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Humanities & Social Sciences Study Abroad

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Study Humanities and Develop Your Curiosity of the World

Are you a humanities or social sciences major looking to study abroad? Don’t just visit a community – immerse yourself in it and live like a local. From learning about the many contributions of Chinese society during its 5,000-year history to studying psychology in Prague, one of the intellectual capitals of Europe, this is humanities and social sciences beyond any textbook.   

If you’re looking to study humanities abroad or complete a social sciences study abroad program, we offer more than 150 programs across the globe. Not only will you earn college credits and complete unique elective courses, you’ll also round out your learnings with excursions and activities to experience the culture firsthand.  

Whether you want to study history, religion, poetry, philosophy, literature, and more, CIEE’s humanities and social sciences programs offer something every student can enjoy! 

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Humanities Study Abroad Programs

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  • London, England

Business + Culture

New for Spring '24
  • Study Program

Take your business studies to England’s historic capital, London!

Program Interests
  • AACSB-Accredited
  • Art Capital
  • Big City
  • Host Institution
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  • Prague, Czech Republic

Summer Psychology

  • Study Program

Bring your interest in psychology to one of the most beautiful, cultural, and intellectual capitals in Europe.

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  • Prague, Czech Republic

Film Studies

  • Study Program

With a rich filmmaking tradition that includes Miloš Forman

Program Interests
  • Host Institution
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  • Kyoto, Japan

Ancient + Modern Japan

  • Study Program

Learn Japanese language and culture, further your studies with courses on humanities and social sciences taught in English, and experience all that Kyoto has to offer.

Program Interests
  • Ancient City
  • Mountains to Hike
  • Small City
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  • Barcelona, Spain

Global Architecture + Design

  • Study Program

Challenge yourself to maximize natural and built resources

Program Interests
  • Big City
  • Bike Friendly
  • Life by the Sea
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  • Alicante, Spain

Language + Culture

New for Spring '24
  • Study Program

Find endless opportunities to rapidly improve your Spanish

Program Interests
  • Host Institution
  • Life by the Sea
  • Small City
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FAQs About Humanities & Social Science Study Abroad

Studying humanities and social sciences abroad is a great idea for students looking for real-life immersion within environments and cultures they’re interested in. Perhaps you’ve learned theories on how a specific population lives or maybe you’ve studied ancient Roman art. When you study abroad, you can take this knowledge and put it to the test by immersing yourself in the environment in which it originates.  

  • Wherever you decide to study abroad, you’ll be able to:
  • Explore your specific interests in an authentic environment
  • Connect with the local community and learn from locals
  • Learn both inside and outside the classroom 24/7
  • Put your knowledge of social issues, philosophy, linguistics, anthropology, and more to the test

EXPLORE OUR HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCE PROGRAMS 

While identifying the best humanities study abroad programs is quite subjective, we can provide you with a list of our most popular programs:

In general, CIEE’s programs under the titles ‘Arts + Sciences,’ ‘Language + Culture,’ ‘Open Campus Block,’ and ‘Global Internship’ provide excellent opportunities to complete specific courses related to the humanities and social sciences field.  

Given the number of humanities study abroad program options, it can be difficult to choose the right program for you. Luckily, we have a few recommendations to help make this process easier:

  • Think about the top places you’d like to travel abroad. Would you rather visit some place in Europe, or is Asia or Latin America more interesting to you? How about the Middle East or Africa?
  • Consider what subjects or languages you’d like to study the most. Is there a language you’d like to learn? Does the program offer courses that are appealing to you?
  • Set a budget. Beyond program costs, can you afford living in your desired location? Have you considered more budget-friendly countries?  
  • Write down the top goals you’d like to get out of your program. Have you set some personal, professional, and academic goals? Do you want to complete an internship while studying?  
  • Narrow down your options, then start your app! Let’s do this thing! 
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