibility: By Nomination. GPA 3.3 in qualitative fields, 3.5 in quantitative.
- Nomination Procedure: All submitted nominations are final, and cannot be reversed. Students who are approved and nominated by the Study Abroad Committee to study at LSE are accepting a place on the program and must make a commitment to attend, provided that they are accepted by LSE. The Dean’s Office will forward the names of all nominated students to LSE. In addition, students will receive application instructions from the Dean’s Office to complete the LSE application online.
- Dates: Full year only! Academic Year: early October to mid-June.
- Note: LSE is an early-application program.
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- Language: Instruction is in English.
- Fields of Study: Biology, Classics, Computer Science, Economics, English, Film Studies, Geology, History, Mathematics, Music, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, and Theatre.
- Housing and Meals: University halls of residence (dormitories) on campus. Accommodation is guaranteed to students who apply by the published deadlines, and the rooms offered are single, with a choice of "self-catered," which means there is a shared kitchen for students to cook their own meals, or catered on a "pay-as-you-go" basis. Students can opt for an en-suite shower room and every room has an internet network connection. The halls of residence are just a couple of minutes’ walk away from the College's academic buildings.
- Registering for Courses: Credit value of each course is 7.5 or 15 ECTS. Students enroll in two to four courses, or 30 ECTS. Students may not opt for any other form of registration without prior approval from the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Study Abroad Office and the Registrar.
- Eligibility: GPA 3.0 (3.3 for History, Drama, and Theatre Studies)
- Dates: Fall Semester: late September to mid-December, Spring Semester: January to mid-June
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- Language: Instruction is in English.
- Fields of Study: Anthropology, Archeology, Development Studies, English, History, History of Art, Gender Studies, Linguistics, Music, Political Science, and Sociology.
- Housing and Meals: Students live in the SOAS halls of residence, based in the heart of London and within easy walking distance of both SOAS campuses. Students prepare their own meals. The single study bedrooms are en-suite.
- Registering for Courses: Students enroll in 4 courses. Students may not opt for any other form of registration without prior approval from the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Study Abroad Office and the Registrar.
- Eligibility: GPA 3.3 overall and in concentration. According to the SOAS website, "Applicants with GPA of 3.0 overall will be considered if they can demonstrate a strong academic motivation and/ or have a higher GPA in their Major."
- Dates: Fall Semester (First Term at SOAS): late September to mid-December; Spring Semester (Second and Third Terms at SOAS): early January to mid-June.
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- Language: Instruction is in English.
- Fields of study: History, Literature, and Sociology.
- Housing and Meals: Students live in residence halls with full board.
- Registering for Courses: Students enroll in two courses per term for three terms per year, or 60 ECTS. Students may not opt for any other form of registration without prior approval from the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Study Abroad Office and the Registrar.
- Eligibility: By Nomination. GPA 3.7 overall and in major. By the time they begin their Oxford studies, students should have completed at least one 300-level course in their major.
- Nomination Procedure: All submitted nominations are final, and cannot be reversed. Students who are approved and nominated by the Study Abroad Committee to study at University of Oxford/Pembroke College are accepting a place on the program and must make a commitment to attend, provided that they are accepted by Oxford. The Dean’s Office will forward the names of all nominated students to Oxford. In addition, students will receive application instructions from the Dean’s Office, and the Dean’s Office will facilitate the application submission to Oxford.
- Dates: Academic Year: late September to mid-June.
- Note: Oxford is an early-application program.
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- Language: Instruction is in English.
- Fields of Study: Humanities, Sciences, and Social Sciences.
- Housing and Meals: Students live in residence halls with full board.
- Registering for Courses: Students enroll in 1.5-2.0 courses, or 60 ECTS. Students may not opt for any other form of registration without prior approval from the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Study Abroad Office and the Registrar.
- Eligibility: By Nomination. GPA 3.7 overall and in major. By the time they begin their Oxford studies, students should have completed at least one 300-level course in their major..
- Nomination Procedure: All submitted nominations are final, and cannot be reversed. Students who are approved and nominated by the Study Abroad Committee to study at University of Oxford/St. Anne's College are accepting a place on the program and must make a commitment to attend, provided that they are accepted by Oxford. The Dean’s Office will forward the names of all nominated students to Oxford. In addition, students will receive application instructions from the Dean’s Office, and the Dean’s Office will facilitate the application submission to Oxford.
- Dates: Academic Year: late September to mid-June.
- Note: Oxford is an early-application program.
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- Language: Instruction is in English.
- Fields of study: Humanities, Sciences, and Social Sciences.
- Housing and Meals: Students live in residence halls with full board.
- Registering for Courses: Students enroll in two courses per term for three terms per year, or 60 ECTS. Students may not opt for any other form of registration without prior approval from the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Study Abroad Office and the Registrar.
- Eligibility: By Nomination. GPA 3.7 overall and in major. By the time they begin their Oxford studies, students should have completed at least one 300-level course in their major.
- Nomination Procedure: All submitted nominations are final, and cannot be reversed. Students who are approved and nominated by the Study Abroad Committee to study at University of Oxford/St. Edmund Hall are accepting a place on the program and must make a commitment to attend, provided that they are accepted by Oxford. The Dean’s Office will forward the names of all nominated students to Oxford. In addition, students will receive application instructions from the Dean’s Office, and the Dean’s Office will facilitate the application submission to Oxford.
- Dates: Academic Year: late September to mid-June.
- Note: Oxford is an early-application program.
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- Language: Instruction is in English.
- Fields of Study: Anthropology, American Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Environmental Studies, Education, English, Film Studies, History, History of Art, International Development, International relations, Languages, Mathematics, Media and Film Studies, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology.
- Housing and Meals: University-managed housing in single or shared rooms. Students are responsible for their own meals.
- Registering for Courses: Credit value of each course is 15. Students enroll in four courses, or 60 Sussex credits. Students may not opt for any other form of registration without prior approval from the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Study Abroad Office and the Registrar.
- Eligibility: GPA 2.8
- Dates: Fall Semester (Sussex in September and Autumn Term): mid-September to mid-December; Spring Semester (Spring term with exam session in summer term): mid-January to mid-June.
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- Language: Instruction is in English.
- Fields of Study: Psychology (full-year students only), Archaeology, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, English, Environmental Studies, History, History of Art, Linguistics, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, and Sociology.
- Housing and Meals: University-managed housing in single or shared rooms. Students are responsible for their own meals.
- Registering for Courses: Credit value of each course is 10 or 20 York credits. Students enroll in three to six courses, or 60 York credits. Students may not opt for any other form of registration without prior approval from the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Study Abroad Office and the Registrar.
- Eligibility: GPA 3.0
- Dates: Fall Semester (Autumn Term at York): mid-September to mid-December, Spring Semester (Spring and Summer Terms at York): mid-January to late June.
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France
- Language: Instruction is in French
- Fields of Study: Anthropology, Cinema, Economics, Film Studies, French and French Studies, Gender Studies, History, History of Art, International Studies, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Religion, Sociology, Theatre, and the full range of subjects in the Humanities, the Fine Arts (including studio art), and in the Natural and Physical Sciences.
- Housing and Meals: Students live with French families. Breakfast provided daily by family and option of dinner provided five nights or three nights a week.
- Registering for Courses: Credit value of each course is four. Students enroll in four courses, or 16 credits. Students may not opt for any other form of registration without prior approval from the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Study Abroad Office and the Registrar.
- Eligibility: GPA 3.0, a minimum of three semesters of college French. (More is desirable.)
- Dates: Fall Semester: September to December; Spring Semester: January to May.
- Note: Keep in mind as you make your course selection that some courses at the Ecole de Louvre require in-person exams that may be scheduled weeks after the end of the semester; in such cases it is the student's responsibility to understand the timeline, and to reserve and pay for any additional weeks of room and board required.
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- Language: Instruction is in French.
- Fields of Study: Anthropology, Comparative Literature, Economics, Film Studies, French and French Studies, Gender Studies, History, History of Art, International Studies, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Religion, Sociology, and Theatre.
- Housing and Meals: Students live with host families or independently; daily breakfast and dinner six days a week provided by family.
- Registering for Courses: Credit value of each course is four. Students enroll in four courses, or 16 credits. Students may not opt for any other form of registration without prior approval from the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Study Abroad Office and the Registrar.
- Eligibility: GPA 3.5. GPAs below 3.5 will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Dates: Fall Semester: mid-September to mid-January; Spring Semester: mid-January to late May.
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- Language: Instruction is in English and French.
- Fields of Study: Economics, French, International Studies, Political Science, Sociology, and History.
- Housing and Meals: Students live in resident halls or rented apartments. Students prepare their own meals.
- Registering for Courses: Credit value of each course is five or 10 ECTS. Students enroll in three to six courses, or 30 ECTS. Students may not opt for any other form of registration without prior approval from the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Study Abroad Office and the Registrar.
- Eligibility: By Nomination. GPA 3.0.
- Nomination Procedure: All submitted nominations are final, and cannot be reversed. Students who are approved and nominated by the Study Abroad Committee to study at Sciences Po are accepting a place on the program and must make a commitment to attend, provided that they are accepted by the institution. The Dean’s Office will forward the names of all nominated students to Sciences Po. In addition, students will receive application instructions from the Dean’s Office to complete the Sciences Po application online.
- Dates: Academic Year: September to late May; Fall Semester: September to December; Spring Semester: January to late May.
- Note: This is an early-application program.
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- Language: Instruction is in French. Most participants take some courses at the Center for French Studies for Foreigners.
- Fields of study: French and French Studies, History, International Studies, Political Science.
- Housing and Meals: Students live with host families or in the dormitories. All meals are provided.
- Registering for Courses: Credit value of each course is 2-6. Students enroll in 6-8 courses, or 16 credits. Students may not opt for any other form of registration without prior approval from the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Study Abroad Office and the Registrar.
- Eligibility: GPA 3.0
- Dates: Fall Semester: early September to December; Spring Semester: mid-January to late May.
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Germany
- Language: Instruction is in German.
- Fields of Study: Economics, Gender Studies, German, History, History of Art, Film Studies, Literature, Jewish Studies, Political Science, Sociology, Cultural Studies, and Drama.
- Housing and Meals: In Berlin students live with German host families. No meals are provided.
- Registering for Courses: The value of each course is three to four credits. Students enroll in five courses, or 15-16 credits. Students may not opt for any other form of registration without prior approval from the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Study Abroad Office and the Registrar.
- Eligibility: GPA 2.75
- Dates: Fall Semester: late August/early September to mid-December. Spring Semester: early March to late July.
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- Language: Instruction is in German and English.
- Fields of Study: Economics, Gender Studies, German, History, History of Art, Film Studies, Literature, Political Science, Sociology, Urban Studies, and Cultural Studies.
- Housing and Meals: Students live with German host families. No meals are provided.
- Registering for Courses: The value of each course is three to four credits. Students enroll in five courses, or 15-16 credits. Students may not opt for any other form of registration without prior approval from the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Study Abroad Office and the Registrar.
- Eligibility: GPA 2.75
- Dates: Fall Semester: late August/early September to mid-December. Spring Semester: Early February to mid-May.
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- Language: Instruction is in German and English.
- Fields of Study: Biology, Economics, Environmental Studies, Geography, Philosophy, Political Science, and Urban Studies.
- Housing and Meals: Students live with German students in university residences. Students prepare their own meals.
- Registering for Courses: The value of each course is three to four credits. Students enroll in five courses, or 15-16 credits. Students may not opt for any other form of registration without prior approval from the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Study Abroad Office and the Registrar.
- Eligibility: GPA 2.75
- Dates: Fall Semester: late August/early September to mid-December. Spring Semester: late February to early July.
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- Language: Instruction is in German.
- Fields of Study: Art History, Literature, Cultural Studies, Economics, Education, Environmental Studies, Film, German, History, Literature, Philosophy, and Political Science.
- Housing and Meals: Students live with German students in university residences. Students prepare their own meals.
- Registering for Courses: The value of each course is three to four credits. Students enroll in five courses, or 15-16 credits. Students may not opt for any other form of registration without prior approval from the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Study Abroad Office and the Registrar.
- Eligibility: GPA 2.75
- Dates: Fall Semester: late August/early September to mid-December. Spring Semester: late February to late July.
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- Language: Instruction is in German.
- Fields of Study: Classics, Comparative Literature, Gender Studies, German and German Studies, History, History of Art, Linguistics, Jewish/Judaic studies, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, and Sociology.
- Housing and Meals: University apartments with kitchen space. Students prepare their own meals and have access to the many student dining halls and cafeterias in Munich.
- Registering for Courses: Credit value of each course is three. Students enroll in five courses, or 15 credits. Students may not opt for any other form of registration without prior approval from the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Study Abroad Office and the Registrar.
- Eligibility: GPA 3.0
- Dates: Academic Year: September to mid-July; Spring Semester: mid-April to mid-July.
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Hungary
- Language: Instruction is in English.
- Fields of Study: Computer Science, Software Engineering and Entrepreneurship, Software Design, Computational Biology, Digital Film, with some courses in Hungarian Culture and Language.
- Housing and Meals: All students housed in apartments in central Budapest, with options to choose among one-, two-, and three- bedroom apartments. Students are directly responsible for paying rent to their landlords, but the apartments are pre-selected (and the contracts reviewed and translated to English) by AIT staff. Meals are at students’ own expense, with access to a cafeteria on campus.
- Registering for Courses: Credit value of each course is four. Students enroll in four courses, or 16 credits. Students may not opt for any other form of registration without prior approval from the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Study Abroad Office and the Registrar.
- Eligibility: GPA 3.0
- Dates: Fall Semester: early/mid-September to mid-December; Spring Semester: early February to mid/late May.
- Note: This is an early-application program.
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- Language: Instruction is in English.
- Fields of Study: Mathematics and Computer Science.
- Housing and Meals: Host family or rented furnished apartments with other students. Students are responsible for their own meals.
- Registering for Courses: Credit value of each course is one. Students enroll in four courses, or four credits. Students may not opt for any other form of registration without prior approval from the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Study Abroad Office and the Registrar.
- Eligibility: GPA 3.0
- Dates: Fall Semester: early September to mid-December; Spring Semester: late January to late May.
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Ireland (including Northern Ireland, UK)
- Language: Instruction is in English.
- Fields of Study: Archaeology, Biology, Classics, Computer Science, Economics, English, Geology, History, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, and Women’s Studies.
- Housing and Meals: Apartment complexes. Students prepare their own meals.
- Registering for Courses: Credit value of each course is 5 ECTS. Students enroll in 6 courses, or 30 ECTS. Students may not opt for any other form of registration without prior approval from the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Study Abroad Office and the Registrar.
- Eligibility: GPA 3.0
- Dates: Fall: September – mid-December, Spring: January – May.
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- Language: Instruction is in English.
- Fields of Study: Anthropology, Archaeology, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Theater, Economics, English, Film, History, International Studies, Mathematics, Music, Physics, Political Science, Philosophy, Psychology, and Sociology.
- Housing and Meals: Accommodations are available in dormitories and houses; groups of about 10 students will share cooking facilities and make their own meals. Also popular are the new halls with ensuite rooms; student prepare their own meals.
- Registering for Courses: Students enroll in three modules, or 60 units (or CATS points). Students may not opt for any other form of registration without prior approval from the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Study Abroad Office and the Registrar.
- Eligibility: GPA 3.0
- Dates: Autumn Semester: mid-September to mid-December; Spring Semester: late January to June.
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- Language: Instruction is in English.
- Fields of Study: Biochemistry, Biology, Classics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Drama and Film, Economics, English, French, Geology, Germanic Studies, Hispanic Studies, History, History of Art, Irish, Italian, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Religions and Theology, Russian, and Sociology.
- Housing and Meals: Resident halls or rented apartments. Students prepare their own meals.
- Registering for Courses: Credit value of each course is five to 10 ECTS. Students enroll in four to six courses, or 30 ECTS. Students may not opt for any other form of registration without prior approval from the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Study Abroad Office and the Registrar.
- Eligibility: GPA 3.1
- Dates: Fall Semester (Michaelmas Term at Trinity): September to mid-December; Spring Semester (Hilary and Trinity Terms at Trinity): January to early April; Optional Semester Start Up Program Fall: August-Early September. Optional Semester Start Up Program Spring: Early January-Mid-January. Students who participate in the optional Semester Start Up Program are responsible for the cost of that program.
- Dates: Fall Semester (Michaelmas Term at Trinity): September to mid-December; Spring Semester (Hilary and Trinity Terms at Trinity): January to early April; Optional Semester Start Up Program Fall: August-Early September.
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- Language: Instruction is in English.
- Fields of Study: Archaeology, Biology, Chemistry, Classics, Economics, English, Environmental Studies, Film Studies, Geology, History, History of Art, Linguistics, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Philosophy, Psychology, and Sociology.
- Housing and Meals: Students rent apartments on- or off-campus and prepare their own meals.
- Registering for Courses: Credit value of each course is 5 ECTS. Students enroll in 6 courses, or 30 ECTS. Students may not opt for any other form of registration without prior approval from the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Study Abroad Office and the Registrar.
- Eligibility: GPA 3.0
- Dates: First Semester: mid-September to mid-December; Second Semester: mid-January to May.
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Italy
- Language: All instruction in program courses is in Italian.
- Fields of Study: Italian (Literature, Education, Film Studies, History, History of Art, Political Science).
- Housing and Meals: Apartments with Italian students. Students are responsible for their own meals.
- Registering for Courses: Credit value of each course is three. Students enroll in five courses, or 15 credits. Students may not opt for any other form of registration without prior approval from the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Study Abroad Office and the Registrar.
- Eligibility: By Nomination. GPA 3.0.
- Nomination Procedure: All submitted nominations are final, and cannot be reversed. Students who are approved and nominated by the Study Abroad Committee to study on the Bologna Consortial Studies are accepting a place on the program and must make a commitment to attend, provided that they are accepted by the program. The Dean’s Office will forward the names of all nominated students to Bologna Consortial Studies. In addition, students will receive application instructions from the Dean’s Office to complete the Bologna Consortial Studies application online.
- Dates: Academic Year: Late August to June; Fall: Late August to late December; Spring: mid-January to June.
- Note: BCSP is an early-application program.
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- Language: Instruction is in English.
- Fields of Study: All students are required to take a double course call the Ancient City. Students then choose the remaining two courses from the following, including one Greek or Latin course: Intermediate or Advanced Latin; Intermediate Greek or Advanced Greek; Renaissance and Baroque Art History; or Elementary Italian (no other level of Italian is available).
- Housing and Meals: Students live together at the Center, which has doubles and triples, a library, offices, dining rooms, a kitchen, and a small garden. Three meals a day are provided, Monday through Friday. Other meals are at individual student's expense.
- Registering for Courses: Credit value of each course is 4. Students enroll in 4 courses, or 16 credits. Students may not opt for any other form of registration without prior approval from the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Study Abroad Office and the Registrar.
- Eligibility: GPA 3.0
- Dates: Single semester. Fall Semester: early September to mid-December; Spring Semester: late January to mid- May.
- Note: This is an early-application program.
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- Language: Instruction is in English and Italian.
- Fields of Study: Anthropology, Sociology, Cities and Urban Studies, Historic Preservation, Art History, Classical Studies, Food Studies, History, Italian language, Literature, Political Science, and Visual/Studio Arts.
- Housing and Meals: Students live in apartments with other ISI students. Apartments are within walking distance of ISI facilities, and have wireless Internet connection. Meals are self-catered. Alternatively, students can dine at the Università di Firenze cafeteria, which offers low-price meals and is conveniently located in the heart of town. The ISI student ID card is also valid for discounts at many trattorias, and pizzerias, around the city.
- Registering for Courses: Most courses at ISI Florence are worth three to five credits. This means students must take approximately three to five courses per semester. Students must take between 15 to 16 credits per semester to be enrolled as a full-time student at ISI Florence in order to earn four units transfer credits at ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø. All students are required to take the Italian Language course (4 credits) during the for Fall and Spring semester only. Students may not opt for any other form of registration without prior approval from the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Study Abroad Office and the Registrar.
- Eligibility: GPA 2.75
- Dates: Fall: End of August – Mid-December; Spring: January – April.
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- Language: Instruction is in Italian and English.
- Fields of Study: Environmental Studies, Film, History, History of Art, Italian, Literature, Music, Political Science, Psychology, Fine Arts, Urban Studies, and Sociology. ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø does not approve Business and Communication courses taken through the IES Milan program.
- Housing and Meals: Students may choose between apartments, homestays with Italian families, or residence halls with other Italian and international students. Apartments are self-catered. Homestays provide breakfast and dinner daily, while residence halls may have options for meal plans.
- Registering for Courses: Each area studies course is three credits. The required Italian language course is 6 credits for beginning and intermediate students and four credits for advanced level students. Students take 15-19 credits total. Students may not opt for any other form of registration without prior approval from the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Study Abroad Office and the Registrar.
- Eligibility: GPA 2.75
- Dates: Fall Semester: early September to mid-December; Spring Semester: mid-January to mid-May (Students enrolling in partner universities may be required to stay longer to sit for final exams).
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- Language: Instruction is in Italian and English.
- Fields of Study: Vocal Performance, Instrumental Performance (all instruments), Music Theory and Composition, and Music History.
- Housing and Meals: Students may choose between apartments, homestays with Italian families, or residence halls with other Italian and international students. Apartments are self-catered. Homestays provide breakfast and dinner daily, while residence halls may have options for meal plans.
- Registering for Courses: Each area studies course is three credits. The required Italian language course is six credits for beginning and intermediate students and four credits for advanced level students. Students take 15-19 credits total. Students may not opt for any other form of registration without prior approval from the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Study Abroad Office and the Registrar.
- Eligibility: GPA 2.75
- Dates: Fall Semester: early September to mid-December; Spring Semester: mid-January to mid-May (Students enrolling in partner universities may be required to stay longer to sit for final exams).
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- Language: Instruction is in English.
- Fields of Study: Architecture and Landscape Architecture, Liberal Arts, Italian Studies, Visual Arts, Fine Arts, and History of Art.
- Housing and Meals: Students live in apartments with other students in the program and prepare their own meals. There is also a homestay option.
- Registering for Courses: Credit value of each course is 3-4. Students enroll in 4-5 courses, or 16 credits. Students may not opt for any other form of registration without prior approval from the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Study Abroad Office and the Registrar.
- Eligibility: GPA 2.75
- Dates: Fall Semester: September to December; Spring Semester: January to April.
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- Language: Instruction is in Italian and English.
- Fields of Study: Fine Arts, Gender Studies, History, History of Art, Italian, and Political Science.
- Housing and Meals: Students may choose between homestays, residence halls, and student apartments. Homestays are with Italian families, who provide breakfast and dinner Monday through Friday and breakfast on Saturday and Sunday. Residence halls have a meal plan option, while student apartments have no meal plan.
- Registering for Courses: Credit value of each course is three. Students enroll in five courses, or 15 credits. Students may not opt for any other form of registration without prior approval from the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Study Abroad Office and the Registrar.
- Eligibility: GPA 3.0
- Dates: Fall Semester: early September to mid-December; Spring Semester: early January to late April.
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- Language: Instruction is in English and Italian.
- Fields of Study: Archaeology, Anthropology, Art, Art History, Classical Studies, Creative Writing, Disability Studies, Economics, Environmental Studies, European Studies, Film, Fine Art, Food Studies, History, Humanities, Italian, Italian Language and Literature, Liberal Arts, Photography, Politics, Psychology, Religion/Theology, Sociology, Sustainability, Studio Arts, Women's Studies, and Writing.
- Housing and Meals: Housing is in a shared student apartment in the center of the city. Meals are not included, but the university cafeteria offers meals exclusively to students for very reasonable prices. Most students choose to cook in their apartments (kitchen tools are provided).
- Registering for Courses: Most courses are three or four credit hours. During the semester this means that students take one mandatory Italian course and then three or four additional elective courses. Students must take between 15 to 16 credits per semester to be enrolled as a full-time student at the Umbra Institute in order to earn four units transfer credits at ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø. Students may not opt for any other form of registration without prior approval from the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Study Abroad Office and the Registrar.
- Eligibility: GPA 2.75
- Dates: Fall: late August – mid December; Spring: early January – late April.
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- Language: Instruction is in Italian. Students should have at least four semesters of college Italian before beginning the program. The program begins with a six-week intensive Italian course to ensure readiness.
- Fields of Study: Students have access to a broad range of fields through the departments of the university. Umbra Institute advisers assist students in identifying appropriate courses.
- Housing and Meals: Students will live with Italian and/or international students in shared apartments. These flatmates will also be attending the Università per Stranieri and/or the Università degli Studi di Perugia. No meal plan is provided.
- Registering for Courses: Students must take between 15 to 16 credits per semester to earn four units transfer credits at ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø. Students may not opt for any other form of registration without prior approval from the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Study Abroad Office and the Registrar.
- Eligibility: GPA 2.75; advanced level Italian (at least four semesters of Italian) , verified by a skype interview with an Umbra Institute adviser.
- Dates: Fall: September – mid-October: Language Review Program; October – December: Classes at the Università degli Studi di Perugia; Spring: January – mid-February: Language Review Program; February – April: Classes at the Università degli Studi di Perugia
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- Language: Instruction is in English. Students take one 4-credit course in Italian.
- Fields of Study: Anthropology, Environmental Studies, Food Studies, History, Sociology, Italian language.
- Housing and Meals: Housing is in a shared student apartment in the center of the city. Meals are not included, but the university cafeteria offers meals exclusively to students for very reasonable prices. Most students choose to cook in their apartments (kitchen tools are provided).
- Registering for Courses: Except for the one-credit core Food Studies course, most courses are worth three to five credits. A full-time course load is 15 to 16 credits. All students are required to take the Italian Language course (four credits). Students may not opt for any other form of registration without prior approval from the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Study Abroad Office and the Registrar.
- Eligibility: GPA 2.75. Preference given to Environmental Studies Majors.
- Dates: Fall: End of August–Mid-December; Spring: January – April.
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Scotland, U.K.
- Language: Instruction is in English.
- Fields of Study: Anthropology, Archaeology, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, English, Environmental Studies, Film Studies, Geology, History, History of Art, Linguistics, Mathematics, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Religion and Sociology.
- Housing and Meals: Residence halls with either 13 meals per week or students prepare their own meals in shared kitchen facilities.
- Registering for Courses: Credit value of each course is 15 or 30 credits. Students enroll in three or four courses, or 60 credits. Students may not opt for any other form of registration without prior approval from the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Study Abroad Office and the Registrar.
- Eligibility: GPA 3.0
- Dates: First Semester: mid-September to mid-December; Second Semester: late January to early June.
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- Language: Instruction is in English.
- Fields of Study: Archaeology, Biology, Classics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, English, History, History of Art, Linguistics, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Sociology, and Social Anthropology.
- Housing and Meals: Students can live in residence halls with meals provided, residence halls where students prepare their own meals (all rooms are single), or university-owned apartments.
- Registering for Courses: Credit value of each course is 20 credits. Students enroll in three courses, or 60 credits. Students may not opt for any other form of registration without prior approval from the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Study Abroad Office and the Registrar.
- Eligibility: GPA 3.0
- Dates: First Semester: mid-September to mid-December; Second Semester: January to late May.
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- Languages: Instruction is in English.
- Fields of Study: Anthropology, Art History, Biology, Chemistry, Classics, Comparative Literature, Computer Science, Economics, Environmental Studies, English, Film Studies, Geology, History, History of Art, International Relations, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, and Religion.
- Housing and Meals: Students apply for university housing in residence halls with either full board or self-catered.
- Registering for Courses: Credit value of each course is 10, 15, 20, or 30 credits. Students enroll in two to five courses, or 60 credits. Students may not opt for any other form of registration without prior approval from the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Study Abroad Office and the Registrar.
- Eligibility: GPA 3.2
- Dates: First Semester: September to December; Second Semester: Late January to late May.
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Spain
- Language; Instruction is in Spanish.
- Fields of Study: Liberal arts-oriented classes as well as the opportunity to enroll directly in the Madrid University system.
- Housing and Meals: Homestays with three meals a day provided by the family.
- Registering for Courses: Credit value of each course is one. Students enroll in four courses, or four credits. Students may not opt for any other form of registration without prior approval from the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Study Abroad Office and the Registrar.
- Eligibility: GPA 3.0
- Dates: Fall Semester: late August/early September to mid-December; Spring Semester: early January to mid-May.
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- Language: Instruction is in Spanish and English.
- Fields of Study: Anthropology, Arabic, Biology, Economics, Environmental Studies, Film, Fine Art, History, History of Art, International Relations, Literature, Spanish, Religion, Women’s Studies, and Psychology.
- Housing and Meals: Students may choose between homestays and residence halls. Homestays provide two meals per day, while residence halls may provide between 17-21 meals per week.
- Registering for Courses: Credit value of each area studies course is 3. Students enroll in three to five courses, or 15-19 credits. Students may not opt for any other form of registration without prior approval from the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Study Abroad Office and the Registrar.
- Eligibility: GPA 2.75
- Dates: Fall Semester: early September to mid-December; Spring Semester: late January to late May.
- Note: Granada is an early-application program.
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Sweden
- Language: Instruction is in English and students study Swedish on-site.
- Fields of Study: Gender and Sexuality Studies, Medical Practice and Policy, Psychology, Global Economics, Terrorism and Security, Literature, Public Health, and Neuroscience.
- Housing and Meals: Students have four housing options to choose from at DIS: Homestay, Living and Learning Community, Residential Community, Folkhögskola, and Studentboende (a residence hall with local students). Homestay includes all meals; other students receive a partial food stipend.
- Registering for Courses: Credit value of each course is three. Students will enroll in five courses, or 15 credits. Students may not opt for any other form of registration without prior approval from the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Study Abroad Office and the Registrar.
- Eligibility: GPA 3.0. Some courses have additional prerequisites.
- Dates: Fall Semester: mid-August to mid-December; Spring Semester: mid-January to mid-May. Note: DIS Stockholm is an early application program.
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Wales, U.K.
- Language: English (Welsh language lessons are available).
- Fields of Study: Art; Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences; Computer Science; Education; English and Creative Writing; Geography and Earth Sciences; History and Welsh History; International Politics; Mathematics; Modern Languages; Physics; Psychology; Theatre, Film and Television Studies; and Welsh and Celtic Studies.
- Housing and Meals: Aberystwyth University is able to offer a place in University accommodation for full-time Undergraduate and Postgraduate International Exchange students on a first-come-first-served basis.
- Registering for Courses: Credit value of each course is 10 or 20. Students enroll in three or six courses, or a total of 60 Aberystwyth Credits. Students may not opt for any other form of registration without prior approval from the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Study Abroad Office and the Registrar.
- Eligibility: By nomination. GPA 3.0.
- Nomination Procedure: All submitted nominations are final, and cannot be reversed. Students who are approved and nominated by the Study Abroad Committee to study at Aberystwyth University are accepting a place on the program and must make a commitment to attend, provided that they are accepted by Aberystwyth. The Dean’s Office will forward the names of all nominated students to Aberystwyth. In addition, students will receive application instructions from the Dean’s Office to complete the Aberystwyth University application.
- Dates: Semester 2 (Spring)–end of January to end of May. Semester 2 Examination–mid-May to beginning of June. Fall semester is not available.
- Note: This is an early-application program.
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Ready to Apply?
Applying to study abroad is a two-step process during your sophomore year. First, you must apply for BMC approval to study abroad by the required deadline. Next, when you have received approval through BMC, you must apply for admission to the program of your choice.
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Global Engagement
Tracy Weber
Director of Global Engagement
Phone: 610-526-7352
Fax: 610-526-7560
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Gabby Sugarman
Program Coordinator of Global Education
Phone: 610-526-7867
gsugarman@brynmawr.edu
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