March 9, 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 513 programs
International Relations 366 programs
Sociology and Anthropology 252 programs
Sociology 230 programs
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Study Abroad Reviews for Forum-Nexus: Ultimate Summer in Europe - 8 Cities in 1 Month
Forum-Nexus: Ultimate Summer in Europe - 8 Cities in 1 Month
Como, Italy: Amsterdam, Netherlands: Barcelona, Spain plus 4 other locations

Have the ultimate summer study abroad experience with Forum-Nexus! Visit 8 incredible cities in Europe in just 1 month and earn 3-9 credits. Students from the U.S. and oth...

4.9

18 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...

4.3

36 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad: Milan - Study Abroad With IES Abroad
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 of the most influential works of the Renaissance. Witness some of ...

4.8

18 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for AEP: Academic Experience in Prague
AEP: Academic Experience in Prague

Study abroad with UPCES in Prague and experience a semester of intellectual and cultural discovery in one of Europe's most remarkable cities. UPCES is located in a histor...

4.6

57 reviews
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 opportunities to experience French culture in Paris - the cosmopo...

4.0

66 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

12 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Anatolia American University: Thessaloniki - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Anatolia American University: Thessaloniki - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

For the student seeking a unique study abroad site in Greece, Anatolia American University is ideal. Thessaloniki is the ‘road less taken’, a culturally intact city, small...

4.5

7 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....

4.4

13 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...

4.5

11 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
Program Announcement:
Apply now using the code "Abroad101" to waive your $75 application fee! Learn More

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 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...

4.4

17 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