January 7, 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 541 programs
Political Science and Government 510 programs
International Relations 368 programs
Sociology and Anthropology 256 programs
Sociology 230 programs
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Study Abroad Reviews for Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Paris
Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Paris

Designed for students at an advanced level of French, the Middlebury C.V. Starr School in France provides ...

4.0

81 reviews
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

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 an...

4.4

13 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Arcadia: Edinburgh - University of Edinburgh
Arcadia: Edinburgh - University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh is one of Arcadia’s top study abroad destinations - with good reason. The city itself is absolutely beautiful, and this world-class research university is nestle...

4.4

13 reviews
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...

4.5

13 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad: Milan - Study Abroad With IES Abroad
Milan - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

Think of your study abroad experience as a song—what will be the inspiration? See “The Last Supper,” one o...

4.7

23 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for American College of Thessaloniki (ACT): Thessaloniki - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
American College of Thessaloniki (ACT): Thessaloniki - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

Students looking to study in an immersive environment with a small international campus in the historical and accessible area of northern Greece will find an incredible ex...

4.5

7 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

Edinburgh offers a wide range of courses and you will be taught alongside students who enrolled on full degree courses in Edinburgh. We will always try to offer you a plac...

4.2

39 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Tokyo
Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Tokyo

Once a small fishing village, Tokyo is now a major international capital of culture, economy and politics. With a population of 12 million, the contrast of Tokyo’s history...

4.4

27 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Arcadia: London - King's College London
Arcadia: London - King's College London

King’s College, University of London is one of the top-ranked universities in the world and also one of England’s oldest and most prestigious research institutions. This i...

4.6

12 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

18 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Florence
Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Florence

Florence is the embodiment of the Renaissance, which began in Tuscany during the fourteenth century and continued to influence the region and ultimately the world for four...

4.4

27 reviews