Western Europe
Westmont College England Semester - (Open to all majors) (Fall only)
The England Semester program takes place during the fall semester of even years only. It is directed by English department faculty and combines travel to literary and cultural centers with residential study in the British Isles. Students study English literature in the land of its origin, witnessing firsthand the birthplaces of major writers and the settings of their works. They attend theatre performances in Edinburgh, London, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Dublin, and visit sites throughout the UK and Ireland including Oxford, Cambridge, the Lake District of the Romantic poets, and Hardy’s country in southern England. Upper division English and Theatre credit is offered. The last week of the semester is spent on sites related to the electives offered on the program. Homepage
Westmont College Europe Semester - (Open to all majors) (Fall only)
The Europe Semester program takes place every fall semester. The program offers a broad geographical scope of experience as students and faculty travel and study together in Europe. Students study European culture and history firsthand in its rich heritage and present diversity with extended stays in cultural centers such as London, Athens, Rome, Florence, and Paris with shorter visits to other cities and regions throughout Europe. Recent itineraries have also included visits to Scotland, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Spain, and the Czech Republic. Homepage
American University AU Abroad, Brussels, Belgium (Open to Political Science majors/minors who have taken POL-122: European Politics only)
Located in the heart of Western Europe, and head of the world’s largest single market with a single currency, the euro, Brussels plays host to some of the most important organizations in the world. Now, through American University’s European Union Semester in Brussels, you can earn undergraduate credit and gain valuable work experience in the political center of the EU. Theory combines with practical experience during your study in Brussels. In your internship and unique seminar classes, you frequently meet with and talk to practitioners and policymakers from the EU, NATO, and the international community of Brussels. These leaders share with you their insider perspectives on how the EU is shaping Europe politically and economically. Homepage
American University of Paris (Open to E&B majors only)
This program provides E&B majors with the opportunity to take courses in either the Department of Economics or Department of International Business Administration in the heart of Paris. The program is open to juniors and seniors with a GPA of 3.00 or higher. Homepage
Brethren Colleges Abroad: Barcelona, Spain (Open to Spanish majors/minors only) (Spring only)
This BCA semester program is available in the spring only. The intensive language course provides Spanish language skills and classroom experiences that will prepare students to begin regular classes. While major emphasis is placed on language skills (grammar, composition, conversation, etc.), daily classes are also given on the History of Spain and Spanish Art History by specialists in these fields. Applicants to all BCA programs must have a minimum 2.60 cumulative GPA. In order for students to have a successful study abroad experience, BCA requires that they complete 4 semesters of college-level Spanish before enrolling in its Barcelona program. Homepage
Brethren Colleges Abroad: Strasbourg, France (Open to French majors/minors only)
In Strasbourg students take most of their classes at the foreign student center of the university called IIEF. Classes here focus on learning the French language. Professors from a variety of disciplines teach classes at the IIEF on art history, literature, history, civilization, and trends in French current events. Applicants to all BCA program must have a minimum 2.60 (on a 4.00 scale) cumulative GPA. In order for students to have a successful study abroad experience, BCA requires that they complete 4 semesters of college-level French before enrolling in its Strasbourg Program. Homepage
Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies, Oxford, England (Open to all majors)
This semester program coincides with the University’s Michaelmas or Hilary Terms. The CMRS program, which consists of both tutorials and seminars, is organized around Oxford’s academic and cultural life. The program is devised so that students receive training in either Medieval and Renaissance Studies or more general courses of study in the Liberal Arts. Student’s take a total of 16 units, including two tutorial courses, one seminar course, and an integral course. The integral course consists of lectures, Colloquium, and field trips, allowing students to obtain an overview of the Middle Ages or Renaissance and the early modern period. The program recommends a GPA of 3.5. Homepage
Cortona, Italy (University of Georgia) - (Open to art/art history majors/minors only)
Situated in Cortona, a small, safe Tuscan town with numerous cultural activities, this program sponsored by the University of Georgia provides a challenging opportunity for the serious student who wishes to combine international travel with an intensive period of studio and classroom work. A 32-year tradition of goodwill and respect exists between Cortona and the University, and the town provides a rich, historical environment where students can easily merge with the normal lifestyle of a typical Italian community. Homepage
Gordon-In-France, Aix-en-Provence, France (Gordon College) (Open to French majors/minors only)(Spring only)
The Gordon program is set up in conjunction with the Institut d’Études Françaises pour Étudiants Étrangers (IEFEE) of the Université d’Aix-Marseille III and with a coordinator related to the French Reformed Seminary (Faculté Libre de Théologie Réformée) in Aix. The emphasis is on gaining fluency in the French language. Qualified students may also be able to take one or two courses at the Seminary. All classes are taught in French, and the program is divided into three levels of competence. Placement in classes is based on a preliminary test done by the Institute. Level I and II classes comprise approximately 10-13 hours of language studies and several hours of workshops (Literature and Civilization) weekly. Level III students have classes in a major field of study (Literature or Civilization). Homepage
Gordon at Orvieto, Orvieto, Italy (Gordon College) (Open to all majors)
The Gordon College semester in Italy exists to provide contemporary American students — whose lives are lived largely after or without “tradition” — with a vivid experience of tradition in art, spirituality, worship, and civic life. While living and studying in the convent of San Lodovico students will experience the slower and simpler rhythms of life in a way that provides time for serious conversation, an experience of traditional liturgies and civic celebrations, and a closer relationship to the land. Living in the midst of vineyards and olive groves and trading the automobile for the foot, young artists of Christian faith will be encouraged to to experiment with methods of learning different from the conventions of modern university education by taking an interdisciplinary approach to the study of art, art history, history and theology. This program is open to students with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Homepage
Houghton in London, London, England (Houghton College) (Open to all majors)(Fall Only)
The Houghton in London program enables students to take courses taught by both British and Houghton professors. While meeting course requirements, students can also live and study together in London’s exciting metropolitan environment. Opportunities for travel and service are also offered through this program. Possible course options in English, Bible, History, Social Sciences, and Art. A minimum 2.75 GPA is required. Homepage
Institute for American Universities, Aix-en-Provence, France (Open to History majors/minors and French minors only)
Le Centre d’Aix offers a wide variety of courses taught in English and in French to meet the needs of the diverse group of students who come to IAU every semester. Courses in subjects ranging from Art and Archaeology to Political Science and Psychology allow virtually any student to study abroad in France while still completing the courses needed for graduation from their home institution. A minimum of 15 credits per semester is required and consitutes a normal full-time load. To take fewer credits, written permission is required from the student’s home institution perior to arrival. All students are strongly encouraged to take at least one course in French language. (Major specific program: French, History-international track) Homepage
Irish Studies Program, County Wicklow, Ireland- (Taylor University) (Open to all majors)(Spring Only)
The Irish Studies Program through Taylor University offers students the chance to live in the quiet seaside town of Greystones in Ireland, 20 miles south of Dublin. Students expand their knowledge through classes focusing upon the history, culture, literature, and art of Ireland. Students earn 16-17 hours of credit in a variety of classes including Hill climbing, Contemporary Ireland, The War of Independence and the Irish Civil War, Irish Literature, and Participation in the Arts. Students are also encouraged to form relationships with locals and explore the Irish mainland. The location of the program offers students many outdoor activities as well with the harbor, beach, and cliffs nearby. Homepage
Kansas University: Santiago de Compostela, Spain (Open to Spanish majors/minors only)
For more than a millennium, pilgrims have followed the Camino de Santiago to this medieval city in Spain where, according to legend, Saint James’ body miraculously appeared and is now entombed. Present-day Santiago de Compostela is still a popular pilgrimage site as well as a university town, with 35,000 students living and studying there. All students will take an advanced language course from the INSTITUTO DE IDIOMAS at the University of Santiago de Compostela. Placement is determined by a proficiency exam at the beginning of the semester. The Instituto class transfers to KU as a three-hour Spanish grammar course and a one-hour conversation course appropriate to each student’s academic level. During the FALL semester in addition to the Instituto de Idiomas class, students select three courses taught by KU or CU faculty. Homepage
Kings College London, England (Open to E&B majors only)
This program provides E&B majors with the opportunity to take upper division courses in their major at one of England's oldest and most prestigious univeristy institutions, plus either a foreign language course or one non-EB course. The program is located in the heard of London and is open to juniors and seniors with a GPA of 3.00 or higher. Homepage
SACI, Florence, Italy (Studio Art Centers International) - (Open to art/art history majors/minors only)
Located in the center of Florence, 50 yards from the central market, 100 yards from the Duomo, and 80 yards from the Medici church of San Lorenzo, the school provides a focused studio art studies program of depth and seriousness of challenge at undergraduate and graduate U.S. university levels. The studio disciplines are to be complemented by courses in the humanities since SACI is convinced that undertaking courses in both areas is essential in the formation of the artist. Designed for US undergraduates and independent students, this program provides an in-depth study abroad opportunity. A wide variety of academic and studio subjects are offered, many at multiple levels. Homepage
The Scholars’ Semester in Oxford, Oxford, England (CCCU bestsemester.com) (Open to all majors)
Read, learn and live in the “City of Dreaming Spires.” The Scholars’ Semester in Oxford allows you, as a member of Wycliffe Hall and a Visiting Student of Oxford University , to do intensive scholarship in this historic seat of learning. Work with academic tutors to hone your skills and delve into the areas that interest you most. Broaden your thinking by living and learning in this major crossroads of the academic world. Homepage
Semester in Spain, Seville, Spain (Trinity Christian College) (Open to Spanish majors/minors only)
Semester in Spain has offered Spanish courses in Seville since 1977. Our program combines challenging academic study (beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels) with practical opportunities for students to practice what they learn. With its location in Seville, Semester in Spain is designed to provide a rich academic and cultural experience as well as foster lasting relationships between our students and their hosts. Homepage
University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France (Open to French majors/minors only)
Montpellier is a city known for its beauty, its excellent climate and the richness of its architecture. Classes here at the Institut Mediterraneen de Langues focus upon the French language. Classes include all levels of French language study as well as French civilization. In addition, students have the option of taking international business classes at a local university. Students interested in applying must have a junior status for the semester they wish to attend. Homepage
University of Paris: Sorbonne, Paris, France (Open to French majors/minors only)
The University of Paris-Sorbonne offers a wide range of subjects in art, social science, history, philosophy, politics and much more. All classes will be taken in French and taught by prestigious professors from around the world. Located in beauitiful Paris, the capital of France, students will be immersed directly into the French culture and language. Homepage
University Studies Abroad Consortium: Bilbao, Spain (Open to Spanish majors/minors only)
The Bilbao/Getxo program offers you a high quality educational experience with courses concentrated in two distinct academic areas: Intensive Spanish Language and Area studies, and Business studies. All students are expected to take at least one course of Spanish language. These academic windows are complemented by the opportunity to directly experience the society and culture of the area through personal interaction with local students and through field trips to sites of social, historical, artistic and economic interest. Consortium offices, classrooms, and dining facilities are located at the Bizkaia campus of the University of the Basque Country. Approximately 25,000 students study at this campus. While enrolled, USAC students enjoy the privileges accorded local students at the University of the Basque Country. You are encouraged to participate in local university activities, student clubs, and organizations along with local students. Homepage (scroll down for Bilbao/Gexto)
University Studies Abroad Consortium: Madrid, Spain (Open to Spanish majors/minors only)
This program is ideal for students who wish to experience the extensive cultural activities offered by one of the world’s great capitals. Students will study the Spanish language and the complexities of Spanish and contemporary European societies through a wide selection of academic courses, as well as through personal interaction with the host culture. Students enroll in the appropriate language track that may fulfill foreign language requirements and will enhance your ability to communicate during your stay in Madrid. One semester may be equivalent to up to two years of university credit. Previous students have reported that the yearlong program was especially helpful for language study, and in becoming integrated into Spanish society. However, you may choose to attend fall or spring semester only. Homepage (scroll down for Madrid)
University Studies Abroad Consortium: San Sebastian, Spain (Open to Spanish majors\minors only)
The San Sebastián program is ideal for intensive language study - up to two years of university language courses may be taken in one semester. This program opens an academic window on the Spanish and Basque people, introducing you to the rich diversity of Spain and offering a truly multicultural experience. You may choose Spanish or Basque studies or a combination of both. The Spanish studies program allows you to choose from language, history, literature, and cultural courses in a setting that realistically reflects the diversity of Iberia. The Basque dimension introduces you to the Basque people, their contributions to European and American history, and their cultural and linguistic uniqueness. Homepage (scroll down for San Sebastian)