Affiliated Programs
The Office of Overseas Study at Indiana University endorses the following semester and academic year programs based on the reputation of the organizing agencies or institutions, the perceived quality of the programs and their high academic standards which are all in consonance with IU’s administered and co-sponsored programs. The programs listed below require minimum GPAs of 2.75 or higher, most 3.0 or higher. IU students have participated in these programs with positive results.
Those interested in these options should follow the general procedures for participation in non-IU programs: that is, processing credit through the Office of International Admissions and submitting applications directly to the provider or institution listed.
NOTES: Any time a travel warning is issued by the U.S. Department of State, IU will not approve or support participation in a program in that country. That is, you may not retain your IU status or apply your financial aid to the costs of the program.
"Mainstreamed courses" or "mainstreaming" refers to taking courses with host national students in the university abroad and possibly living with host national students in university housing.
Buenos Aires
- Institute for Study Abroad (Butler University)—www.ifsa-butler.org
Mainstreamed courses at four Argentine universities with the option of a few program courses in Spanish. Requires 5 semesters of Spanish. New Buenos Aires Intermediate program requiring 2-3 semesters of Spanish with a combination of language and university courses.
- IES (Institute for International Education of Students)—www.iesabroad.org
Intensive Spanish language classes and area studies courses in English for students with 0-5 semesters of Spanish. Students with at least 6 semesters of Spanish take courses in Spanish for Americans, mainstreamed courses and optional internship.
Mendoza
- Institute for Study Abroad (Butler University)—www.ifsa-butler.org
Language class and area studies courses in Spanish for students with 4 semesters of Spanish. Courses in Spanish for Americans and mainstreamed courses. Housing with host family.
Multiple Locations:
- Center for Education Abroad (Arcadia University)—www.arcadia.edu/cea
- Sydney: Macquarie U, U of New South Wales, U of Sydney, U of Technology-Sydney and Sydney Internship Program
- Outside Sydney: James Cook University, Monash U, Queensland University of Technology, U of Melbourne, U of Queensland, Victorian College of Art, Griffith U, Bond U and Australian Parliamentary Internship Program
- Institute for Study Abroad (Butler University)—www.ifsa-butler.org
- Sydney: Macquarie U, U of New South Wales, U of Sydney, U of Technology-Sydney
- Outside Sydney: James Cook U, U of Melbourne, Monash U, Murdoch U, U of Queensland, U of Tasmania, Flinder U, Griffith U, Southern Cross U
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The programs above assist students with finding and applying to the appropriate mainstreamed institution, arrange housing, plan field trips, and provide orientation.
Melbourne
- IES (Institute for International Education of Students)www.iesabroad.org
Mainstreamed courses at
University of Melbourne. Internships. Variety of housing options.
Perth
- CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)—www.ciee.org/isp
Mainstreamed courses at Murdoch University in addition to a course for program participants that explores Australia’s unique characteristics. Housing with Australians and international students.
Sydney
- Boston University— www.bu.edu/abroad
Special internship program for Americans, with multiple tracks to complement a wide range of fields, including political science, journalism, communications, psychology, business, law, theater, art history, etc.
- CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)— www.ciee.org/isp
Mainstreamed courses at Macquarie University, University of Sydney or Sydney College of the Arts. Internship option at Macquarie University. Field trips and excursions included. Housing with Australians or international students.
- IES (Institute for International Education of Students)— www.iesabroad.org
Mainstreamed courses at Macquarie University or U of New South Wales. Internships. Variety of housing options.
Brussels
- CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)—www.ciee.org/isp
International and American students take courses in political science, economics, communications, business and international relations. French courses are available at all levels and Dutch courses through high intermediate level. For-credit internship option available.
Gaborone
- CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)—www.ciee.org/isp
Mainstream courses at the University of Botswana with CIEE course in language and culture. No previous language required. Apartment-style dorms. Academic year students have internship opportunities.
Note: Consider a program outside of London since many quality institutions are less than an hour away!
Multiple Locations:
- Center for Education Abroad (Arcadia University)www.arcadia.edu/cea
- London: City U, Goldsmiths, King’s College, London School of
Economics & Political Science, Middlesex, Queen Mary, Royal Holloway, School of Oriental and African Studies, UC London, U of Greenwich, U of Westminster
- Outside London: Lancaster U, Oxford U, U of Essex, U of Manchester, U of Nottingham, U of Sussex, U of York
- Wales: U of Wales-Bangor, U of Wales-Swansea
- Institute for Study Abroad (Butler University)www.ifsa-butler.org
- London: City U, King’s College, Laban Centre London, London
School of Economics & Political Science, Middlesex U, Queen Mary, Royal
Holloway, School of Oriental and African Studies, Slade School of Fine Art, UC London, U of Westminster
- Outside London: Cambridge U, Lancaster U, Oxford U, U of Bristol, U of East Anglia, U of Essex, U of Leeds, U of Nottingham, U of Sussex, U of York
- Wales: Cardiff U
- IES (Institute for the International Education of Students)—www.iesabroad.org
Mainstreamed courses at City University, Courtauld Institute of Art, Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, Queen Mary, School of Oriental & African Studies, Slade School of Fine Art or University College London. Housing is provided.
The programs above assist students with finding and applying to the appropriate mainstreamed institution, arrange housing, plan field trips, and provide orientation.
London
- Boston University—www.bu.edu/abroad
Special internship program for Americans, with multiple tracks to complement a wide range of fields, including political science, journalism, communications, psychology, business, law, theater, art history, etc.
- Center for Education Abroad (Arcadia University)—www.arcadia.edu/cea
London Semester Program - Mixture of course designed for Americans and mainstream options, housing with program participants.
- CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)—www.ciee.org/isp
Mainstreamed courses at Goldsmiths College, School of Oriental and African Studies, UC London or University of Westminster. Internship option at U of Westminister. Housing is provided.
Santiago
- Institute for Study Abroad (Butler University)—www.ifsa-butler.org
Mainstreamed courses at 3 Chilean Universities with some program courses. Requires 5 semesters of Spanish. Housing with families.
- IES (Institute for International Education of Students)—www.iesabroad.org
Students take courses in Spanish for Americans, mainstreamed courses and optional internship. Requires 4 semesters of Spanish.
Valparaiso
- Institute for Study Abroad (Butler University)—www.ifsa-butler.org
Mainstreamed program at 2 Chilean Universities with program courses available. Requires 5 semesters of Spanish Housing with a host family.
Beijing
- Alliance for Global Education (Arcadia University & IFSA Butler)—www.allianceglobaled.org
Language course and three additional courses in a wide range of studies related to Chinese culture at Beijing Language & Culture University. International student housing. No Chinese required, but it is offered through the advanced level.
- CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)—www.ciee.org/isp
At Peking University. Intensive Mandarin. Other lit and language courses. Peer language tutors. Extracurricular culture courses. Requires two years of Chinese.
Shanghai
- Alliance for Global Education (Arcadia University & IFSA Butler)—www.allianceglobaled.org
3 program tracks available in Shanghai, including Contemporary Society and Chinese Language and Intensive Chinese language hosted at Fudan University. The third track is for International Business and is offered at Shanghai University of Finance & Economics. Variety of courses. International student housing. No prior Chinese required on Society and Language and International Business programs. 2 semesters Chinese required for Intensive Chinese program.
- Boston University—www.bu.edu/abroad
Full time internship program in a variety of disciplines. Students take one elective course at Fudan University. Housing available in dormitories or apartments. 4 semesters of Chinese required.
- CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)—www.ciee.org/isp. Language course and three area studies courses at Fudan University. Peer language tutors. Optional internship or teaching opportunities. No Chinese required.
Xi’an
- Alliance for Global Education (Arcadia University and IFSA Butler)—www.allianceglobaled.org
Courses in art, history, language and contemporary issues hosted at Xi’an International Studies University. Shared housing with Chinese student. No prior Chinese required.
Heredia
- Institute for Study Abroad (Butler University)—www.ifsa-butler.org
Mainstreamed courses at Universidad Nacional and choice of program courses. Homestays. Requires 4 semesters of Spanish. Volunteer opportunities. Heredia Intermediate program requires 2-3 semesters of Spanish.
San Jose
- Institute for Study Abroad (Butler University)—www.ifsa-butler.org
Mainstreamed classes at Universidad de Costa Rica, with one Spanish language program course. Homestays. Requires 4 semesters of Spanish. Volunteer opportunities.
Quito
- University of Minnesota—www.umabroad.umn.edu/
International Development program with large internship component. Requires 4 semesters of Spanish. Housing in homestays.
Nantes
- IES (Institute for International Education of Students)www.iesabroad.org
Students take language and area studies courses in French for Americans and mainstreamed courses. Requires 4-5 semesters of French.
Paris
- CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)—www.ciee.org/isp
Advanced program, focused on critical theory, taught in French with possible mainstreamed enrollment in Paris III. Requires 5 semesters of French. Students select own housing. Newer option of contemporary French studies with 2 semesters French required, focused on language and culture.
- Boston University—www.bu.edu/abroad
Internship program available in diverse fields coupled with intense language study. Students must have completed at least 4 semesters of French.
- Center for Education Abroad (Arcadia University)—www.arcadia.edu/cea
Program focusing on international relations, government and politics. Beginning through Advanced French is offered, so no previous language required. Opportunity for independent research.
Berlin
- IES (Institute for International Education of Students)—www.iesabroad.org
Special courses and mainstreaming at Humboldt-Universitat. Internships. Housing with Germans. Requires 4-5 semesters of German. A second program in Berlin, Metropolitan studies, offers with courses on art, urban studies, sociology, German and a few other electives. No language required.
Dresden
- Boston University—www.bu.edu/abroad
Internship program with opportunities, international relations, business, human services, theatre and television, among others. Combines internship with mainstream courses at Technische Universität Dresden. Requires advanced German language skills. Housing with international students.
Freiburg
- IES (Institute for International Education of Students)www.iesabroad.org
Students take language and area studies courses in German for Americans and
mainstreamed courses. Requires 4-5 semesters of German.
Athens
Delhi
- IES (Institute for International Education of Students)—www.iesabroad.org
One required core course, Hindi language and three additional courses taken at a partner university. Courses taught in English and Hindi. Homestay. Optional internship.
Jaipur
- University of Minnesota—www.umabroad.umn.edu/
International Development program with large internship component. No previous language required. Housing in homestays.
Pune
- Alliance for Global Education (Arcadia University & IFSA Butler)—www.allianceglobaled.org
Contemporary India program focusing on development, environment and public health. Various housing options. Internship opportunities.
Multiple Locations:
- Center for Education Abroad (Arcadia University)—www.arcadia.edu/cea
Burren College of Art, Dublin Parliamentary Internship, National U of Ireland-Galway, Queen’s University Belfast, Trinity College, UC Cork, UC Dublin, U of Limerick, U of Ulster, National U of Ireland- Maynooth
- Institute for Study Abroad (Butler University)—www.ifsa-butler.org
Burren College of Art, National U of Ireland-Galway, National U of Ireland-Maynooth, Queen’s University Belfast, Trinity College, UC Cork, UC Dublin, U of Limerick, U of Ulster
The programs above assist students with finding and applying to the appropriate mainstreamed institution, arrange housing, plan field trips, and provide orientation.
Dublin
- Boston University—www.bu.edu/abroad
Internship program in a wide variety of fields with several Irish courses. Specialized track for health related studies.
- CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)—www.ciee.org/isp
Irish Culture and Society course in addition to mainstreamed courses at Dublin City College. Internship option. Homestays and apartments.
Catania
- Duke University (ICCS Sicily)—www.aas.duke.edu/study_abroad
Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies with related courses in art, archaeology, history, Latin, Greek and Italian. Housing in residence halls. Requires previous study in classics, classical history, or archaeology, or art history with strong classical interests and background.
Ferrara
- CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)www.ciee.org/isp
Intensive Italian language (6 credits) and Italian culture, history, gender studies in English. Designed for students with 0-3 semesters of Italian.
Florence
- Center for Education Abroad (Arcadia University)—www.arcadia.edu/cea
Classes in English and Italian at Academia Italiana in language, culture, art, fashion design. No previous Italian required.
Lecce
- Center for Education Abroad (Arcadia University)—www.arcadia.edu/cea
All levels of Italian language offered, so no previous study required. Language courses complimented with electives in English, where advanced students can take mainstreamed courses with local university students. Housing in apartments or homestays.
Perugia
- Center for Education Abroad (Arcadia University)—www.arcadia.edu/cea
Classes in English and Italian at the Umbra Institute in language, anthropology, art, philosophy, film/media studies. No previous Italian required.
Rome
- Center for Education Abroad (Arcadia University)—www.arcadia.edu/cea
Italian language course and English-taught area studies classes for Americans in culture, art, and history. No previous Italian required.
- Duke University (ICCS Rome)—www.aas.duke.edu/study_abroad
Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies with related courses in art, archaeology, history, Latin, Greek and Italian. Housing in residence halls. Requires previous study in Latin and/or Greek.
- Loyola University—www.luc.edu/romecenter
Wide range of courses in the humanities and social sciences that focus on the culture and history of Italy, including the ancient period. Latin and Italian are available, though no previous study of either is required.
Sienna
- IES (Institute for International Education of Students)www.iesabroad.org
Italian language class, program course focused on culture of the area
and area studies courses in English or Italian. Requires one semester of Italian.
Students with advanced Italian may take courses at Universitá degli Studi di
Siena.
Syracuse
- Center for Education Abroad (Arcadia University)—www.arcadia.edu/cea
Courses of all disciplines offered at the Mediterranean Center for Arts and Sciences. Housing in shared student apartments. No prior Italian required.
Tokyo
- CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)—www.ciee.org/isp
Intensive Japanese program, large selection of elective courses in English and a core course. Homestay. No previous Japanese required, but one previous language course recommended.
Amman
- CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)—www.ciee.org/isp
Language and Culture track has required Arabic course in addition to three other area studies courses taught in English, with no previous language required. The Arabic Language track is for more advanced Arabic students and requires at least 5 previous semesters of Arabic. Community service/internships are available. Homestays or apartments.
Guanajuato
- CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)www.ciee.org/isp
Intensive Spanish language classes and area studies courses in Spanish for American students. Requires 1-3 semesters of Spanish.
Mérida
- Institute for Study Abroad (Butler University)—www.ifsa-butler.org
At Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán (UADY). Located in Mérida in the Yucatán Peninsula. Required Spanish course and optional political science course for program students, remaining courses mainstreamed at UADY. Humanities, business, and social science courses. Homestays. 4 semesters of university level Spanish or equivalent required.
Rabat
- CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)—www.ciee.org/ispq Arabic language offered at all levels with electives in English and French. Courses focused on Moroccan and Arabic studies. 2 semesters of Arabic or French required. Housing in dorms or homestays.
- IES (Institute for International Education of Students)—www.iesabroad.org
Courses offered in Arabic, French and English in a combination of study center and mainstream university coursees. 3 week orientation in Fez. Housing offered in homestays and apartment-style living. Internships available.
Amsterdam
- CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)—www.ciee.org/ispq Courses in humanities and social sciences at the University of Amsterdam and through CIEE. Dutch language offered but not required. Housing in dorms.
- IES (Institute for International Education of Students)—www.iesabroad.org Mainstream courses at the University of Amsterdam with additional course offerings in pre-law, music and fine arts. Language and field placement options with IES. Housing in student apartments.
Multiple Locations:
- Center for Education Abroad (Arcadia University)—www.arcadia.edu/cea
U of Auckland, U of Canterbury, U of Otago, Victoria U of Wellington
- Institute for Study Abroad (Butler University)—www.ifsa-butler.org
Massey U, U of Auckland, U of Canterbury, U of Otago, Victoria U of Wellington
The programs above assist students with finding and applying to the appropriate mainstreamed institution, arrange housing, plan field trips, and provide orientation.
Auckland
- Boston Universitywww.bu.edu/abroad
Special program for Americans, with multiple tracks to complement internships in a wide range of fields, including political science, journalism, communications, psychology, business, law, theater, art history, etc. Housing with program participants.
- IES (Institute for International Education of Students)—www.iesabroad.org
Mainstreamed courses at University of Auckland. Dormitory housing with other U of Auckland students.
Christchurch
- IES (Institute for International Education of Students)www.iesabroad.org
Mainstreamed courses at University of Canterbury. Variety of housing options.
Managua
- CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)—www.ciee.org/isp
Direct enrollment at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua with one CIEE core course. Requires 5 semesters of Spanish. Homestays.
Lima
- CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)—www.ciee.org/isp
Beginning and Intermediate track requiring 2-4 semesters of Spanish. Program focuses on language requiring several courses in Spanish language in addition to 2 elective courses in English. Homestays.
Warsaw
- CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)—www.ciee.org/isp
Special area studies program focusing on Eastern European studies with courses in English at Warsaw School of Economics and one required course in Polish language. Housing in dorms.
Lisbon
- CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)—www.ciee.org/isp
Courses offered in English at Portuguese University with mainstream courses available for students with advanced Portuguese. One semester language course in combination with other elective courses. Housing in dorms or homestays.
Multiple Locations:
- Center for Education Abroad (Arcadia University)www.arcadia.edu/cea
Glasgow School of Art, U of Aberdeen, U of Edinburgh, U of Glasgow, U of Stirling
or Scottish Parliamentary Internship
- Institute for Study Abroad (Butler University)www.ifsa-butler.org
Glasgow School of Art, U of Edinburgh, U of Glasgow, U of St. Andrews, U of Stirling
or Scottish Parliamentary Internship
The programs above assist students with finding and applying to the appropriate mainstreamed institution, arrange housing, plan field trips, and provide orientation.
Dakar
- CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)—www.ciee.org/isp
Three required courses including Wolof language, French language and Contemporary Senegalese Society and Culture, in addition to two other elective courses. 2 semesters of French required. Advanced students can take courses in French at Université Cheikh Anta Diop. Community internships/internships are available. Homestays.
- University of Minnesota—www.umabroad.umn.edu/
International Development program with large internship component. Requires 4 semesters of French. Housing in homestays.
Belville
- Center for Education Abroad (Arcadia University)—www.arcadia.edu/cea
Courses offered at the University of the Western Cape, 15 miles outside of Cape Town. Core seminar titled Contemporary Issues in South Africa required. Housing in Cape Town with other Arcadia study abroad students.
Cape Town
- CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)www.ciee.org/isp
Fully integrated service program. Two part-core course with integrated
service, language training and academic capstone project. Must have
demonstrated experience in community service and volunteerism. Student
residence.
- IES (Institute for International Education of Students)—www.iesabroad.org
Program consists of 2 required core courses, a history of South Africa course and a focused core course on your choice of health, economic or environmental development, management or sociology, which will culminate in a field placement or service project and final research project. Students also take several electives at the University of Cape Town. Housing in apartments.
Stellenbosch
- CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)—www.ciee.org/isp
Required politics and culture of South Africa course in addition to four courses from numerous faculties at Stellenbosch University.. Community service participation. Student residence or university apartments.
- Center for Education Abroad (Arcadia University)—www.arcadia.edu/cea
Courses at the University of Stellenbosch with the option of some courses taught for international students specifically. 15-credit certificate program in Service Learning available. Housing in residence halls.
Alcalá
- CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)—www.ciee.org/isp
Students take language courses and area studies courses in the humanities and social sciences at the Instituto Universitario de Estudios Norteamericanos with other American students. Requires 4-5 semesters of Spanish. Housing in homestays or residence hall.
Barcelona
- Center for Education Abroad (Arcadia University)—www.arcadia.edu/cea
Spanish language classes and area studies for students at all levels of Spanish, including beginner. Students with advanced skills can take mainstreamed courses at the University of Barcelona. Core course on Catalan studies. Housing with host family or in an apartment.
Granada
- IES (Institute for International Education of Students)www.iesabroad.org
Spanish language classes and area studies courses in English or Spanish for
students with 2-4 semesters of Spanish. Students with at least 4 semesters
take courses in Spanish or English for Americans, mainstreamed courses and
optional internship.
- Center for Education Abroad (Arcadia University)—www.arcadia.edu/cea
Spanish language classes and area studies for students intermediate to advanced, with at least 4 semesters of Spanish. Students with advanced skills can take mainstreamed courses at the University of Granada. Housing with host family or student residence.
Madrid
- Boston University—www.bu.edu/abroad
Part-time internship while taking several courses. Students must be proficient in Spanish. Special opportunities for health sciences students. Housing in homestays.
- CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)—www.ciee.org/isp Courses at the University of Carlos III in a variety of disciplines. Opportunity for special program focusing on legal studies. Requires 5-6 semesters of Spanish. Housing in off-campus apartment with a Spanish host.
Palma de Mallorca
- CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)—www.ciee.org/isp
CIEE courses in variety of liberal arts with 2-3 courses at the Universitat de les Illes Balears. Optional internship. Opportunity to focus on tourism management and business. Requires 5 semesters of Spanish. Homestays.
Toledo
- Center for Education Abroad (Arcadia University)—www.arcadia.edu/cea
Range of course offerings at Fundacion Jose Ortega y Gasset taught in Spanish. Optional internship and/or service learning. Requires 4 semesters of Spanish. Homestay with host family or in student residence.
Geneva
- CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)—www.ciee.org/isp
At National Chengchi University. Intensive language in addition to three area studies courses. No Chinese language required, but one year is recommended.
Uppsala
- CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)—www.ciee.org/isp
Mainstream courses at Uppsala University, including opportunities in Business, Information Technology and Liberal Arts. Courses available in English and Swedish. No language required. Housing in dormitories.
Taipei
- CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)—www.ciee.org/isp
Intensive language and culture program. 2-8 semesters of Chinese language required. Internship available for academic year students. Housing in dormitory with Taiwanese roommates.
Dar es Salaam
- CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)—www.ciee.org/isp
Academic program includes Kiswahili language course, a Kiswahili Language and Culture practicum, and typically four mainstream courses at the University of Dar es Salaam all taught in English. Volunteering and field study opportunities. Housing in dorms with Tanzanian roommate.
Istanbul
- CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)—www.ciee.org/isp
Mainstream courses at Koç University in English with one required Turkish language course. No previous language required. Opportunities for volunteering available. Housing in dormitories.
Mérida
- University of Minnesota—www.umabroad.umn.edu/
Courses at the VENUSA college of International Studies and Modern Languages. Courses available in a variety of disciplines and in Spanish language. Requires 0-4 semesters of Spanish. Housing in homestays.
Ho Chi Minh City
- CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)—www.ciee.org/isp
Special area studies program courses taught in English at the University of Hanoi, with required course in Vietnamese language. End of the program is 5 weeks in Cambodia with one core course. No previous language required. Opportunities for work or volunteering. Housing in homestays, a guesthouse for foreigners and/or with Vietnamese roommate.
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