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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Social Sciences - Featured Programs

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Study Abroad Reviews for Arcadia: Sydney - University of Sydney
Arcadia: Sydney - University of Sydney

As Australia’s oldest, and one of its most prestigious, universities, University of Sydney is ranked regularly among the fifty top universities in the world in the QS rank...

4.6

5 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for SIT Study Abroad: Belgrade, Budapest, and Vienna - Comparative European Perspectives on Conflict and Democracy
SIT Study Abroad: Belgrade, Budapest, and Vienna - Comparative European Perspectives on Conflict and Democracy

Spend your semester in three European capitals and engage with sophisticated analyses of Europe’s most com...

4.8

4 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for CET Prague
CET Prague

Looking to study in a captivating city that is also historic and inexpensive? Seeking a great jumping-off ...

4.2

8 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Arcadia: Dublin - University College Dublin
Arcadia: Dublin - University College Dublin

University College Dublin (UCD) is Ireland’s largest university, with 30,000 students drawn from 136 countries, and is a leading international research university with sig...

3.8

8 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Yonsei University: Yonsei International Summer School
Yonsei University: Yonsei International Summer School

The Yonsei International Summer School (YISS) opened its doors in 1985 and since then, YISS has become an integral part of campus life based on a unique blend of Korean an...

4.7

7 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for International Studies Institute / ISI Florence
International Studies Institute / ISI Florence

Surrounded by the lush green hills of Tuscany, Florence pulses with the spirit of the Renaissance and the energy of a modern university town. For centuries it has enticed ...

5.0

10 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Academic Programs Abroad (APA): Paris - Immersion for Intermediate & Advanced French Speakers
Academic Programs Abroad (APA): Paris - Immersion for Intermediate & Advanced French Speakers

Available for study abroad/gap year/leave of absence:Improve your French, take unique courses in nearly any field of study, and learn lifelong skills coveted by employers....

4.6

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

Famous for its “progressive” social policies, Amsterdam is an ideal city to explore the intersections of gender and sexuality with race, class, and religion. You will inte...

4.6

7 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for The School for Field Studies / SFS: Australia – Rainforest studies
The School for Field Studies / SFS: Australia – Rainforest studies

This is not the Australia you know. Towering strangler fig trees and rare species like the southern cassowary and mahogany glider can be found in these ancient rainforests...

4.5

6 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Bordeaux
Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Bordeaux

Designed for students at an advanced level of French, the Middlebury C.V. Starr School in France provides opportunities to experience French culture in one of three locati...

4.1

9 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Cordoba, Spain
Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Cordoba, Spain

Designed for students at an advanced level of Spanish, the program structure of the School in Spain gives students the opportunity to perfect their Spanish competency thro...

4.0

12 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for University of Otago, New Zealand: Study Abroad Programme
University of Otago, New Zealand: Study Abroad Programme

The University of Otago is New Zealand's first, established in 1869 in Dunedin City, the wildlife capital of the country. Otago has campuses throughout the country, in Auc...

4.1

6 reviews