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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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City
Term

22 Programs Found

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  • Sydney, Australia

Arts & Sciences (University of Sydney)

New for Spring '25
  • Study Program

Take your studies to the heart of dynamic Sydney at Australia’s oldest university: The University of Sydney!

Program Interests
  • Big City
  • Host Institution
  • Life by the Sea
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  • Sydney, Australia

Arts & Sciences Trimester (University of New South Wales)

New for Spring '25
  • Study Program

Our trimester program at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney is designed for students seeking a shorter but equally enriching study abroad experience.

Program Interests
  • Big City
  • Host Institution
  • Life by the Sea
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  • Santiago, Chile

Semester in Santiago

New for Spring '25
  • Study Program
  • Part-Time Internship

Enjoy a semester in Santiago taking courses at any (or all) of our three, Latin American-leading partner universities.

Program Interests
  • Big City
  • Mountains to Hike
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  • Prague, Czech Republic

Semester in Prague

New for Spring '25
  • Study Program
  • Part-Time Internship

Spend your semester living and learning in Prague, one of the top cities in the world for students to have an unforgettable study abroad experience.

Program Interests
  • Ancient City
  • Host Institution
  • Small City
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  • London, England

Arts + Sciences (Queen Mary)

  • Study Program

Designed for students across a wide variety of studies – particularly humanities, social sciences, and engineering.

Program Interests
  • AACSB-Accredited
  • Art Capital
  • Big City
  • Host Institution
Paris
  • Paris, France

Summer Global Internship

  • Study Program
  • Full-Time Internship

Build new skills and intercultural competencies with an internship and become an active member of the Paris professional community.

Program Interests
  • Art Capital
  • Big City
  • Bike Friendly
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  • Legon, Ghana

January in Legon

  • Study Program

Spend your winter break studying abroad in one of West Africa's most extraordinary destinations.

Program Interests
  • Life by the Sea
  • Small City
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  • Dublin, Ireland

Douglass O'Connell Summer Global Internship

  • Study Program
  • Full-Time Internship

Draw inspiration from the legacies of two remarkable social justice leaders on this fully-sponsored program.

Program Interests
  • Big City
  • Bike Friendly
  • Life by the Sea
Florence Ponte Vecchio
  • Florence, Italy

January in Florence

New for January '25
  • Study Program

Spend your winter break embarking on a fascinating journey in the heart of the Renaissance.

Program Interests
  • Ancient City
  • Mountains to Hike
  • Small City
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  • Milan, Italy

Open Campus Block

New for Fall '24
  • Study Program
  • Multi-Location Offering

CIEE Milan offers a wide selection of courses that attract students from all academic disciplines, from liberal arts and science majors to engineering, pre-med, and business school students.

Program Interests
  • Art Capital
  • Small City
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  • Tokyo, Japan

January in Tokyo

New for January '25
  • Study Program

Ring in the New Year and spend your winter break in Tokyo, Japan’s vibrant capital city.

Program Interests
  • Big City
  • Bike Friendly
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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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