March 27, 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

International Relations 383 programs
Political Science and Government 369 programs
Economics 355 programs
Sociology 236 programs
Anthropology 172 programs
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Study Abroad Reviews for Semester at Sea Study Abroad: Make the World Your Campus
Semester at Sea Study Abroad: Make the World Your Campus
A Coruña, Spain: Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR): Nantes, France plus 7 other locations
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Semester at Sea is the only study abroad program of its kind in the world. Using a ship as our floating campus, Semester at Sea's around-the-world and regional itineraries...

4.9

6 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Eastern College Consortium (ECCO): Bologna - Università di Bologna Study Abroad Program
Eastern College Consortium (ECCO): Bologna - Università di Bologna Study Abroad Program

Vassar College, Wellesley College, and Wesleyan University offer a study abroad program at the Università di Bologna in Italy. The program is committed to high academic st...

4.4

23 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Arcadia: London - Queen Mary University of London
Arcadia: London - Queen Mary University of London

This unique institution blends a traditional campus with green space and the bustling international and cultural vibe of London's East End. A highly inclusive university w...

4.3

13 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Arcadia: London - Arcadia in London
Arcadia: London - Arcadia in London

London has everything! It’s well-connected by transport, offers millennia of rich history and cultural treasures, has a population that is highly multicultural, diverse an...

4.5

8 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for CIEE: Seoul - Arts and Sciences
Seoul - Arts and Sciences

CIEE’s Arts and Sciences program is designed for students to learn at a top-ranked Korean university and e...

4.4

17 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for The School for Field Studies / SFS: Bhutan - Bhutan - Himalayan Studies
The School for Field Studies / SFS: Bhutan - Bhutan - Himalayan Studies

Our programs in Bhutan take place in the country’s mountains, valleys, rivers, forests, protected areas, and cultural sites. Courses and fieldwork focus on key environment...

4.7

10 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for SIT Study Abroad: Mexico - Migration, Borders, and Transnational Communities
SIT Study Abroad: Mexico - Migration, Borders, and Transnational Communities

Tensions related to migration through or from Mexico are high and policies change frequently. Start your program in Tucson, Arizona, near a major point of entry into the U...

4.7

8 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Study Abroad in Egypt at the American University in Cairo
Study Abroad in Egypt at the American University in Cairo

With more than 35 undergraduate and 40 graduate programs, you are sure to find the right one for you. At AUC, we offer a wide and diverse range of U.S. and globally accred...

4.4

51 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for CIEE: Amsterdam - Social Sciences + Humanities
CIEE: Amsterdam - Social Sciences + Humanities

Bring your interest in Dutch language, society, politics, and culture to this progressive, multicultural city for coursework across social science and humanities in Englis...

4.5

12 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for IFSA: Edinburgh - University of Edinburgh
IFSA: Edinburgh - University of Edinburgh

Study abroad with the Institute for Study Abroad at the University of Edinburgh! Whether you're drawn to Edinburgh to study literature where J.K. Rowling wrote or to pursu...

4.5

16 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for IFSA: London - King's College London
IFSA: London - King's College London

Study abroad with the Institute for Study Abroad at King's College London!What King's has to offer •An outstanding college in the heart of the city, overlooking the River...

4.2

16 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 the complex history and politics of the Middle East and learn about efforts to promote peace and global security in Jordan’s capital, Amman.The Hashemite Kingdom of ...

4.9

12 reviews