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IES: Emerging Economies

Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: English, Spanish

Designed for students interested in Business, Economics, Sociology, and Political Science, this multi-location interdisciplinary program offers a unique comparative perspective of two of the most notable emerging economies in South America: Buenos Aires, Argentina and Santiago, Chile.

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IES Argentina: Latin American Societies and Cultures

Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: English, Spanish

Open to students of all language levels, the Latin American Societies & Cultures Program allows you to improve your Spanish language skills while taking courses in Business, Humanities, and Social Sciences, all with an academic emphasis on Latin America.

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IFSA Argentine Universities

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. 

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Universidad de San Andres

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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Australia

School for Field Studies - 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 (School for Field Studies) programs offer ample resources and opportunities for students in all disciplines. 

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University of Sydney

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. 

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Bhutan

School for Field Studies - Bhutan

Program duration: semester
Language of instruction: English

SFS (School for Field Studies) 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. 

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Cambodia

School for Field Studies - Cambodia

Program duration: year or 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. 

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Chile

IES: Emerging Economies

Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: English, Spanish

Designed for students interested in Business, Economics, Sociology, and Political Science, this multi-location interdisciplinary program offers a unique comparative perspective of two of the most notable emerging economies in South America: Buenos Aires, Argentina and Santiago, Chile.

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School for Field Studies - Chile

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

Capital Normal University

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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East China Normal University

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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Fujian Normal University

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

School for Field Studies - 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 (School for Field Studies) programs offer ample resources and opportunities for students in all disciplines. 

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Croatia

SFS Croatia: Sea Turtles and Marine Mammals of the Adriatic

Program duration: semester
Language of instruction: English

The School for Field Studies (SFS), runs programs around the world studying outside of the classroom. Hosting rich biodiversity, diverse habitat types and cultural heritage sites, yet exposed to numerous human uses, the Croatian coast, islands, and sea are important from a Mediterranean perspective. This region is a great “natural laboratory” for studying and tackling the two interrelated conservation challenges of this age – biodiversity loss and climate change.

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Cuba

Sarah Lawrence in 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. 

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Denmark

DIS Copenhagen

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. 

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American University of Paris

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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CUPA/PCA (Hildegarde Ed)

Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: French, English

CUPA:
With over 50 years of experience as an independent study abroad program in Paris, CUPA has a long tradition in international education. CUPA’s flagship program is designed to give students an authentic French university experience while providing them with logistical, administrative, and personal support, allowing them to focus on their academic success. CUPA students have the freedom to curate their curricula from an extensive body of course offerings available at our many partner institutions.

PCA:
Paris College of Art offers an extraordinary study abroad art and design program for sophomores or juniors who wish to spend a semester or year experiencing the art, design, and culture of Paris. All curriculum embraces Paris as a classroom, with studio and academic work extending beyond the walls of campus into the city’s streets and squares, museums, and galleries. 

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Sarah Lawrence College

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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Université de Lille

Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: French, English

This program allows students to study at Universtié de 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. 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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Université de Rennes 2

Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: French, English

As one of the major public universities in France almost exclusively devoted to arts, humanities, and social sciences, Rennes 2 strives to provide excellence through education and innovation within a dynamic learning environment.

Reed exchange students can choose courses in 2 different departments, with a maximum of 36 ECTS per semester. They are also paired up with local Rennes 2 students as part of a Buddy System, which allows them to get tips and useful information from students who already have first-hand knowledge of the university, campus services, and city.

The Welcome Week is designed to familiarize students with their new university environment and teach them the basics, such as registering for classes, getting a student card, or opening a French bank account. The Student Health Centre (Service santé des étudiant·e·s- SSE) accompanies students through their education, providing preventative and medical services and offering assistance to students with disabilities.

The city of Rennes has been designated a city of Art and History and offers several major cultural sites (opera, theaters, symphony orchestras, the Parliament, museums, libraries, etc.).

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Eberhard Karls University Tübingen

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. There is a welcome-week orientation period for international students, but there is no intensive linguistic or methodological prepping as commonly found in other exchange programs.

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Greece

College Year in Athens

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.

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Hungary

Aquincum Institute of Technology Budapest

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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Budapest Semester in Mathematics

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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University of Dublin - Trinity College

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.

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Ben-Gurion University

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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Dance in Jerusalem

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.

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Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies (ICCS)

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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SFS Italy: Sustaining Traditions: Food, Farming, and Climate

Program duration: semester
Language of instruction: English

The School for Field Studies (SFS), runs programs around the world studying outside of the classroom. In the heart of the Tuscan countryside, explore sustainable and traditional food systems offered as alternatives to industrial food production. Explore the diverse topography of central Italy and its distinct ecosystems that have, over thousands of years, shaped unique food traditions and production practices.

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Kazakhstan

Advanced Russian Language and Area Studies Program (RLASP)

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. 

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Kenya

School for Field Studies - 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.

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Lebanon

American University in Beirut

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.

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Mexico

IFSA Mérida

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.

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MSSG: Mathematical Sciences Semesters in Guanajuato

Program duration: semester
Language of instruction: English

Mathematical Sciences Semesters in Guanajuato (MSSG) is an international study abroad program open to undergraduate students majoring in Mathematics or related fields who want to enhance their skills in areas such as mathematical modeling, data analysis and computer science in order to formulate and to obtain solutions to real-world problems.

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Universidad de Monterrey

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.

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Morocco Regional Area Study with Lewis and Clark College

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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Panama

School for Field Studies - Panama

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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Peru

School for Field Studies - Peru

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.

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Sweden

DIS Stockholm

Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: English

With DIS students get to choose from 11 core courses and a variety of electives, as well as participating in two study tours around Europe. Famous for its progressive stance on equality and human rights, Stockholm offers you the perfect balance of history and modern living in serene surroundings. If you choose Stockholm as your home, your classroom will be in a state-of-the-art modern glass building right in the city center. From here, you can easily explore the strikingly beautiful capital thats brimming with lively culture, ahead-of-its-time design, and friendly people.

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Taiwan

National Cheng Kung University - Chinese Language Center

Program duration: year or semester or summer
Language of instruction: Chinese, 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. 

Academic Calendar: Seasonal Regular Class (Quarters, 10-11 weeks per quarter)

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National Taiwan University - The International Chinese Language Program (ICLP)

Program duration: year or semester or summer
Language of instruction: Chinese

Classes at ICLP emphasize oral practice, so students must spend adequate time (no less than 1.5 hours daily for each class they take) preparing and reviewing each lesson. While speaking is a core component of the ICLP curriculum, all classes provide comprehensive training in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Coursework may include reading materials, recorded audio materials, written assignments, and speeches. Textbooks are written in Chinese characters; some are rendered in simplified Chinese to suit students' needs.

Prior to enrolling at ICLP, students are recommended to have at least two years of language training in Chinese or the equivalence thereof at an intensive program (with overall Chinese language ability at or above the Intermediate-Mid level, TOCFL B1, CEFR B1, or HSK3).

Beginner students are welcome to apply for our Academic Year Program starting from the Fall Quarter. Those who wish to start from any other quarter are accepted once there are enough applicants to form a beginner's class.

Students in the academic year program are encouraged to attend three consecutive quarters, although ICLP also accepts applications for one or two quarters. From their second semester onward, students may tailor their coursework to their own interests. Splitting the year into three quarters provides students with the maximum opportunity to explore our diverse course options.

The program consists of three 10- or 11-week quarters and an optional summer term of nine weeks. Classes are held daily at the same time slots from Monday to Friday. One class is 50 minutes.

Academic Calendar: Seasonal Regular Class (Quarters, 10-11 weeks per quarter)

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Tanzania

School for Field Studies - 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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Turks and Caicos

School for Field Studies - 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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Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies at Oxford

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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Sarah Lawrence in Oxford

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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Sarah Lawrence London Drama Program

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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University of Edinburgh

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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University of Nottingham

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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United States

Bard - NYC

Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: English

Bard NYC offers unique academic programs for students eager to gain practical work experience in their field of interest in New York City. Students get a head start on their transition from college to career through a transformative semester or year-long, which combines interdisciplinary coursework, a professional internship, and career exploration in one of the most exciting, diverse, and innovative places on Earth.

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Howard University

Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: English

Howard University is a historically Black university in Washington, D.C., where Reed students have the opportunity to take courses in multiple disciplines, particularly strong offerings in Black culture, history, and literature.

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Sarah Lawrence College

Program duration: year or semester
Language of instruction: English

Founded in 1926, Sarah Lawrence is known for its pioneering approach to education, rich history of impassioned intellectual and civic engagement, and vibrant, successful alumni. In close proximity to the unparalleled offerings of New York City, the history campus is home to an inclusive, intellectually curious, and diverse community.

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Sea Education Association (SEA)

Program duration:
Language of instruction: English

At the Sea Education Association (SEA), founded in 1971 at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and affiliated with Boston University, undergraduates may study the ocean from a multitude of academic perspectives. Coursework focuses on maritime studies, nautical science, and oceanography and includes six weeks of applied studies aboard a sailing vessel.

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