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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Social Sciences - Featured Programs

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Study Abroad Reviews for The School for Field Studies / SFS: Cambodia – Environmental Justice and Mekong Ecologies
The School for Field Studies / SFS: Cambodia – Environmental Justice and Mekong Ecologies

In Cambodia, remnants of 12th-century temples share the landscape with wild forests, Buddhist monasteries, and small villages. Diverse ecosystems, from the mighty Mekong R...

4.9

4 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Niterói
Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Niterói

With its physical beauty and welcoming social environment, Brazil is the largest country in Latin America. Its diverse and vibrant culture offers an ideal setting for stu...

3.9

6 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for SOAS, University of London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
SOAS, University of London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

SOAS, University of London is the only Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. SOAS is a remarkable ...

4.3

6 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
Study Abroad Reviews for Arcadia: St. Andrews - University of St Andrews
Arcadia: St. Andrews - University of St Andrews

As Scotland’s oldest university, established in the early part of the fifteenth century, St. Andrews boasts a proud heritage of excellence, demonstrated by its motto, “Eve...

3.6

4 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Arcadia: Gold Coast - Bond University
Arcadia: Gold Coast - Bond University

This is an extremely popular Arcadia program! Bond University offers a study abroad experience quite distinct from other Australian universities with its small class size ...

4.4

4 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for SIT Study Abroad: IHP - Cities in the 21st Century: People, Planning and Politics
SIT Study Abroad: IHP - Cities in the 21st Century: People, Planning and Politics

Explore urbanization and social justice in New York, Buenos Aires, Barcelona, and Cape Town. Through coursework, field visits, and homestays, examine how politics, economi...

4.4

4 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for SIT Study Abroad: Vietnam - Culture, Social Change and Development
SIT Study Abroad: Vietnam - Culture, Social Change and Development

Examine Vietnam’s rapid economic and social transformation while exploring its rich cultural traditions and UNESCO World Heritage sites. Learn how Vietnam overcame decades...

4.8

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for The School for Field Studies / SFS: Turks and Caicos Islands - Marine Resource Studies
The School for Field Studies / SFS: Turks and Caicos Islands - Marine Resource Studies

The Turks and Caicos Islands are home to vibrant coral reefs, dramatic sea walls, a deep ocean trench, mangrove forests, and extensive seagrass beds, which together sustai...

4.3

6 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for The Swedish Program: Stockholm, Sweden
The Swedish Program: Stockholm, Sweden

The Swedish Program is a highly-regarded study abroad program that offers a full range of liberal arts courses in English. Swedish Program students join a small cohort of ...

4.8

6 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for SIT Study Abroad: Australia - Sustainability and Environmental Action
SIT Study Abroad: Australia - Sustainability and Environmental Action

Australia has stunning and diverse natural environments, from flourishing rainforests to vast deserts and mountain ranges full of unique plants and wildlife. In Byron Bay,...

4.8

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for DIS Summer in Scandinavia
DIS Summer in Scandinavia
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DIS Summer in Stockholm or CopenhagenWith DIS, you have the opportunity to study in Copenhagen, Stockholm - or both! Our summer calendar makes it easy to study abroad for ...

4.8

3 reviews