July 5, 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 554 programs
Political Science and Government 525 programs
International Relations 373 programs
Sociology and Anthropology 266 programs
Sociology 232 programs
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Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad: Cape Town - University of Cape Town
IES Abroad: Cape Town - University of Cape Town

In Cape Town, every day will be like a choose-your-own-adventure book, with outdoor activities to enjoy, South African residents to meet, and African cultures to learn.Whi...

4.5

5 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Academic Programs Abroad (APA): Multi-Country: France, Morocco, Senegal
Academic Programs Abroad (APA): Multi-Country: France, Morocco, Senegal
Dakar, Senegal: Paris, France: Rabat, Morocco plus 1 other location

Available for study abroad/gap year/leave of absence:Learn, analyze, and compare three vibrant Francophone cities: Paris, France; Rabat, Morocco; and Dakar, Senegal up clo...

5.0

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Arcadia: Wellington - Victoria University of Wellington
Arcadia: Wellington - Victoria University of Wellington

Victoria University of Wellington is located in New Zealand’s capital city and is proud of its century-long history of civic engagement and its vibrant, multicultural comm...

5.0

5 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for SIT Study Abroad: Switzerland - International Studies and Multilateral Diplomacy (Summer)
SIT Study Abroad: Switzerland - International Studies and Multilateral Diplomacy (Summer)

A global hub for diplomacy, Geneva is home to more than a dozen major international organizations such as the Red Cross, World Health Organization, United Nations agencies...

3.8

6 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for SIT Study Abroad: Jordan - Geopolitics, International Relations, and the Future of the Middle East
SIT Study Abroad: Jordan - Geopolitics, International Relations, and the Future of the Middle East

Study international relations and the complex history and politics of the Middle East in Jordan’s capital, Amman. From the modern capital, Amman, become acquainted with th...

4.9

12 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for The GREEN Program: Iceland - Sustainability and Renewable Energy Abroad
Iceland - Sustainability and Renewable Energy Abroad
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The GREEN Iceland Program is an intensive, 8-10 day course focused on Renewable Energy Innovation and Sust...

4.4

7 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad: Freiburg - European Union: Politics, Law & Economics
IES Abroad: Freiburg - European Union: Politics, Law & Economics

Why study abroad in one location when you can experience the politics and culture of more than 15 European countries? Our European Union Program allows you to live and lea...

4.1

5 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts
CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

Take your advanced Spanish language skills to the next level while studying across a range of academic areas at CIEE Seville and our partner schools, Universidad de Sevill...

4.7

8 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Valparaiso
Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Valparaiso

Designed for students with advanced Spanish language proficiency, the Middlebury School in Chile offers a fully immersive academic and cultural experience in the historic ...

4.5

6 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for IFSA: Edinburgh - University of Edinburgh
IFSA: Edinburgh - University of Edinburgh

Study abroad with the Institute for Study Abroad at the University of Edinburgh! Whether you're drawn to Edinburgh to study literature where J.K. Rowling wrote or to pursu...

4.5

16 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for SIT Study Abroad: Netherlands - International Perspectives on Sexuality and Gender
Netherlands - International Perspectives on Sexuality and Gender

Explore the complexities and paradoxes of gender and sexuality in the Netherlands and Morocco. In Amsterda...

4.7

8 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for SIT Study Abroad: IHP Human Rights - Movements, Power, and Resistance
SIT Study Abroad: IHP Human Rights - Movements, Power, and Resistance
Amman, Jordan: Kathmandu, Nepal: New York, United States plus 1 other location

Investigate the history and politics of global human rights movements across four countries. Begin in New York City, connecting with groups working for immigrant and gende...

4.3

4 reviews