October 30, 2025

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 538 programs
Political Science and Government 510 programs
International Relations 367 programs
Sociology and Anthropology 256 programs
Sociology 229 programs
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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...

4.3

6 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad: Rabat - Study in Rabat
IES Abroad: Rabat - Study in Rabat

As you walk the boulevards of Rabat, it’s hard not to be enchanted by the mystery and tradition of this timeless city. From the bustling souqs (open-air markets) and energ...

4.5

4 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for SIT Study Abroad: Morocco - Human Rights, Social Justice, and Cultural Transformation
SIT Study Abroad: Morocco - Human Rights, Social Justice, and Cultural Transformation
Program Announcement:
Apply by November 1, 2023

The challenges and complexities of human rights, social justice, and cultural transformations in today’s Morocco are an outgrowth of the 2011 Arab Spring that took hold th...

4.5

5 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Arcadia: Auckland - University of Auckland
Arcadia: Auckland - University of Auckland

Recognized internationally as New Zealand’s largest and highest-ranked university, and located in New Zealand’s largest and most multicultural city, the University of Auck...

4.5

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

Vietnam’s rising status as a nation of extraordinary growth and socioeconomic change is matched only by its ecological and cultural attractions, which include 11 biosphere...

4.8

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for CIEE: Barcelona - Liberal Arts
CIEE: Barcelona - Liberal Arts

The charming and historic city of Barcelona is calling your name! Known as the cosmopolitan capital of Spain's Catalonia region, Barcelona is renowned for its stunning arc...

5.0

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Galway, Ireland
CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Galway, Ireland
Program Announcement:
Claim your flight credit & study abroad in Alicante with CEA CAPA! Learn More

Immerse yourself in the culture, music, art, and history of Ireland when you study abroad in Galway! With a small-town feel, this university town offers easy access to "tr...

5.0

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for American University of Beirut: Beirut - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
American University of Beirut: Beirut - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

At AUB you will have the chance to learn about cultures from all the continents. We have students from 75 countries represented on campus and 2,000 international students....

4.1

10 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for SIT Study Abroad: Switzerland - Banking, Finance, and Social Responsibility
SIT Study Abroad: Switzerland - Banking, Finance, and Social Responsibility

Discover the dynamic fusion of macroeconomics and global finance with social responsibility and sustainable business in Switzerland and Greece.Combine your interest in eth...

4.2

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Arcos Learning Abroad in Oaxaca, Mexico (University of Oaxaca)
Arcos Learning Abroad in Oaxaca, Mexico (University of Oaxaca)

Oaxaca is a fascinating colonial city surrounded by lush mountains and indigenous villages. It is an ideal location for Spanish language study and cultural immersion. Stud...

4.5

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad: Freiburg Summer - European Union: Politics & Economics
IES Abroad: Freiburg Summer - European Union: Politics & Economics

The EU Summer Program gives you the opportunity to intensively study the past, present, and future challenges of European integration. The program begins in the heart of E...

4.8

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for SIT Study Abroad: Spain - Social Movements, Democracy, and Cultural Identity
SIT Study Abroad: Spain - Social Movements, Democracy, and Cultural Identity

In recent decades social movements, protests, and collective action have become central to the political landscape of the Mediterranean. From the program base in Seville a...

4.6

4 reviews