Study Abroad Programs: Area Studies
Immerse yourself in a diverse and fascinating world of cultural and regional exploration with our Area Studies study abroad programs. These programs offer a deep dive into the history, politics, economy, society, and culture of a particular region or country. Through a mix of coursework, cultural excursions, language study, and internships, you will gain a nuanced understanding of the region's complexities and challenges, as well as its strengths and potentials.
Our Area Studies programs cover a wide range of regions and countries, from Latin America, Africa, and Asia to Europe and the Middle East. You can choose from a variety of topics and themes, such as human rights, gender and sexuality, religion and spirituality, sustainability, and business and entrepreneurship. You will also have the opportunity to engage with local communities and experts, participate in cultural events and festivals, and explore historical landmarks and natural wonders. Whether you are a humanities, social sciences, or business student, our Area Studies programs will provide you with a unique and enriching study abroad experience that will enhance your academic and personal growth.
Subcategories for Area Studies
| European Studies | 176 programs |
| Spanish and Iberian Studies | 138 programs |
| Latin American Studies | 101 programs |
| Italian Studies | 87 programs |
| Asian Studies | 84 programs |
Area Studies - Featured Programs
Learn, analyze, and compare three vibrant Francophone cities: Paris, France; Rabat, Morocco; and Dakar, Senegal up close with a cross-cultural sem...
Area Studies - All Programs
Marquette University South Africa Service Learning Program is based in cosmopolitan Cape Town, at the southern tip of the African continent. The people of South Africa cal...
AIIS offers intensive, immersion-based training in modern and classical South Asian languages at multiple sites in India.Three types of programs are offered:Summer Program...
The Institut d'Etudes Françaises d'Avignon, under the auspices of Bryn Mawr College, offers a six-week summer program of intensive work in significant aspects of French cu...
The University of León is a Spanish public university with campus in León and Ponferrada....
We live in a global community. The clothes you're wearing, the cell phone in your pocket, your tax preparation, your medical diagnosis, customer service on the other end o...
Rediscover the Renaissance and the rebirth of antiquity in the living museum that is Florence, Italy. The city is your classroom as top researchers and scholars help you u...
Spend a semester or academic year in the charming, modern city of Viña del Mar, Chile with AIFS! You’ll earn up to 16 credits per semester through a variety of courses st...
FUBiS is an intensive, academic program through which students can earn credits that may be counted towards their degrees at their home institutions. FUBiS sessions run fo...
In this experiential, community-based program students will cross borders constructed by language, nationality, race and ethnicity, gender, sexuality, socio-economic class...
Engage directly with diverse communities impacted by globalization, migration and emigration. Explore effects on women, gender roles, and attitudes towards sexuality, as w...
The International Summer Program (ISP) at TU Dortmund University is designed to offer excellent students innovative, hands-on study opportunities in a wonderful study abro...
GRINT Center for Education and Culture at Moscow University for the Humanities program seeks to involve students personally and actively with the Russian people and their ...
