November 5, 2026

Study Abroad Programs: Social Sciences

Study Social Sciences abroad to broaden your understanding of human behavior, social structures, and cultural dynamics across the globe. Programs in this field offer a range of courses that may cover topics such as sociology, anthropology, psychology, economics, and political science. As a social science student, you will be able to analyze complex social issues and develop critical thinking skills through coursework, research, and fieldwork.

Study abroad programs in Social Sciences are designed to provide students with opportunities to engage in cultural immersion, internships, and research projects in diverse settings. These programs typically offer experiential learning opportunities, such as community service projects, field trips, and cultural excursions, to help students connect theory with practice. By studying abroad, you will also gain valuable intercultural communication skills and a global perspective that will be invaluable in your future academic and professional pursuits.

Subcategories for Social Sciences

Economics 562 programs
Political Science and Government 525 programs
International Relations 378 programs
Sociology and Anthropology 265 programs
Sociology 228 programs
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Study Abroad Reviews for SIT Study Abroad: IHP - Cities in the 21st Century: People, Planning and Politics
SIT Study Abroad: IHP - Cities in the 21st Century: People, Planning and Politics

Explore urbanization and social justice in New York, Buenos Aires, Barcelona, and Cape Town. Through coursework, field visits, and homestays, examine how politics, economi...

4.4

4 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad Barcelona
IES Abroad Barcelona

Come let Barcelona enchant you. Whether it is the salty sea air, the sweep of mountains in the distance, or the romance and excitement of Las Ramblas, where else can you m...

4.6

5 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for SIT Study Abroad: Jordan - Geopolitics, International Relations, and the Future of the Middle East
SIT Study Abroad: Jordan - Geopolitics, International Relations, and the Future of the Middle East

Study international relations and the complex history and politics of the Middle East in Jordan’s capital, Amman. From the modern capital, Amman, become acquainted with th...

4.9

12 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for SIT Study Abroad: IHP Human Rights - Movements, Power, and Resistance
SIT Study Abroad: IHP Human Rights - Movements, Power, and Resistance
Amman, Jordan: Kathmandu, Nepal: New York, United States plus 1 other location

Investigate the history and politics of global human rights movements across four countries. Begin in New York City, connecting with groups working for immigrant and gende...

4.3

4 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for The GREEN Program: Iceland - Sustainability and Renewable Energy Abroad
The GREEN Program: Iceland - Sustainability and Renewable Energy Abroad
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The GREEN Iceland Program is an intensive, 8-10 day course focused on Renewable Energy Innovation and Sustainability, in partnership with Iceland School of Energy at Reykj...

4.4

7 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Arcadia: St. Andrews - University of St Andrews
Arcadia: St. Andrews - University of St Andrews

As Scotland’s oldest university, established in the early part of the fifteenth century, St. Andrews boasts a proud heritage of excellence, demonstrated by its motto, “Eve...

3.0

5 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for SIT Study Abroad: Switzerland - International Studies and Multilateral Diplomacy (Summer)
SIT Study Abroad: Switzerland - International Studies and Multilateral Diplomacy (Summer)

A global hub for diplomacy, Geneva is home to more than a dozen major international organizations such as the Red Cross, World Health Organization, United Nations agencies...

3.8

6 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for SIT Study Abroad: Netherlands - International Perspectives on Sexuality and Gender
Netherlands - International Perspectives on Sexuality and Gender

Explore the complexities and paradoxes of gender and sexuality in the Netherlands and Morocco. In Amsterda...

4.7

8 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for The School for Field Studies / SFS: Costa Rica – Ecological Resilience Studies
The School for Field Studies / SFS: Costa Rica – Ecological Resilience Studies

The rugged rainforests and sandy beaches of Costa Rica are brimming with life – from sloths and frogs to brightly colored toucans and hummingbirds. Costa Rica hosts an ast...

4.3

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad Dublin
IES Abroad Dublin

Your journey begins in the cultural center (and the heart) of Ireland: Dublin. Just think, you’ll be studying in the City of Literature that’s home to such literary greats...

5.0

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for The Swedish Program: Stockholm, Sweden
The Swedish Program: Stockholm, Sweden

The Swedish Program is a highly-regarded study abroad program that offers a full range of liberal arts courses in English. Swedish Program students join a small cohort of ...

4.8

6 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for University of Galway: International Summer School
University of Galway: International Summer School

The International Summer School at University of Galway offers programmes in Irish Studies, Ecology, Education in Ireland, Business & International Management, Irish L...

4.1

4 reviews