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 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 Sorre...

4.4

30 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for CET Japan
CET Japan

CET Japan offers a unique opportunity for students eager to immerse themselves fully in the local language, culture, and people. Tailor your experience by choosing how muc...

4.4

9 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...

4.0

12 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 IFSA: London - King's College London
IFSA: London - King's College London

Study abroad with the Institute for Study Abroad at King's College London!What King's has to offer •An outstanding college in the heart of the city, overlooking the River ...

4.3

17 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for SIT Study Abroad: Peru - Indigenous Peoples and Globalization
SIT Study Abroad: Peru - Indigenous Peoples and Globalization

Explore how Indigenous peoples in Peru are adapting and innovating to preserve their cultural values and shape their own future in the face of globalization. With nearly h...

4.8

6 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
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

7 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

11 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 Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme
Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme

Queen Mary University of London is one of the UK’s leading research-focused higher education institutions and is one of the 24 prestigious Russell Group universities in th...

4.0

22 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Study Abroad in Egypt at the American University in Cairo
Study Abroad in Egypt at the American University in Cairo

With more than 35 undergraduate and 40 graduate programs, you are sure to find the right one for you. At AUC, we offer a wide and diverse range of U.S. and globally accred...

4.2

14 reviews