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 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...

4.1

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

Discover the human impacts of undocumented migration, border enforcement, and shifting international tensions. Begin in Tucson, Arizona, near a major U.S. entry point, to ...

4.7

9 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy
Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy
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Sant'Anna Institute organizes semester and summer study abroad programs for American universities in Sorrento, Italy. While studying at Sant'Anna Institute, students not o...

4.4

30 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for University of Sydney: Sydney - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
University of Sydney: Sydney - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

Take advantage of your chance to live and learn in one of the most beautiful and liveable cities in the world—Sydney! Enjoy Sydney’s comfortable climate (warm summers and ...

4.4

7 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 analyze Europe’s complex challenges around war, peace, and democracy. Examine the war in Ukraine, mass migration, refuge...

4.6

7 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Beijing
Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Beijing

As China's capital, Beijing is a large and vibrant city particularly marked by rapid economic growth. The city itself has grown tremendously and visitors and residents ali...

4.4

8 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad: Vienna - Study Abroad With IES Abroad
IES Abroad: Vienna - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

We’d like to let you in on a little secret: Vienna is extraordinary. Quickly—gather your things and study there before more students realize what a hidden gem it is. Consi...

4.3

10 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 CIEE: Barcelona - Economics and Culture
CIEE: Barcelona - Economics and Culture

Designed for students with a background in economics, the Economics + Culture program offers students the unique opportunity to explore Barcelona's countless cultural wond...

4.1

7 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for SIT Study Abroad: South Africa - International Relations in the Global South
SIT Study Abroad: South Africa - International Relations in the Global South

Explore non-Western perspectives in the Global South on international relations through lectures, site visits, and internships with diplomats, activists, and intellectuals...

4.6

6 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Oxford Study Abroad Programme (OSAP): Oxford -  Study Abroad at Oxford University
Oxford Study Abroad Programme (OSAP): Oxford - Study Abroad at Oxford University

The Oxford Study Abroad Programme (OSAP) places students of academic distinction at affiliated colleges of Oxford University. OSAP, which was founded in 1985, has placed ...

4.4

12 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for University of Minnesota: Language & Culture in Southern France
University of Minnesota: Language & Culture in Southern France

Study in this vibrant city with a centuries-old history of intellectual advances and social tolerance. Enjoy the college-town atmosphere, nightlife, and student-centered c...

4.6

8 reviews