July 15, 2025

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 541 programs
Political Science and Government 512 programs
International Relations 373 programs
Sociology and Anthropology 258 programs
Sociology 234 programs
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Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad: Study Rome - Language & Area Studies
Study Rome - Language & Area Studies

It is impossible to avoid the past in Rome. It eagerly waits for you around every corner, hoping to intrig...

4.0

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad: Nantes - French Language Immersion & Area Studies
IES Abroad: Nantes - French Language Immersion & Area Studies

Our French Language Immersion & Area Studies Program has two important goals: to improve your written and verbal proficiency in French through language and area studie...

4.8

8 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Arava Institute for Environmental Studies: Hevel Eilot - Study Abroad in Israel
Arava Institute for Environmental Studies: Hevel Eilot - Study Abroad in Israel

The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies is the premier environmental studies and research program in the Middle East. The Arava Institute houses academic programs, r...

5.0

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for University of Bristol: Bristol - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
University of Bristol: Bristol - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

Join us for a year or semester at the University of Bristol, one of the most popular and highly ranked universities in the UK, with a diverse community of nearly 30,000 ta...

3.5

4 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Trinity in Vienna: Study Abroad in Austria
Trinity in Vienna: Study Abroad in Austria

This program is based at the prestigious University of Vienna and is open to students in all disciplines, but designed especially for Philosophy students.  Vienna, the cap...

5.0

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad: Vienna - Psychology & Social Sciences
IES Abroad: Vienna - Psychology & Social Sciences

Vienna is teeming with people from around the world who have made this city their home.Situated at the center of Europe and rich in culture, this is a place where people f...

5.0

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Sea Education Association: Programs at Sea - Climate & Society
Sea Education Association: Programs at Sea - Climate & Society

Finding solutions to the problems brought about by climate change requires going beyond scientific data. We must also consider the possibilities found within social and po...

3.8

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for The School for Field Studies / SFS: Kenya – Endangered Species Conservation
The School for Field Studies / SFS: Kenya – Endangered Species Conservation

Our programs in Kenya take place in world-famous national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and protected areas, and Maasai communities. Courses and fieldwork focus on endangere...

4.4

4 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for CIEE: Barcelona - Economics and Culture
CIEE: Barcelona - Economics and Culture

Designed for students with a background in economics, the Economics + Culture program offers students the unique opportunity to explore Barcelona's countless cultural wond...

4.3

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for University of Nicosia - Global Semesters: Nicosia - Summer in Cyprus
University of Nicosia - Global Semesters: Nicosia - Summer in Cyprus

This summer study abroad program offers students the opportunity to earn academic credit while spending the summer on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. Students are elig...

4.8

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Arcadia: Auckland - University of Auckland
Arcadia: Auckland - University of Auckland

Recognized internationally as New Zealand’s largest and highest-ranked university, and located in New Zealand’s largest and most multicultural city, the University of Auck...

4.5

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Arcos Learning Abroad in Oaxaca, Mexico (University of Oaxaca)
Arcos Learning Abroad in Oaxaca, Mexico (University of Oaxaca)

Oaxaca is a fascinating colonial city surrounded by lush mountains and indigenous villages. It is an ideal...

4.5

2 reviews