Argentina
Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: English, Spanish
This multi-location program allows students interested in Economics, Sociology and Political Science to study these topics in several notable South American cities. Participants study in both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Santiago, Chile over the course of an academic semester or year, as well as shorter trips to Peru and Uruguay. Students will learn about the acceleration of globalization and economic growth in several very different cultures.
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Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: English, Spanish
Through this program, students study in Argentina’s vibrant capital city of Buenos Aires. Classes in both Spanish and English are offered through the program, and students may also enroll in the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Argentina, a leading university enrolling about 22,000 students. Students may pursue a wide variety of courses in humanities, social science, and business, all with an emphasis on Latin America’s particular culture.
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Program duration: semester
Language of instruction: Spanish
Buenos Aires offers the best of big-city living with fascinating social and cultural dynamics. Reed students can create their own academic focus by mixing-and-matching courses at the following universities: Universidad Católica Argentina, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Universidad del Salvador and Universidad Torcuato Di Tella. All classes are taught in Spanish by Argentine university professors. IFSA offers academic advising, access to leading organizations, extensive volunteer opportunities, field trips to neighboring countries and a number of particular academic foci including Argentine Foreign Policy, Argentine and Latin American Literature, Art and Politics from an Intercultural Perspective, and Literature and Cinema in Argentina.
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Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: Spanish
Founded in 1989 by the Scottish Community in Argentina and inspired by the pedagogical system of the liberal arts colleges, the Universidad de San Andrés is a privately‐owned, not-for-profit institution with a complete academic offering in various fields. Its mission is to build an academic community of professors, students, and alumni motivated by the search for truth and contributing to progress in Argentina and to the well‐being of its citizens. The University offers a wide range of courses in the social sciences as well as the Humanities.
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Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: Spanish, English
The Universidad Torcuato di Tella offers a robust exchange program, hosting students from across the world to study in the vibrant city of Buenos Aires. Founded in 1991, the university is particularly well-known for its offerings in the social sciences; other notable departments include art, architecture and international studies. Students in the exchange program can take courses in both Spanish and English. Note that accommodation is not offered through the program; students are responsible for finding their own housing.
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Australia
Program duration: semester
Language of instruction: English
The School for Field Studies in Australia has a focus on Tropical Rainforest Studies. Although this is particularly suited to students interested in Biology and Environmental Studies, SFS programs offer ample resources and opportunities for students in all disciplines. The SFS center for Rainforest Studies is at the edge of the Atherton Tablelands, surrounded by World Heritage forests, farmland, and tropical hills. Students will look at various policies, using field research, collaboration with local landholders and environmental organizations, and a student directed project to explore possibilities for this area of the country. SFS gives Reed students an interdisciplinary approach to these topics, overlapping with questions about public policy, economic analysis of biological resource issues, and "Direct Research" projects where students carry out independent field work. For students of all disciplines, these programs are also an exceptional chance to explore field-based learning rooted in local communities and cultures.
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Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: English
The University of Sydney, the oldest university in Oceania, has one of the largest study abroad programs in Australia, with hundreds of international students enrolled each year. Students can take advantage of Australia's most extensive university studies while embracing Australian student life and culture. With its main campus located nearby downtown Sydney, the University of Sydney provides its students with an intimate look at Australia's most populous city. The University of Sydney also offers an extensive network of student support systems including health, academic, religious, and disability services.
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Bhutan
Program duration: semester
Language of instruction: English
SFS offers study abroad programs in Bhutan, a mountain kingdom where change is afoot. Few foreigners have ever seen Bhutan's small villages and stunning Buddhist monasteries - it wasn't until 1974 that the country opened its borders to tourists. Based in Paro, students will learn how biodiversity is protected and traditional rural lifestyles are maintained. Participants experience conservation and environmental issues against the backdrop of vibrant culture and Buddhist philosophy, gain an in-depth understanding of local ecosystems, and wrap up the semester with an extensive field trip.
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Cambodia
Program duration: semester
Language of instruction: English
Conservation efforts are deeply connected to Cambodian community livelihoods across Tonle Sap Lake and Angkor Wat. Participants in this program will learn about threats to ecosystems and natural resources, environmental governance, and the ethics of conservation and development in this fascinating country. While traveling extensively, students will visit elephant-inhabited forests in Mondulkiri, mountain ecosystems in Kampot, the Vietnamese Mekong Delta, and key sites along the Mekong River. During the final weeks of the semester, students will conduct an extensive research project in the field.
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Chile
Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: English, Spanish
This multi-location program allows students interested in Economics, Sociology and Political Science to study these topics in several notable South American cities. Participants study in both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Santiago, Chile over the course of an academic semester or year, as well as shorter trips to Peru and Uruguay. Students will learn about the acceleration of globalization and economic growth in several very different cultures.
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Program duration: semester
Language of instruction: English
Known for its massive glaciers and active volcanoes, Patagonia is a land of fire and ice. Study conservation and the impact of climate change in the majestic Torres del Paine National Park, surrounded by soaring peaks, narrow fjords, and fields of ice. The semester ends with an extensive research project in the field.
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China
Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: Chinese
Students who choose to study in Beijing through the Capital Normal University will be directly enrolled, without the aid of a liaison program. Capital Normal was founded in 1954, and is ranked consistently among China's top universities, with around 25,000 enrolled students. This program is recommended to students interested in a driven year or semester of learning Chinese, as well as direct academic and cultural immersion in Beijing. Autonomy is a necessity, and students must be prepared to navigate their time abroad with little guidance.
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Program duration: semester
Language of instruction: Chinese, English
Located in Shanghai, the East China Normal University provides international students a direct exchange program, offering either a semester or year-long enrollment geared towards intensive linguistic and cultural integration. Courses will be taken primarily in Chinese; however, ECNU also offers the Global China Program (GCP) with courses taught in English, as well as introductory-level Chinese language courses for less experienced students. This program is aimed at students looking for intensive study of the Chinese language with solid work ethics and self-motivation. Since this exchange does not work through a liaison program, integration and academics will be less guided and possibly more intense.
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Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: Chinese
Students studying in Fuzhou through the Fujian Normal University will take courses alongside Chinese students, and will have full access to all university amenities (library, cafeterias, gymnasium). Since this is a direct university exchange, integration is much less guided, and students must be prepared to confront social and cultural differences, in addition to the university system, on their own
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Costa Rica
Program duration: semester
Language of instruction: English
The School for Field Studies in Costa Rica focuses on land use practices and the Sustainable Development Studies. Although they are particularly suited to students interested in Biology and Environmental Studies, all SFS programs offer ample resources and opportunities for students in all disciplines. Here students will engage in the study of different development and resource management models that includes extensive fieldwork, research projects and trips around the greater area. SFS gives Reed students an interdisciplinary approach to these topics, overlapping with questions about public policy, economic analysis of biological resource issues, and “Direct Research” projects where students carry out independent field work. For students of all disciplines, these programs are also an exceptional chance to explore field-based learning rooted in local communities and cultures.
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Cuba
Program duration: semester
Language of instruction: Spanish
This unique opportunity is offered to Reed students in conjunction with Sarah Lawrence College's program based in Havana. Students take four courses: Spanish, two electives, and a core seminar that focuses on gender, health, education, and sustainable development throughout Cuban society. Students can take classes with Cuban students at the University of Havana, the Instituto Superior de Artes, or at the Fundación del Nuevo Cine Latino-Americano. This program is ideal for students interested in the Spanish language, humanities, social sciences, and the arts. Outside of the classroom, this program offers students opportunities to do fieldwork and internships at various organizations around the country. Students can take advantage of various trips around the country to deepen their understanding of Cuban politics, history and social life.
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Czech Republic
Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: English
The NYU Program in Prague enables Reed students an opportunity to study for a semester or year in the gorgeous capital city of the Czech Republic. Coursework, taught in English, focuses on the political and economic interests of new EU member states and the growing territorial and security interests of the Russian Federation. Areas of study include: anthropology, art, literature, German, Hebrew and Judiac Studies, Russian language and Slavic studies, film, photography, journalism and media studies, and music.
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Denmark
Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: English
A non-profit study abroad foundation established in Denmark in 1959, DIS provides semester and academic year programs taught in English and offers high-impact learning experiences for upper-division undergraduate students. The intellectually challenging curriculum is broad, cutting edge, and enriched by experiential learning components, including faculty-led study tours across Europe. It provides Reed students with opportunities for meaningful cultural engagement and personal growth, which is further enriched through housing and extracurricular offerings. DIS programs focus on a specific academic field or discipline such as neuroscience, European politics, justice and humans rights, psychology, sociology, sustainability, or urban studies.
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Egypt
Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: English
The American University in Cairo is regarded as one of the leading universities in the Middle East, as well as one of the region's best international English-language institutions. Students who choose to spend a semester or year of study here will have access to a wide variety of courses spanning the liberal arts, as well as the opportunity to explore one of the worlds foremost international hubs, Cairo.
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France
Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: English, French
Through this exchange program, Reed students can study at the American University of Paris, an international liberal arts college located in Paris. AUP strives to offer a student-centered learning experience on a vibrant urban campus located close to the Eiffel Tower. This program offers courses entirely in English, making it ideal for students who have not taken a language in college but are interested in learning one abroad. Students can take courses in all disciplines offered at Reed, as well as French classes suited to their level.
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Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: French, English
CUPA-ACCENT acts primarily as a liaison between students visiting Paris and the French educational system, facilitating registration and grade transfer with a wide range of universities.
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Program duration: semester
Language of instruction: English
Through this program facilitated by Columbia University, students can take classes in English at the renowned French University Sciences Po as well as at Reid Hall, Columbia’s global center in Paris. Students will have the opportunity to take one class in French language, with courses offered for levels from beginner to advanced, making this program a good choice for students with limited French experience and a desire to learn more. Additionally, this program offers a wide variety of courses in the social sciences and humanities, with a particular focus on French history and culture.
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Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: French
In cooperation with
Sarah Lawrence College, Reed students can study in the global city of Paris. Students take courses at some of France's most prestigious academic institutions including the Sorbonne (Paris IV), Jussieu (Paris VII), Ecole du Louvre, or Institut d'Etudes Politiques. The program provides immersion in the French university system, integrated with intensive tutorial work to provide students with personalized study programs.
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Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: English
The program of Sciences Po in Lille offers a selective educational environment for all students interested in studying in Europe. This program is located on the border between France and Belgium. It gives Reed participants small class settings to study wide ranging topics including Journalism, European Studies, International Relations, and the history and politics of European integration.
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Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: French
The University of Rennes II has one of the largest schools for foreign languages in France. The University de Rennes II also offers coursework in broad areas of social sciences and humanities.
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Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: French
This program allows students to study in Lille in either an intensive French-only program, or with a more guided curriculum blending courses in both French and English. This program is a great opportunity for both experienced French speakers and relative newcomers to experience the French university system and life in Lille. Through this program, students may choose to spend either a year or semester in France at Lille III (Université Charles de Gaulle). Upon arrival in France, students undergo an expansive 10-day orientation program to assist in immersion and general cultural acclimation. Several excursions within and outside of the city are provided by the university.
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Germany
Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: German
Students are enrolled directly at the Universität Tübingen, working without a liaison university or private program. The university itself is decentralized, spread throughout Tübingen.
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Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: English, German
Option 1 Direct Exchange
Students must be nominated by the IPO director. Reed students with at least 2 years of college-level German language can participate in a direct exchange that enables students from both institutions to exchange places for a semester or full year. Reed participants are provided with general orientation guidance as well as academic advising; they can enroll in courses taught in German at either the Freie or Humboldt Uni alongside regular students at the universities. Housing is provided in student residences throughout the city.
FU Berlin Academic Calendar:
Winter semester: October–March; Summer semester: April–July.
Important: Students can apply for the entire academic year (Winter and Summer semesters) or for Reed's Spring term (FU-Berlin Summer term).
Direct Exchange Program website
Flyer - Become an Exchange Student at The Freie Universitaet Berlin (PDF)
Reed students without prior German language experience or less than 2 years of college-level German language are welcome to study in this program. After a placement test, students take a German language course at their level, as well as 4 courses taught in English or German that cover a variety of subjects. Unlike the other options in Germany, this program runs on the traditional U.S. semester calendar thus making it possible for students to study either fall or spring semester.
Reed students with at least 2 years of college-level German can enroll in a broad range of German university courses with the support of a structured program. This program was founded in 1995 with the goal of helping students improve their German and focus on related areas of study. As such, students begin with a 6 week German Discourse and Culture course followed by direct enrollment in courses at the Freie in a broad range of subject areas of their choice.
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Program duration: year
Language of instruction: German
Operating through Lewis and Clark, the Munich study-abroad exchange is an exclusively year-long program at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität. Upon arrival in Munich, students will undergo an intensive 4-week orientation period focusing on linguistic, cultural, and pedagogical integration, and will then be offered courses both from the Lewis and Clark faculty and directly through the University itself (all Lewis and Clark classes are taught in German).
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Greece
Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: English
The primary focus of this program is to provide students with first-hand experience with Greece, in its ancient, medieval and modern contexts. For obvious reasons, CYA is an incredible opportunity for students studying classics. Students who study in Greece through CYA will undergo a process of orientation upon arrival, which will acquaint students with staff and faculty, provide information on the program and Greek life, and will introduce the city Athens through planned activities and group outings. All courses will be taught in English, but students are encouraged to study Greek and/or Latin as part of their courseload. In addition to language courses, students can choose from a wide variety of disciplines including as history, religion, philosophy, art history, political science, and more. Program fees cover a mid-day meal at the Academic Center on weekdays, but all other meal accommodations must be procured by the students themselves. In addition to group trips and cultural events, numerous extra-curricular activities and athletics are organized by the program, as are volunteer opportunities. CYA also has an open-door drop-in policy for all types of student support (academic, personal, etc) at the Academic Center. Contrary to its name, this program is offered in both semester and year-long commitments.
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Hungary
Program duration: semester
Language of instruction: English
Located in Budapest Hungary, AIT is specifically designed for computer science and software engineering students, offering a curriculum that combines foundational computing courses with innovative courses in entrepreneurship, design, and special topics including a design course with Ernő Rubik (inventor of Rubik's Cube), an innovative computer vision course for digital film post-production, and courses in computational biology.
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Program duration: semester
Language of instruction: English
Through the Budapest Semester in Mathematics program, students can spend a semester studying math with leading scholars in Hungary. In an effort to share a history of Hungarian excellence in mathematics across language barriers, all courses are taught in English. Individual student focus is of high priority for this program, and students can expect intense faculty support to accompany intense courses.
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Ireland
Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: English
Located in Ireland's second-largest city, on the banks of the River Lee, University College Cork is the country's premier research institute. To this end, students can expect a modern, research-driven curriculum and may apply to any of the following seven faculties the university has to offer: Arts and Celtic Studies, Commerce, Engineering, Food Science and Technology, Law, Medicine and Health, and Science. Students studying at UCC will have the opportunity to spend a semester or year in Cork, coupling academia with cultural integration.
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Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: English
Trinity College, the single constituent college of the University of Dublin, was founded in 1592 and is the oldest in Ireland and one of the oldest in Europe. Located in Dublin, the capital of the Republic of Ireland, Trinity College prides itself on its tradition of personal contact between faculty and students encouraged by its collegiate atmosphere. Courses are open to Reed students across a broad spectrum of disciplines with particular interests focused on Irish history, literature, and music. Over four centuries old, Trinity is home to around 15,500 students and offers a vast range of courses and disciplines to be explored and experienced.
Meals are available from three on-campus restaurants, as well as from several student cafes. Trinity offers its students a variety of support services, including counseling and individual tutoring. A week-long orientation period is also provided at the beginning of the academic year for incoming students. There are many campus-wide social events throughout the academic year, and the Global Room is a resource specifically for International Students which hosts events as well as providing support.
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Israel
Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: English
Students interested in studying abroad in Israel may choose to enroll for a year or semester at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev through the Ginsberg-Ingerman Overseas Student Program (OSP). Exchange students at Ben-Gurion embark on an intensive study of the Hebrew language, in addition to courses of their choice from a number of English-taught classes, most of which focus directly on Israel or Middle-Eastern politics and/or humanities.
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Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: English
This unique program combines artistic training in dance skills and technique with academic exposure to Israel's challenging social, historical and cultural environment. Students can focus on artistic and technical training in the disciplines of Classical Ballet, Contemporary Dance Choreography, Repertoire and Improvisation. The program is offered through a joint initiative of the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance and Hebrew University’s International School. In addition to dance training, students can take courses in Hebrew language, as well as learn about Israel and the Middle East through classes and field trips.
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Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: English
Students may choose to spend a year or semester studying in Jerusalem through the Hebrew University. Courses may be taken either directly through the University, where all lessons will be taught in Hebrew, or through the Rothberg School for Overseas Students, where courses on Hebrew language and Middle-Eastern Studies are taught in English. The latter program focuses more heavily on guided cultural immersion. Counseling and academic support networks are offered to all students, as well as a variety of social and cultural events throughout each semester. Athletic and social clubs and facilities can allow international students access to local student communities, and are highly recommended for breaching cultural barriers.
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Italy
Program duration: semester
Language of instruction: English
This program offers students the opportunity to travel to Rome for a semester in order to study ancient Greco-Roman Humanities, History, Archaeology, and Art, as well as the Italian language. Students will take four or five courses, which include a two-credit course called The Ancient City which covers ancient archaeology and topography, as well as aspects of Roman social history and culture.
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Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: English
The NYU program in Florence is widely renowned and noted for its academic excellence. Students are given the opportunity to study in either English or Italian based on linguistic proficiency, and are offered an extensive selection of courses covering Italian culture, History, Philosophy, Art and more.
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Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: English
Students studying through this program can choose from three avenues of study depending on their proficiency in Italian. Courses can be taken exclusively at the SUF campus, partly at the SUF campus with additional intensive language and cultural studies at the Centro di Cultura per Stranieri - Università di Firenze, or solely and directly through the University of Florence. The SUF campus is a five-building compound ten minutes from the city center by foot. In addition to its teaching facilities, the campus provides students with a computer lab, a library, and a scenic garden. In the interest of student integration and cultural education, SUF organizes internships for students upon request, as well as volunteer opportunities.
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Kazakhstan
Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: Russian
The American Councils' Russian Language and Area Studies Program (RLASP) provides intensive, immersion-based language instruction in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Hosted by Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (KazNU), this program provides approximately 20 hours per week of in-class instruction in Russian grammar, phonetics, conversation, and cultural studies for a semester, summer, or academic year. Participants also complete coursework in the history and culture of Kazakhstan and may elect to enroll in Kazakh language study.
Program features include homestays, weekly excursions, travel to other regions outside Almaty, conversation partners, and a wide range of opportunities to volunteer, pursue hobbies and personal interests in a Russian-language context. Participants receive academic credit for the program through Bryn Mawr College. Credited coursework may include such subjects as literature, history, political science, and contemporary society. All courses are taught in Russian by expert faculty with experience teaching foreign students.
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Kenya
Program duration: semester
Language of instruction: English
In Kenya, the survival of human and wildlife populations hinges on the availability of all critical resources. Spend your semester in the world-famous national parks and stunning landscapes of Kenya while studying the country’s diverse wildlife and engaging in hands-on conservation research. Here, in the heart of the Great Rift Valley, climate change and land use adjustments are negatively affecting Kenya’s ecosystems and those living in them. Research the root causes of these changes and how different conservation strategies can benefit both humans and wildlife.
This academically rigorous program follows a six-day/week schedule. The interdisciplinary curriculum is designed to help students actively discover and understand the complexities of environmental, social, and economic issues in Kenya. Read more about the SFS program model.
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Kyrgyzstan
Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: English, Russian
The Bard-AUCA study abroad program offers intellectually adventurous students a unique opportunity to study side by side, in English or Russian, with peers from 25 different countries at the region’s most prestigious university. Students interested in anthropology, Central Asian studies, political science, Soviet studies, or Russian and Central Asian languages will find an exciting and rigorous liberal arts curriculum that develops students’ skills and cultural aptitude, both of which will foster sensitivity to the region’s rich traditions, as well as an adaptability to its democratic development.
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Lebanon
Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: English
This program offers students the opportunity to study in Lebanon at the American University of Beirut. Courses are taught in English, allowing students without prior experience in Arabic a porthole into Lebanese life and culture. Students will undergo an orientation program upon arrival at AUB. This program is notable for its low faculty-student ratio (1:13) and its subsequent small class sizes and intimate atmosphere. There are approximately 1500 international students studying at AUB every year, and the Office of International Programs (OIP) is accordingly developed and supportive. Special events, trips and other social activities are arranged to guide student immersion, and a Student Ambassador program is offered to help students through the first week of classes. Counseling and academic support are also offered with the help of a walk-in advising center.
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Mexico
Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: Spanish
Through this program, Reed students can study in the city of Mérida, Mexico. Classes are offered through the Universidad Autónoma de Yucután and the Universidad Modelo, covering a wide range of both liberal arts and pre-professional topics. The IFSA program also offers select courses, all taught in Spanish. Through this array of offerings, Reed students can customize an academic focus that fits their needs while experiencing the vibrant city life of Mérida.
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Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: Spanish, English
Founded in 1969, the Universidad de Monterrey is a private university located in the Mexican province of Monterrey. The university’s study abroad program offers three possible tracks for exchange students. Reed students studying here can follow a liberal arts track taught primarily in English, as well as a mandatory Spanish language course. They can also take a full course load taught in Spanish. The third track, offered through the Art-NW5 Consortium, offers an English curriculum specifically designed for art students.
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Morocco
Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: English
Through this program, students may choose to spend a semester or year in Ifrane, Morocco at Al Akhawayn University, a private institution in the Atlas Mountains. This program is ideal for students interested in the Arabic language and Middle-Eastern Humanities. All courses are taught in English, making this program a great opportunity for students with little to no prior Arabic experience.
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Program duration: semester
Language of instruction: English
This program, delivered in collaboration with Lewis and Clark College, focuses on the history, culture, social dynamics of Morocco and is held spring semester every other year (even years: 2024, 2026...) in Marrakesh, Agadir and Fez. Students will have a host family experience and can take courses including Arabic language, architecture and urban landscape, women and gender relations.
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Netherlands
Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: English
Through this exchange program, Reed students can study at Amsterdam University College, an international liberal arts college based in the global city of Amsterdam. In collaboration with major research institutions Vrije Universiteit and the Universiteit Amsterdam, AUC offers Reed students the opportunity to take courses in English across disciplines in sciences, social sciences, and humanities with a diverse and highly international student body. Through collaboration among the three institutions, students will be able to study and participate in research projects focused on an array of contemporary projects, particularly in environmental sciences.
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Palestine
Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: English
Students participating in the Al-Quds Honors College through Bard program are granted the rare opportunity to study for either a year or semester in the West Bank at one of Palestine’s leading liberal arts institutions. Located in Abu Dis, the Al-Quds Honors College was recently founded in 2009 (as an offshoot of Al-Quds University, established circa 1984), and is home to an intimate student body of around 150 (with foreseeable growth in the coming years).
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Peru
Program duration: semester
Language of instruction: English
Spend a semester in the dynamic community of Bocas del Toro, where everything – from the thriving underwater ecosystems to the rich green rainforests – seems more alive. Study the impacts of tourism and development on the island system’s unique habitats, evaluate local environmental policies, and apply the principles of sustainability and conservation to your research project.
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Program duration: semester
Language of instruction: English
At the heart of this program are the conflicts and synergies of conservation and development in the north Peruvian Amazon region. The program includes a multi-day excursion to the Sacred Valley, the city of Cusco—the hub for visitors to Machu Picchu—and the adjacent Andean highlands. Students learn firsthand about the ecological patterns and processes that underpin the extraordinary biodiversity of the Amazon region along the catchment of the western Amazon River and its tributaries. Students explore biological diversity and conservation, ecological interactions, and the value of ecosystem services, as well as the effects of climate change and land use on regional and global biodiversity and human well-being.
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South Africa
Program duration: semester
Language of instruction: English
Based in Kruger National Park and West Coast National Park, field study and research exercises will expose you to different types of ecosystems, whilst you come to explore the fauna and flora of both the savanna systems and the Cape Floristic Kingdom. You will take four courses: South African Ecosystems and Diversity, Field Research Methods in Ecology, Conservation and Management of Protected Areas in South Africa, and Duke in South Africa: Special Topics in History. Science courses will be taught by OTS faculty and distinguished visiting scientists and conservation practitioners. Prominent South African historians, artists, and cultural theorists will lead the course on History and Culture of South Africa. The program is physically and intellectually demanding, stressing full immersion in hands-on scientific and cultural studies.
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Spain
Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: English, Spanish
Through this unique exchange program, Reed students can choose to study at three major universities in Barcelona: the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), the Universitat de Barcelona (UB), and the Universitat Pompeu Fabra de Barcelona (UPF). A wide variety of classes are offered across disciplines, and courses can be taken in both English and Spanish. BUP allows students significant flexibility in their studies and a high level of independence to curate their study abroad experience in the vibrant international city of Barcelona.
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Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: Spanish
Students can participate in the CIEE Seville Liberal Arts and Advanced Liberal Arts program at the
Universidad de Sevilla. The academic program is supplemented with various field trips around the respective cities and around Spain. Both of these programs are good for students of all disciplines. CIEE offers its own academic courses, as well as academic and personal support to its students.
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Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: Spanish
This program, run with Hamilton College, is located in a residential quarter of Madrid, where students take courses taught by members of the Facultad de Filosofía y Letras of the Universidad Complutense de Madrid or by other authorities in the fields of letters, history and the arts. This program provides students with the opportunity to spend a semester or year in Madrid studying both through Hamilton College and directly through the Madrid University system.
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Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: Spanish
The School in Spain offers valuable academic experiences in three Spanish cities: Madrid, Logroño, and Córdoba. Students studying at the Universidad Carlos III are able to experience campus life in a city of 100,000 while having easy access to the cultural offerings found in Madrid. Students on the Middlebury program benefit from the unique cultural experience of southern Spain, with its multicultural legacy and history that stems from centuries of Muslim, Christian, and Jewish coexistence.
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Taiwan
Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: English
The Chinese Language Center, founded in 1956, teaches Chinese as a second language to 1,700 students from 70 different countries during each academic year. Reed students will join small classes of students from beginner to advanced who share a common goal of wishing to communicate in Chinese and learn more about Chinese history and culture. Students live and study in Tainan, the oldest city in Taiwan. Dotted with Taoist and Buddhist temples Tainan provides both a rich cultural history combined with a modern, rapid paced society.
September 2023: All foreign students staying in Taiwan for more than 3 but less than 6 months are now required to undergo medical examinations before or upon their entry. Medical examination form.
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Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: English
This intensive language program provides Reed students the opportunity to study the Chinese language through training in speaking, listening, reading and writing in both old and new Chinese characters. Students will be placed in classes of 3-4 students at comparable language background and will have the opportunity to participate fully in the cultural life of Taiwan in the capital city of Taipei.
September 2023: All foreign students staying in Taiwan for more than 3 but less than 6 months are now required to undergo medical examinations before or upon their entry. Medical examination form.
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Tanzania
Program duration: semester
Language of instruction: English
The program explores the human elements of these the complex conservation issues. Our curriculum and research focus on how changes in land use and resource availability in the Tarangire-Manyara ecosystem can be managed to foster the well-being of local communities while safeguarding and promoting biodiversity conservation. Students learn about the socioeconomic, policy, and environmental drivers and implications of demographic change and land reform for wildlife conservation and rural development. Students hear lectures by park wardens, wildlife veterinarians, and field researchers. They also interview Maasai community members about challenges they face by the rapid loss of natural resources.
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Turkey
Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: English
Bogazici University in Istanbul was founded in 1863 and offers study in a wide variety of disciplines in areas of science, social science, and humanities. Reed students will take regular classes taught in English with students from Turkey, the region and around the world. This elite, highly selective university will allow Reed students to take courses of their choice including those that focus on the topics of the Middle East. Bogazici University offers a wide variety of disciplines for students to choose from, though the liberal arts university focuses mainly on languages and the natural sciences.
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Turks and Caicos
Program duration: semester
Language of instruction: English
The School for Field Studies in Turks and Caicos focuses on Marine Resource Management Studies. Although they are particularly suited to students interested in Biology and Environmental Studies, all SFS programs offer ample resources and opportunities for students in all disciplines. The SFS program in Turks and Caicos is located next to Cockburn Harbour, and has a field station and ocean laboratory right next to the water.
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United Kingdom
Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: English
CMRS was founded in 1975 by Drs John and Sandy Fenely: first, to establish in Oxford a permanent institute for the interdisciplinary study of the medieval, Renaissance, and early modern periods; second, to provide academic training for overseas students from all disciplines wishing to complete part of their education at Oxford but who are not matriculated members of the university.
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Program duration: year
Language of instruction: English
LSE offers the unique opportunity to study at one of the foremost social science university's in the world while making your home right in the heart of London, one of the world's most vibrant metropolises.
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Program duration: year
Language of instruction: English
Thanks to partnerships with Sarah Lawrence and Wadham College, Reed can provide its students the opportunity to spend year at Oxford University studying under leading academics through its renowned tutorial system. This unique pedagogical approach allows students to pursue personal academic interests, working one-on-one with expert professors. The Sarah Lawrence program is limited to 30 students annually, and grants its accepted applicants direct matriculation into Oxford as registered visiting students. Students will take two tutorial courses in addition to Sarah Lawrence's Core Programme, which connects visiting students with lectures, cultural events, and field trips around England.
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Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: English
Through this program, students may choose to spend a year or semester studying theatre at the British American Drama Academy (BADA) through Sarah Lawrence College. The London Theatre Program is built out of a a combination of classes, performances, and individual tutorials from faculty chosen from the foremost theatre and dance institutes in Britain. Intense performance training is supplemented with courses on theatre history and criticism, in order to provide students with a rounded educative experience on and off of the stage.
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Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: English
SOAS specializes in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. The curriculum, open to exchange students, focuses on pressing issues - democracy, development, human rights, identity, legal systems, poverty, religion, social change - from a decolonial perspective, with the goal of a more equal world. Located in central London, Reed students can study these issues and more alongside a diverse and international student body committed to the improvement of the human condition.
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Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: English
The University of East Anglia is a research-oriented institution located in Norwich, England, divided into four primary faculties (Arts and Humanities, Medicine and Health Sciences, Science, and Social Sciences). Students may choose courses from any of these faculties, with the exception of the Medicine and Health Sciences programs.
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Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: English
Founded in 1582 the University is considered one of the top universities in the world with alumni including: Charles Darwin, Alexander Graham Bell and Robert Louis Stevenson. Reed exchange students can study in any discipline taught at Edinburgh in the faculties of Humanities, Science and Social Science.
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Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: English
Through this program, students may choose to spend a year or semester studying at the University of Nottingham in England. The University of Nottingham boasts a wide variety of disciplines and over 200 undergraduate courses from which international students may choose during their time abroad. It also offers the valuable chance to explore the city of Nottingham itself.
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Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: English
At the University of Sussex Reed students can study in any of the 10 schools offering coursework in the humanities, social sciences and sciences. Covering a vast spectrum of disciplines, the courses offered at US allow students the flexibility to specifically tailor their learning experience. Courses are generally small, relying heavily on student discussion and participation. Sussex's excellent academic reputation, its emphasis on small group teaching and its location on the coast in Brighton within a short distance by train to London has brought students and scholars from 114 different countries.
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